Lynn Belvedere

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &JULIET – THE MUSICAL IS NOW PLAYING @ SYDNEY LYRIC THEATRE



&JULIET – THE MUSICAL is now playing at the SYDNEY LYRIC THEATRE until 12th July 2024. Laugh-out-loud and clever heart-warming love story, of self-discovery, and is highly entertaining. This addictive coming-of-age jukebox musical, is set in London, Verona, Paris, in the year 1595, and comes with a superb show-tunes playlist of hit songs. Award Winning musical, with concert-like atmosphere, is based on the William Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. Music from Pink, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, Ellie Goulding, Demi Lovato, Jessie J, Ke$ha, Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, NSync, The Backstreet Boys, etc.

William Shakespeare meets his perfect cast, at the first production of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, is visiting from Stratford-upon-Avon, to see the new play. Anne Hathaway insists that The Bard must change the ending. This is unique storytelling, with William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, both writing and starring in this musical version of Romeo and Juliet, and also containing a brand new ending. So what if Romeo’s ending, was Juliet’s beginning? Highly Recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From Goulding to Grande, Britney to Backstreet, Perry to Bon Jovi, the Swedish songwriter, Max Martin has written no less than 22 “Billboard 100” number one songs for some of the biggest names in pop, over the past three decades. Anachronisms galore, with just so many items that did not exist in 1595, including digital camera usage, helium balloons, pedal tri-cycle, indoor toilets with attendants, time-zones, 2B N2B VR, etc. William Shakespeare’s real name at his baptism in 1564, was recorded as “Gulielmus Shakspere”, which has the Latin word for his first name, William.

Extraordinary Australian cast, starring Rob Mills, Casey Donovan, Amy Lehpamer PLUS Lorinda May Merrypor in the title role of Juliet. Also starring Hayden Tee and Blake Appelqvist, and newcomers Jesse Dutlow and Yashith Fernando. Huge fan of &JULIET – THE MUSICAL, and have seen this show, every week.

& JULIET – THE MUSICAL is directed by Luke Sheppard, choreography from Jennifer Weber and set design from Soutra Gilmour.

Lyrics by legendary songwriter Max Martin and others – pop music’s #1 hitmaker.

Book by David West Read, the Emmy-Winning writer from Schitt’s Creek.

&JULIET – THE MUSICAL world première from 10th September 2019 until 12th October 2019, at the Manchester Opera House, United Kingdom.

Book by David West Read.
Lyrics by Max Martin and others.
Music by Max Martin and others.
Music Arranged by Bill Sherman.

Photographs by Michael Cassel Group/Daniel Boud

WEBSITE – https://andjuliet.com.au/

VENUE – https://www.sydneylyric.com.au/and-juliet/

PRODUCERS – https://michaelcassel.com/shows/australia/juliet/

&JULIET TICKETS – https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/juliet-tickets/artist/2594925

“4x TICKET OFFER” &JULIET only on Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Sundays – Buy 4 Tickets and Save – https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/venueartist/156432/2594925?calendar_view=1

Sydney Lyric Theatre AT The Star, Sydney
Street Address – 55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009
2,000 Seating Capacity – Opened in September 1997

SYDNEY LIGHT RAIL TRAM L1 from CENTRAL RAILWAY TERMINAL STATION CONCOURSE, direct to THE STAR Tram Stop. Exit via the TRAM PLATFORM ONE escalators/lift onto the ground floor level of THE STAR.

&JULIET MUSIC PLAYLIST –
1 Larger Than Life
2 I Want It That Way
3 . . . Baby One More Time
4 Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely
5 Domino
6 Show Me Love
7 Blow
8 I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
9 Overprotected
10 Confident
11 Teenage Dream / Break Free
12 Oops! . . . I Did it Again
13 I Kissed A Girl
14 It’s My Life
15 Love Me Like You Do
16 Since U Been Gone
17 Whataya Want from Me
18 One More Try
19 Problem / Can’t Feel My Face
20 That’s the Way It Is
21 Everybody
22 As Long as You Love Me
23 It’s Gonna Be Me
24 Stronger
25 Shape of My Heart
26 Fuckin’ Perfect
27 Roar
28 I Want It That Way (Reprise)
29 CAN’T STOP THE FEELING
30 Since U Been Gone (Juliet’s Version)

EXPECT – Unusual in 2024 but &JULIET – THE MUSICAL plays to prompt, and of course everyone has a wireless mic – but the director has insisted that during a three-way dialogue with singing, that one of the three actors MUST display all their emotions to the rear of the stage. Recommended Age is 8+ years and please do carefully note that this production includes, flashing/strobe lighting, loud noises, confetti drop-boxes and confetti cannons, plus pyrotechnics throughout.

 

 

Presented by Michael Cassel Group in association with MTM/LeyLine

Never any guarantee that a particular cast member will be on stage for every single performance.

