Australian theatre industry faces crisis as major shows close

Multiple major Australian theatre productions have announced sudden closures in recent months, including Waitress in Melbourne, Beetlejuice in Brisbane, and Back to the Future earlier in the year. The closures have left hundreds of theatre workers unexpectedly unemployed, with cast and crew who expected long-term contracts now finishing within weeks. High ticket prices and economic pressures are making it difficult to sell shows without recognisable hit songs, leaving theatres empty across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.