The Australian Theatre Festival NYC Season 2024 will run November 20-24 at Theatre Row & The Green Room 42 in New York City.

Eddie Perfect, Josh Pugh (America Josh) and Zjantelle Cammisa Markel were honored at the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 Fundraising Gala, held at The Players NYC. The Festival, run by Founding Co-Artistic Directors & Executive Producers Mark Barford, Connor Delves & Jillian Geurts, celebrates 5 years in 2024.

The BEETLEJUICE! THE MUSICAL THE MUSICAL THE MUSICAL composer and lyricist was honored as the Artist Honoree of the Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 Gala on September 15. 

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC is an annual celebration of Australian stories & artists in New York City. The 2024 Gala saw Eddie Perfect perform a medley of “Dead Mom” (Beetlejuice) and a yet-to-be-released song about his experience leaving New York during the pandemic. 

Fellow Australian performers Kristen Plati, Marika Aubrey & Isaac Hayward entertained the sold-out audience as funds were raised for the 2024 Season, which runs November 18-24 in NYC.

Supporter Honorees Josh Pugh (America Josh) & Zjantelle Cammisa Markel were celebrated for their outstanding support of the festival and Australian in New York community.

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC has announced Eddie Grey as the winner of the 2024 New Play Award for CIRC, with Aliyah Knight named runner-up for Snakeface.

As the winner, Eddie Grey will receive $15,000 USD, developmental support, and a presentation of his play "CIRC" in the 2024 festival in NYC.

The 2023 Australian Theatre Festival in New York City has again proven to be a remarkable celebration of Australian talent and storytelling. In its fourth year, the festival continues to embody its ethos of supporting and amplifying Australian artists on a global stage.