Some fresh faces will join the cast of the massively popular show when it makes its return to the stage later this year.
As the cast prepares for the Melbourne run,composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz wishes his record-breaking show was not quite so timely.
“You’ll be back!” King George famously bellows in the popular musical. Turns out he was right.
In this episode of Good Weekend Talks,the Australian musicals producer discusses his next great leap forward.
The celebrated American singer,songwriter,filmmaker,and actor is visiting Australia and has paid tribute to the Australian animated children’s series.
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“I live in both the white man’s world and the blackfella’s world.” The Wiradjuri man will take over the role of Aaron Burr when the musical Hamilton opens in Brisbane - and knows change can be a force for good.
Hamilton,the musical,is a mouthful,even in English. So imagine the challenge of adapting the story of America’s first treasury secretary for a German-speaking audience.
For a first-timer in the world of musical theatre,you could do a lot worse than landing a role in Hamilton’s principal cast.
This musical justifies all the hype. It’s the kind of game-changer it promises to be and thoroughly deserves its place as the hottest ticket in town.
To keep the show on the road,standby performer Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has to be ready to step up for multiple roles – sometimes at just minutes’ notice.