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. WebMelbourne, we can hear the bells and they bring good news: the original Broadway production of Hairspray is arriving in Melbourne this winter.. Its not just about me its about all the people who work in theatre that have been out of work and this show is so joyous, so heart-warming, and fun. Tonyrepresents the street dance crew Riddim Nation, which he has competed and won numerous dance battles with, he was also an invited performer for Happy Hour curated by Nick Power at Readymade Works Inc. She is also a professional enjoyer of brunch and an enthusiastic people watcher. 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. enable JavaScript in your browser. Previous theatre credits include; Angel in the 20th & 25th Anniversary International Tours of RENT, Newsies (Jack U/S), and Once on this Island (Papa Ge). Zoe featured onDisney Playhouseandalso played the on-going guest role of Paige in the ABC TV seriesDance Academy. This fun-loving production owes so much to the impressive line-up of local and international performers. Is there anything different about this production from the previous one that we can look forward to? The 2007 film version of Hairspray starring Zac Efron and John Travolta grossed $27.5 million during the first weekend of production. HAIRSPRAY is in a different league, The musical fix weve all been waiting for. Also, during this time, he played Charlie Price in Kinky Boots at Toowoombas Empire Theatre. The 2007 film is one of the ten highest-grossing musicals of all time. 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). 14 years later, the musical opened on Broadway, honouring the tradition of casting a male actor in the Edna Turnblad role to honour legendary drag performer Divine, who played Tracys mother in the original movie. Originally from Perth, Mackenzie is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Hairspray is a romantic musical comedy with a clear moral message racial segregation is bad; people should be judged by who they are not by how they look. Its also about dancing to rock beats and rhythm and blues grooves. Jamont is groovin into his International touring debut! Set in 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, it tells the story of dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad who has one dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show. in Hairspray are iconic and loved worldwide and the team have assembled an unbelievably talented and hilarious all-star cast for one of my most beloved musicals, John Frost Producer. Having grown up on the stage from the age of 3 performing ballet and classical piano, she now tours the world as Zule (pronounced like Julie with a Z) with Triage Comedy a multi award winning, semi autobiographical, one-woman musical comedy extravaganza about her life or lack thereof of being a nurse. The Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical Hamilton is one of the best theatre shows to see in Melbourne right now. And in what is the ultimate full circle moment, Carmel also played the role of Tracy Turnblad in her high school production ofHairspray, so is very excited to be introducing herself to audiences across Australia with a role so close to her heart! This allows time to find parking, check in, have tickets scanned, go to the bathroom, order a drink at the bar, and find your seat before the show starts. The much-loved and super talented Rob Mills plays Corny Collins the host of The Corny Collins Show; his politically progressive attitude leads him to fight his shows imposed segregation. Caitlinwould like to thank her family and friends for their incredible support over the years, and her amazing agents at Mollison Keightley Management. She was also a 2016 Rob Guest Semi Finalist. Before you decide whether to catch public transport or drive to Hairspray, usearevo, which can give you real-time information on things like parking and public transport delays. Thanks to Stewart/Whitley, Gabby @ Serendipity Entertainment and Bonnie @ Stewart Talent, my family and CQ for all the love and support! This is the show thats been touring America, in fact, we have some of the cast whove flown in from the American production, straight after the American production finished. Fan favourite songs are a key feature of Hairspray. @Kobebobe. NIDA has a scholarship known as the Glorias in her memory. Explore kid-friendly places, events and shops around Melbourne and regional Victoria. Website by ACMN, Bobby Fox to Join Cast in Adelaide and Sydney, Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore, Rob Mills and Asabi Goodman to join Shane Jacobson in Hairspray, Hairspray starring Shane Jacobson to open in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre. The rich 1960s setting is brimming with creative fervour and is perfectly offset by a politically uneasy Baltimore, the crucible for the countrys racial tensions. Starring much-loved stage and screen performerShaneJacobsonasEdnaTurnblad,ToddMcKenneyasWilbur Turnblad,RhondaBurchmoreasVelmaVonTussle,Bobby Fox asCorny Collins,AsabiGoodmanasMotormouth Maybelle and introducingCarmel Rodrigues asTracy Turnblad. She then went on to complete a further 3 years study at the VCA, receiving her Bachelors in Fine Arts Music Theatre. For all wheelchair/accessible seating enquiries, contact the Regent Theatre Box Office on 1300 11 10 11. