Global Creatures has revealed the ensemble members that will take to the stage in the spectacular new Australian company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, opening at the Sydney Lyric in March 2027.
The extraordinary ensemble members are Calista Nelmes (Satine Alternate), Joshua Russell (Principal Cover Christian/The Duke), David Duketis (Principal Cover The Duke/Santiago/Zidler), John Rex Berry, Sarah Bourke, Bridgette Coach, Emma Feliciano, Louis Fontaine, Anthony Garcia, Alfie Gledhill, Sebastian Johnston, Adam Lyon, Sebaga Neumann, Bella Runnalls, Jordan Tomljenovic, Lucas Van Rhijn and Jennifer Wolfe.
The spectacular swings are Bayley Edmends, Brittany Ford, Sara Haruta, Lachlan Inwood, Jayden Prelc, Emma Russell, Callum Ryan and Nicole Vella.
The ensemble members join the new Australian principals already announced for the production. Ben Hall will portray The Duke of Monroth, the wealthy and powerful aristocrat whose arrival threatens to change the future of the Moulin Rouge forever.
Tim Omaji returns to the spectacular world of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, while Tyler Chapman takes on the role of Santiago and Thalia Smith will play Nini.
With more spectacular seats now on sale, the countdown continues for the return of the worldwide phenomenon to Australia. The actors playing Satine, Christian and Zidler and the Lady M’s will be announced in coming months.
Winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical transforms Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film into an extraordinary theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and – above all – Love!
Featuring more than 70 songs spanning over 160 years of music, the musical brings together some of the world’s most iconic songs in an exhilarating mash-up extravaganza, all set inside the eye-popping excess, glitz, grandeur and glory of the Moulin Rouge.
Following its original sold-out Australian tour, which welcomed 1.4 million theatregoers across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, the spectacular returns home to Sydney with an entirely new Australian company.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical plays the Sydney Lyric Theatre from March 2027. Tickets are now on sale! For more information, visit: www.moulinrougemusical.com.au for details.
Image: Moulin Rouge! The Musical – photo by Michelle Grace Hunder