Our Season of three wonderful Broadway musicals opens with probably the funniest musical ever to grace the stage. It’s Mel Brooks’ masterpiece, The Producers.
Our second musical is a rock classic, CHESS. With incredible music from ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus and a book by the legendary Tim Rice, this is a rare chance to see this celebrated romantic drama and enjoy its unforgettable soaring melodies.
And last, but not least, is the romantic comedy Promises, Promises. With the brilliant pedigree of Burt Bacharach’s hit songs and Neil Simon’s witty script, based on Billy Wilder’s hit movie The Apartment.
And who’s starring in all this musical brilliance? Marina Prior, Mitchell Butel, Matt Hetherington, Silvie Paladino, Martin Crewes, Wayne Scott Kermond, Trevor Ashley, Simon Gleeson, Christie Whelan, Bobby Fox to name a few. I’m sure you agree that the line up of talent in Season 2012 is not to be missed!
The creative talent behind each of our musicals is equally impressive. Gale Edwards, the multi award winning Australian director with an enviable international career, directs CHESS. Gale is joined by conductor David Piper and the legendary choreographer, Tony Bartuccio. Andrew Hallsworth and Dean Bryant return from their international stagings of Priscilla to helm The Producers with Kellie Dickerson, Australia’s most sought-after conductor of musicals. Film and stage director, Melbourne’s own Nadia Tass directs Promises, Promises. Nadia will work with founding musical director Guy Simpson on this brilliant Bacharach score.
At The Production Company we pride ourselves on providing quality entertainment at the best prices. This year you can see all three great shows for $270 in A reserve, or as little as $114 for all three in C reserve. For our young audiences we are introducing a new mini-series, the Highpoint Under 30 Subscription Series with subscriptions for two shows starting at just $60.
I hope you enjoy the many delights of Season 2012.
I look forward to seeing you at the theatre!
Jeanne Pratt AC
Chairman
