Producers Sonia Friedman ,Colin Callender and Michael Cassel are thrilled to announce new cast members joining the multi-award-winning theatrical event Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Joining the company are: Green Room Award-winner Natasha Herbet as Dolores Umbridge, Torres Strait-Islander, former professional rugby league player and Wagadagam man Michael Bani as Bane, NIDA and
Opera Australia and the Really Useful Group announce the first ever season of CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S Spectacular New Production of ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Opera Australia in association with The Really Useful Group, will present Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, finally making
HAMILTON will have its first public performance tonight at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney as the company prepares for the official premiere on March 27.
Ahead of tonight ‘s performance Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres and Minister for the Public Service and Employee Relations, Aboriginal Affairs and the Arts Don Harwin joined the US Producer of HAMILTON Jeffrey Seller to mark the occasion.
HAMILTON’ s original US producer Jeffrey Seller – in Sydney for the premiere – said he was thrilled that the Harbour City could return the show to
100 million people worldwide have witnessed the phenomenon that is Disney’s THE LION KING and finally New Zealand audiences can experience this unparalleled theatrical experience for themselves.
Michael Cassel Group, in association with Disney Theatrical Productions, and local presenting partner Spark Arena are proud to announce that Disney’s THE LION KING will premiere in
PERFORMANCES BEGIN 17 MARCH – SYDNEY LYRIC THEATRE
Producers Jeffery Seller and Michael Cassel have confirmed the HAMILTON $10 digital ticket lottery for the Australian production playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 17 March 2021.
The digital lottery, known in North America as Ham4Ham, is powered exclusively through the TodayTix app. The
Former Disney executive Jane Abramson to lead ever-growing development slate as Michael Cassel Group continues its international expansion into the world ‘s top theatre markets.
Jane Abramson will join Michael Cassel Group, one of the world’s leading theatre producers, as Head of Creative Development, the company’s first appointment based in New York City.
Abramson will report to Head of Production, Todd Lacy and be responsible with Mike McLeish, Director of Creative Development, for identifying, nurturing and delivering the company’s many theatrical development projects. The appointment is part of the company’s global expansion, focussed on the creation of original, high-quality theatrical content.
Abramson joins Michael Cassel Group from Disney Theatrical Group, where she held the role of Director, Creative Development. A producer and creative executive, Abramson has spent much of the last two decades developing and managing new Broadway musicals for Disney Theatrical Group including Frozen, Aladdin, Newsies, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins and The Lion King along with regional, international, and developmental productions of Hercules, Freaky Friday, The Jungle Book, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Shakespeare in Love, Aida, Tarzan, Peter and the Starcatcher, High School Musical and Beauty and the Beast.
“New York City is arguably the theatre capital of the world, and this was a move we knew we had to get right,” said Michael Cassel, CEO/Producer.
“Jane is one of the most accomplished creative executives working in our industry and her reputation is second-to-none. Her experience collaborating with authors, composers, directors and creative teams across the globe, combined with her experience in nurturing new work, will help accelerate our focus on creating quality theatrical entertainment. Jane’ s presence in New York allows us not only the opportunity to realise our work internationally but also helps put us at the centre of new ideas, stories and theatrical IP. ”
Todd Lacy, Head of Production, said: ” Jane’s extensive experience in
Michael Cassel Group has today announced that media executive Lucie McGeoch will join the company as Director, Client Management.
Lucie will lead the management of current clients including former Australian Prime Minister, the Hon. Julia Gillard AC, journalist and broadcaster Liz Hayes, former Olympian and global sporting administrator Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE and