Ayanda also performed in 2 Productions of Opera Australias South Pacific as Ngana (2012) alongside her Dad Nhlanhla Phewa Dladla as Seabee Henry & Sister Tamaiah as alternate Ngana, with a return of the season in 2013. We've seen a lot of these such adaptations in Melbourne of late versions of both Bring It On and Cruel Intentions have hit our stages in the past year alone but Hairspray is arguably of a different calibre. The musical sparks conversations about positive body image, racism and standing up for what you believe in. Rob how excited are you to be in the Production or Hairspray? Some of Australias favourite Is there anything different about this production from the previous one that we can look forward to? 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. Melbournes Regent Theatre played host to a special preview and meet and greet the cast of the Melbourne production of HAIRSPRAY! Hairspray the Musical returns exclusively to Melbourne April 14 17 (2021) The National Theatre, St Kilda. 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. HCKR Agency. Carmel Rodrigues | Hairspray The Musical Home / Carmel Rodrigues Carmel Rodrigues 28 April 2022 At just 23 years of age, Carmel Rodrigues is thrilled to be making her professional musical theatre debut in Hairspray. and thanks her wonderful parents for all of their love and support through her performing journey. Dont miss the fabulous, funny and fantastic musical sensation 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. We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. 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. Yakimono combines both traditional and modern Japanese cuisine for a new take on the classic dishes. She has also performed alongside iconic musician James Morrison as a vocal soloist. HAIRSPRAY the Musical Date: on until 9 October 2022Location: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, MelbournePrice: $85 $223 + BF. , 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. HAIRSPRAY is the romantic comedy of dance-loving teenager Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. 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. Jayde Kirchert and featured in the Showcase, dir. Carmel Rodrigues was flawless in her role-playing Tracy Turnblad. 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. Fan favourite songs are a key feature of Hairspray. We've seen a lot of these such adaptations in Melbourne of late versions of both, have hit our stages in the past year alone but. 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 Regent Theatre is close to many carparks, including Wilson Parking, the Novotel and Little Collins parking lots. 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 currently working with the Mackay Council on developing a forum theatre piece with under privileged youth. If you need to hail a taxi, there are taxi bays right out the front of the Regent Theatre. When Tracys dream becomes reality and she is thrust into sudden stardom, the starlet uses her newfound power to break down social and societal barriers, integrate a once segregated TV network, fall in love and find new friends who love life just as much as she does. Other credits includeBig Fishat the Hayes Theatre (RPG Productions) and Pepper inAnnie(Gordon Frost Organisation). Director Jack OBrien has a hell of a team on his hands here, and was rewarded with a standing ovation on opening night. The closest car park is Wilson Parking at 161 Collins Street, just 120 metres from the Regent Theatre. Tyran Parke. Shane Jacobson (From 2006 film. ) When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star and she must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network all without denting her do! Oh, dont make me choose favourites, I cant choose a favourite theyre all just the best. 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. Left - Principal cast of Hairspray the Musical. Brushing off their dancing feet includes Javon King (international tour of RENT, Newsies) as Seaweed J Stubbs, Australian musical theatre veteran Donna Read more, Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! I get to work with Rhonda again, Todd the rivalry continues, and Shane Jacobson is just an absolute sensation in the industry and is just hilarious as Edna. Will Tracy end up with the love of her life, Link? Its recommended to arrive 30-45 minutes before your performance start time at the Regent Theatre. Hairspray is showing at Melbournes prestigious Regent Theatre. 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. 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. 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! Corny Collins is based upon Baltimore TV personality Buddy Deane, who hosted an eponymous local teen dance show in the late 1950s and early 1960s., Rob Mills speaks exclusively to Melbourne My Style. With potentially more than 2,000 people seeing Hairspray with you, its wise to factor in time for lines. 