They’re creepy, they’re kooky and they’re moving in! The frightfully talented cast of the inaugural musical at the Teatro at the Italian Forum, The Addams Family, has been announced. This Tony Award® nominated, global smash-hit musical opens this October at the exciting newly revitalized theatre.
Audiences will be transported into the mysterious and macabre world of Gomez, Morticia and their delightfully eccentric clan in this laugh-out-loud, heart-warming show based on the characters created by Charles Addams.This fully staged production, is being brought to life by Australia’s newest musical theatre stars from the acclaimed THEatreBRIDGE program.
They are thrilled to unveil the all-star cast bringing these iconic characters to life:
- Kye Hall as Gomez Addams
- Jessica Parris as Morticia Addams
- Darcy Martin as Wednesday Addams
- Rhys Hankey as Pugsley Addams
- Julian Seguna as Uncle Fester
- Bridget McWhinney as Grandma
- Brock Rankmore as Lurch
- Robert Miniter as Mal Beineke
- Kate Squires as Alice Beineke
- William Turner as Lucas Beineke
The ensemble of kooky ancestors is Rachel Baker, Jess Bock, Siena Bucknall, Brooke Dwyer, Sarah Gattellari, Ruby E. Giourgis, Sophie Gulloch, Isabel Holley, Vincent Huynh, Mia Johnstone, Toni Kingsman Pope, Haley McCudden, Mikayla Okely, Emma Pavichievac, Jas Robinson, Justin Sacco, Kate Sheaf Morrison, Georgia van der Sman, Kaitlin West, Charlotte Wickson and Jeremy Zalewski.
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a secret crush with a “normal” boy. The stage is set for a night that will change the family forever as their very different families meet for the first time. Set to an extraordinary original score, The Addams Family is a musical theatre sensation for the entire family.
Directed and musically directed by Teatro Co-Founder Andrew Bevis, with choreography by Teatro Co-Founder Nathan M. Wright, The Addams Family will transform the Teatro into a gothic wonderland.
“Bringing The Addams Family to life as Teatro’s first major production is a dream come true. This cast is bursting with talent, personality, and a deliciously dark sense of humour—everything you’d want from the Addams clan. We can’t wait for audiences to meet them, fall in love with them, and join us in making theatrical mischief at our brand-new home in Leichhardt,” said Co-Founders of Teatro, Nathan M. Wright & Andrew Bevis.
The spectacular musical comedy from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, writers of the multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, promises a devilishly good night at the theatre
So dust off your cobwebs, grab your ghoul-friends, and prepare to snap along to The Addams Family.
Season 3 – 26 October
Venue: Teatro at the Italian Forum, Norton Street, Leichhardt
Bookings: www.teatroitalianforum.com.au
