We are thrilled to today announce 12 brand new cast members who will be joining our already star-studded cast this June and July at the Comedy Theatre.
Melanie Bird (GWB’s A Christmas Carol, Jekyll and Hyde for Hayes Theatre Co) has been cast as Tiffany Bellington, VCA Music Theatre graduate Alessandra Merlo (Titanic, Paper Stars) as Princess of Veronia and TV, film and stage performer Lyall Brooks (MTC’s The Heretic, Sunday in the Park with George) has been cast in the role of Emperor/Mr Cloverbelli.
Ensemble members just announced include Dean Schulz, Benoit Vari, Lochie Erard, Sarah Louise Younger, Luisa Scrofani, Claire Stubs, Stephanie Johns, Adriana Panuzzo and Andrew Dunne.
These new cast members are joining some of Australia’s favourite musical theatre stars including Lucy Durack (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Shrek), Verity Hunt-Ballard (Mary Poppins, Sweet Charity), Thomas McGuane (Frozen, Jersey Boys), Matt Lee (Mary Poppins, Frozen) Raphael Wong (Phantom of the Opera) and Kristie Nguy. The key roles of Ella, Stella and The King will be announced in the coming weeks.
With music/lyrics by John Foreman (Aussie Pops Orchestra,Carols By Candlelight) and Anthony Costanzo (Life’s A Circus, Cross Roads) and featuring an exclusive song by Kate Miller-Heidke (Muriel’s Wedding), Midnight is a magical romantic comedy that will delight audiences young and old.