Beth Keehn caught up with performer and multi-instrumentalist, Jonathan Hickey, as the cast and crew commenced a seven-week tour of regional Queensland with their new Australian work Are You Lonesome Tonight.
Beth Keehn (BK): Your world premiere opening night was on 4 May in Rockhampton – what was the reaction?
Luckiest Productions and Hayes Theatre Co have announced the cast for the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical Merrily We Roll Along which will open at the Hayes in June 2021.
With Fangirls about to open in Melbourne, and the launch of a cast album we revisit an interview with Yve Blake - the writer / composer and original star of hit Australian musical. Yve Blake, spoke to Peter Eyers for his Stages podcast. (Buy the script at Stage Whispers Books.)
Image: Alinta Chidzey and Des Flanagan. Photo by Steven Grace.
Global Creatures has revealed the Australian cast of its Tony-nominated production, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre from 13 August 2021.
Alinta Chidzey (Chicago, West Side Story) will star as the sparkling diamond, Satine, opposite newcomer Des Flanagan as bohemian dreamer Christian.
Simon Burke AO will play legendary club impresario Harold Zidler and Andrew Cook will play The Duke.
Image: Rob Mills in Grease (2013). Photographer: Jeff Busby.
Music Theatre star and Neighbours TV villain Rob Mills is best known for his heart throb roles on the stage. He’s relishing a switch to a more cerebral part, as a scheming agent, in a national concert tour of the musical CHESS. David Spicer reports.
The Australian Musical Theatre Festival’s full 2021 performance and workshop program has been announced, including the artists and teachers, who collectively will bring the best of Broadway to Launceston! Between them, they have starred in blockbuster musicals, performed on international stages, coached our finest performers and become familiar faces in the industry.
