Mary Delgado, Angel and others
Originally from Perth, Lisa is a graduate of WAAPA with a BA in Musical Theatre.Cabaret credits: Bite My Chilli, The Adam Hour, Are You Calling Me Fat?, The Carpenters from Kempsey, and Amy Housewine – Back To Crack. Film/television credits: Swinging, Water Rats, Backberner, Heroes Mountain, Life Support, Cushion Kids, Raggs, The Sleeper, The O Word, Missionary Position, Garage Days. Theatre credits: Man of La Mancha (GFO), Debbie Does Dallas – The Musical (Three Amigos), The Woman Who Cooked Her Husband (Monkey Mountain), Pearlie in the Park (Monkey Baa), Eurobeat-Almost Eurovision (Glynn Nicholas Group), Topol's Fiddler on the Roof (TML Enterprises), The Rocky Horror Show (New Theatricals). Lisa was an original cast member of the Australian production of Jersey Boys, for which she received nominations for both the Green Room and Helpmannawards, and is thrilled to be reprising the role of Mary Delgado for the New Zealand production.
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James is a 2010 graduate of the BA in Music Theatre (WAAPA). Whilst at WAAPA, James performed the roles of John in John & Jen, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Emcee in Cabaret and as a 2nd year student at WAAPA, he was awarded the prestigious Bill Warnock scholarship. Since graduating, James has been involved in New Musical Australia development workshops for A Little Touch of Chaos and Riverside Theatre's How to Write a Musical.
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Emily is a recent graduate of ED5 International. She has recently performed in the 10th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia! (Sophie understudy). Other theatre credits include: Blue Heart (Kate Gaul), Carmen: The Opera (Nigel Jamieson), Dead Man Walking (Andrew McManus Presents). Emily was also a member of the dance company Tapworks with Nathan Sheens and Chris Horsey. Her film and television work includes: Home and Away, East West 101, and NBC mini-series Natalie Wood; Hollywood's Last Child (Lana Wood). Emily would like to thank her wonderful family and friends for their ongoing love and support.
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Connor is a recent graduate of Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) Bachelor of Music Theatre. Connor's previous credit's include City of Angels (Sonny), directed by Gary Young and the new Australian Musical Dreamsong, directed by Michael Gurr. He has also had the privilege of playing Riff in West Side Story directed by Martin Croft. Connor studied Ballet and Acrobatics under the direction of Renie Ann Martini at May Down's School of Dance and has studied voice under Adam Lyon. He looks forward to débuting in his first show and would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.
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Chris graduated from the University of Ballarat. Credits include: Fame (Nick Piazza), An Officer and a Gentleman - workshop (Zac Mayo), Saturday Night (Artie), High School Musical (Troy Bolton), John & Jen, Follies (Young Buddy), Damn Yankees, A cabaret with John Bucchino, Pinocchio, and My Fair Lady (Freddy). Chris has toured with Walt Disney Special Events, appeared on Spicks and Specks, The Morning Show and the 2008 Carols in the Domain. With The Crocmen: The 2007 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the NBC Today Show, alongside The Wiggles on Broadway, on ABC, Discovery, and their ARIA nominated Album reached Platinum status.
Bob Crewe
Michael graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Bachelor in Music Theatre in 1999 and has a Diploma in Music Composition. Most recently Michael toured Australia and New Zealand in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Felicia understudy). Michael performed in the Australian and Japanese tour of We Will Rock You! (Khashoggi& Jack understudy) and appeared in the original Australian cast of Shout! (aDeltone).
French Rap Star, Detective One, Hal Miller, Barry Belson,
Police Officer, Davis and others
Vince Harder is the voice behind one of the biggest songs to come out of New Zealand in the last five years. His collaborative hit with P Money "Everything" soared to number one on the Kiwi charts in 2008 and then quickly jumped the ditch where it ascended the Australian airplay charts. Vince was born and raised in West Auckland. He played the lead role as "Simba" in the Australian stage production of The Lion King. In 2005, he came 3rd in the Australian TV version of The X Factor. In 2009 he performed in the main support slot on Teddy Riley's Blackstreet arena tour of Australia & New Zealand, and a headline performance on TV3's Coca Cola Carols in the Park concerts. In 2011 Vince released his self-produced, debut solo album "The Space Between Us".
