Starring alongside the lead cast will be Australian musical theatre stalwart David Whitney playing shrewd theatre manager Monsieur Firmin, the newly appointed theatre manager Monsieur Andre will be played byexperienced musical and opera performer Andy Morton, soprano Giuseppina Grech will play the role of opera diva Carlotta Guidicelli, seasoned musical theatre performer Jayde Westaby will take on the role of ballet mistress Madame Giry, the Italian opera singer Ubaldo Piangi will be played by classical crossover artist Paul Tabone, and newcomer Mietta White will play young ballerina Meg Giry. The exciting talents of Josh, Amy and Blake will lead a terrific company and orchestra”.Ĭameron Mackintosh added “I am certain this spectacular new staging overseen by Matthew Bourne and myself will capture audiences in Sydney this spring (where most performances are already sold out), and Melbourne later this year”. Marking almost 35 years to the day since it opened in London’s West End, before going on to become one of the most successful musicals of all time, this will be the first time in the show’s history that it will play at the Sydney Opera House, opening on September 3 rd before making its way to Arts Centre Melbourne from November 14th.Īs previously announced the lead role of The Phantom will be played by Josh Piterman and now joining him in this new Australian production making her Australian theatre debut, Perth’s own Amy Manford will take on the role of the ingénue Christine Daaé and Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny will be played by acclaimed musical theatre star Blake Bowden.Ĭameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber said, “‘We are thrilled with the wonderful new Australian cast we have found for The Phantom Of The Opera.

Opera Australia in association with The Really Useful Group, will present Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom Of The Opera, and are delighted to announce the full cast for its highly anticipated Australian production.

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