'Carousel' in concert

Two of Australia’s most celebrated leading ladies, Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior, will star in a lavish concert presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, one of the most beloved musicals of all time.

Set in a seaside town in Maine, the musical follows the love story of Billy Bigelow, a handsome but troubled carousel barker, and Julie Jordan, a young mill worker. Anna O’Byrne and Marina Prior will play the leading roles of Julie Jordan and Nettie Fowler, the women at the heart of this enduring tale of love, redemption, and the struggle to find our place in the world.
Since its premiere on Broadway in 1945, Carousel has been praised for its poignant storyline, memorable characters, and unforgettable score which includes timeless hits such as “If I Loved You”, “Soliloquy”, “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II are widely regarded as one of the greatest partnerships in musical theatre history. Together, they created some of the most enduring and beloved musicals, including Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. Their innovative approach revolutionised the genre, earning them numerous awards including Pulitzer Prizes, Tony Awards and Academy Awards.

At the helm of this production of Carousel is Australia’s foremost conductor of musicals, Guy Simpson, with direction by former associate director of Melbourne Theatre Company, Petra Kalive. Lighting design is by Gavan Swift and sound design by Tom Brickhill. The choreographer is Ireland-based Philip Connaughton.

'Carousel: a concert' will play at the State Theatre, Sydney, from September 2 to 3  and at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, from September 7 to 8 (three performances at both venues).

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