Savannah made her professional debut at the age of 14 in Annie the Musical before graduating high school and completing the Diploma of Music Theatre at NIDA. Paul was Resident Director for The Boy From Oz (The Production Co) and Resident Director for the Perth/Brisbane season of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB). With a wealth of corporate and commercial dance experience behind him, he headed down under to join the Australian Touring Company of Magic Mike Live. When not performing Micheal enjoys watching Legendary, eating Mac and Cheese, and buying new shoes. Kristin Paulse is a South African born, singer-songwriter and actress based in Auckland, New Zealand. Rhonda Burchmore should have been a shoo-in as colourful (but not colour-blind) villain Velma Von Tussle, but seemed strained hitting her notes, while Rob Mills, although perfectly cast as the slick Corny Collins, was perhaps not so perfectly cast vocally for the shows style of music. Do you take the original story and mould it into something unique? (World Premiere), FALSETTOS (New Theatre), and ROMANCE/ROMANCE (Belvoir Street). Brianna is a Melbourne based actor, singer, dancer and musician and most recently appeared in the national tour of Chess The Musical for Storeyboard Entertainment. She is thrilled to be joining the Australian cast of Hairspray! She most recently performed in Neglected Musicals Brigadoon at the Hayes Theatre Co as Jane Ashton and ensemble. Producers of the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray are thrilled to announce that the beloved production, which is soon to premiere at Melbournes Regent Theatre, will be touring to Adelaide and Sydney from late 2022. Anna completed the Foundation Program at Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and continued on to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre in 2021. Corny Collins and the lovable best friend of Tracy Turnblad, produced some incredible powerhouse ballads and it was hard to take your eyes off the talented, Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairsprays story is more effective and pertinent than ever; and with the brilliant original creative team at the helm director, ) this joyous new Australian production of Hairspray features the irrepressible. Other standouts include Rhonda Burchmore as Velma Von Tussle, Rob Mills as Corny Collins and the lovable best friend of Tracy Turnblad Mackenzie Dunn as Penny. SIX The Musical is one of the best shows you can catch in Melbourne right now. Caitlingraduated the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). Close to the Regent Theatre, Bettys Burgers is the place to go for an American dining experience. This is longer than SIX The Musicals 75-minute running time, and just short of Happy Potter and the Cursed Childand Hamilton. RACV Members get exclusive pre-sales, bonus value and access to the best live theatre experiences at Melbournes most iconic venues. Other theatre credits include most recently playing the role of Nick in the world premiere of A Letter for Molly at Ensemble Theatre, understudying the roles of Pippin and Charlemagne in Pippin for GFO, as well as playing the roles of Arpad in She Loves Me (Sydney Theatre Award nomination) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby for Hayes Theatre Co., Harry Beaton in The Production Companys Brigadoon, Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd for NZ Opera, Warren in Ordinary Days for Pursued by Bear (Green Room Award nomination), Zacky Price in Big Fish: The Musical, Tom in The Gathering for Vic Theatre Company, Harold Bride in Titanic: The Musical for StageArt, and Bernstein in Dogfight for Doorstep Arts. In Day After Terrible Day, facts are somewhat unimportant. Acclaimed Director Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), lead a Broadway creative team to present Hairspray in Read more. In 2022 she made her professional adult debut In The Whos Tommy With Victorian Opera and is very excited to be part of the cast of Hairspray. She was Female Dance & Fight Captain for the Australasian tour of Disneys Aladdin before taking up the position of Resident Choreographer. The first car contained the show's leading family - the Turnblads. The Regent Theatre is easily accessible via public transport, being just a short four-minute walk from Flinders Street Station, or via the 1, 16, 48, 59 and 86 trams. Australias Got Talent grand finalist Brianna Bishop (Amber von Tussle) was delightfully evil, never once appearing self-conscious in the role, and Mackenzie Dunn delivered an excellent foil to confident Tracy with her kooky, comical Penny Pingleton. The Regent Theatre is perfectly positioned for you to try several of Melbournes world-class dining options, with nearby Flinders Lane housing favourites like Chin Chin, Coda, and Kisum. Website by ACMN. Anna is thrilled to be a part of Hairspray and would like to thank Peta Webb Management and her family for their constant love and support. The successful filmKennybrought Shane world-wide recognition as well as an AFI Award for best lead actor. WebAsabi Goodman and the Australian cast of Hairspray perform I Know Where I've Been for media at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District. Prior toWest Side Story, Zoe understudied the role of Dorothy for the Australian tour ofThe Wizard of Oz(Gordon Frost Organisation/Suzanne Jones). Opened as a grand picture palace in 1929, the luxurious theatre seats 2,145 people on its generous leather seats, adorned with original chandeliers and lavish gold interiors. Based on the original cult 1988 movie of the same name no, not the one with Amanda Bynes, John Travolta andMichellePfeiffer, which came after the musical adaption Hairspray delivered a young Ricki Lake her breakout moment, and featured Debbie Harry as the evil, racist mom to boot. We try our best to provide accurate information on kid-friendly events around Victoria but do recommend parents check details directly to confirm dates, times, prices as some details may be subject to change. Thanks for subscribing! Stage credits include Mayor Goodway in Paw Patrol Live, Gary Coleman in AVENUE Q, Joanne in RENT, Morgan/Sartra in GODSPELL, Linda/Mama Cass cover in the Australian Premiere of FLOWERCHILDREN The Mamas & the Papas Story. were playful and hilarious and stole the show. She also has worked closely with Sharon & Christine Muscat of Sister 2 Sister School of Singing over the last eight years as a student and more recently, a member of their teaching staff. Enormous fun! Shanes stage