The Boy From Oz is set to wow audiences at Tuggerah’s Red Tree Theatre with a blend of passion, drama, iconic music and sequin shirts telling the story of Australian entertainer Peter Allen.
Opening with a preview on Friday, October 13, the show runs officially October 14-28.
Talented Palm Studios graduate Finn Johnson plays Peter Allen, joined by Kate Thomas as Judy Garland and Emerson Goodenough as Liza Minnelli.
There is a dedicated supporting cast of 20 performers from across the Central Coast and Newcastle.
Director Daniel Craig said The Boy From Oz was more than just a musical.
“It’s a celebration of Australian artistry and Peter Allen’s indomitable spirit,” he said.
“Finn’s portrayal of Allen is extremely heartfelt; a tribute to depth and vibrancy of the man that was Peter.”
Red Tree Theatre Artistic Director Joshua Maxwell said the theatre was committed to showcasing Australian stories for Australian audiences.
“The Boy From Oz is a brilliant piece that’s taken the world by storm, like Peter himself did before,” he said.
Musical director Christopher Hoskins and choreographer Lauren Miller both worked on the highly successful production of the show for Gosford Musical Society in 2010, which was directed by Chris King.
King appears in this production as Allen’s first agent Wally Bell.
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Red Tree Theatre