An Alaska native originally from Chugiak. Credits: Kinky Boots, The Addams Family, and American Idiot at Weathervane Theatre. ninawest.com, @ninawest, NIKI METCALF(Tracy Turnblad) is thrilled to be taking on a role shes dreamed of playing since she first saw the original Broadway production! ); and the upcoming production of A Beautiful Noise. Andrew has released music EPs Drag Is Magic, The West Christmas Ever, and John Goodmanas Nina West;all have charted on Billboards Top 10 for Childrens Music and Comedy. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Film: Ben Platts Temporary Love music video. Select choreography credits include: Joseph Dreamcoat (staring David Archuleta), Sister Act (Kansas City Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO), Disneys Beauty and the Beast (Tuacahn, Ordway Theatre, and Pittsburgh CLO), Little Shop of Horrors (Sacramento Music Circus), Disneys The Little Mermaid (The 5th Avenue Theatre), Shrek (Walnut Street Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus), and Broadway Backwards (New Amsterdam Theatre; NYC). Marc is a composer/lyricist/arranger/performer working in films, television, musical theater and recordings. (Ursula) with the Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Childrens Hospital. HAIRSPRAY the Musical Date: on until 9 October 2022 Location: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne Price: $85 - $223 + BF More information Recent Posts The conductor and musical director for the first national tours of Mamma Mia! He has performed as drag queen Nina West since 2001 and competed on Season 11 ofRuPauls Drag Race, for which he was named Miss Congeniality. Broadway: Ruben & Clays Christmas Show, Amazing Grace, The Illusionists, Legally Blonde, Freshly Squeezed, Laughing Room Only. Broadway Booking Office NYC is a leading theatrical tour booking, marketing and press company representing award-winning musicals and plays. She gives thanks to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for all her accomplishments and her parents, Carol and Sandy Lee, for their unwavering support. Its message of inclusiveness continues to resonate and remains just as relevant as when it first appeared as a 1988 film, written and directed by John Waters. Andrew has released music EPs Drag Is Magic, The West Christmas Ever, and John Goodman as Nina West; all have charted on Billboards Top 10 for Childrens Music and Comedy. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Originally from Denver, Ryahn is an alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado. International: Productions of Hairspray in Australia, South Africa, the UK, Toronto, and Germany. Charlie gives thanks to all his friends and family for their fantastic support. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tours to You strives to provide accurate information. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Sydney, we can hear the bells and they bring good news: the nicest kids in town will be here when the original Tony Award-winning Broadway production of . BFA Musical Theatre, The University of Mississippi. She would like to thank her beautiful friends, family, and mentors for their love and guidance. Bernie is a California native with a 40-year career starting in print and television: soap operas and TV specials such as Happy Birthday Hollywood. Joi is a recent graduate of UCLAs Musical Theatre program. Recent projects include Rogers: The Musical for Marvel/Disney+s Hawkeye, incidental music for the smash Broadway revival of Plaza Suite and the score for Universals Billy Eichner romcom Bros. For Mary Poppins Returns he was nominated for two Oscars, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a Grammy. From the time he conducted the Bway musical Promises, Promises to the year Dreamgirls won six Tony Awards, Harold Wheeler has been in the front ranks of entertainment as a conductor, composer, arranger and performer. Current and upcoming productions include 1776, Anastasia, Blue Man Group, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Elf the Musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Hairspray, Les Misrables, Peter Pan, The Prom, and To Kill a Mockingbird. EMERY HENDERSON(PennyPingleton) waited in line for nine hours to audition for this show. She grew up in Massachusetts with a bunch of ducks. Current tours include: Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Come From Away, The Book of Mormon, 1776, Hadestown, Mean Girls, MJ The Musical, Pretty Woman, Six, Tina, To Kill A Mockingbird, Anastasia, Chicago, Fiddler on the Roof, Hairspray, My Fair Lady, R.E.S.P.E.C.T; and Tootsie. Starring much-loved stage and screen performer Shane Jacobson as Edna Turnblad, Todd McKenney as Wilbur Turnblad, Rhonda Burchmore as Velma Von Tussle, Rob Mills as Corny Collins and Asabi Goodman