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. This site will not function correctly without JavaScript enabled.Please Love a night out at the theatre? She has also trained at the Australian Performing Arts Grammar School & Village Nation, which led her onstage again to The Royal Shakespeares Companys production of Matilda as Alice in 2015. Flawlessly executed and with a level of energy that was simultaneously infectious and tiring to watch (I was out of breath. This show is recommended for ages 8 and above. Zoe has been a semi-finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment in both 2016 and 2018. Since then she has been nominated for her roles as Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables, and the Dubbo Housewife in Menopause the Musical. Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed. is arguably of a different calibre. 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. 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. Image: Jess Busby. The cast received a standing ovation on the night, which is well-deserved. In 2019, Harry was the recipient of the Leslie Anderson Showcase Award for Musical Theatre. Joel is a 2015 graduate of the WAAPA Music Theatre course and was a 2018 finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment. Heres everything you need to know before seeing this global sensation in Melbourne. 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 Jack OBrien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots) this joyous new Australian production of Hairspray features the irrepressible toe-tapping songs Good Morning, Baltimore, Big, Blonde and Beautiful and You Cant Stop the Beat. In 2019 Conor graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with a bachelor of Musical Theatre. Shane Jacobson is an award-winning actor, presenter, producer and entertainer. This is going to be a big show!. Career highlights include national tours of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (GFO), GEORGY GIRL-THE SEEKERS MUSICAL (World Premiere), CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Australian Premiere) ANNIE (Australian National Tour), DOCTOR ZHIVAGO (Australian Premiere), JEKYLL &HYDE (Taiwanese & Korean Tour), THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA: IN CONCERT (Australian Premiere), THE PHANTOM OF THEOPERA (The Really Useful Company/GFO), TITANIC-A NEW MUSICAL (Australian Premiere), DUSTY-THEORIGINAL POP DIVA (World Premiere), SHOUT! On stage Bobby has had lead roles in Blood Brothers, Mamma Mia!, Leader of the Pack, Dusty The Original Pop Diva, We Will Rock You, Spamalot and The Production Company shows Oklahoma, Sweet Charity and Damn Yankees. Whats on New Years Eve in Melbourne for families. 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. Hairspray is a lighter take on serious societal issues, making this high-energy song and dance theatre show family friendly. The Regent Theatre is close to many carparks, including Wilson Parking, the Novotel and Little Collins parking lots. Big, bold, and comedy gold! Dont miss the fabulous, funny and fantastic musical sensation Melbournes latest production of Hairspray is a fairly true recreation of the original musical book, littered with familiar faces from the Australian stage and screen. She is also the lead singer-songwriter of her duo band, Citris iNK, making their debut with their first single,Knowing Youre Mine, on all streaming platforms. Her father, Frank Cleary was a Juggler, and her mother Gloria Dawn, was one of Australias foremost music theatre performers. Set to Open in Melbourne in August 2022 Some of Australias most-loved performers including Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore, Rob Mills and Asabi Goodman are joining Shane Jacobson, as Edna Turnblad, to star in the upcoming premiere of the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, set to open at the Regent Theatre in SIX The Musical is one of the best shows you can catch in Melbourne right now. HAIRSPRAY the Musical delivers everything you want when going out to the theatre, plenty of laughs, catchy songs and feel-good vibes. A graduate of Ballarat University and originally from Morwell, in regional Victoria, Jaz is currently touring in Fame the Musical. HCKR Agency. Other credits includeBig Fishat the Hayes Theatre (RPG Productions) and Pepper inAnnie(Gordon Frost Organisation). 