After leaving a legal career in Sydney to become a songwriter and performer, Greta Gertler Gold now adds composer and arranger for the new Picnic at Hanging Rock musical to her list of accomplishments. In the lead-up to the off-Broadway season December 2025/January 2026, Greta shares what led her to NYC and this extraordinary retelling of one of Australia’s most iconic bush tales.
Join AWNY members on Monday, December 22, 2025, for a special evening at the theater! Come see the new musical, Picnic at Hanging Rock, featuring music by AWNY member Greta Gertler Gold, and book and lyrics by Hilary Bell.
EXCLUSIVE TICKET OFFER FOR AWNY MEMBERS! Thanks to our friends at Goodspeed Musicals in Connecticut, AWNY members receive $5 OFF each ticket purchased for evening performances with code: AUS5. (Conditions apply.)
Brisbane-born Elise Kinnon always knew she was destined for the stage. After training at The Conroy Dance Centre and performing with Universal Studios Japan at 18, she carved out a dynamic career spanning Broadway tours and Hollywood films. Now based in NYC, she shares the highs and lows of life as a performer, from dazzling on stage to dancing on the big screen in Wonka.
AWNY is thrilled to announce our partnership with the Australian Theatre Festival NYC for its 2024 season, running from Wednesday, November 20, through Sunday, November 24. This year, the festival will bring an exciting lineup of performances to Theatre Row and The Green Room 42. And as part of our partnership, AWNY members can enjoy $5 off tickets to select performances with the code AWNY!
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