Brooklyn's favourite disco king is finally making his way to Melbourne. We have two double passes to the performance on 8 Januaryand entering couldn't be easier.
Saturday Night Fever the musical opens at the Athenaeum Theatre in January, bringing the iconic 1977 film to life with a fresh stage production directed by Drew Anthony. The show arrives after a successful Perth run where it collected BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Direction, Best Scenic Design and Best Performer.
Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, a young paint store worker stuck in a dead-end job who finds his escape on the disco dance floor each weekend. The plot follows his partnership with dancer Stephanie Mangano as they prepare for a dance competition, with their relationship forcing both characters to confront questions about class, ambition and what they really want from life.
Saturday Night Fever
- 8–25 January 2026
- Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
- Tickets via Ticketmaster
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The production packs in all the Bee Gees classics that made the original film soundtrack one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 45 million copies sold. Audiences can expect Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than A Woman and Tragedy performed live alongside choreography from Jamie and Suzi Rolton.
Ethan Churchill takes on the lead role of Tony Manero, with Regan Barber as Stephanie Mangano. George Kapiniaris and Chelsea Plumley round out the Manero family as Frank and Flo. The production features high-definition digital scenery that weaves in moments from the original John Travolta film, giving the classic story a contemporary visual update.
Director Drew Anthony has form with award-winning musical productions including Strictly Ballroom and The Wedding Singer. His credits also include major events like the Sydney 2000 Olympic Closing Ceremony and White Night Melbourne.
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