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Posted: 5th February, 2024
Comedy masters Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney are the definitive Odd Couple in Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy of friendship, divorce and misunderstandings.
It started as a play and Broadway laughed. A movie and a TV series followed and the whole world laughed. Now, laugh all over again with this hilarious new Australian stage production of The Odd Couple.
Felix and Oscar, two divorced men, decide to share an apartment. The only problem is they’re as different as chalk and cheese.
Posted: 4th July, 2023
Todd will be stepping into the iconic role of the Wizard in the highly anticipated production of Wicked, opening this August at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre, transporting audiences on a spellbinding journey through the Land of Oz.
After nearly 20 years, WICKED remains one of the most successful and popular musicals in the world. Winner of over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards and six Drama Desk Awards.
Photo by Jeff Busby
Posted: 3rd Feb, 2023
Fresh from his hugely successful role in the musical Hairspray and as judge on Dancing With the Stars - ALL STARS, Todd McKenney is back on stage and celebrating 40 years in showbiz with his smash hit show 'Todd McKenney Sings Peter Allen' that is guaranteed to give you plenty of laughs, along with all the great hits from Peter Allen and songs from his all-time favourite performers.
Posted: 30th Januray, 2023
I am overjoyed to be playing Shane Jacobson's husband in HAIRSPRAY!
I play Wilbur Turnblad, and thrilled to join Shane Jacobson, Rhonda Burchmore, Bobbie Fox and Asabi Goodman in the upcoming premiere of the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, set to open at the Sydney Lyric, from February 2023.
Posted: 1st May, 2022
I am THRILLED that I will be joining the wonderful cast on Cinderella The Musical playing the role of Sebastian, at the Princess Theatre Melbourne from May 2022.
I am so excited to be joining Shubshri Kandiah, Ainsley Melham, Silvie Paladino and Tina Bursill in this amazing show, by Rogers and Hammerstein.
Tickets now on sale through Ticketmaster.
Posted: 8th November, 2021
TODD MCKENNEY will join TREVOR ASHLEY in The Lyin' Queen at the Sydney Opera House from 30 November. Todd will play philanthropic scientist Dr. Richard Rabbitborough, who has created a new theme park near Maroochydore filled with exotic creatures.
When making this momentous announcement Trevor said "I couldn't be more thrilled that Todd has joined the cast of the show. He's an Aussie legend and has the best sense of humour, so can't wait to be on stage with him in this outrageously hilarious comedy."
Joining Trevor and Todd is American Psycho stand out Shannon Dooley, Shauntelle Benjamin (Book of Mormon) and Brendan Irving (Rocky Horror Show). The extraordinary costumes are by Angie White (Heathers, Mack & Mabel) and choreography by Cameron Mitchell (Catch Me If You Can, Calamity Jane) with lighting design by Gavan Swift (Harry Potter, Heathers).
THE LYIN' QUEEN brings you dinosaurs, politics, parodies and inflatable gorilla anatomy in this updated and revised adults-only comic extravaganza. Hilarious, hysterical and totes inappropes, there won't be a dry seat in the house.
30 November to 12 December
Sydney Opera House, Studio
Posted: 26 March, 2021
It's one of the world's most-loved television shows and a true global phenomenon, refreshed, reimagined and ready to take to a whole new stage. It's Dancing With The Stars: All Stars and it's waltzing its way to Channel 7 and 7plus after Easter.
The hits keep coming, as Dancing With The Stars: All Stars sees the return of beloved original hosts Daryl Somers and Sonia Kruger, plus the original judges Helen Richey, Todd McKenney, Paul Mercurio and Mark Wilson.
The stars, the dazzling costumes, the ballroom drama, some amazing flashbacks to seasons past and – of course – the dancing are back in this brand-new, two-week special event.
The stars taking to the dancefloor are Ada Nicodemou, Bec Hewitt, Erin McNaught, Fifi Box, Jamie Durie, Kyly Clarke, Luke Jacobz, Lincoln Lewis, Manu Feildel and Tom Williams.
Competing alongside the returning all stars will be wildcard entrants Jessica Gomes, Matty Johnson, Renee Bargh and Schapelle Corby.
