EPISODE: The Boy from Oz

The star studded story of the rise to fame of Australia's own Peter Allen!

The Metropolitan Musical Theatre Company (the Met)

The Arts Theatre, Adelaide

This episode is moderated by Special Guest Host, Ben Todd. Featuring interviews with Selena Britz (Director), Carmel Vistoli (Choreographer), Lindsay Prodea (CAST, Peter Allen), Bronwen James (CAST, Judy Garland), and Danielle Panfilo (CAST, Liza Minnelli).

MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST HOST

Ben has been involved in theatre since he stumbled upon auditions for The Crucible. He has appeared in various plays with notable appearances as the Hickory-Wood brothers in ‘One For The Pot’ with Therry Theatre. He dipped his toes into the swim-spa of musical theatre for Marie Clark Musical Theatre’s production of ‘Young Frankenstein’. Other musical appearances include Jamie in ‘The Last Five Years’ (Segue Productions), Patsy in the award winning Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Carmen Ghia in ‘The Producers’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre), Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls (The Met) David in ‘Company’ (Therry Theatre).

He directed the award winning ‘Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in 2017 and Peter Morgan’s ‘The Audience’ (Therry Theatre) in 2021. Most recently he appeared as Gomez Addams in ‘The Addams Family’ (The Met) in May and will next appear as Ja’far in ‘Twisted’ (Marie Clark Musical Theatre) in November.

SYNOPSIS of The Boy from Oz

The Boy From Oz is a class above all other ‘jukebox’ musicals with a plot skillfully weaved around the life and complexities of Peter Allen. The songs and lyrics sit easily with the rhythm of the show as characters enter and re-enter his life, sometimes in spirit, and it is Peter’s experiences and memories that ultimately become the stories he writes and sings from the heart.

SEASON

Evening Performances at 7.30pm

17th - 19th Oct and 22nd - 26th Oct.

Matinee Performances at 2pm

Sat 19th & 26th Oct.

LOCATION

The Arts Theatre 53 Angus Street, Adelaide, 5000

TICKETS

https://themet.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/events

Or Phone 0407 457 821

MUSIC

This episode music was sourced from Purple Planet https://www.purple-planet.com

Title & Outro Track

For the Love of Theatre Podcast written & performed by Ben Waller

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JtU7zVynRmPB3qJAKDsBH?si=F_bZyCnuS-eurBSERS4IYQ

Photo by Dang Khoa Nguyen: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-piano-on-a-beach-20612416/

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