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Gene Weygandt stars as Mayor Claude Elliott (& Others) in the Australian production of Come From Away. The Sydney debut of the musical was paused last year due to the pandemic and has finally opened at the Capitol Theatre. I was thrilled to speak to Gene about the important message in the musical, coming to Australia to undertake this role, as well as his trips to Newfoundland and more. Note: This interview was recorded at the media call. The musical would open for two weeks of performances, before Sydney would be plunged into another covid lockdown. The production was paused for 118 days before the musical returned to the stage again.
Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
~ Filmed Podcast with Gene Weygandt (Mayor Claude)
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Phillip Lowe stars as Nick (& Others) in the Australian production of Come From Away. I was thrilled to speak to Phillip about the musical's message and taking the stage each night with his wife, Zoe Gertz who stars as Beverley (& Others). The Sydney debut of the musical was paused last year, due to the pandemic and has finally opened at the Capitol Theatre. Note: This interview was recorded at the media call. The musical would open for two weeks of performances, before Sydney would be plunged into another covid lockdown. The production was paused for 118 days before the musical returned to the stage again. 
COME FROM AWAY Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
~ Filmed Podcast with Phillip Lowe (Nick)
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Hamilton the musical has finally arrived in Australia and is currently playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre to 100% audience capacity (which is a huge!). Due to the worldwide covid19 pandemic, the Australian production is currently the only place in the world to see this musical. After their first performance, I spoke to excited Hamilfans leaving the theatre, eager to talk about their love for the musical. Some Hamilfans have been waiting years to see this show live; are new fans from watching the original Broadway cast on Disney+ during lockdown with creator Lin-Manuel Miranda (as Alexander Hamilton). One special family, who by chance I picked amongst the crowd have collectively seen five different Hamilton productions around the world. Spoilers. Enjoy! Thank you to my Guests: Sarah and Grandma Silvia, Pash, Chandini and Carlock, Rachael and Sarah, Olivia and Grandad and the Christie family. 
HAMILTON Tickets: https://hamiltonmusical.com.au

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Joe Accaria (Sweet Charity, Velvet Rewind, Tap Dogs) is the creator, composer and musical director of Drummer Queens- eight talented female percussionists in a musical experience and theatrical show, now having its world premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Joe was awarded Best Original Score Helpmann Award (Smoke and Mirrors cabaret) and has an extensive resume working as a session musician, recording/ touring artist). Peta Anderson (Riverdance) is choreographer of Drummer Queens and also stars as 'Freedom'. Hear more from Joe and Peta about the idea, the music and creating sequences for each individual songs, especially for drummers who are used to being static in an orchestra or band.
Tickets: Drummer Queens
Watch performances:
~ 'Bayonet'
~ 'Saddle Up'
~ Filmed Podcast with Joe Accaria and Peta Anderson
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Historic. At the Disney's Frozen the musical's opening night which marked the reopening of the Capitol Theatre Sydney (post-covid), I catch up with Doug Hansell who plays Kevin T (& others) in the hit musical Come From Away will now debut in July 2021 at this very theatre. Doug reflects on the year, lockdowns and returning to the show for an encore in Melbourne, Brisbane and finally Sydney- with the musical's message of kindness, compassion and community, posing the question how will the audience respond to the story of the Newfoundlanders, after the huge year we've all experienced. 
Tickets: https://comefromaway.com.au
Watch performances
~ 'Welcome To The Rock'
~ 'Me And The Sky'
~ 20 October 2021- Come From Away reopens Sydney post-pandemic
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