Nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards®, this "five-star diamond" is a rhapsodic combination of classic score, timeless love story, exuberant dance and sumptuous design.
This Broadway blockbuster stars the charismatic Broadway and West End leads Robbie Fairchild and Leanne Cope, who alternate the lead roles of Jerry and Lise with two of The Australian Ballet's leading lights, Cameron Holmes and Dimity Azoury, supported by an outstanding Australian cast drawn from the worlds of ballet and musical theatre.
Inspired by the Academy Award®-winning film, acclaimed director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings the enchantment and magic of Paris to buoyant life with popular songs by George and Ira Gershwin, including I Got Rhythm, S Wonderful, But Not For Me and They Can’t Take That Away From Me.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the Broadway masterpiece which has received an incredible 29 five-star reviews! Season must close on 2 July.
A ground-breaking collaboration between The Australian Ballet and GWB Entertainment.
2hrs 35min (inc interval)
Recommended age 10yrs+
29th April, 2022
2nd July, 2022
Theatre Royal Sydney is a heritage-listed building from the 1970s.
All foyers are wheelchair accessible, providing access to the merchandise stand, box office, cloakroom, and bars.
Accessible bathrooms are on Levels 5 and 7, with level access and wheelchair seating in the Circle on Level 7, recommended for those with mobility challenges.
Accessing Stalls seating requires navigating a minimum of seven stairs.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The venue is a three minute walk from Martin Place and St James station, and a ten minute walk from Wynyard and Town Hall stations. The T4 line is the only one that stops at Martin Place and it runs between Bondi Junction and Central station.
BY BUS: Numerous buses stop outside Martin Place station, which is a short walk from the venue, including the 428 which runs between Canterbury station and the CBD, the 392 which runs between Little Bay and Circular Quay and the 170X which runs between Manly and Wynyard.
BY TAXI: Taxis are easily available within the Martin Place locality, with the nearest Secure Taxi Rank located on Pitt Street. This is located at the entry to The Fullerton Hotel and is secured and supervised full-time by attendants and security guards.
★★★★★ "A sumptuous musical extravaganza” - Theatre People
“Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to this absolutely triumphant masterpiece.” - Broadway World
“This is what musical theatre is all about....an absolutely sublime, elegant production” - Catherine Lambert
“An absolute joy, stunning. A night of true glitz at the theatre.” - Scenestr
“Wow factor is off the scale in this spectacular musical production” - The Age
“A masterpiece....a breath-taking musical.” Weekend Notes
CAST & CREATIVES:
Director and Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music and Lyrics: George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Set & Costume Design: Bob Crowley
Musical Score adapter and arranger: Rob Fisher
Lighting Design: Natasha Katz
Sound Design: Kelvin Gedye
Projection Design: 59 Productions
Associate Director / Choreographer: Dontee Kiehn
Australian Staging: Hannah Ryan
Principal Dance Director (Australia): Sean Maurice Kelly
Associate Choreographer (Australia): Stuart Winter
Music Supervisor: Todd Ellison
Musical Director: Vanessa Scammell
General Management: GWB Entertainment
Producer: The Australian Ballet
Artistic Director: David Hallberg
Orchestrations: Christopher Austin and Bill Elliot
Dance Arrangements: Sam Davis
Book: Craig Lucas
Original West End Production Photography: Tristram Kenton and Johan Persson
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