High Society at Hayes Theatre Co
Who wants to be a millionaire?
A brand new production of High Society will be presented by Hayes Theatre Co from September 4, 2015. In a first this production will be produced solely by Hayes Theatre Co, rather than one of the production companies involved with the theatre, or an external producer. With Richard Carroll serving as Producer this is a bold step forward for a theatre company that has already made a huge impact in the entertainment industry since opening its doors in February 2014.
“It’s thrilling that Hayes Theatre Co is in a position to produce its first musical,” said Chair of the Hayes Theatre Co board, Neil Gooding. “We had originally hoped to self-produce some years down the line, and it’s very exciting to make this a reality sooner than anticipated.”
This production will star Amy Lehpamer (Rocky Horror Show; Once; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) as Tracy Lord, Bert Labonte (Rupert, Pippin, Next To Normal – MTC) as CK Dexter Haven, Bobby Fox (Blood Brothers; Jersey Boys; Hot Shoe Shuffle) as Mike Connor, and Virginia Gay from (TV’s Winner’s & Losers and All Saints) as Liz Imbrie. High Society will be directed by Helen Dallimore (Blood Brothers, Legally Blonde, Wicked – West End).
Delia Hannah (Miss Santiago in The Buddy Holly Story, Fantine in Les Miserables, and Florence in Chess) will play Margaret Lord. Scott Irwin (Hairspray, Les Miserables, Beauty and The Beast and Truth Beauty and a Picture of You) will play George Kittredge. Laurence Coy (The Drowsy Chaperone) will play Uncle Willie . Playing Seth Lord is Russell Cheek.
Phillip Lowe will play Chester, Michelle Barr (Heathers and Legally Blonde) will play role of Mavis and Jessica Whitfield, a recent graduate of Australian Institute of Music, plays Dinah Lord.
“High Society is an iconic movie musical and a Broadway blockbuster,” said producer Richard Carroll. “We have assembled a marvellously talented cast to bring to life this delightful story and sparkling score."
The captivating Tracy Lord invites you to the most exclusive wedding of 1938. There’s 700 guests, oceans of champagne, and a couple of pesky undercover journalists threatening to transform the whole affair from shindig to scandal. Oh, and one thing remains uncertain - who exactly will be the groom?
Adored by a society that worships her looks, money and feminine grace, why does Tracy still feel unvalued? Perhaps she needs to learn that “the occasional tumble off the pedestal is good for a person.” Wayward family members, wise-cracking interlopers and an inconvenient ex-husband all converge to turn Tracy’s wedding preparations into a battle against temptation, dirty tricks, and basic sobriety. What a swell party this is!
HIGH SOCIETY
Based on the play ‘The Philadelphia Story’ by Philip Barry
Also based on the Turner Entertainment Co. motion picture ‘High Society’
Original Broadway Production produced by Lauren Mitchell and Robert Gailus, Hal Luftig and Richard Samson, Dodger Endemic Theatricals in association with Bill Haber
Originally produced by American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco, CA. Carey Perloff, Artistic Director, Heather Kitchen, Managing Director
From 4th September 2015
Monday at 6.30pm | Tuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm | Wednesday and Saturday at 2.00pm
Post-performance Q&A with cast members and creative team on Monday 14th September
Full Price $65.00 | Concessions (Seniors, Pensioners, Students or MEAA) $59.00
'Millionaire' Package $99.00 - includes your ticket, a signed programme, glass of Piper Hiedsieck Champagne and chocolates
Running time: Approx 2 hours 15 mins (including interval)
Bookings: www.hayestheatre.com.au or phone 02 8065 7337
High Society
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter . Book by Arthur Kopit Additional Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
Directed by Helen Dallimore
Musical Director Mark Chamberlain
Set Design by Lauren Peters
Lighting Design by Ross Graham
Co-producer Lisa Campbell
General Manager Victoria Wildie
Produced by Richard Carroll
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