as Motormouth Maybelle. ! The smash hit Broadway musical returns for a limited 1-week season to reopen the National Theatre Melbourne. He has published two collections of comic stories Elementary Education and Vertigo Park and Other Tall Tales (both Knopf), as well as two recent novels, Getting Over Homer and Let Nothing You Dismay (both now in Vintage paperback). He was production sound for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and national tour, and advance sound for Wicked. Winner of seven 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray encapsulates the very essence of what makes Broadway such a joy in our lives. Thank you! Hairspray is the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TVs most popular show. He has played Jean Valjean in Les Misrables in the West End, Martin in the Cameron Mackintosh national tour of Martin Guerre, and was in the original cast of both Boy George's Taboo and Jerry Springer the Opera.Other roles include Ralph Rackstraw in H.M.S. Honors: AIANY Presidents Award, Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, Presidential Design Award. Shes also a songwriter. Regional credits include: Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, and A Musical Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh CLO); Sister Act (Kansas City Starlight); Grease and Catch Me If You Can (New London Barn Playhouse); and Joseph in JosephDreamcoat. Learn more about the new touring production at http://www.hairspraytour.com. West End/UK: Hadestown, Thriller Live, Menier Chocolate Factory. Regional: Asolo Reps Ragtime, Roe, and The Music Man directed by Jeff Calhoun. National tour debut! Regional: (Dr.Frank-N-Furter). Friday 22 July 2022. Mr. Ardia is proud to have worked with many talented performers and directors in his career including Jeanne Cooper, George Wendt, Hal Prince, Melody Thomas Scott, Mary Wilson, Patrick Cassidy, many Osmonds, Lynda Carter, Makenzie Philips and even Judge Judy! When her dream becomes reali. F. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". See all announced touring engagements by clicking here, or by visiting www.hairspraytour.com. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Scott and Marcs Broadway writing credits include Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, which Scott also directed, Catch Me If You Can (Tony nom. International: Universal Studios Japan. Regent Theatre, Melbourne - until 14 October 2022 Timeless to Me, Hairspray shakes and shimmies once again, the sheer quality of the show itself shining through just as radiantly at 20 years old. As a New York based actress from Saugerties, NY, and graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in Musical Theatre, some of her favorite credits includeThe Little Engine that Could Earns Her Whistle(Little Red, ArtsPower National Tour) andSpelling Bee(Olive). July 10, 2022 No Comments Melbourne's Regent Theatre played host to a special preview and meet and greet the cast of the Melbourne production of HAIRSPRAY! Instagram: @sabrina_j97, Previous National Tours: Something Rotten (Nostradamus), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (The Big Bopper), The Drowsy Chaperone. BFA Musical Theater, Boston Conservatory. Joi is excited to travel the country in her dream role with her dream cast. Will has spent the past three years as part of the BFA Acting program at Baldwin Wallace University. She has appeared in the National tour ofThe Color Purple(Shug Avery), Norwegian Cruise LinesAfter Midnight, opening act for Frankie Beverly and Maze, and American Idol Season 13. Hairspray (2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. @dawsonbilly,www.billydawson.net, RYAHN EVERS(Amber Von Tussle)is thrilled to bring this bratty blonde to stages across America! The Tony-award-winning musical, which was also a hit film starring John Travolta, features a slew of Australia's biggest stage names . National tour debut! Sandie is ecstatic and grateful to hit the road with the cast Hairspray. Social Media: Instagram: @iamcharliebryant Facebook: @Charlie Bryant, Nick is thrilled to be back with the Hairspray family! Select regional/collegiate roles include Xanadu(Kira),Chicago(Roxie),First Date(Casey). She grew up in Fort Lauderdale, FL, training in ballet, jazz, modern as well as vocal studies. Regional credits: Beauty and the Beast (La Mirada/Moonlight), Holiday Inn (MTW), West Side Story (5-Star), Matilda (La Mirada). BFA Musical Theatre, Favorite credits:25thSpelling Bee(Chip),The Little Mermaid(Prince Eric),The Addams Family(Lucas). KAELEE ALBRITTON(Amber Von Tussle). Proud UAB Music Theatre Alum. @kaealbrittonnn. For Manhattan Theatre Club, he translated Jean Claude Carrieres La Terrasse. This new touring production reunites Broadways award-winning creative team, led by DirectorJack OBrienand ChoreographerJerry Mitchell, to bring Hairspray to a new generation of theater audiences. Compassion! Opening this fall on Broadway is Shaiman & Wittmans new musical Some Like It Hot, based on the iconic film. It features a book by Mark ODonnell and Thomas Meehan. She is forever grateful to her dad, stepmom, sisters, and her team at Ann Steele Agency for supporting her endlessly. BBO serves as consultant for Transcendence Theatre Company in Sonoma and the North American tour of Les Misrables. hails from Chicago, IL. Mr. ODonnell collaborated with Bill Irwin on an adaptation of Molieres Scapin, and he co- authored a translation of Feydeaus A Flea in Her Ear, both for the Roundabout. