Principal cast for Fame announced Written by Troy Dodds Wednesday, 11 November 2009 18:33
The reality dance program So You Think You Can Dance has helped cast the upcoming Australian production of Fame.
Produced by John Frost and directed and choreographed by Kelley Abbey, the musical that inspired new generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame is back in Australia next year.
Fame is, almost uniquely, a classic of cinema, television and music theatre. The movie, released in 1980, won an Academy Award and swept the world. The TV show ran for six seasons, won numerous Emmy Awards and was broadcast in over 70 countries. The musical version ran for a decade on Londons West End and has been seen by over 10 million worldwide.
It follows the story of a diverse group of students at New York Citys celebrated High School of the Performing Arts who inspired a generation.
So You Think You Can Dance 2009 winner Talia Fowler will play the classically trained ballerina Iris Kelly in the production.
In a case of life imitating art, Talia, who began training in ballet, jazz and tap aged 3, and enjoyed an inspiring and enviable career as a ballerina prior to her win, recently turned down a contract with the San Francisco Ballet company to take up this role!
Playing the role of the cheeky Tyrone will be Nigerian born Tim 'Timomatic' Omaji. Tim has inspired dance students of all ages and has built a solid reputation as a leader of Hip Hop culture as well as making the Top 8 for the 2009 So You Think You Can Dance.
Ever popular performer Andrew McFarlane, seen most recently in Underbelly, but known to many for his role in the long running soap The Sullivans, will play Mr Myers the drama teacher at the New York High School of Performing Arts.
Joining him on stage, in the role of music teacher Mr Scheinkopf, is another long serving performer, the loveable Brian Wenzel, best known for his role as Sergeant Frank Gilroy from A Country Practice.
Taking on the role of English teacher Miss Sherman, is celebrated American theatrical and popular music performer Darlene Love, who worked with many of the legends of rock and soul, such as Sam Cooke, Dionne Warwick, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and Sonny & Cher.
FAME PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! SEEN BY OVER TEN MILLION PEOPLE WORLDWIDE! FAME The Musical is the story of a diverse group of students at New York Citys celebrated High School of the Performing Arts. Meet the class of 2010 in this new multi-million dollar production featuring some of the most dynamic choreography youll ever see in the theatre.
Directed and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dances Kelley Abbey, FAME The Musical is the enduring story of the kids from New Yorks High School of the Performing Arts who inspired a generation.
Starring So You Think You Can Dances Talia Fowler as Iris Kelly and Tim Timomatic Omaji as Tyrone Jackson, Andrew McFarlane, Brian Wenzel and Darlene Love as Miss Sherman.
FAME is a classic of cinema, television and musical theatre. The movie, released in 1980, won an Academy Award®. The TV show ran for six seasons, won numerous Emmy Awards® and was broadcast in over 70 countries. FAME The Musical ran for a decade on the West End and new productions are announced around the world every year.
A gritty urban drama awash with passion, FAME The Musical takes the audience to the pinnacle of desire and revives memories of youth, love, energy and risk.
Conceived and Developed by David De Silva Book by Jose Fernandez Lyrics by Jacques Levy Music by Steve Margoshes Title song Fame written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd exclusive agent for Music Theatre International Inc (NY) OPENS 19 JUNE 2010 LYRIC THEATRE, QPAC, BRISBANE
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Andrew McFarlane as Mr Myers Andrew McFarlane is an instantly recognisable personality to Australian film, television and theatre audiences.
Over three decades on television, he has become an icon of the Australian screen, having appeared in some of our most successful programmes. His broad ranging appeal has delighted children for almost a decade on Play School, play beloved 70s/80s character Tom Sullivan in The Sullivans, and Tom in Flying Doctors, among many other memorable TV appearances in programs including: The Alice, Neighbours, Through My Eyes, Heroes Mountain the Thredbo Story, Home & Away, Water Rats, Blue Heelers, All Saints, The Day of The Roses, Murder Call, The Violent Earth, Heartbreak High, Spellbinder, Halifax fp, GP, Raffertys Rules, Division 4 and Homicide.
Most recently, Andrew appeared as Donald Mackay in Underbelly II, A Tale of Two Cities - Australia's highest rating television series launch ever, attracting an average 2.584 million across the first hour.
Andrews film credits include The Falls, Little White Lies, Returning Lily, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Doctors and Nurses, Break of Day and Born to Run.
Andrew has also appeared in leading roles in countless stage productions, many with Sydney and Melbourne main stage theatre companies. His credits include Emerald City, Woman in Mind, Scarlett OHara at the Crimson Parrot, Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolfe, and this year, Let the Sunshine and Amadeus.
Andrew is currently a regular on the popular reality programme 20 to One, while preparing his third major theatre role this year, and deservedly, taking some time to renovate his beloved Sydney home.
BTW: Of course Andrew didn't play TOM in The Sullivans! He played JOHN! Tom was his brother and he was played by Steven Tandy!
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The video is interesting. And really makes me want to see this musical!
http://www.famethemusical.com.au/video.html
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Oh, Andrew as acting teacher Meyers! I loved the series in the 80th and remember this teacher!
Great show! Would like to see this musical.
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Zitat: UniformTangoEcho Would like to see this musical. Me too! And if everything works out I actually will!
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Rehearsals for FAME started a few days ago and Andrew is in Melbourne right now.
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There is a new text in the description of Andrew on the FAME website:
Andrew McFarlane is an instantly recognisable personality to Australian film, television and theatre audiences.
Over three decades on television, he has become an icon of the Australian screen, having appeared in some of our most successful programmes. His broad ranging appeal has delighted children for almost a decade on Play School, play beloved 70s/80s character Tom Sullivan in The Sullivans, and Tom in Flying Doctors, among many other memorable TV appearances in programs including: The Alice, Neighbours, Through My Eyes, Heroes’ Mountain – the Thredbo Story, Home & Away, Water Rats, Blue Heelers, All Saints, The Day of The Roses, Murder Call, The Violent Earth, Heartbreak High, Spellbinder, Halifax fp, GP, Rafferty’s Rules, Division 4 and Homicide.
Andrew appeared as Donald Mackay in Underbelly II, A Tale of Two Cities - Australia's highest rating television series launch ever, attracting an average 2.584 million across the first hour. He is also a regular on the popular reality programme 20 to One.
Andrew’s film credits include The Falls, Razzle Dazzle, Little White Lies, Returning Lily, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Doctors and Nurses, Break of Day and Born to Run.
Andrew has also appeared in leading roles in countless stage productions, many with Sydney and Melbourne main stage theatre companies. His credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Cyrano de Bergerac, King Lear, Henry 1V Pt 1, A Month in the Country, Private Lives, Emerald City, After the Ball, Woman in Mind, Scarlett O’Hara at the Crimson Parrot, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfe, and last year, played Salieri in Peter Shafer’s Amadeus and premiered David Williamson’s latest play, Let the Sunshine.
Andrew is delighted to join Gordon Frost Organsiation's highly anticipated production of FAME in 2010 as resident director and in the role of Mr Myers.
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Ok, for all of you who haven't seen this pics yet. There are a few rehearsal pics on the FAME website.