Posted: 8 January, 2021
Due to the sudden cancellation of the Shrek tour in March due to Covid 19, Brisbane was left hanging for Shrek. Now he returns with Todd reprising his role of Lord Farquaad from January 9 to February 14.
Don't this optunity of getting back to the theatre by seeing this incredible show live on stage!
Posted: 4 December, 2020
Todd to open this years Carols in the Domain with Rachel Beck in a Carols first, presenting this year's concert this year's concert from the Aware Super Theatre in Sydney over two magical nights, on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December.
Over these two nights, we have a limited number of special Reserved Seats that are now available for members of the public to purchase. Special Reserved Seating prices start from $79.
Woolworths Carols in the Domain will broadcast on Wednesday 23 December from 7.30pm on Channel 7
Posted: 22nd September, 2020
Following the success of TODDMASKS, which has generated over $70,000 in revenue for independent stage and screen costume creatives in the first month of operation, Todd McKenney is expanding the concept with a brand new online marketplace, TODD+CREATES.
toddcreates.shop has been created exclusively for independent, Australian creatives and small businesses who produce and ship their products in Australia. Initially TODD+CREATES will focus on the categories such as Lifestyle (homewares and art), Fashion (clothing and accessories), Kids (toys and clothing), Pets (clothing and accessories) and Weddings (bridal accessories, bridesmaids and groomsmen accessories, decorations, wedding favours).
Posted: 6 September, 2020
The previous two specials, The Real Full Monty and The All New Monty: Ladies' Night, were smash hits - and now the feelgood formats are coming together for one monster special event series.
For the first time ever, male and female celebrities will be performing - and Shane Jacobson, Todd McKenney and Georgie Parker returned.
Posted: 24th July, 2020
Todd Masks; toddmasks.com - is an online marketplace for the Australian Stage and Screen Industries Costume Designers and creators to sell their masks, and for people to buy directly from them.
The platform has been created by Todd Mckenney to say thank you to his fellow industry members for their love over the years.
Please note: While each mask is made to the current published health standards. These masks are not intended to replace any current best practices for protection. See more details on the site.
Posted: 15th July, 2020
Riverside Theatres Digital is thrilled to launch its second digital concert series with award winning performer Todd McKenney. Streaming live on Youtube from the Riverside stage on Sunday 26 July at 5pm, don't miss this marvellous evening of entertainment!
An Evening with Todd McKenney will be showcasing the career that has made him a household name, singing a selection of songs that shaped and inspired him. With a professional career spanning 40 years featuring roles across both stage and screen, including his most notable role of Peter Allen in the Australian hit production of The Boy from Oz, roles in Cats, West Side Story, The Rocky Horror Show and most recently seen stepping into the role of Lord Farquaad in the smash hit musical Shrek.
Posted: 12th February, 2020
After the huge success of Shrek the Musical in Sydney, we are now taking the show on the road opening 16 February in Melbourne and just announced, that I will continue the role of Lord Farquaad in Brisbane until May 24.
Don't miss seeing this wonderful cast, in a very special and funny show!
Posted: 10th October, 2019
Todd McKenney will take on the hilarious role of Lord Farquaad, the short-in-stature, ruthless ruler of Duloc in the upcoming lavish and fun multi-million dollar musical comedy SHREK THE MUSICAL. Todd will join our fairy-tale cast of Ben Mingay as Shrek, Lucy Durack as Princess Fiona and Marcia Hines as the Dragon in this wonderful Broadway hit musical. Todd will perform in the Sydney season of the musical, and the Melbourne performances currently on sale.
"I'm thrilled that Todd has joined the cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL," said John Frost. "Todd will bring to Lord Farquaad his wonderful sense of comedy and fun, alongside Ben, Lucy and Marcia – I can't wait to see him in this role. We have assembled a fantastic cast, which we will announce shortly."
Posted: 8th October, 2019
With its sensational dance scenes, killer soundtrack and tale of forbidden love, Dirty Dancing is one of the best-loved movies of all time. Now, Channel Seven is pleased to present an event series like no other, based on the most iconic film of the 80's.
THE REAL DIRTY DANCING gives eight Australian celebrities the unique opportunity to revisit the movie's most memorable moves and moments with a nostalgic journey of a lifetime.
