Production Team
Jenny Bennett
Mel Henshilwood
Stacy Manktelow
Season
24 Nov – 16 Dec 2017
Venue
Quality Hotel Plymouth International
New Plymouth Operatic Society 2017 Christmas Cabaret in partnership with the Quality Hotel Plymouth International.
Party the night away with classic Solid Gold hits from the 60’s to today.
This cabaret style show of popular music is presented in three sets while patrons enjoy a three course meal and a night of entertainment and dancing in the Grand Ballroom at the Plymouth Hotel.
Debbie Bygate
Korena Cunnigham
Joe Deegan
Sophia Gottlieb
Lauren Heaysman
Mel Henshilwood
Elicia-May Hitchcock
Stacy Manktelow
Melissa Peters
Howard Rozon
Whatu Ngatai Tangirua
Cohin Thomason
Adrian Whelan
Director
Sara Brodie
Musical Director
Christopher Luke
Choreographer
Sara Brodie
Season
6-22 July 2017
Venue
TSB Showplace
Everyone’s favourite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, the practically perfect Mary Poppins arrives at 17 Cherry Tree Lane after George and Winifred Banks’ out of control children, Jane and Michael, have driven away yet another nanny.
With help from the chimney-sweep Bert, Mary Poppins leads the family through a series of magical encounters and adventures that they will never forget.
Mary Poppins: Bryony Williams
Bert: Simon Cannell
George Banks: Jeff Poole
Winifred Banks: Kelsey McEwan
Jane Banks: Imogen Hodge & Hannah Liggett
Michael Banks: Charlie Betts & William Broadmore
Mrs Brill: Alyssa Poole
Robinson Ay: Sonny Deacle
Bird Woman, Miss Andrew: Jenny Bennett
Mrs Corry & Ensemble: Elicia Hitchcock
Neleus: Francesca Carthew
Admiral Boom / Bank Chairman: John Ainsworth
Rehearsal cover for Mary: Elizabeth Needs
Korena Cunningham
Kellan Bartlett
Kate Dawkins
Josh Clarke
Tessa Deacle
Steve Hobson
Sophia Gottlieb
Levi King
Bethany Haveswood
David Liggett
Lauren Heaysman
Sam Mitchell
Mel Henshilwood
Finlay Morris
Nadia Hill
Jesse Pearson
Hana Klenner
Sam Spindler
Alexandra Spurdle
Herman Visagie
Donna Yeats
Niall Corbett
Peter Gardner
Sophie George
Eleanor Grieve
Angela Hill
Joss Hobson
Rayleen Hunt
Stephen Leeks
Peter Pritchard
Michelle Wall
Adams & Associates Insurance & Investments
Alpha Customs Services Ltd
Auld Brewer Mazengarb & McEwen
BDO Accountants
Budget Car & Truck Rental
Care First Medical Centre
Fairfax Media
Forklift Specialty Hire
Giggle Taranaki
iStudios Multimedia Ltd
Konica Minolta
Lisa Keen Audiology
Quality Hotel Plymouth International
Razz Print
Speedy Signs
The Mayfair
The Hits 90FM
TSB Bank
A Musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film
Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Book by Julian Fellowes
New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh
Director
Warren Bates
Musical Director
Phillip Malcolm
Choreographer
Alannah Matthews
Season
21 July – 6 August 2016
Venue
TSB Showplace
Sister Act is the feel-amazing musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet!
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, soon, the gang is giving chase only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!!
Adams & Associates Insurance & Investments
Alpha Customs Services Ltd
Aspire Day Spa
Auld Brewer Mazengarb & McEwen
Budget Car & Truck Rental
Care First Medical Centre
Fairfax Media
Forklift Speciality Services
Giggle Taranaki
iStudios Multimedia Ltd
Konica Minolta
Quality Hotel Plymouth International
Speedy Signs
The Hits 90.0
The Mayfair
TSB Bank
BDO
Bland & Jackson Surveyors Ltd
Core Group
Dobson’s Marquee & Party Hire
Hooker Pacific
Kingsway Menswear
Live Magazine
Mike’s Brewery
Nicci Goodin Designer Florist
Pak’n Save
Professionals Real Estate
RJ Eager
Rutherford Fitness Hire
Screen Art
Tenderlink
The Wardrobe
Waitara Pharmacy
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by GLENN SLATER
Book by CHERI STEINKELLNER & BILL STEINKELLNER
Additional Book Material by DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE
Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard
Orchestrations by Doug Besterman
Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements by Michael Kosarin
Produced on Broadway by Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment in association with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Productions
Originally Production Developed in Association with Peter Schneider & Michael Reno and Produced by Stage Entertainment
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Director
Carolyn Murphy
Musical Director
Phillip Malcolm
Choreographer
Carolyn Murphy
Season
April 2015
Venue
TSB Showplace
Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show!
This sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY BENNY ANDERSSON & BJÖRN ULVAEUS
AND SOME SONGS WITH STIG ANDERSON
BOOK BY CATHERINE JOHNSON
MAMMA MIA! WAS ORIGINALLY PRODUCED IN LONDON BY JUDY CRAYMER, RICHARD EAST AND BJÖRN ULVAEUS FOR LITTLESTAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL.
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL & ARRANGEMENTS BY MARTIN KOCH
MUSIC PUBLISHED BY UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Director
Warren Bates
Musical Director
Christopher Luke
Choreographer
Karen Ruske
Season
July 2014
Venue
TSB Showplace
Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerizing score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breath taking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life.
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Charles Hart
Additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe
Book by Richard Stilgoe & Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on the novel ‘Le Fantôme de l’Opéra’ by Gaston Leroux
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LIMITED
Director
Carolyn Murphy
Musical Director
Paul Adams
Choreographer
Carolyn Murphy
Season
June 2013
Venue
TSB Showplace
HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960’s Baltimore, where the 50’s are out — and change is in the air!
Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” Overnight she finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity.
Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program’s reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair?
Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler
Arrangements by Marc Shaiman
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia
Director
Warren Bates
Musical Director
Phillip Malcolm
Choreographer
Carolyn Murphy
Season
August 2012
Venue
TSB Showplace
The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit!
At the core of the insanely funny adventure is a poignant emotional journey of two very different men who become friends.
With a truly script, THE PRODUCERS skewers Broadway traditions and takes no prisoners as it proudly proclaims itself an “equal opportunity offender”!
A New Mel Brooks Musical
Book by MEL BROOKS and THOMAS MEEHAN
Music and Lyrics by MEL BROOKS
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
Director
Robert Young
Musical Director
Don Boyd
Choreographer
Randy Skinner
Season
May 2011
Venue
TSB Showplace
Broadway’s song & dance extravaganza, promises toe-tapping excitement as it struts into TSB Showplace on 5 May 2011.
This spectacular stage classic, 42nd Street features dazzling set, costumes and choreography direct from the latest Tony Award winning Broadway revival. With a full live orchestra and an all-singing, all-dancing, all local cast, 42nd Street will make you want to get up and dance! Those memories will come flooding back with its hit show tunes including You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me, Dames, Only Have Eyes for you, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, Forty-Second Street and We’re In the Money – lucky for many Kiwi’s as Lotto’s original jingle!
42nd Street is a big, bold musical set in 1933 that celebrates the stuff that dreams are made of. It’s a story of hard work, being in the right place at the right time, talent and love – the timeless, inspiring tale of small town Peggy Sawyer’s rise from chorus girl to Broadway star.
Music by HARRY WARREN
Lyrics by AL DUBIN
Book by MICHAEL STEWART & MARK BRAMBLE
Based on the Novel by BRADFORD ROPES
Original Direction and Dances by GOWER CHAMPION
Originally Produced on Broadway by DAVID MERRICK
The use of all songs is by arrangement with Warner Bros.,the owner of music publishers’ rights
Director
Warren Bates
Musical Director
Don Boyd & Shirley Murphy
Choreographer
Carolyn Murphy
Season
October 2009
Venue
TSB Showplace
A classic love story is brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time.
In MISS SAIGON, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg (the creators of Les Misérables), bring Puccini’s Madame Butterfly to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war.
In the turmoil of the Vietnam War, an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Their struggles to find each other over the ensuing years ends in tragedy for her and a fighting chance for the child he never knew he had.
Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG
Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY Jr. and ALAIN BOUBLIL
Adapted from the original French lyrics by ALAIN BOUBLIL
Additional Material by RICHARD MALTBY Jr.
Orchestrations by WILLIAM D. BROHN
Originally produced on the stage by CAMERON MACKINTOSH
MISS SAIGON Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia) by arrangement with CAMERON MACKINTOSH LTD. All performance materials supplied by Hal Leonard Australia.
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