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. CROWN IMG Tennis Party Melbourne 2020 on the eve of the Australian Open. Heres everything you need to know about this show that runs until August 21. exclusive offers to access a range of theatre experiences, Guide to seeing Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in Melbourne, Guide to seeing SIX The Musical in Melbourne. Just before South Pacifics return to The Opera House Ayanda appeared in TMLs Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2012) Success in the theatre at a young age, was a dream when she could represent her South African heritage later in 2013 as young Nala in Disneys The Lion King. IG: _michealcorey_. Cover (l-r) - Jack Chambers, Trevor Ashley, Jaz Flowers and Grant Piro. With so many strong performances during the night, the chemistry between the cast elevated the show to another level. WebRob Mills and the Australian cast of Hairspray perform It's Hairspray for media at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District. Theatre credits include Death Of A Salesman (Ensemble Theatre), All In The Timing (STC/Belvoir St) Mr Zero (Belvoir St). Hairspray is Siennas professional debut and she is overjoyed to be a member of such a joyful and uplifting show. She was Female Dance & Fight Captain for the Australasian tour of Disneys Aladdin before taking up the position of Resident Choreographer. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land. Brushing off their dancing feet includes Javon King (international tour of RENT, Newsies) as Seaweed J Stubbs, Australian musical theatre veteran Donna Lee and Ayanda Dladla, who made her stage debut as Molly in the 2021 GFO production of Annie and also featured as young Nala in the Australian tour of Disneys The Lion King, who will perform the role of Little Inez. Most notably, he performed the iconic role of Tony to great acclaim in the Australian and International tour ofWest Side Story(Opera Australia/GWB/BB Group), and most recently performed in the national tour of Disneys Frozen The Musical, understudying the role of Hans, (Disney Theatrical Australia). In 2016 and 2017 he appeared in Ladies in Black which toured nationally and for which he received a Green Room Award nomination. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. 4. You can also take advantage of Melbournes CBD for a post-show tipple at some of thebest cocktail bars in Melbourne, such as Byrdi, or try one of the new bars open around the CBD, such as Bar Margaux, Goldilocks or Golden Monkey. In Shanes own words: Its an actors dream to step into someone elses shoes and walk a mile in them, especially when those shoes are very high heels, and you get to dance and sing the night away!. Joels television credits include Jack in Channel Nines True Story with Hamish and Andy and Mark in Please Like Me for ABC/Pivot. On a personal level, Shane is a proud husband and father to four children. Shane Jacobson (From 2006 film, Kenny) makes for a raucous and yet endearing Edna Turnblad, while Todd McKenney is deliciously relaxed in his role as her dedicated husband Wilbur. Rob how excited are you to be in the Production or Hairspray? Jazz would like to thank The Mine and her fierce tribe of family and friends for supporting her every step of the way. The smash hit Broadway musical returns for a limited 1-week season to reopen the National Theatre Melbourne. Jayde Kirchert and featured in the Showcase, dir. 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. With the help of her outsized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy's new beat just might prove unstoppable. joining the previously announced principal cast of andrew levitt aka nina west (from rupauls drag race) as edna turnblad, niki metcalf as tracy turnblad and toneisha harris (from nbcs the voice) as motormouth maybelle will be billy dawson as corny collins, will savarese as link larkin, emery henderson as penny pingleton, brandon g. stalling Hairspray was the next live musical to be produced by NBC, and was broadcast on December 7, 2016. Newcomer Maddie Baillio was chosen to play Tracy Turnblad. Jennifer Hudson and Harvey Fierstein starred as Motormouth Maybelle and Edna Turnblad, respectively. Mothers Day with Master Chef favourite KISHWAR CHOWDHURY. Micheal would like to thank Matt Lenz and Stewart/Whitley for this opportunity. Eli Cooper (he/him) trained at The Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School (Dance) and with Andrew Hallsworth at Patrick School of the Arts (Musical Theatre). Apart from being known for his Afro-Caribbean dance, Voguing and Ballroom,Tonyalso trains in Hiphop and Contemporary dance as he believes acquiringdifferent styles enables him to embody different movement qualities. Morgan originally trained in classical ballet as child before progressing into theatre. Harry has extensive training in dancing, acrobatics and both classical / contemporary singing. Starring some of the finest stage and screen performers Aussie Theatre has 3 x double passes to giveaway to HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL in Melbourne on Wednesday 26th October 2022. 