They travel to the United States to the location where "Kellerman's Resort" was filmed in Virginia and will undergo an immersive Dirty Dancing experience.
As the cast revisit key locations and moments from that Dirty Dancing summer in 1963, they will learn the iconic dance routines from the film under the guidance of choreographers Todd McKenney and Kym Johnson.
All eight celebrities Hugh Sheridan, Anne Edmonds, Firass Dirani, Anna Heinrich, Jamie Durie, Jessica Rowe,Jude Bolton and Stephanie Rice, will take to the stage that night showcasing dance sequences from the film. The celebrity cast dancing dirty on the dancefloor, the log, in the lake and more.
Posted: 29th September, 2019
Once these eight brave stars say yes to undress, there's no going back!
The girls are getting the girls out to raise awareness for breast cancer. Hosting The All New Monty: Ladies' Night is Home and Away star, Georgie Parker. Choreographer extraordinaire Todd McKenney will return to conjure the women's show stopping-routing, following his success in the men's version of The All New Monty.
Home and away star Lynne McGranger and Fashion Icon Nadia Bartel will be appearing on the show. Joining them will be award-winning singer Ella Hooper, yoga guru Simone Callahan, swimming legend Lisa Curry, Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan and TV Presenter Rachael Finch.
It's the performance of a lifetime that means the world to each of them and it's one you'll never forget.
Posted: 31st July, 2019
The All New Monty hit Australian sceens last night on Channel 7.
Eight brave stars will dare to bare on THE ALL NEW MONTY! The one-night only special event featured a cheeky cast of male celebrities hellbent on having a ball in the name of men's health.
Host SHANE JACOBSON and choreographer extraordinaire TODD McKENNEY present a stellar lineup of stars who learnt a sexy routine from scratch before stripping fully nude for the nation. The following men plus one surprise addition are ready to leave nothing to the imagination.
Posted: 24th April, 2019
Barnum The Circus Musical has arrived at Melbourne's Comedy Theatre for a limited 6 week season.
A story of love and ambition will unfold as the wonder of the circus comes to life before your very eyes. Witness Jumbo, the largest elephant in the world, Joice Heth the oldest woman to ever live, and the most beautiful operatic voice to ever appear on stage, the Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind.
With music by Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity), book by Mark Bramble (42nd Street) and lyrics by Michael Stewart (Hello Dolly!), get ready to experience traditional musical theatre blended with real-life circus in a completely re-imagined production. If you're only going to the theatre once this year – BARNUM is the must-see event of 2019!
Posted: 11th April, 2019
This isn't just a day to adopt greyhounds. If you are thinking about adopting and want to find out more information, this is a great opportunity as staff from the Greyhound Adoption Program will be on hand to answer any of your questions while you meet and interact with some of our placid, friendly greyhounds.
If you are interested in adopting on the day, fill out the Adoption Aplication Forms. The form needs to be filled out in addition to registering to attend the event.
For more information Visit GAP for more information.
Posted: 26th March, 2019
Seven has revealed the next batch of male celebs who will bare all in its second Full Monty special.
They are The Bachelor's Matty J, ex-Blue Heelers & Gold Logie winner John Wood, NRL star George Burgess, children's entertainer and ex-Wiggle Sam Moran, dual-code rugby footballer Lote Tuqiri, The Footy Show's Brendan Fevola and former AFL champ Robert "Dipper" Dipierdomenico.
Shane Jacobson returns as host with Todd McKenney to choreograph, retitled as The All New Monty. Rehearsals are currently underway. After raising awareness for cancer awareness, the one-night-only event will again profile men's health issues.
A separate event Ladies Night includes talent such as Georgie Parker, Lynne McGranger, Simone Callahan, Lisa Curry & Casey Donovan.
They will air on Seven later this year.
Posted: 17th February, 2019
Four personalities from The Real Full Monty are filming a new travel series for Seven, Mates on a Mission.
The series features Todd McKenney, Shane Jacobson, Kris Smith and Brian "B.T" Taylor on the road with insane challenges to raise awareness for charity causes including mental health, heart disease and bowel cancer.
An airdate is yet to be announced.
