Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL, one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
Set in a seaside town in Maine, CAROUSEL follows the love story of Billy Bigelow, a handsome but troubled carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a young mill worker. It is the enduring tale of love, redemption, and the struggle to find our place in the world.
Since its premiere on Broadway in 1945, CAROUSEL has been praised for its poignant storyline, memorable characters, and unforgettable score, which includes timeless hits such as “If I Loved You”, “Soliloquy”, “June Is Bustin' Out All Over”, and “You'll Never Walk Alone”.
This lavish concert production stars two of Australia's most celebrated leading ladies, Anna O'Byrne (The Mousetrap, Becoming Eliza, Love Never Dies) and Marina Prior (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins). With a stellar cast of thrilling performers and an on-stage orchestra, this concert is not to be missed!
Media Release 18 July 2024 -Producer Enda Markey announced today that the talented cast will join Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior in the lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CAROUSEL – A CONCERT in Sydney and Melbourne this September.
Charismatic West End star Danny Whitehead will be playing the coveted role of Billy Bigelow. Danny most recently starred in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End. His previous credits in the UK include the Narrator in Blood Brothers, Enjolras in Les Misérables, as well as Wicked, Sweeney Todd, South Pacific, The Secret Garden and more. His concert credits have seen him perform at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall. This is Danny’s first role in Australia since relocating here last year.
Blake Bowden is also joining this celebrated company, as the naïve and adorably shy fisherman Enoch Snow. Blake recently wowed audiences as Brad and Frank’n’Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera and Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. Helpmann Award winner Kerrie Anne Greenland will play Carrie Pipperidge, Julie’s lively friend and co-worker. Kerrie’s roles include Ellen in Miss Saigon, Eponine in Les Misérables, and Violet in Side Show, among many others.
As the menacing seaman Jigger Craigin will be Andy Conaghan (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Les Misérables, Shrek). Veteran actor Tony Llewellyn-Jones will play the heavenly Starkeeper and Dr Seldon. Llewellyn-Jones has appeared in dozens of plays for the Sydney and Melbourne Theatre Companies as well as the role of Colonel Pickering in My Fair Lady, directed by Dame Julie Andrews. Paula Arundell (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Death of a Salesman) plays the formidable Mrs Mullin. Former Australian Ballet star Jasmin Durham will play Louise.
The talented members of the ensemble include Taao Buchanan, Ben Clark, Andrew Dunne, Dominique Hamilton, Matthew Hearne, Genevieve Kingsford, Conor Neylon, Adele Parkinson, Josh Robson, Greta Sherriff, Alexander Tye, Jasmin Vaughns and Paul Whiteley.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 7 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Sunday 8 September at 1pm
Duration: Times are approx. and subject to change at any time. 2 hours and 40 minutes with 20 min interval.
Ages: Recommended for 14+. Under 14years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Location: Princess Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: From $99 (plus booking fee)
Warnings: Carousel contains strobe lighting, smoke effects, gun shots and thematic material that may not be suitable for minors.
Notes:
Late-comers policy:Patrons arriving late will not be admitted into the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance.
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