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Sydney Welcomes Another Musical Icon – Hamilton

SYDNEY, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hamilton is one of the most critically acclaimed and successful musicals of our time. Since debuting in 2015, the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical has sold over 2.6 million tickets, playing at iconic theatres from New York’s Broadway to London’s West End. And as of March 2021, this global phenomenon will only be playing in one location – Sydney’s Lyric Theatre.     Sydney is the vibrant capital of New South Wales, Australia. Home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, the incredible Harbour City is renowned for its natural beauty, world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, multicultural heritage and rich and exciting arts and events scene, making it a sought-after tourism destination the world over. It is only fitting that the global city is now setting the stage to host an icon of the musical theatre world – Hamilton.   Commenting on Sydney as the host city of the Australian premiere, original Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller said: “Sydney is our bright light and our rising sun. Sydney represents what I hope will be the rebirth of theatre, and Hamilton across the entire world. It is thanks to Sydney that we can open Hamilton on schedule, as we have been planning for the past 3-plus years with the Michael Cassel Group.” Hamilton will open this March at the Australian family owned and operated, 2,000 seat Sydney Lyric Theatre. Owned by the Found family of Foundation Theatres, Sydney Lyric Theatre is a staple of the NSW musical theatre scene. The talented and diverse 35-person cast includes Sydney local Chloe Zuel, who plays Eliza Hamilton. Tickets for the show are available most nights of the week, with back-to-back shows playing on weekends, for the entirety of the season from March 2021.   Destination NSW CEO Steve Cox said: “We’re immensely proud that Hamilton is opening exclusively in Sydney this month – further proof that Sydney is not only one of the greatest cities in the world but also the place to be right now. What a way for Sydney to show the world that we’re open for business, welcoming visitors and really embracing the roaring 2020s.”   Hamilton will open at Sydney Lyric Theatre from 17 March 2021.   Note to editors Videos available to download here* *Required credit: Australian Premiere of Hamilton now showing at Sydney Lyric Theatre in Sydney, Australia  For more information, visit  www.visitnsw.com.    Share your favourite Sydney and NSW holidays on social media by using the hashtag #LoveNSW or #NewSouthWales.   Visit NSW Social Media    Twitter Sydney #ilovesydney #LoveNSW @sydney_sider   Twitter NSW #LoveNSW #NewSouthWales @NewSouthWales   Instagram Sydney #ilovesydney #LoveNSW @sydney   Instagram NSW #LoveNSW #NewSouthWales @VisitNSW   Facebook Sydney facebook.com/sydney #ilovesydney #LoveNSW   Facebook NSW facebook.com/visitnsw #LoveNSW #NewSouthWales    Please stay up to date on the latest NSW Government health advice regarding COVID-19 and travel within NSW, here.     
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New Zealand Connects Olympic Athletes With Fans At Home Thru Tech

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A clever wearable developed in New Zealand and designed to connect fans who can’t travel with athletes at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games, is now being offered to Games fans globally in a remarkable example of the Olympic spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.       The ANZ Support Band is a wristband that will enable fans at home to send a “pulse of support” to athletes at the Tokyo Games by tapping their device or directly through the NZ Team app. The device uses Bluetooth technology in a world first that brings athletes and fans within touching distance despite closed borders, social distancing and athlete bubbles. It’s this lack of fan presence and the support they bring that has led to the decision by ANZ, with support from the New Zealand Olympic and Paralympic Teams, to open source the technology they’ve spent more than 18-months developing for the rest of the world to use. ANZ Support Band “We’re all part of the global Olympic family and not having our friends and families with us will impact us all – whether we’re representing New Zealand or any one of the world’s 206 Olympic nations,” says Kereyn Smith, CEO and Secretary General of the NZ Olympic Team. “Athletes have worked incredibly hard to get to Tokyo. That’s why ANZ decided to open up the technology for all to use. Right now, we and the world’s athletes need this more than ever.” Taking place in Tokyo, Japan, from 23 July 2021, this year’s highly anticipated Olympic and Paralympic Games will look very different. With COVID-19 limiting audiences and travel to an event that historically attracts thousands. “In Tokyo, all national teams will be facing the same challenges and we know the difference the support from fans and loved ones can make,” says Antonia Watson, CEO of ANZ New Zealand. “This is why we wanted to make sure athletes wherever they are from could still receive that support. As New Zealanders we’d be proud to share this technology to help.” The technology has been closely developed with the input from a number of current Olympians and Paralympians.    This includes sprint cyclist and Rio Silver medalist Sam Webster; competing in his second games he is already anticipating just how different the atmosphere at this year’s Olympics will be. “As an athlete, you thrive off the energy a crowd can bring. Without that support it’s tough, I love the fact we are giving away this incredible technology so my fellow athletes from around the globe have the chance to feel their fans’ support too” says Sam. Olympic Associations around the world are encouraged to get in touch as soon as they can to get the technology underway and ensure their athletes can be supported from afar. For more information and to discover the support band, visit the ANZ Support Band website. For more information on the initiative contact supportband@tbwa.com Related Links : http://www.anz.co.nz/supportband
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