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Love and thanks to Mom, CF, Big Mouth Talent, and theHairsprayfamily. Paul has worked on hundreds of Broadway projects since arriving in this country in 1972. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Instagram:@ryahn, A southern gal from Alabama, Addison is ecstatic to be back on tour with Hairspray. Hairspray is showing in Melbourne from 7 August - 30 October 2022. Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including Welcome to the 60s, Good Morning Baltimore, and You Cant Stop the Beat, Hairspray is fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful! (The New York Times). For KR. @stewartwhitley, www.stewartwhitley.com. Critics cheered the stellar production (DC Metro Theater Arts) with catchy music, bright colors and lively dancing (Appleton Post Crescent) is brand new, perfect and more timely than ever (San Diego Union Tribune). Mr. OBrien was the Artistic Director of the Old Globe Theatre from 1981 till 2007. Andrew would like to dedicate this performance to the memory of Kathy Ringley. Thanks to Mom, Dad, PT. "The big shows now don't have names in them [anymore]" he said. Sandie is ecstatic and grateful to hit the road with the castHairspray. Harold is no musician, however, and plans to skip town without . Australian Cast for Hairspray announced. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. When her dream becomes reality, big-haired Tracy falls in love and finds friends in unexpected ways. She grew up in Fort Lauderdale, FL, training in ballet, jazz, modern as well as vocal studies. Wittman served as an executive producer on the hit film starring John Travolta. created 03 Jan 2022 Favoriter a list of 32 titles created 22 Mar 2016 Rene and Lizzie watchlist a list of 43 titles created 9 months ago . He has designed for over 75 productions including: Can-Can, Me and My Girl, Showboat, Ziegfeld: A Night at the Follies; recreating Paul Huntleys designs for the current NETworks production of Hairspray. Hairspray is an American musical with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, with a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on John Waters's 1988 film of the same name.The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues.Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the production follows teenage Tracy Turnblad's dream to dance on The Corny Collins . Though Christopher had already been acting for decades before Hairspray, he showed a lighter side of himself in the film. Faith is so excited to be returning to Hairspray! Select credits: The Wizard of Oz (National Tour), A Chorus Line (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), A Bronx Tale (Axelrod Performing Arts), Mamma Mia! A proud alum of Oklahoma City Universitys Acting Program, he is stoked to make his nationaltour debut! Left - Principal cast of Hairspray the Musical. Philippians 4:13. ) @dawsonbilly,www.billydawson.net, Ryahn is thrilled to bring this bratty blonde to stages across America! The Comedy-Musical with long-time collaborator, Buddy Sheffield (In Living Color). @addisongarner. (Virginia Musical Theatre), Elf the Musical (Gateway Playhouse). He began his design career in the early 1990s s the lighting designer for the Berkshire Theatre Festival in Stockbridge, MA. 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. Trinidad & Tobago jump up! (Audrey II). International: Universal Beijing Resort (opening cast) Regional. Endless thanks to Stewart/Whitley and the entire, team. Tours: Hadestown, Hairspray, Waitress, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland, Into the Woods, We Will Rock You. He acted as Musical Director for the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and composed the score for the film Love! Regional: Ragtime, Evita (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival). for Best Musical), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Broadway and the West End. Rob Mills and the Australian cast of Hairspray perform It's Hairspray for media at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District. Emery waited in line for nine