The multiple award-winning producer LPD Productions is delighted to announce the cast for its upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, opening at the Hayes Theatre on 28 August. Tickets are on sale now at hayestheatre.com.au.
Award-winning director Cameron Mitchell reunites the leading men from his production of Catch Me If You Can. Leading the company is Jake Speer as the ambitious and resourceful J. Pierrepont Finch, opposite Simon Burke as company president J.B. Biggley. They are joined by Georgia Laga’aia as Rosemary Pilkington and Lucy Lalor as Hedy LaRue.
Supporting cast includes Wayne Scott Kermond (Mr. Twimble/Mr. Womper), Max Macdonald (Budd Frump), Stacey Thomsett (Smitty), Noni McCallum (Miss Jones), Kaeng Chan (Mr. Bratt), Madeline Pratt (Miss Krumholtz), Taye Grant (Mr. Overington), and Zachary Webster (Mr. Gatch; also Assistant Choreographer). Ensemble members are Katie Green, Kye Hall and Kristina McNamara (also Assistant Director).
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch from window washer to executive and features classic songs including I Believe in You, Brotherhood of Man and The Company Way. Score by Frank Loesser; book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert.
Creative team: Producer LPD Productions; Director and Choreographer Cameron Mitchell; Musical Supervisor Damon Wade; Musical Director Kimberley Gilbert; Set Designer Domonic Foffani; Costume Designer Christine Mutton; Lighting Designer Peter Rubie; Associate Producer Kelsi Boyden; Assistant Director Kristina McNamara; Assistant Choreographer Zachary Webster.
Season details: Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point. Season runs 28 August to 27 September. Times: Wed–Sat 7.30pm; Thurs 1pm; Sat 1.30pm; Sun 2pm. Prices: Previews from $75; In season Adult from $84; Concession from $75. Bookings: www.hayestheatre.com.au | (02) 8065 7337.
Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today revealed the young actors who will be playing the roles of Annie and her orphan friends in the upcoming Brisbane season of the ever-popular Broadway musical Annie, which opens at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC next month. Three gifted young performers will share the titular role of Annie – Matilda Casey, Dakota Chanel and Isabella Hayden. Playing the role of Pepper will be Stella Shiels-Winters and Kensi Simpson, while Violet Knight and Aenorah Wallace will share the role of Duffy. As Kate will be Jessica Kime and Aubrie Wildman, with Tessie played by Zara Boldery and Sienna Hannant. July will be played by Tilly Love and Claire Taylor, and Molly by Indigo Ohlin and Macy Salvana. Emily Birch, Dakota Bolt, Charlotte Edwards and Aneka Mitchell have been cast as Friday.
They will join the stellar cast led by Anthony Warlow as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, the role which took him to Broadway, and Debora Krizak as Miss Hannigan. Rising star Mackenzie Dunn plays Lily St. Regis, Keanu Gonzalez steps into the role of “Rooster” Hannigan, while Amanda Lea LaVergne plays Grace Farrell. The original Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, plays President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his musical theatre debut.
The talented ensemble cast is comprised of Luke Alleva, Cameron Boxall, Tim Brown, Emily Casey, Nakita Clarke, Andrew Dunne, Sebastian Johnston, Anna Mallows, Chloë Marshall, Kristina McNamara, Tom New, Ryan Orphel, Madeline Pratt, Lisa Sontag, Suzanne Steele and Dean Vince.
“I’m extremely excited to announced this wonderfully talented group of young actresses who will be playing Annie and her orphan friends in Brisbane. They were chosen from hundreds of girls who registered for an audition, and all stood out as marvellous performers. They join the rest of the cast led by Anthony, Deb, Mackenzie, Keanu, Amanda and Greg – we have a spectacular company,” said John Frost. “This is a magnificent new production of Annie for a whole new generation. Line up now to buy your tickets to one of the most delightful and inspiring musicals of all time. Don’t wait until Tomorrow!”
This inspiring new Australian production, directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer and choreographed by Mitchell Woodcock, has been playing in Sydney and Melbourne to packed audiences and standing ovations. Here is what critics have to say about this unmissable production: ★★★★★ “The production was a knockout” – Melbournise Me; ★★★★ “Filled with optimism, joy and hope … a great reason for a night on the town” – Time Out; ★★★★ ½ “Annie offers a fun night out with its simple, classic storyline, beloved by many for generations” – Theatre Matters; ★★★★ “Theatrical sunshine” – Limelight; “This production is a triumph” – Australian Stage; “Annie proves the golden age of musical theatre is here…Broadway is so back” – thescoop.au
One of the most awarded and loved musicals of all time, with its iconic score featuring classics like It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Tomorrow, Easy Street and N.Y.C, Annie is truly a timeless masterpiece, with a book and score written by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin.
Based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” which debuted in 1924 and ran for over 80 years, the musical Annie burst into popularity in 1977 when it opened on Broadway. The musical won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin), the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, and the Grammy® for Best Cast Show Album. After the Broadway run of almost six years, it has played in more than 22 countries worldwide including the UK, Argentina, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Spain and Australia. Annie became a smash-hit movie musical in 1982 starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and Carol Burnett that is adored worldwide and a fixture of popular culture references.
A celebration of hope, family and friendship. This small but mighty young girl has returned to stick out her chin and grin once more!
BRISBANE SEASON DETAILS Venue: Lyric Theatre, QPAC Season: 27 December – 31 January Performance Times: Tue 7:30pm; Wed, Fri, Sat 7pm; Matinees Wed & Thurs 1pm, Sat 2pm; Sun 1pm & 6pm (performance times vary each week) Prices: From $70 (Transaction fees apply) Bookings: anniemusical.com.au
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