Juliet Capulet: Lorinda May Merrypor

Anne Hathaway / April: Amy Lehpamer

Anne Hathaway / April: UNDERSTUDY = Sarah Murr

William Shakespeare: Rob Mills

Angèlique (Juliet’s Nurse): Casey Donovan UNDERSTUDY = Jade Delmiguez

Romeo Montague: Blake Appelqvist UNDERSTUDY == Clay Roberts

May: Jesse Dutlow

Francois: Yashith Fernando UNDERSTUDY == Jordan Koulos

Susanna: Georgia Anderson

Eleanor: Jade Delmiguez

Kempe: James Elmer

Imogen / Benvolio: Riley Gill

Thomas: Jerome Javier

Judith: Giorgia Kennedy

Richard: Jordan Koulos

Lady Capulet / Nell: Sarah Murr (Gloria Capulet = Juliet’s mother) UNDERSTUDY == Romy Vuksan

Lord Capulet / Sly: Sean Sinclair (Fulgencio Capulet = Juliet’s father) UNDERSTUDY =

Augustine: Coby Njoroge

Fletcher: Jake O’Brien

Henry: Clay Roberts

Gregory: Jacob Rozario

Gwynne: Selina Salgadoe

Cuthbert: Nathan James Tamati

Margaret: Romy Vuksan

Viola: Aadhya Wijegoonawardena

Lucy: Imani Williams

Production images by Dan Boud.

 

 

&JULIET Principals (In order of appearance)

Lorinda May Merrypor as Juliet
Amy Lehpamer as Anne
Rob Mills as Shakespeare
Hayden Tee as Lance
Jesse Dutlow as May
Blake Appelqvist as Romeo
Casey Donovan as Angelique
Yashith Fernando as Francois

&JULIET The Company of Players are – Georgia Anderson, Jade Delmiguez, James Elmer, Riley Gill, Giorgia Kennedy, Jordan Koulos, Sarah Murr, Coby Njoroge, Clay Roberts, Jacob Rozario, Sean Sinclair, Imani Williams.

&JULIET The Understudies are –
For Juliet – Giorgia Kennedy, Imani Williams.
For Anne – Sarah Murr, Romy Vuksan.
For Shakespeare – James Elmer, Sean Sinclair.
For Lance – James Elmer, Sean Sinclair.
For May – Jake O’Brien, Jacob Rozario.
For Romeo – Jordan Koulos, Clay Roberts.
For Angelique – Jade Delmiguez, Sarah Murr.
For Francois – Jordan Koulos, Jacob Rozario.

&JULIET The Swings are –
Jerome Javier, Nathan James Tamati, Selina Salgadoe, Aadhya Wijegoonawardena.
Dance Captain/Swing: Romy Vuksan.
Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Jake O’Brien.

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION – The Council of The City of Sydney.

Sydney Lyric Theatre Emergency Exit Signs are NOT compliant. Sydney Lyric Theatre Emergency Exit Signs have NO battery backup. During performances at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, all Emergency Exit Signs are switched OFF when their HOUSE LIGHTS are switched OFF. During performances at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, the 2000 person audience can NOT see any Emergency Exit Signs.

WORSE CASE SCENARIO OH&S – so when Ausgrid has an electricity blackout in Pyrmont, the 2000 person audience can NOT see any Sydney Lyric Theatre Emergency Exit Signs.

2024 Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) for Sydney Lyric Theatre AT The Star, Pyrmont, was due for delivery to The Council of The City of Sydney, before 1st March 2024.

 

 

Published by Lynn Belvedere

Once we were old enough, my parents took the whole family to the Sydney CBD cinemas every week. Thus began a lifetime interest, in going to the cinema every week, and became a passionate cinephile by watching all those very heavily edited ''Australian Film Censorship Board'' true cinéaste versions of brand new release ''Cinematograph Films''. Greater Union always gave my father (who worked in Cinema Distribution Exhibition) guest double movie passes, to every first-night ''red carpet Opening Night'' at The State Theatre Cinema at 49 Market Street. Up until his death, my dad always received ''two house seats'' for every Opening Night performance events at the Theatre Royal SYDNEY and at Her Majesty's Theatre SYDNEY. As a child, when mum choose not to go, I often went with him, to those live performance events. As a young child, I remember being taken for each new show, at both The New Theatre at 60 Sussex Street, and the Phillip Street Theatre when located at 150 Elizabeth Street, and for classical music concerts at Sydney Town Hall. = = = ★★★★★ = = = Being happy is a choice, and I have always viewed my life, as material ready be made into a series of amazing tentpole movies. My New Years Resolution is kept every year: ''Get to see/review five new live theatre shows each week, and get to see/review six new cinema movies each week'', plus is one of the Australian Cinema Pioneers, and apparently have seen far too much already, but always wanting to experience more and more each year. I am also able to do almost everything that I enjoy doing. Yes, I do have a great daytime job in I.T. as ''Software Design Project Manager'', PLUS each evening until quite late - - - Australian Cinematograph Films historical censorship consultant - product-placement consultant - mystery-shopper consultant - playwright, writer, author, director, producer, photographer, cinematographer, color-grader, subtitles proofreader - arts/ drama/ music/ film critic and judge, journalist, member FIPRESCI & FCCA & AFCA, member AACTA accredited film reviewer-critic-writer, accredited IMDB.COM critic-reviewer-author, projectionist, plus an innovative iconoclast - - - ★★★★★ LYNN BELVEDERE ★★★★★ - - - [usr 5] - - -