hours to audition for this show. Then, there was a global pandemic. He has performed as drag queen Nina West since 2001 and competed on Season 11 of RuPauls Drag Race, for which he was named Miss Congeniality. At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Many commercial Off-Broadway productions and City Center Encores! Joi is excited to travel the country in her dream role with her dream cast. Help support this site by clicking the button below. Select credits: Chicago(Roxie Hart),TheWedding Singer(Linda),Now Recording (Brandy/Show Captain, Hershey Park). On stage, he starred in the regional premieresofBuyer andCellar(Alex More) andPeter and the Starcatcher(BettyBumbrake) with CATCO Theatre Columbus. Throughout his drag career, he has raised over $4 million dollars and started his own foundation, The Nina West Foundation, primarily serving LGBTQIA+ organizations and causes. Off-Broadway: Into the Woods; Seven Deadly Sins; Soundtrack of America; A Bright Room Called Day; and Shakespeare in the Park. Then, there was a global pandemic. " [ Hairspray will be] the most elaborate and expensive musical to be staged this year" (Herald . Hairspray premiered at Seattles 5th Avenue Theater in June 2002. TV/Film: Netflix, 20th Century Fox, NBC, Lionsgate, Disney Channel. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Proud alum of Viterbo University. Love and thanks to Mom, CF, Big Mouth Talent, and the, , a southern gal from Alabama, is ecstatic to be joining the national tour of, . He provided the voice for the animated short Coaster. YAKIMA, WA Capitol Theatre 11/12 - 13/21 SAN DIEGO, CA Civic Theatre 11/16 - 21/21 @dawsonbilly. waited in line for nine hours to audition for this show. Shed like to thank Stewart/Whitley and the entire team at Hairspray for thinking she is talented and funny. She grew up in Western MA with her mom Gail, her dad Michael, and her siblings, Elliot and Nina. Other film credits include Beaches, When Harry Met Sally, City Slickers, The Addams Family, Sister Act, A Few Good Men, Hocus Pocus, The Bucket List and Hairspray. On stage, he starred in the regional premieres of Buyer and Cellar (Alex More) and Peter and the Starcatcher (Betty Bumbrake) with CATCO Theatre Columbus. Former credits include Waitress and Anastasia. @ninawest, NIKI METCALF(Tracy Turnblad)is thrilled to be taking on a role shes dreamed of playing sinceshe first saw the original Broadway production! Photo: Jeremy Daniel. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Credits:AIDA Cruises(Male Vocalist),The Little Mermaid Sebastian,Pollard Theatre Company)All We Have Is Now(Danny, Downing/Wittmann Feature Film). Robbie has been part of the Hairspray family for 18 years, originally as the dance captain for the Broadway and Las Vegas productions. Andrew is thrilled to be part of the cast of Hairspray.He has performed as drag queen Nina West since 2001 and competed on Season 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race, for which he was named Miss Congeniality.On stage, he starred in the regional premieres of Buyer and Cellar (Alex More) and Peter and the Starcatcher (Betty Bumbrake) with CATCO Theatre Columbus. Favorite credits: Singin in the Rain (Don Lockwood), ShBoom (Denny), Crazy for You (Custus). Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. For Mom, Dad, Mike,Matthew, Brianna, Ian, Crissy, Jason, my NYC family,and my angel, Nana. He has performed as drag queen Nina West since 2001 and competed on Season 11 of, , for which he was named Miss Congeniality. ); You Cant Take It With You (Tony nom. Jerry received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twicefor the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots (also Tony nom. He is also the author of Barbra Streisand in New York City, and presenting the upcoming At Sea with Patrick Dennis, My Madcap Mexican Adventure with the Author of Auntie Mame, (pub. Charlie gives thanks to all his friends and family for their fantastic support. Social Media: Instagram: @iamcharliebryant Facebook: @Charlie Bryant. Before getting this job, he worked as a cook and bartender in Ohio. Melbourne's latest production of Hairspray is a fairly true recreation of the original musical book, littered with familiar faces from the Australian stage and screen. Shaiman and Wittmans original score for the Marilyn Monroe musical Bombshell was released by Sony Records. Regional: Numerous plays and musicals at Paper Mill Playhouse, George Street Playhouse, the MUNY, Ogunquit Playhouse, Cape Playhouse, North Carolina Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theater, Forestburgh Playhouse, Zach Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse and Casa Manana. Some of Australia's most-loved performers including Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore, Rob Mills and Asabi Goodman are joining Shane Jacobson, as Edna Turnblad, to star in the upcoming premiere of the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, set to . Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. In 1977, he received his first Tony Award for writing the book of Annie, which was his first Broadway show, and he has since written the books for the musicals I Remember Mama, Aint Broadway Grand, Annie Warbucks, Bombay Dreams, and Cry- Baby. Endless gratitude to fam, friends, and entire Hairspray team! Thanks Mom & Dad! Photos - Vito Mattarelli. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Kelly would like to thank her family for their support and dedicate her performance to her beloved grandmother. Endless love to the Hairspray team, Stewart/Whitley, BUMT and her incredible family. The latest credits include Spelling Bee (Mitch), Once on this Island (StoryTeller), and Company (Peter). Shaw),9 to 5(Hart). Sean Johnston exudes a likeable stage presence as Link Larkin. HAIRSPRAY is the romantic comedy of a dance-loving teenage Tracy Turnblad who has one dream: to dance on The Corny Collins Show. Before getting this job, he worked as a cook and bartender in Ohio. Shane Jacobson (From 2006. Forever grateful for her family,friends and ATB Talent for their endless encouragement, support, and love. The nine Australian principal cast members of Hairspray The Musical , to open at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne, on Saturday 2 October, have been announced. The Comedy Musical, The Great Daisy Theory, Fingers and Toes, and Alan Balls Tense Guy. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". As a New York based actress from Saugerties,NY, and graduate of Montclair State University with a degree in Musical Theatre, some of herfavorite credits include, The Little Engine that Could Earns Her Whistle, (Little Red,ArtsPowerNationalTour) and, (Olive). John has conducted national tours including State Fair starring John Davidson, Victor Victoria starring Toni Tennille, and Cinderella starring Eartha Kitt and Deborah Gibson. Jack has won three Tony Awards for his direction ofHairspray, Henry IV,andThe Coast of Utopia. Thanks to Mom, Dad, PT. Founder and President of Rockwell Group, an architecture and design firm based in New York with offices in Los Angeles and Madrid. Kyle is a NY-based performer and student at Brown University. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He is currently developing a new musical, Becoming Nancy. Her acting credits include. www.ninawest.com, @ninawest, Niki is thrilled to be taking on a role shes dreamed of playing since she first saw the original Broadway production! National Tour: The Sound of Music. ), The Irish Curse, Idaho! He also choreographed the Off- Broadway productions and films of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and Jeffrey. Plays: Thats It, Folks! gregkalafatas.com, @gregkala, Professional debut. EMERY HENDERSON(Penny Pingleton) waited in line for nine hours to audition for this show. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Credits: Into the Woods (The Witch), Godspell (Turn Back O Man soloist), Kinky Boots (Pat). Hairspray runs for approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Australian tour. Pinafore, Nanki Poo in The . He provided the voice for the animated shortCoaster. She has performed 15+ productions with Norwegian Cruise Line. Hairspray The Musical Touring to Adelaide and Sydney From Late 2022. Full Cast Announced for HAIRSPRAY North American Tour . Toneisharesides in Atlantawithher husband and two sons. International: Productions in So Paulo, Toronto, London, Vienna, Milan (Teatro alla Scala), Manila, Johannesburg, Beijing, Slovenia, Canada, and Mexico. Broadway: The current Broadway revival of 1776 directed byDiane Paulus and Jeffrey Page andLes Misrables. Check out Spotify for original music. Ratteling Good Yarns). National tour debut! Acclaimed Director Jack O'Brien (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and . After Hairspray wrapped, he continued acting and signed on as Frank Sheldon in The Outlaws in 2021. International: Universal Beijing Resort (opening cast) Regional: Oliver! He provided the voice for the animated shortCoaster. Credits: Hairspray Live! Set to Open in Melbourne in August 2022. Hairspray - Theatre Matters Hairspray by Allison Hilbig | Aug 16, 2022 Twenty years to the day since Hairspray first opened on Broadway, this original Broadway production finally made its Australian premiere at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne's East End Theatre District to a very appreciative opening night audience. Returning a decade later from the original Australian cast of HAIRSPRAY is Mike Snell (Strictly . The latest credits includeSpelling Bee(Mitch),Once on this Island(StoryTeller), andCompany(Peter). as