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Magnormos is an independent musical theatre production company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specialises in producing musicals written by Australian writers, and landmark international works.
In May 2010 Magnormos staged the Australasian premiere of Broadway musical title of show, which was well received by the critics, and led to members of the Broadway company (Jeff Bowen, Heidi Blickenstaff and Michael Berresse) flying to Melbourne to see the production for a specially added matinee performance which also included a question and answer session. The Q&A session was attended by Tony Award winner Geoffrey Rush. Media personality Julia Zemiro was impressed with the production and said, "Magnormos has always stood for excellence. With [title of show], they have surpassed themselves." A return season was announced shortly after to play in August 2010, following a brief tour to regional city Frankston.
Also in 2010, Magnormos produced A Sondheim Triptych to celebrate the 80th birthday of Stephen Sondheim. The Triptych included presentations of Saturday Night, Merrily We Roll Along, and Anyone Can Whistle. The 2010 season concluded with the annual OzMade Musicals showcase on November 15, for the first time presented at Melbourne's iconic Comedy Theatre.
The Magnormos 2011 season includes the Melbourne premiere of The Hatpin, and co-produced the commercial world premiere of flowerchildren – the mamas and papas story starring Matt Hetherington, Laura Fitzpatrick, Dan Humphris and Casey Donovan as Mama Cass. Another triptych at Melbourne Recital Centre celebrated the career of Jerry Herman.
In 2013 the company staged a commercial season of flowerchildren – the mamas and papas story and will present a Stephen Schwartz celebration triptych in September featuring Godspell, Pippin and Children of Eden, with the composer himself in attendance.