career has been just as successful. And if the opening number the irrepressibly infectious Good Morning Baltimore isnt the proof in the pudding from the first few seconds of the production, then we clearly have different tastes in dessert. Melbournes Regent Theatre played host to a special preview and meet and greet the cast of the Melbourne production of HAIRSPRAY! Asabi is a proud MEAA member and has served as the Queensland Branch President since 2019. Maude Davey, played Alice in The Hello Girls, dir. Highlights include The Scarecrow in Andrew Lloyd Webbers The Wizard Of Oz (GFO), Bobby in A Chorus Line (Darlinghurst Theatre Company), Eugene in Grease (GFO), Artie in Yank (Woodward Productions), Franz in Rock Of Ages (M.A.T), The Gossip Reporter in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (film) and as a member of the Original Australian Companies of Matilda (Louise Withers/ Royal Shakespeare Company) and An American In Paris (The Australian Ballet/ GWB). Media Enquiries| Ticketing Enquiries| Media|Privacy Policy TV credits include being the face of the Little Red Car for Coles Car Insurance as well as guest appearances on LOVE ME S2, THE IMBESTIGATORS, 7 TYPES of AMBIGUITY, THE WRONG GIRL S2, FANCY BOYS and PLEASE LIKE ME. Caitlinwould like to thank her family and friends for their incredible support over the years, and her amazing agents at Mollison Keightley Management. Some of Zahrahs favourite roles she has had the privilege to play was Matron Mama Morton (Chicago), Dolores Van Cartier (Sister Act the Musical) and Dragon (Shrek the Musical). In 2018 she won Best Newcomer in Theatre/Performing Arts Awards Western Australia for her performances with The Black Swan State Theatre Company. Image: Jeff Busby. This fun-loving production owes so much to the impressive line-up of local and international performers. When all her dream become true, its not all perfect. Eli would like to thank his agent, Emma Raciti, and his friends and family for their constant unwavering support. All rights reserved 2023 Hairspray The Musical. Paul graduated from the Ensemble Acting Studios in Sydney and has over 30 years experience on stage and screen. Acclaimed Director Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), lead the original Broadway creative team to present the big hair and big-hearted musical Hairspray in Australia as originally intended. Ayanda Dladla is a Sydney born and raised electric presence that has been performing in the professional musical industry from the young age of 10 years old.She debuted the stage as Molly in Gordon Frosts production of Annie in 2012. This is an unbelievable all-star cast the team have assembled for one of my most beloved musicals. Ball State University. (he/him) So excited to be in Australia for the first time! To God be the glory! The 2007 film is one of the ten highest-grossing musicals of all time. There is no formal dress code for the Regent Theatre or Hairspray, however, you may consider dressing up a bit as this show is colourful, fun and leans into 60s fashion with more sequins and feathers than you can count so have a bit of fun and break out the velvet threads or other retro fashion items. Her professional debut came just last Morgan was then cast in the 2017 Australian premiere of the multiple award-winning musical The Book of Mormon (GFO) as Swing before taking over the role of Elder Harris/Pop Tarts, playing over a thousand performances across Australia and New Zealand until the shows closure in 2020. Highlights of Rhonda Burchmores illustrious career include performing on Londons West End inSugar Babiesfeaturing Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller,Stop The World I Want To Get Offwith Anthony Newley, starring opposite David Atkins in Hot Shoe Shuffleand her cabaret spectacularRed, Hot & Rhonda. One of Australias most versatile performing artists, Todd McKenney is an award-winning and critically acclaimed performer on stage and screen. Chris, Sadea, Andrew, Thai, and Dentons, this for you! The show is based on the 1988 John Waters romantic comedy film Hairspray. The luxurious theatre is based on the New York Capitol Theatre and is home to both the entertainment theatre and underground Plaza Ballroom, which can be used for private functions or as a unique wedding venue. Kobe is so excited to be joiningthe Australian company of Hairspray! Rob Mills is perfectly cast as croony Corny Collins, successfully scaffolding the breezy character with a backbone of his own. Hairspray the Musical returns exclusively to Melbourne April 14 17 (2021) The National Theatre, St Kilda. Originally from New Jersey but now resides in NYC. Webjacobson, who is best known for his knockabout turns as dunny plumber kenny and pie-munching cop barry in jack irish, as well as his love of muscle cars, will spend a good chunk of the next few months with make-up artists and costumiers in this poky sliver of a room backstage at the regent theatre, a building where all the grandness is definitely in Australia a decade ago and have the recent smash hit Jersey Boys about to transfer to Sydney after a record-breaking Melbourne season. Acclaimed Director Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), lead the Read more, The final cast members have been unveiled for the highly-anticipated Australian premiere of the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, which is set to open at the Regent Theatre in August. Thanks to Stewart/Whitley, Gabby @ Serendipity Entertainment and Bonnie @ Stewart Talent, my family and CQ for all the love and support! @Kobebobe. Donna is an established cabaret performer and has been honoured with 2 Mo Awards for her cabaret work as well as an ACE Award nomination for Versatile Variety Performer. Flawlessly executed and with a level of energy that was simultaneously infectious and tiring to watch (I was out of breath for them), it was only paralleled by the rousing vocal performances, vibrant costuming (by William Ivey Long), sky-high wigs (by Paul Huntley), and world-class scenery (by David Rockwell) that evolved around the actors, rolling in and out subtly with pinpoint precision. This is the original Broadway production. In 2019 Conor graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with a bachelor of Musical Theatre. Its recommended to arrive 30-45 minutes before your performance start time at the Regent Theatre. Website by ACMN. Hairspray the Musical returns exclusively to Melbourne April 14 17 (2021) The National Theatre, St Kilda. 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