well as concert tours for Sarah Brightman and Jenifer Lewis. This new touring production will reunite Broadways award-winning creative team, led by Director Jack OBrien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell, to bring Hairspray to a new generation of theater audiences. Cover (l-r) - Jack Chambers, Trevor Ashley, Jaz Flowers and Grant Piro. 540 talking about this. Some of Australia's most-loved performers including Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore, Rob Mills and Asabi Goodman are joining Shane Jacobson, as Edna Turnblad, to star in the upcoming premiere of the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Hairspray, set to open at the Regent Theatre in August. @addisongarner. Through song, dance and a witty, humorous script, Hairspray explores the juxtaposition of a 'big' white girl against the racial divide of America in the 1960's. Tracy is a vehicle for the audience to lean into and feel the oppression of African Americans and by extension all the First . Beyond grateful to my friends and family for theirconstant support, and to the team for this incredible opportunity to eat some breakfast thenchange the world! nikimetcalf.com, )grew up in a small town in Maryland, with her start as a performer and vocalist deeply rooted in gospel music. She is grateful for her family and friends for their love and support, ecstatic for Hairspray coming back into her life, and thankful for all those involved. Starring Shane Jacobson, Todd McKenney, Rhonda Burchmore, Rob Mills, Asabi Goodman, Javon King and introducing Carmel Rodrigues with Donna Lee Regent Theatre, Melbourne - From August 2022 Festival Theatre, Adelaide - From December 2022 Lyric Theatre, Sydney - From February 2023 Credits:AIDA Cruises(Male Vocalist). Big, bold, and comedy gold! Thanks for stopping by! Andrew has released music EPs Drag Is Magic, The West Christmas Ever, and John Goodmanas Nina West;all have charted on Billboards Top 10 for Childrens Music and Comedy. The tour will be stage managed by Mary Dennis and Sergio Manriquez, and company managed by Ryan Parliment. ), La Cage aux Folles, Imaginary Friends, Legally Blonde (Tony nom., which he also directed on Broadway and in London), Catch Me If You Can, and Kinky Boots. The show was a smash hit when it transferred to Broadway, winning eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and became the longest-running musical to play the Neil Simon Theater, running 2,642 performances from July 18, 2002, until January 4, 2009. His projects have included Cats; Amadeus; Kiss Me, Kate; The Producers and Hairspray. Most recent Broadway: Pretty Woman (Director/ Choreographer), now playing on Tour across the U.S. and on the West End. Clint is thrilled to be joining Hairspray! Throughout his drag career,hehas raised over $4 million dollars and started his own foundation, The Nina West Foundation, primarily serving LGBTQIA+ organizations and causes. Cast of Hairspray The Musical. @trinityonbroadway, NETworksis an industry-leading producer of touring theatrical productions, committed to delivering quality entertainment to audiences worldwide for more than 25 years. You Can't Stop The Beat - Hairspray (Australian Cast) - YouTube 0:00 / 3:56 REGENT THEATRE You Can't Stop The Beat - Hairspray (Australian Cast) Theatre Matters 560 subscribers Subscribe. Kelly, a proud native of New Orleans and a graduate of UATD, is so excited to be returning to the cast of Hairspray! Christopher Swan will play Wilbur Turnblad and Kala Leverette will play Little Inez with Caroline Daye Attayek, Kelly Barberito, Helene Britany, Jamont Bruten, Tanner Callicutt, Ryahn Evers, Michael Corey Hassel, Kaleb Jenkins, Greg Kalafatas, Gabriel Kearns, Caira Asant Lakota, Stevie LeWarne, Jr., Brendan Morris, Faith Northcutt, Adam Blake Raque, Rene Reid, Sydney Simone, Christopher Swan, Gabriyel Thomas, George Vickers V, Mea Wilkerson and Emanuelle Zeesman as members of the ensemble. If you feel that something is in error, or have suggestions or questions, feel free to Contact Us. ANDREW LEVITT(Edna Turnblad) is thrilled to be part of the cast ofHairspray. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Charlie is excited to be making his National Tour Debut in the role of Seaweed. Image by Jeff Busby. Credits: Kinky Boots, Newsies, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Disney Cruise Line. Much-loved Broadway musical Hairspray is heading back to the Australian stage, with a new production opening at Melbourne's Regent Theatre this August. