Drew Anthony Creative will bring the smash hit musical Saturday Night Fever to Melbourne, direct from a highly successful Perth season, playing at the Athenaeum Theatre from 8 January 2026.
This marks the return of Drew Anthony, one of Australia’s most celebrated directors and choreographers, to Melbourne’s stages after nearly two decades. This new production of Saturday Night Fever thrusts this cult classic to dazzling new heights bringing the amazing disco soundtrack to life!
Produced and directed by Drew Anthony, Saturday Night Fever features musical direction by Daniel Puckey, choreography by Jamie & Suzi Rolton, design by Drew Anthony & Aquixel Studios, lighting design by Jason Bovaird, and costume design by Dani Paxton.
This spectacularly reimagined version of the show will have audiences grabbing their boogie shoes and dancing in the aisles bringing all the explosive energy, sensational dancing and vocal performances, that is synonymous with Saturday Night Fever.
The assembled stellar cast features Ethan Churchill as Tony Manero, Regan Barber as Stephanie Mangano , Izzi Green as Annette, Chelsea Plumley as Flo Manero, George Kapiniaris as Frank Manero, Matthew Casamento as Frank Jnr, Amileya Moro and Charis Morabito as Linda Manero, Sam Hamilton as Bobby C, Dimitri Raptis as Double J, Ewan Herdman as Joey, and Clara Harrison, Bianca Baykara & Thalia Oseguda-Santos as the Nightclub Singers.
They will be joined by Lily Baulderstone, Katrina Bickerton, Ayril Borce, Hannah Cañon, Anthony Garcia, Sophia Katos, Joshua Kobeck, Julian Seguna and Ruby Voss.
In this beloved ’70s throwback, Tony Manero, a nineteen-year-old Brooklynite paint store clerk, spends his weekends moonlighting at a local disco, as the king of the dance floor.
When he and mesmerizing dancer Stephanie enter a dance competition, the pair’s professional partnership blossoms into a deep friendship, and challenges them both to reflect on what’s important in life, amidst rising social tensions and disillusionment.
Based on the revolutionary 1977 cult film, Saturday Night Fever which became a cultural milestone, that reshaped music, fashion and film in the 1970s, featuring an Academy award nominated John Travolta.
The timeless soundtrack, packed with disco classics including the Bee Gees’ hits Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than A Woman, has sold more than 45 million copies ranking amongst the best-selling albums in history.
Audiences will be propelled into the gritty streets of downtown Brooklyn, thanks to a modern new set featuring stunning high-definition digital scenery that incorporates iconic scenes from the hit film. The 2024 Perth production, celebrated for its excellence, garnered BroadwayWorld Awards Perth 2024 for Best Direction, Best Scenic Design, and Best Performer.
“I am thrilled to be returning to Melbourne stages next year with this fabulous show! Saturday Night Fever is a brilliant production that cleverly uses music and dancing to explore its characters’ search for identity and a place in the world,” said Director Drew Anthony.
“The cast we have assembled for this show is phenomenal and they have rightfully earned their place after a huge audition process. There is nowhere else I would rather be taking this show right now than Melbourne and I can’t wait for audiences to see it!”
Saturday Night Fever
Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne
Season: 8 – 25 January 2026
Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au
For more information, visit: www.drewanthonycreative.com.au for details.
Image: Saturday Night Fever (supplied)