One of the iconic works of theatrical duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, oft known as Rodgers & Hammerstein, will be coming to Australia this September for a two-city concert tour. It has today that Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior will be starring in a concert presentation of Carousel.
Carousel: A Concert will be performing three performances each at both the State Theatre in Sydney (2-3 September 2024) and the Princess Theatre in Melbourne (7-8 September 2024) with tickets available from $99 (plus booking fee). Those curious in checking out this concert presentation should sign up for the wait list via the concert’s official website, with ticket sales to commence in the coming weeks.
Carousel first premiered on Broadway in 1945, and has been a regular star of musical and operatic societies in the decades since. It is known for its poignant storyline, and an iconic selection of music including If I Loved You, Soliloquy, June is Bustin’ Out All Over and more.
Set in a seaside town in Maine, the musical follows the love story of Billy Bigelow, a handsome but troubled carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a young mill worker. Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior will play the leading roles of Julie Jordan and Nettie Fowler, the women at the heart of this enduring tale of love, redemption, and the struggle to find our place in the world.
Commenting on this announcement, producer Enda Markey, the producer behind other similar productions such as Do You Hear The People Sing?, Defying Gravity, and Becoming Eliza shared:
I feel incredibly privileged to have gathered such a phenomenal team to bring CAROUSEL to life. This extraordinary music demands equally extraordinary singers, and I am thrilled to unite Anna and Marina—two of our greatest stage stars—for the first time to play these iconic roles. It promises to be a truly unforgettable night at the theatre.