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Returning cast membersAndrew Levitt aka Nina West(from RuPauls Drag Race)as Edna Turnblad,Niki Metcalfas Tracy Turnblad,Sandie Leeas Motormouth Maybelle,Billy Dawsonas Corny Collins,Ryahn Eversas Amber Von Tussle,Addison Garneras Velma Von Tussle, andEmery Hendersonas Penny Pingleton will be joined by new principal cast membersCharlie Bryant IIIas Seaweed J. Stubbs,Ralph Prentice Danielas Wilbur Turnblad,Brayden Krikkeas Link Larkin andJoi D. McCoyas Little Inez. In addition, he has had the privilege to design critically acclaimed world premieres at theaters like Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts with playwrights like Lauren Gunderson, Finegan Kruckemeyer, Robert Schenkkan and others. @tommyfbetz, Helene is making her national tour debut but has been working in entertainment all her life. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Regional: Escape to Margaritaville (Ogunquit), Frozen Jr. (Ogunquit), Winter Wonderland (American Music Theatre), Aladdin (Fulton). hairspray melbourne cast 2022; row seat number bc place seating chart hairspray melbourne cast 2022 . Currently: Jersey Boys, Beautiful The Carole King Musical, Everybodys Talking About Jamie, Hairspray, To Kill a Mockingbird, Potted Potter, The Crown Live!, world premiere new works Designing Women and Here You Come Again, and a new Broadway-bound production of The Secret Garden. Regional:TheHunchbackof Notre Dame(Quasimodo), The Last Five Years(Jamie),Jekyll & Hyde(Jekyll/Hyde),The Light in the Piazza(Fabrizio), Cabaret(Emcee),TheRocky HorrorShow(Dr.Frank-N-Furter). He has performed as drag queen Nina West since 2001 and competed on Season 11 ofRuPauls Drag Race,for which he was named Miss Congeniality. Other TV credits: RuPauls Celebrity Drag Race, Dragging the Classics: This Is Me Pride Celebration Spectacular, (Disney+),The Blues Clues Pride Parade SingalongandThe Meaning of Pride (Nickelodeon). Her acting credits includeAvenue X(Julia),The Gospel at Colonus(Antigone), andLittle Shop of Horrors(Audrey II). Instagram: @BKrikk3. Call Jesus, her 2007 duet with Bishop Bruce Parham,reached the Top 3 on the national Billboard Gospel 100; in 2011, she was a Top 20 contestant on BETs Sunday Best gospel singing competition, and she has sung background vocals for gospel artist Maranda Curtis. Go V-Hawks! Regional:Bring It On: The Musical(Eva),Spamalot(Patsy),Once on This Island(Little Ti Moune),Mamma Mia! (Fagin),Assassins(Guiteau),It Shoulda Been You(Albert),Tuck Everlasting(Man in Yellow),Seussical(Mr. Mayor),Elf the Musical(Walter Hobbs),The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical(Reverend Hopkins),Newsies(Pulitzer),Mary Poppins(George Banks),Footloose(Rev. @AnnieGagen, Carly is elated to be continuing her Hairspray journey as the fun-loving, free-wheeling Brenda! Alex has also performed at sea with Disney Cruise Line. Mel is extremely grateful for everyone who has supported and guided her to where she is now. Thanks to Mom, Dad, PT. Philippians 4:13. MARK ODONNELL (Book). Keith Thompson is co-composer of IDAHO! She is thrilled to be joining the Australian cast of Hairspray! www.BraydenKrikke.com. Will has spent the past three years as part of the BFA Acting program at Baldwin Wallace University. Proud graduate of Penn State University. There are many people whose help he would not be here without, includingMom, Dad, Mara, Jim Keith, the amazing faculty at Baldwin Wallace, and the best friends a guy could ask for. Keiths original comedy/novelty song revue,Kooky Tunes, has received international critical and popular praise. Mr. Meehan is a member of the Council of the Dramatists Guild. The tour is produced by NETworks Presentations. He directed the Gloria Estefan musical On Your Feet! The musical premiered at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in 2008 where it received the honor of Best in Fest. IDAHO! National tour debut! Originally from OFallon. Hairspray starring Shane Jacobson to open in Melbourne at the Regent Theatre 08 February 2022 Welcome To The Sixties, Melbourne! He is the author of four books on architecture and design, including Drama (Phaidon 2021). Kenneth designs extensively Off-Broadway, for resident theatres and touring productions throughout the United States, as well as internationally. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Andrew has released music EPs Drag Is Magic, The West Christmas Ever, and John Goodman as Nina West; all have charted on Billboards Top 10 for Childrens Music and Comedy. Select credits: A Chorus Line (Maggie) at The Wick, Freaky Friday (Gretchen), Grease (Jan), and Newsies (Buttons) at MTWichita. He has designed the National Tours of Hairspray and the new tour of On Your Feet, and was on the video team for the first tour of Mean Girls as the animator. It is not for naught that it won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. by Josh Stent Aug. 18, 2022 Todd McKenney, Asabi Goodman, Mackenzie Dunn, Shane Jacobson and Carmel Rodrigues Photo by Jeff Busby Hey Melbourne, welcome to the 60's! Regional: Newsies (Morris Delancey), Singin in the Rain (Production Tenor), A Chorus Line (Tom). 