Prospero Arts and Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) have released details of the cast line-up for their upcoming exclusive Brisbane season of The Wizard of Oz – In Concert. Following on from Prospero’s debut with Singin’ in the Rain – In Concert last year, this musical in the style of a concert will run from 30 June to 2 July 2023 in QPAC’s Concert Hall.
The lead cast is comprised of some notable Australian musical theatre talent. Elandrah Eramiha, known for her performance in Hamilton, will play Dorothy, while Euan Doidge from the likes of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Priscilla: Queen of the Desert will step into the Scarecrow’s shoes.
Other key cast members include Mark Hill (Muriel’s Wedding the Musical) as Tin Man, Monique Sallé (Mamma Mia! The Musical) as the Cowardly Lion, Angelique Cassimatis (A Chorus Line) as the Wicked Witch, Loren Hunter (SIX The Musical) as Glinda, Michael Tuahine (Singin’ in the Rain – In Concert) as the Wizard, and Tim McCallum (The Voice Australia) as Uncle Henry. The ensemble cast is further enriched by Max Bimbi, Antonia Marr, Maddison Price, Ethan Ritchie, Hannah Stanton, and Suzanne Steele.
The cast will be accompanied on-stage by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, who will be performing the iconic Wizard of Oz score on-stage, conducted by Andrew Worboys.
Prospero Arts’ Managing Director Hayley Johnson expressed her excitement about the new production, noting the extensive auditioning process that aimed to find the right blend of local, emerging talent and established performers:
We’re really excited to be launching our second show, especially with this fabulous cast, including the amazing Elandrah Eramiha and Euan Doidge, who have both literally stepped offstage from playing lead roles in Hamilton and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat respectively, and the sensational Loren Hunter fresh from SIX The Musical, alongside Angelique Cassimatis, Michael Tuahine and Mark Hill – who wowed audiences in our inaugural production, Singin’ in the Rain – In Concert.
We always undertake an extensive auditioning process, casting the net nationwide, to ensure we get the right combination of local, up-and-coming talent and established performers for our productions.
The ensemble we have pulled together is slick and talented, with the majority hailing from Queensland. I’m really looking forward to presenting this quality production to Brisbane audiences.
Prospero’s ethos is to be a production company that offers Brisbane’s local talent the opportunity to work in their own backyard on exceptional musical productions of a national standard.
With this cast and phenomenal creative list including Amy Campbell (director/choreographer) and Andrew Worboys (musical director), The Wizard of Oz – In Concert exemplifies this wholeheartedly.
Tickets are now on-sale for the five-performance season of The Wizard of Oz – In Concert, running from 30 June 2023 until 2 July 2023 inclusive. Tickets can be purchased via either the QPAC Website or by phoning their box office team during business hours on 136 246. Tickets are priced between $79 and $130, with a higher price / seating reserve indicating more desirable seating in the Concert Hall.