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. Whilst she has been training in dance since she could first walk, her passion for musical theatre started at Boyd Dance Academy over 13 years ago. Love a night out at the theatre? This is an unbelievable all-star cast the team have assembled for one of my most beloved musicals. Before going to see Hairspray at the Regent Theatre, its worth familiarising yourself with the American Civil Rights Movement of 1950s and 1960s America. Prior toWest Side Story, Zoe understudied the role of Dorothy for the Australian tour ofThe Wizard of Oz(Gordon Frost Organisation/Suzanne Jones). In his time there he played the roles ofMariusinLes MisrablesandEddie BirdlaceinDogfight. He is a graduate from the University of Central Florida in the U.S. With a BFA in Musical Theatre (Go Knights! enable JavaScript in your browser. Jason Langley, played the role of Helene in Sweet Charity, dir. On a personal level, Shane is a proud husband and father to four children. (The Show Co.),was a featured vocalist in The Lord Mayors Christmas Carols (Riverstage, Brisbane) andperformed the role of The Writer in Its Only Life (The Head Bros.). He was also a finalist for the 2017 Rob Guest Endowment. Melbournes Regent Theatre played host to a special preview and meet and greet the cast of the Melbourne production of HAIRSPRAY! 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. 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. For people with mobility impairments, or difficulty negotiating steps, its advised to book seating in the Stalls area, as there are several large staircases leading to the Dress Circle. You'll be the first to hear about exclusive Welcome to the Sixties! He also appeared in the feature film The Cup. Anna has appeared with various music artists and performs as an official Team Member for the NBL, Melbourne United Basketball Club and previously NRL, Melbourne Storm. Caitlingraduated the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre). 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 Theatre credits include Death Of A Salesman (Ensemble Theatre), All In The Timing (STC/Belvoir St) Mr Zero (Belvoir St). If you are planning to take young kids, be mindful the Regent Theatre does not allow prams, pushers, or strollers inside the venue. Roadshow Live brought the film version of Hairspray to Australian audiences in 2007, where it was seen by about two million patrons, while the subsequent dvd sales have reached impressive sales of 300,000 copies.Heading the creative team, director David Atkins and Choreographer Jason Coleman spoke of the show's history to date and their plans for this production, including creating a new Australian design for the show, incorporating state-of-the-art technology.Trevor Ashley is well known to cabaret audiences where his drag/impersonator successes have included Gentlemen Prefer Blokes and the recent Liza (On an E), which he performed last week at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Tracy isnt afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes in, , she ventures on a mission to fight for black teens to appear on The Corny Collins Show any day of the week, not just the monthly Negro Day.. Some of Australias favourite performers are brushing off their dancing feet, including the much-loved Shane Jacobson, who will star as beloved housewife Edna Turnblad, alongside the hilarious Todd McKenney as Wilbur Turnblad, Rhonda Burchmore as the villainous Velma Von Tussle, Rob Mills as the lovable Corny Collins, Asabi Goodman as the powerhouse Motormouth Maybelle and introducing Carmel Rodrigues as Tracy Turnblad. in Australia a decade ago and have the recent smash hit Jersey Boys about to transfer to Sydney after a record-breaking Melbourne season. She is a 2022 American Australian Association (AAA) scholarship recipient, which she used to train in New York in March of this year. But for all its excellent points, it did make me wonder whether it suffered by prioritising a few familiar names on the marquee in certain roles after all, the names that really made the show for me, werent the ones at the top of the press release. 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). Stage Whispers said its not often that you find yourself part of an audience that is so totally into a show as the audience for Hairspray and the Herald Sun said a spunky and spirited Rodrigues stole the show like a seasoned professional. Website by ACMN. 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. In 2020 Zoe featured in the musical version of The Bridges of Madison County(Matthew Management/Neil Gooding Productions), playing the role of Carolyn. Hairspray starring Shane Jacobson to open in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre 08 February 2022 Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! Ball State University. 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. For all wheelchair/accessible seating enquiries, contact the Regent Theatre Box Office on 1300 11 10 11. Image: Jeff Busby. Ayanda is truly delighted to be returning to the stage, making this role her keen debut as an Adult in the Theatre Industry. 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). Joel is a 2015 graduate of the WAAPA Music Theatre course and was a 2018 finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment. 