The triple threat ‘role of a lifetime’ has been given to Newtown School of Performing Arts graduate Phoebe Panaretos who topped the state in Drama when she graduated in 2008.
Phoebe will be joined on stage by 20-year-old Thomas Lacey, whom Baz Luhrmann announced three weeks ago, to play the pivotal role of Scott Hastings.
On casting Phoebe Panaretos Baz Luhrmann said: "The role of Fran requires an actor to transform from within, expressing that transformation in terms of character, voice, and dance. Any wonder why the search for Fran went so far and wide. Phoebe weathered so many tests and hurdles, as Fran the character has to in the story of Strictly Ballroom, to reveal the true star that she is. So I am thrilled to be announcing her in this role, celebrating how resilient and strong she was through the gruelling process of proving she had all that it takes, which she certainly does.”
An outstanding cast of Australian actors has been assembled to play the iconic roles in this much-loved story, including Bob Baines as Les Kendall, Drew Forsythe as Doug Hastings, Natalie Gamsu as Ya Ya, Robert Grubb as Barry Fife, Fernando Mira as Rico, Heather Mitchell as Shirley Hastings and Mark Owen-Taylor as JJ Silvers.
Strictly Ballroom, The Musical is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. This uplifting and courageous tale will tango, sashay and bogo pogo its way onto the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 25 March 2014.
It will be brought to the stage by the original creative team behind the classic 1992 film, including director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann, set and costume designer Catherine Martin, choreographer John “Cha Cha” O’Connell and co-writer Craig Pearce.
For more information and for bookings, please visit: www.strictlyballroomthemusical.com
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