The cast for the Australian version of the hit Broadway musical “The Prom” has been revealed.
The Tony-nominated production will arrive in Sydney for its Australian Premiere next month, playing at the newly revitalised Teatro at the Italian Forum in the New city.
Announced in a press release today, Broadway and West End star Caroline O’Connor leads the cast as Dee Dee Allen.
O’Connor’s career includes lead roles in the US, UK, France and across Australia, including performances in “Chicago,” “Anything Goes,” “West Side Story” and “Anastasia.”
She’s joined in the cast Sophie Montague (“Sister Act”) as Emma, Paige Fallu (“Hairspray”) as Alyssa Greene, Brendan Monger (“Urinetown”) as Barry Glickman, Brad Green (“Bootmen”) as Sheldon Saperstein and more.
“The Prom” is directed by Teatro Co-Founder Andrew Bevis, co-directed and choreographed by Teatro Co-Founder Nathan M. Wright, with musical direction being handled by Bev Kennedy.
“The Prom” features a book by Tony Award winner Bob Martin (“The Drowsy Chaperone”) and Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (“Aladdin”), with music by Tony Award nominee Matthew Sklar (“Elf the Musical”) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin.
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M. Wright and Bevis said, “Choosing ‘The Prom’ as Teatro’s third musical felt both deliberate and deeply personal. From the outset, Teatro was created to champion work that is joyful, relevant, and unapologetically human, and The Prom embodies all of that. Its infectious energy and its message of love, acceptance, and belonging speak directly to the kind of theatre we believe in and the community we are building.
This cast is truly exceptional. What excites us most is the combination of leading artists with emerging voices, performers who are fearless, collaborative, and deeply connected to the story they are telling. It’s a company that reflects the spirit of ‘The Prom’ itself: bold, inclusive, and full of joy.”
“Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So, when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves,” the musical’s description reads.
“The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow-but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together.”
“The Prom” received its World Premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2016, later enjoying a successful run on Broadway. The musical was nominated for seven Tony Awards in 2019, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score.
A Netflix film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Cordan and more was released in 2020.
Tickets to “The Prom” are on sale now here.