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. HAIRSPRAY is the romantic comedy of dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. Image: Jeff Busby. Lucy Fraser is a recent graduate from the 2020 class of Music Theatre at WAAPA, as well as having completed extensive dance training at Principal Academy of Dance. Zule is beyond elated to be joining the company of Hairspray Australia! Tickets purchased from any other sources may not be valid, so make sure to buy only from Ticketek. The director told us that opening night will be 20 years from the day that it opened on Broadway. His incredible and varied career spans over 40 years both here at home and internationally. Lucy has recently appeared in the 2022 national tour of PAW Patrol Live! If you are planning to take young kids, be mindful the Regent Theatre does not allow prams, pushers, or strollers inside the venue. The show is recommended for people ages 8 and above. Sienna Embrey is a performer based in Melbourne, Australia. Web560 subscribers Subscribe 63K views 4 months ago The Australian cast of Hairspray perform You Can't Stop The Beat for media at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre RELATED: Whats on in the Spring School Holidays Melbourne, RELATED: Family fun at Tesselaar Tulip Festival, Chinese New Year celebrations for families in Melbourne, Family art adventures at the 2023 NGV Kids Summer Festival, Summer activities and events for kids in Melbourne, Win tickets to see LEGENDS IN CONCERT at The Palms at Crown, The ultimate family Christmas events in Melbourne 2022, Review: A Christmas Carol at Melbournes Comedy Theatre, Free Christmas events in Melbourne the kids are sure to love. WebAt just 23 years of age, Carmel Rodrigues is thrilled to be making her professional musical theatre debut in Hairspray. Her professional debut came just last year when she was cast in Shane Warne the Musical.Hairspray the Musical enjoyed a 6 and 1/2 year run on Broadway, after opening in July 2002 with Harvey Fierstein playing Edna. The 20th Anniversary Broadway production of Hairspray currently at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, is delighting audiences and critics alike across Melbourne with standing ovations, dancing in the aisles and glowing reviews. Proud mum Edna (Trevor Ashley), doting dad Wilbur (Grant Piro) and of course Australia's Tracy (Jaz Flowers).Other cast members included the heart-throb Link Larkin (Jack Chambers), Corny Collins (Scott Irwin) , the glamourous Velma Von Tussle (Marney McQueen), Penny Pingleton (Esther Hannaford), Little Inez (Nancy Denis) and Motormouth Maybelle (Cle Morgan).A full media contingent took the opportunity to film and capture as much as possible, before heading to the upstairs foyer for the official introductions by the show's producers Paul Dainty (Dainty Consolidated Entertainment) and Joel Pearlman (Roadshow Live). In Day After Terrible Day, facts are somewhat unimportant. When her dream becomes reality, big-haired Tracy falls in love and finds friends in unexpected ways. I need to work as hard as I can to be an inspiring artist, so that I can push anyone who has ever doubted themselves.. The internationally successful film version in 2007 starred John Travolta, while a long-running London production opened that same year with Michael Ball.Based on a non-musical John Waters film comedy from the 80s, the stage show has gone on to win over 30 major awards, inluding the Tony Award for Best Musical, the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in London, and the Grammy Award for Best Show Album.Hairspray the Big-Hair blockbuster musical will open at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne on Saturday 2 October 2010. and thanks her wonderful parents for all of their love and support through her performing journey. By using our site, you agree to us collecting this information and to ourPrivacy Charter. Asabi Goodman competently steps into the Todd is an actor of both stage and screen, and is especially well known to music theatre audiences for his many and varied roles. 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. The show is based on the 1988 John Waters romantic comedy film Hairspray. Ball State University. She graduated in 2017 and performed in Chimerica for Sydney Theatre Company directed by Kip Williams. Some of Australias favourite Newbie Carmel Rodrigues (Tracy Turnblad) never stumbled over a single note; pitch perfect and an excellent dancer to boot, she held the show throughout. Hairspray starring Shane Jacobson to open in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre 08 February 2022 Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! 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. During her graduating year she performed in a self-devised project Mongrel, dir. Andrea is delighted to join the Hairspray fam! HAIRSPRAY is the romantic comedy of a dance-loving teenage Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. Zahrah is a South African-Australian performer who has spent a lifetime immersed in the arts, from performing her own spoken word poetry, to Plays, Film and Television, Musical Theatre and hosting Burlesque shows. Later that year he supported the incomparable Michael Feinstein at The Sydney Opera House and Melbournes Hamer Hall before debuting in Ch 9 s Carols by Candlelight in which he has become a regular perfromer. For group bookings, Sojourn offers large share plates focused on local Victorian produce and is just a short walk from the