Frankie's Mother, Nick's Date, Angel, Francine and others
Kat graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) from the University of Wollongong, and also completed her Cert IV at Brent St.Stage credits include: Hairspray the Musical (u/s Dynamites), Pippin at Sidetrack Theatre, Short and Sweet, Jungle Bungle and Rev it up (Echelon). Screen credits include various short films most recently the role of Sophia in Awake (Benchmark Films) and TVC's: Bonds, RTA, Pepsi Max, MacDonalds, with TV appearances on Kerri Anne and the MTV and ARIA awards.Kat has also performed in music clips and worked with choreographers Project Moda, The Squared Division, William A. Forsythe and more.Kat is a proud member of MEAA.
Nick De Vito, Stosh, Norman Waxman, Charlie Calello and others
With Jersey Boys, Matt makes his professional musical theatre debut. Already an accomplished singer/ songwriter, he has remained solely focused on his passion for music and the performing arts over the past few years and is thrilled to be bringing this to the stage each night. Holding a Diploma in Music performance/ Composition and with 3 years singing lessons at the Orange Regional Conservatorium of music, Matt is also an experienced drummer and guitarist having played in numerous concerts, jazz and swing bands. Matt would like to thank his family and friends for their support and hopes you enjoy watching the show as much as he loves performing it.
Mike Petrillo, Hank Majewski, Crewe's PA, Joe Long and others
In 2010, Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) from the University of Ballarat Arts Academy. In 2011, Joe performed as Julian in Dear World, part of Magnormos' Jerry Herman Triptych, and also as Luke the new Australian musical Give My Regards to Broady. His foundations are also strongly set in the music industry, having released his first professional EP at 18, and as one half of the internationally acclaimed electronic duo, GodWolf. He is also one sixth of the comedy group Aunty Donna. Joe is extremely proud to make his professional music theatre debut in Jersey Boys.
Gyp DeCarlo and others
Theatre credits include Queensland Theatre Company's Three Penny Opera, and The Tempest (Boatswain). He played in the premier production of Dona Marina & The Fall Of Mexico for Little Fish 2005 (Moctezuma, the Aztec king), and Grease in 2002 Melbourne Comedy Festival's Guardian Angels. Other credits include Angry Housewives (Lewd Fingers), and Burn This (Burton) with the La Boite Theatre. Film & TV roles include Kick, Noah & Saskia, Stingers, Comedy Inc. and US productions Nightmares & Dreamscapes, Queen of the Dammed & Sabrina Down Under, as well as the multiple award winning New Zealand film Stickmen (Daddy).
Knuckles, Billy Dixon, Donnie and others
Cameron trained extensively at the Centrestage Performing Arts School in Brunswick, under the guidance of Ian and Leanne White. Credits include: My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (Garry Ginivan Productions), Miss Saigon (Michael Coppell and Louise Withers and Assoc.), AltarBoyz! (Precedent Production), I Can't Believe It's Not Countdown! (Brian Mannix/Fur Productions), Life's A Circus (Anthony Costanzo), Mamma Mia! (Littlestar Services Australia – 10th Anniversary Tour). Cameron is thrilled to have joined the cast of Jersey Boys - it's an absolute dream come true, and he dedicates his performance to his mother, Meg, and his Nana, who is with him always.
Miss Frankie Nolan, Bob's Party Girl, Angel, Lorraine and others
Michelle is originally from Melbourne and has trained with May Downs School of Dance, The Children's Performing Company of Australia and Robert Sturrock's Industry Dance. Michelle's theatre credits include, Ensemble swing in Monty Python's Spamalot (Melbourne), The Role of Liz/Roxie Cover in Chicago The Musical (Australasia Tour), The Role of Paula in The Australian Workshop of An Officer and A Gentleman, The Role of Lou Ann/Amber & Penny Cover in Hairspray The Musical (Australian Tour) and is delighted to perform the Role of Lorraine in Jersey Boys the Musical.
Joey, Recording Studio Engineer and others
Brent was in the inaugural graduating class of SHOWFIT (Centrestage Performing Arts School) in 2010. Previous theatre credits include My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch (Regional Australian Tour) with Gary Ginivan Productions and Walt Disney Cruise Line where he performed famous Disney Characters Such as Aladdin, Peter Pan and Quasimodo. Television credits include roles in Rush, The Stamp of Australia, and Neighbours. Brent is thrilled to be joining the immensely talented cast of Jersey Boys and he would like to thank his girlfriend, his Parents, Kaye & Peter and his family for years of love and support.