4 April 2022 Arts & Culture, Music Theatre. With the renewed, refreshed energy of the unforgettable Nina West as Edna and a whole new generation of wildly talented kids across the board, we cannot wait to raise the various roofs once more with dance, joy, music, and that glorious, famous, energy-packed score! shared Director Jack OBrien. Shaw), 9 to 5 (Hart). It features a book by Mark ODonnell and Thomas Meehan. ), The Rocky Horror Show, Hairspray (Tony nom., NBC Live), Gypsy, Never Gonna Dance (Tony nom. ANDREW LEVITT(Edna Turnblad)is thrilled to be part of the cast ofHairspray. The song The Place Where Lost Things Go was nominated for an Oscar. (Velma Von Tussle). Paul has been the Lighting Director for the internationally televised New Years Eve Celebration from New Yorks Times Square for the last 20 years. Regional: Aint Misbehavin, Dreamgirls, Rodgers + Hammersteins Cinderella. Welcome to the 60's, Australia #HairsprayMusicalAU Ade Now Playing Syd Feb '23 National tour debut! Off-Broadway: Pageant: The Musical (Drama Desk nom. A musical theater graduate from the University of Mobile, favorite credits include Damn Yankees (Lola), Crazy for You (Irene), Singin in the Rain (Lina) and Velma Von Tussle in RCCLs Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle). This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Endless thanks to family, friends, and the entire Hairspray team for making this possible. Pittsburgh native, New York transplant. Throughout his drag career,hehas raised over $4 million dollars and started his own foundation, The Nina West Foundation, primarily serving LGBTQIA+ organizations and causes. This is longer than SIX The Musical 's 75-minute running time, and just short of Happy Potter and the Cursed Child and Hamilton. Sage is currently a rising BFA junior at University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. ),Imaginary Friends, The Invention of Love(Tony nomination and Drama Desk winner),The Full Monty(Tony nom. National tour debut! University of Stewart/Whitley, friends and family! This is for Andrea. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The tour is produced by NETworks Presentations. Training: The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NYC. Muchlove to the Spirit Family! A musical theater graduate from the University of Mobile, favorite credits includeDamn Yankees(Lola),Crazy for You(Irene),Singin in the Rain(Lina) and RCCLsHairspray. ); Kinky Boots (Tony nom. In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End, and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes de Mille in Brigadoon and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. As a survivor of abuse, she strives to be a positive role model to other survivors, and she looks forward to using her expandingplatform to offer messages of unity and positivity at a time of social turbulence and strife. Keith was creator/director/producer of The Cocktail Cabaret which enjoyed a 13-month run the famed Cleopatras Barge in Caesars Palace. Her released songs are on all streaming platforms. Thrilled to be joining the Hairspray company! Forever grateful for her family,friends and ATB Talent for their endless encouragement, support, and love. Who: Everyone. Nicolas is from Enterprise, AL and is excited to be making his national tour debut in Hairspray! 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. The producers ofHairspray, Broadways Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, have just announced the new cast for the North American tour, helmed byJack OBrienandJerry Mitchell. (Ali). And the new Broadway musical of Some Like it Hot at the Schubert Theatre. National tour debut! Twenty two year old Jaz Flowers grew up in Gippsland, Victoria and this is . These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. @kaealbrittonnn, BILLY DAWSON(Corny Collins). (Fagin), Assassins (Guiteau), It Shoulda Been You (Albert), Tuck Everlasting (Man in Yellow), Seussical (Mr. Mayor), Elf the Musical (Walter Hobbs), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical (Reverend Hopkins), Newsies (Pulitzer), Mary Poppins (George Banks), Footloose (Rev. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Love to Mamaman, Papa, and all my family and friends! For more info. Toneisharesides in Atlantawithher husband and two sons. (Mac) is originally from Fort Worth, TX. Valour! Hairspray Broadway Musical Cast 2022 Broadway World Broadway Shows Hairspray Cast Creative Show History Photos Videos Grosses Reviews Info Hairspray Broadway Cast Original. Love and light toyou all. Andrew is thrilled to be part of the cast of Hairspray. For Patti, Judie and Jane. (Shelley, NBC), Aint Your Mama (Jennifer Lopez music video). 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