Regent Theatre. Todd was also a top six finalist for the 2018 Rob Guest Endowment Award. As a TV Host, presenter and actor, Shanes appearances have been numerous and varied. @javond_king. Originally, the movie (which, by the way, was not a musical) saw average box office earnings before it evolved into a cult classic thanks to the fertile ground of the humble video store. Joining them will beJavon KingasSeaweed J Stubbs,Donna Lee,Ayanda DladaasLittle Inez,Brianna BishopasAmber von Tussle,Mackenzie DunnasPenny Pingleton,Sean JohnstonasLink LarkinandTodd Goddard. Irresistible if life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. This show won 8 Tony awards and was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards. He is a 4 times World Irish Dance Champion and toured with dance productions Riverdance, Dancing on Dangerous Ground, To Dance on the Moon and starred in the revival of Australian musical Hot Shoe Shuffle as Spring. Carmel is a recent graduate of the Sydney Acting School and has also trained at the Australian Institute of Music. Harry is a graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), completing both a Certificate IV and a Bachelor of Arts. Heres everything you need to know to have a wonderful experience at Her Majestys Theatre. Described as one of the best shows of the year (Limelight Magazine) and Indestructible feelgood entertainment (The Age), Hairspray has received five-star reviews and left audiences slack-jawed with awe (The Australian). Onscreen Bobbys credits include Upper Middle Bogan, Its a Date, Tricky Business and Househusbands. WebHairspray (1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In his time there he played the roles ofMariusinLes MisrablesandEddie BirdlaceinDogfight. Her tribute show Donna Lee Sings Doris Day always plays to packed audiences, as well as her tribute show Donna Lee Sings Petula Clark which won her a GLUG Award (Sydney Critics Award) for Best Cabaret Performance. Outside musical theatre, Kristin is an R&B artist under the stage name, KRISTN with the release of her first single,Seasonson all streaming platforms. Shane Jacobson (From 2006 film. ) Despite a few minor uncomfortable moments when you wonder if the script has been adequately updated with modern sensibilities in mind, issues of race and segregation through the lens of the 1960s are deftly handled, if in a fairly cheesy way. In between touring, Zule returns to her original love which is acting for TV and the stage. As an author, Shane has penned his best-selling bioThe Long Road to Overnight Successand his exploration of his life as a motoring tragic in his second book,Rev Head. Media Enquiries| Ticketing Enquiries| Media|Privacy Policy The Australian production of Hairspray is directed byMatt Lenz, with choreography re-created byDominic Shaw, and features the all the original fan favourite songs such as Good Morning, Baltimore, Big, Blonde and Beautiful and You Cant Stop the Beat, as leading character Tracy Turnblad brings together segregated communities in 1960s Baltimore through song and dance. Another option is nearby Chinatown, one of Melbournes famous cultural dining hubs, which is just around the corner from the Regent Theatre. Prior to this, Mackenzie workshopped the leading role of Sophie Parker for the exciting new Australian musical, WAGS. The award-winning musicalHairspray is now playing at Melbournes Regent Theatre. Dont delay in securing your seats as tickets to Hairspray are expected to sell out fast. Oh, dont make me choose favourites, I cant choose a favourite theyre all just the best. Web4 subscribers. He was also a finalist for the 2017 Rob Guest Endowment. Thank you Momma and Lou for always believing in me. Sean Johnston exudes a likeable stage He graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre and upon graduation made his professional debut in the 2016 production of We Will Rock You (GFO). Whilst at the VCA she received the Nancye Hayes Scholarship which she used to undertake further study in New York. Other performing credits include corporate events with Crown Entertainment, Nickelodeon, MCG, Caulfield Cup, Myer, Skechers, AFL and Disney Plus. Originally, the movie (which, by the way, was not a musical) saw average box office earnings before it evolved into a cult classic thanks to the fertile ground of the humble video store. Thank you for submitting the form. Or, if you're keen to try some of Melbournes best Japanese food, head to Yakimono on Collins Street. Hairspray is the winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and is finding increasing relevance with new audiences. 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. Hairspray the Musical returns exclusively to Melbourne April 14 17 (2021) The National Theatre, St Kilda. Micheal was last seen on the US National Tour of Hairspray and is excited to bring the show to Australia! The Melbourne production of Hairspray stars some loved and familiar stage and screen performers. RACV Members can enjoy a whole new suite of benefits, with exclusive offers to access a range of theatre experiences and events in Melbournes famed East End. Melbournes Regent Theatre played host to a special preview and meet and greet the cast of the Melbourne production of HAIRSPRAY! Big, bold, and comedy gold! 