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#51

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/1/10 at 2:57am

The rumour I've heard is Mark Mitchell (of "Oliver!", and "Con the Fruiterer" fame) is in line for Edna Turnblad. I think this would be terrific casting. A great comedian with musical theatre experience.
Also heard that Jaz Flowers (currently stealing the show as Mabel in the dreadful "Fame" at the Regent), is down to the last few for Tracy. And Timomatic is lined up to play Seaweed, with Rhonda Burchmore as Velma Von Tussle.

"I will join this conversation on the proviso that we stop bitching about people. Wigs, dresses, bust sizes, penises, nightclubs and bloody Kylie!" - Bernadette, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical

#52

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/1/10 at 9:47am

Please why must we be constantly subjected to Rhonda Burchmore?

#53

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/3/10 at 11:51am

I heard about all those people for those roles also! but another rumour i heard is that Jack Chambers(winner sytycd) is up for playing Link! Which if it's true, i'm excited about, he has a great voice!

#54

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/5/10 at 10:15am

Not true.

#55

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/6/10 at 5:11pm

no i'm pretty sure it was between Jack and 2 other guys! I don't know about now, but yeah thats all I know! ..I reckon he would be good, i'm pretty sure he has grown up doing Musical Theatre!

#56

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/8/10 at 7:50pm

Before you start complaining about Rhonda Burchmore, keep in mind that Victoria Opera cast Colette Mann in HMS Pinafore not so long ago. Things could be a LOT worse......

#57

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/9/10 at 10:18am

Rhonda Burchmore can't act. End of story.

#58

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/9/10 at 10:54am

Yeah, and Colette Mann couldn't sing, yet she got a contralto part! At least Rhonda can belt.

#59

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/17/10 at 5:11pm

It's not Rhonda Burchmore playing Velma! Apparently its Marney McQueen!!! very funny woman!!!!!!

#60

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/18/10 at 8:52am

Someone here will be very happy if that's true.

#61

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/19/10 at 10:20pm

And very relieved.

#62

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/20/10 at 4:30am

Here's Marney McQueen -- a good casting choice.

#63

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/27/10 at 10:04pm

Small casting announcement

http://www.sstar.net.au/entertainment/2010/06/28/ashley-for-hairspray-musical/12164

#64

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/29/10 at 2:30am

I'm sure Trevor will do a good job.

I've heard the name Jaz Flowers before but I can't recall where.

#65

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 6/29/10 at 8:48am

This came to me in an email tonight:

Dear Hairspray fans,
We are so excited to introduce you to our hugely talented Australian cast who were announced yesterday, at the Princess Theatre Melbourne.

So, ladies and gentlemen, please meet one of most highly anticipated theatrical casts of the year….

Starring in the lead role of the girl with big dreams and big hair, TRACY TURNBLAD, is newcomer JAZ FLOWERS. This is Jaz’s first lead role in a major musical theatre production, and she is over the moon with excitement.

Tracy’s doting mum EDNA will be played by TREVOR ASHLEY, a performer often described as ‘the busiest man in Australian show-business’. Whether it be as a writer, musical director, performer or producer – there truly is no end to his talents.

Playing the role of the heart throb of The Corny Collins Show LINK LARKIN, is Australia’s own heart throb JACK CHAMBERS. Jack earned a place in Australian entertainment history when he was crowned the first So You Think You Can Dance winner in 2008.

The Queen of Baltimore Soul is radio DJ, MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE and she will be played by CLE MORGAN, best known for her gritty and passionate performances as one of the Top 12 finalists in the 2003 debut season of Australian Idol.

Accomplished and well-known actor GRANT PIRO, recently seen in the MTC production of The Drowsy Chaperone, will perform as Tracy's adoring Father WILBUR TURNBLAD and the glamorous role of VELMA VON TUSSLE will be performed by MARNEY McQUEEN, well known to music theatre audiences through her role as ‘Marion’ in the Australian production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical.

SCOTT IRWIN, one of the great leading men of the Australian stage will light up the stage as CORNY COLLINS, the outrageously dashing host of the local TV dance show. The role of Tracy’s best friend PENNY PINGLETON will be played by Green Room Award winner ESTHER HANNAFORD, and streetwise and spunky LITTLE INEZ will be performed by NANCY DENIS.

So if you haven’t already got your tickets to see one of the most talent casts assembled for the biggest, brightest musical in town, then book now!

And stay tuned for lots more updates and insights into these triple threats of Australian theatre.

#66

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/24/10 at 6:31pm

I've been told that the Australian cast of HAIRSPRAY will perform a number from the show this Sunday night on DANCING WITH THE STARS -- check it out (as well as Rob Palmer's fine ass).

#67

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/25/10 at 1:19am

They are also appearing at HATS OFF at the National Theatre that night.

I'm very disappointed that they appear to have taken the costume plot from the movie which lacks the fun and colour of the original stage production. The costumes look like cheap knock offs.

#68

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/25/10 at 9:43pm

There's a "costume plot"? I've seen the show twice on Broadway AND both films, so you're going to have to explain that one to me.

#69

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/26/10 at 11:34pm

Costume plot as in what was originally designed for the show (stage) by William Ivey Long. What we appear to have here are designs cobbled together to resemble what was seen in the movie.

#70

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/29/10 at 7:59am

Anyone other than me see the cast on DANCING WITH THE STARS? Looked fantastic. The host said the show runs until December but I'm sure he meant that's all the tickets that's released so far. I'm sure HAIRSPRAY will run longer than THE PRODUCERS and WICKED because fans of the film will want to see it, and the former to did not have films prior to the show to back them up.

#71

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/29/10 at 9:31am

HAIRSPRAY on Dancing With The Stars was pretty bad. The whole production seems to be modelled on the movie not the stage show.

I doubt whether the show will run longer (in Melbourne) than THE PRODUCERS and WICKED. Aren't there already dates pencilled for Sydney?

#72

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/5/11 at 12:45am

I cannot believe this show is already in its "last weeks" in Sydney. It only just opened! Sydney, what's wrong with you??!

#73

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/7/11 at 6:21am

Just got back to the hotel from seeing the show at the Hollywood Bowl tonite, now I can see it in Sydney.

Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist. Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino. This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more. Tazber's: Reply to Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian

#74

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/12/11 at 10:31am

Don't rosscoe don't. Why ruin the wonderful memories of the show you saw (and how it should be done).

#75

re: Hairspray 2010

Posted: 8/12/11 at 11:59pm

Don't listen to alterego - he hates almost everything. I saw the original cast on Broadway in December 2002, then saw another cast in December 2006 and loved them both. I loved the Australian version because it was so clever and different. I've never seen anything like it before. See it for yourself and decide.

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