Producer Redfern Lane Productions is thrilled to announce the outrageously talented cast for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the devilishly cheeky, fun-filled Broadway musical opening at Hayes Theatre Co this May. In a glittering new production that’s all charm, chaos, and con artistry at its most delicious, this cast brings star power, impeccable comic timing, and just enough respectability to make the scams feel almost classy. Tickets are on sale now from www.hayestheatre.com.au
Music theatre star and Hayes Theatre Co favourite, Blake Erickson leads the cast as Lawrence Jamieson, a suave conman who believes in tricking corrupt, rich people out of their money to finance his lavish lifestyle. Currently on stage in the national tour of Cluedo, Blake most recently wowed audiences with his hilarious performance as Roger de Bris in The Producers and will later be seen on stage in My Fair Lady.
The cocky small-time American hustler Freddy Benson will be played by star of screen and stage, Rowan Witt who will make his welcome return to the Hayes. Rowan has starred in blockbuster productions Hamilton and Book of Mormon and played the leading role of Georg Nowak in She Loves Me at the Hayes. Currently, he can be seen in television series Ghosts Australia and Totally Completely Fine.
Christine Colgate, the naive and wealthy American heiress who is the target for Lawrence and Freddy’s con, will be played by Kristina McNamara (Ned Kelly, CHICAGO), and Jordan Shea (The Producers) plays police chief Andre Thibault. Two of the women conned by the pair, Muriel Eubanks and Jolene Oakes, are played by up-and-coming musical theatre stars Aurélie Roque (Pippin) and Scarlet Lindsay (Guys and Dolls). Rounding out the cast in the ensemble Oliver Clisdell, Emma Feliciano, Brendan Godwin, Madelene Kirkwood and Christopher Tendai.
This all-new Australian production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is directed by Rebecca McNamee (Abigail Williams), musically directed by Dylan Pollard (Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown) and making his choreography debut is Cameron Boxall.
Director Rebecca McNamee said “From seasoned professionals to talented graduates, the cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is an exciting mix of diverse, worldly experiences! It is such an honour to work with talent who jump feet first into joy, nonsense and complex storytelling. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a big show and we have found the skill and energy to match! There is a reason that performers from some of Australia’s most successful productions want to be part of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – because all their talents will be in full display. I can’t wait for you to join us in the Riviera.”
Based on the hit 1988 film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, this Tony-nominated musical comedy follows two cunning conmen — the elegant, ruthless Lawrence Jamieson and the wildly unpredictable Freddy Benson — as they go head-to-head on the French Riviera in a winner-takes-all game of deception. Their target? A sweet, unsuspecting American heiress. But in a world built on lies and reinvention, nothing — and no-one — is quite what they seem.
With a razor-sharp book by Jeffrey Lane and an irresistibly cheeky score by David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Tootsie, The Full Monty), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a riot of farcical foolishness, toe-tapping tunes, and whip-smart satire. Expect bold physical comedy, razor-edged elegance, and performances as dazzling as a Riviera sunset.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
Director Rebecca McNamee
Music Director Dylan Pollard
Choreographer Cameron Boxall
Set Designer Soham Apte
Costume Designer Angelina Daniel
Producer Ebony Tucker
Associate Choreographer Carla Venezia
Assistant Choreographer Lauren Mitchell
Lighting Designer James Wallis
SEASON DETAILS
Venue: Hayes Theatre Co, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point
Season: 22 May – 21 June
Times: Tues 6.30pm, Wed-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs 1pm, Sat 2pm & Sunday 1pm
Price: Tickets from $79 Adult, $69 Concession/Group, $60 Under 35, Previews from $69
Bookings: www.hayestheatre.com.au