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. Madeleines extensive list of credits include Darlinghurst Theatres recent production of A Chorus Line (Maggie) and the Sydney Season of 9 to 5 (swing). You'll be the first to hear about exclusive 2023 Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) All rights reserved. Renee Armstrong's dream to perform in professional music theatre came true in 2009 when she was cast in the Australian production of Wicked . WebStarring much-loved stage and screen performer Shane Jacobson as Edna Turnblad , Todd McKenney as Wilbur Turnblad , Rhonda Burchmore as Velma Von Tussle , Bobby Fox This is a sensory experience which Playwright Joshua Whites new workThe Mentor is an intriguing and deft two-hander that tackles Charles Dickens classic Christmas ghost story comes to life in this new Old Vic production of A Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Phantom of the Opera | Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group, Day After Terrible Day | The Danger Ensemble, The Mentor | Theatre Works and Bravo Arts. We use cookies and other technologies to understand and improve your browsing experience. Donnas Music Theatre credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Gypsy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Showboat, Theyre Playing our Song, Oklahoma!, Snoopy the Musical, Dames at Sea, Summer Rain, Forbidden Broadway, Nunsense, Hello Dolly, Les Miserables, Anything Goes, Menopause the Musical, Beauty & the Beast and Half Time, to name a few. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Southern California, where she was a founding member of the award-winning, all female a cappella group, The USC Sirens, and anAdvanced Diploma in Stage and Screen Acting fromthe Australian Performing Arts Conservatory in Brisbane. 14 years later, the musical opened on Broadway, honouring the tradition of casting a male actor in the Edna Turnblad role to honour legendary drag performer Divine, who played Tracys mother in the original movie. (he/him) So excited to be in Australia for the first time! Other theatre credits includeBrigadoon(The Production Company),Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet(China Tour), Rolling Thunder Vietnam(Australian Tour) RossinisLa Cenerentola, The Girlie Show, Harvey Milk the Opera, Nine and Lil Abner. Madeleine would like to thank her darling parents, Greg and Jo for their constant love and support. Carmel Rodrigues was flawless in her role-playing Tracy Turnblad. Media Enquiries| Ticketing Enquiries| Media|Privacy Policy The musical sparks conversations about positive body image, racism and standing up for what you believe in. In addition to his work in film and television, Todd is an experienced recording artist whose work includes cast recordings of ANNIE and SHOUT. As an actor and the leading man of song and dance in musical theatre productions, he has entertained Australians for over 30 years. Photos - Vito Mattarelli.On a particularly cold winter's day today, the sky's cleared and the sun shone brightly as a convoy of 60s vintage cars pulled up outside Melbourne's majestic Princess Theatre. Hairspray is a romantic comedy set in racially segregated 1960s Baltimore and is based on the dreams of teenager Tracy Turnblad, whose ultimate dream is to sing and dance on The Corny Collins Show. Its an amazing cast, whos your favourite to work with from the cast? Other credits include World Premier season of Georgy Girl, Andrew Lloyd Webbers iconic production of Love Never Dies including the film version, the 10th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia, the Donmar Warehouse production of Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story, Promises Promises and Guys and Dolls for The Production Company, Michael Ralphs Hollywood Honky Tonk, Company (Kathy) for Watch This and originating the role of Selina in the play Kindred for GoldFish Films. Some of his shows have included hosting and presenting at theAustralian Film Institute Awards, AACTA Awards, The Logies, Top Gear Australia, The Great Australian Bake Off, Little Big Shots, The All New Monty and Mates on a Mission, a judge on Australias Got Talent as well as telemovies: Beaconsfield,The Mystery of the Hansom CabandJack IrishwithGUY PEARCE, to roles in TV series likeKennys World,The Time of Our Lives andFat Tony. The nicest kids in town will be here from August 2022 when the original Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray opens at the Regent Theatre. Shanes career has seen him star in subsequent credits including:Cactus with BRYAN BROWN, Charlie & Bootswith PAUL HOGAN, Hollywood blockbuster The Bourne Legacy with JEREMY RENNER, EDWARD NORTON and Academy Award winner RACHEL WEISZ, Surviving Georgia with PIA MIRANDA and HOLLY VALLANCE, the hugely popularOddball with SARAH SNOOK and DEBORAH MAILMAN,The Dressmakerwith KATE WINSLET, JUDY DAVIS, LIAM HEMSWORTH and HUGO WEAVING, 7 Guardians of the Tomb with KELSEY GRAMMER, The BBQ with MAGDA SZUBANKSI, Thats Not My Dog!, Brothers Nest with his brother CLAYTON JACOBSON, Bruce Beresfords Ladies in Black and The Very Excellent Mr Dundee with PAUL HOGAN, CHEVY CHASE and JOHN CLEESE and Never Too Late with JAMES CROMWELL, JACKI WEAVER and JACK THOMPSON. (World Premiere), FALSETTOS (New Theatre), and ROMANCE/ROMANCE (Belvoir Street). Your reference number is. 22 August 2022. , where a dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad inspires to dance on The Corny Collins Show and craves the attention and love of teen heartthrob Link Larkin. However, no hot food is permitted inside the theatre. 