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 Do you take the original story and mould it into something unique? Hairspray loved by Melbourne. The nicest kids in town will Joels television credits include Jack in Channel Nines True Story with Hamish and Andy and Mark in Please Like Me for ABC/Pivot. During her time there she performed in Morning Melodies as a featured soloist, Flora the Red Menace and On The Town. Do you stay true to the source text? Asabi is a Brisbane-based performer with over 40 years experience in vocal and stage performance. 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. Lucy has recently appeared in the 2022 national tour of PAW Patrol Live! 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. Web4 subscribers. Morgan is a proud MEAA member and is beyond thrilled to finally be returning to the stage! Conor made his screen debut in the movie musicalSuddenly,starring in the role ofHarry. Ive been wanting to do this show for a decade, I auditioned in 2010 I think it was and I missed out, but as fate would have it, Im back, were doing the show and Im just happy that theatre is back in this country, to be honest. RACV Members get exclusive pre-sales, bonus value and access to the best live theatre experiences at Melbournes most iconic venues. The Melbourne production of Hairspray stars some loved and familiar stage and screen performers. 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. Her other theatre credits include Princess Fiona understudy in Shrek The Musical (The Gordon Frost Organisation), Francine in Jersey Boys (New Theatricals), Evelyn Nesbit in the Australian premiere of Ragtime (The Production Company), Thoroughly Modern Millie (The Production Company), Lazarus (The Production Company), Bubba Ryan in Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (Black Swan STC), and Squeaky Fromme in Assassins (Black Swan STC). The successful filmKennybrought Shane world-wide recognition as well as an AFI Award for best lead actor. 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. Welcome to the Sixties, Australia! The smash hit Broadway You can also watch Hairspray the film and listen to the soundtrack, so that youre ready to sing along with the musical. 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. 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. Tickets purchased from any other sources may not be valid, so make sure to buy only from Ticketek. In fact, a moment needs to be taken to acknowledge the incredible dancing in the show, choreographed by, Jerry Mitchell. Try another? HAIRSPRAY is in a different league, The musical fix weve all been waiting for. Other lead roles performances includeInto the Woods, Mame, Easter Parade, Annie Get Your Gun, The Boyfriend, Urinetown, Theyre Playing Our Song, Song & Dance, Guys & Dolls, Respect- A Musical Journey of Women, Calendar Girls, La Cage Aux Folles, Jerrys Girls, The Drowsy Chaperone and the original Australian production ofMamma Mia! and looks forward to making her professional debut in Hairspray with thanks to her agent CM Talent. Most of Ayandas training had been refined through the practicality of her established professional career. As a young artist, Brianna trained and performed with Stage Masters and the Young Australian Broadway Chorus and was a grand finalist in the 2010 season of Australias Got Talent for the Seven Network. This is longer than SIX The Musicals 75-minute running time, and just short of Happy Potter and the Cursed Childand Hamilton. Zule is beyond elated to be joining the company of Hairspray Australia! Sean Johnston exudes a likeable stage 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. 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). Career highlights include his most notable role of Peter Allen in the Australian hit productionThe Boy From Oz, in which he performed over 1000 shows nationally and became one of the longest running and most successful musical productions in Australian history, plus his role as a longstanding and much-loved judge on Dancing with the Stars, currently in its 17th season on Channel 7. One of Australias most versatile performing artists, Todd McKenney is an award-winning and critically acclaimed performer on stage and screen. Everyone is just an absolute showstopper.. Donna also recieved Mo Award nomination for her performance as Ms Darbus in High School Musical. (he/him) So excited to be in Australia for the first time! Micheal would like to thank Matt Lenz and Stewart/Whitley for this opportunity. 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. Tour: Hairspray National Tour (Peaches). 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! 20). 2023 Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) All rights reserved. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. Tracy isnt afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes in, she ventures on a mission to fight for black teens to appear on The Corny Collins Show any day of the week, not just the monthly Negro Day.. Mackenzie can be seen as Bobby in the new ABC/Netflix comedy series Why Are You Like This?. 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. Image: Jeff Busby. Anna is a Melbourne-based singer, dancer, actor and most recently appeared in Victorian Operas The Whos Tommy, directed by Roger Hodgman. Ayanda was also selected to continue to tour with the show completing the Brisbane season.

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