They were some of the biggest stage productions in the country, starring some of the biggest names in the biz. But in the space of just two weeks, Beetlejuice and Waitress: The Musical have had their tours cut short, leaving the cast and crew devastated. 

Now, stars like Nat Bass are sounding the alarm as the industry struggles to stay afloat amid rising costs and slumping ticket sales.

Today, arts executive John Glenn on the crisis threatening the future of theatre and live shows, and what can be done to save the industry.

 

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Guest: CEO of AANT Centre, John Glenn

Photo: waitressthemusical.com.au

They were some of the biggest stage productions in the country, starring some of the biggest names in the biz. But in the space of just two weeks, Beetlejuice and Waitress: The Musical have had their tours cut short, leaving the cast and crew devastated.&nbsp;
Now, stars like Nat Bass are sounding the alarm as the industry struggles to stay afloat amid rising costs and slumping ticket sales.
Today, arts executive John Glenn on the crisis threatening the future of theatre and live shows, and what can be done to save the industry.
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Guest: CEO of AANT Centre, John Glenn
Photo:&nbsp;waitressthemusical.com.au

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“The arts is dying in this country”: The crisis threatening live shows

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