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. Bobby performed as a star vocalist in Saturday Night Fevers Sydney season for GFO in 2019 before debuting The Irish Boy to sell out shows at The Sydney Opera House and The Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June 2019. Anna is a Melbourne-based singer, dancer, actor and most recently appeared in Victorian Operas The Whos Tommy, directed by Roger Hodgman. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The successful filmKennybrought Shane world-wide recognition as well as an AFI Award for best lead actor. She is currently working with the Mackay Council on developing a forum theatre piece with under privileged youth. 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. The first car contained the show's leading family - the Turnblads. Rob Mills is perfectly cast as croony Corny Collins, successfully scaffolding the breezy character with a backbone of his own. Tour: Hairspray National Tour (Peaches). "Hairspray" hit theaters in July 2007.The musical film starred Nikki Blonsky (Tracy Turnblad), John Travolta (Edna Turnblad), and Zac Efron (Link Larkin).Travolta has done a mix of TV and film roles in the years since, on dramas like "The People v. More items 20). She is a 2022 American Australian Association (AAA) scholarship recipient, which she used to train in New York in March of this year. She has also performed alongside iconic musician James Morrison as a vocal soloist. Hairspray the Musical returns exclusively to Melbourne April 14 17 (2021) The National Theatre, St Kilda. Some of Shanes other on-stage roles include:The Drowsy Chaperone,QI Live withSTEPHEN FRY,8 The Play,Shane Warne The MusicalandMother & SonwithNOELINE BROWN and The Rocky Horror Show with TODD MCKENNEY. 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. There, she become proficient in various styles of voice and dance, eventually travelling to America to perform in televised events in both Chicago and L.A. Sienna is a recent graduate of Patrick School of the Arts musical theatre program under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth and Todd Patrick. The 20th Anniversary Broadway production of Hairspray currently at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, is 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. Will Tracy end up with the love of her life, Link? On stage, he has received aHelpmann Award for Best Male in a Supporting Rolefor Nicely Nicely in the 2008 revival of the musicalGuys and Dolls. Tyran Parke. The story of Tracy Turnblad and her desire to bring people together is more pertinent than ever, while the show touches on themes such as individuality, body image, student activism and fighting for whats right. 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. Caitlingraduated the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). If you'rekeen for a drink before seeing Hairspray, go for a pre-show drink at the nearby Bourke Street Green, Collins Quarter, or The Mill House, all which offer sweet and sour cocktail and non-alcoholic options. Zahrah is striving to make a successful career in professional Australian Theatre. Having grown up on the stage from the age of 3 performing ballet and classical piano, she now tours the world as Zule (pronounced like Julie with a Z) with Triage Comedy a multi award winning, semi autobiographical, one-woman musical comedy Aaron is thrilled to be joining the company of Hairspray Australia. She studied acting at The National Theatre drama school and trained in Musical Theatre at National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). He is a graduate from the University of Central Florida in the U.S. With a BFA in Musical Theatre (Go Knights! Starring some of the finest stage and screen performers Shane Jacobson, Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore, Rob Mills, Asabi Goodman and Carmel Rodrigues. makes for a raucous and yet endearing Edna Turnblad, while Todd McKenney is deliciously relaxed in his role as her dedicated husband Wilbur. Zoe has most recently Zoe starred as Rose in Dubbo Championship Wrestling (the Hayes Theatre). Her recent performing credits include, Chiffon inLittle Shop of Horrors(Court Theatre), Gloria inMadagascar the Musical(GMG Productions NZ) and her highlight performance as Tina Turner in Showtime Australias New Zealand tour of the tribute show,TINA: Simply the Best. 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