Cast | WICKED the Musical (2024)

Courtney Monsma is most well-known for starring as Princess Anna in the recent Australian tour of Disney’s Frozen the Musical. She is currently filming the new Australian drama series Paper Dolls for Helium Pictures which is coming soon to Network 10 and 10 Play.

Other theatre highlights include the role of Katherine Howard in SIX The Musical presented by Michael Coppel, Louise Withers and Linda Bewick at the Sydney Opera House in 2020, the Australasian tour of Disney’s Aladdin covering the role of Princess Jasmine, the Australian 2017/2018 tour of Mamma Mia! presented by Michael Coppel, Louise Withers and Linda Bewick covering the role of Sophie, and Opera Queensland’s Kiss Me Kate.

Hailing from Queensland’s Gold Coast, Courtney has performed in concerts and live events across the local area from a young age and graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre in 2017. At the Conservatorium, under the direction of Associate Professor Paul Sabey, Courtney appeared as Charity in Sweet Charity, Carmen in The Life and Maria in West Side Story. She also toured with the production of I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change.

On screen Courtney has appeared in numerous short films including playing the title role in award winning short Dorothy, as well as appearances on Toasted TV for Network 10 and The Strip for Nine Network.

Courtney released her debut album In The Light in 2022 which features some of her favourite and career moment songs as well as her original track The Light That You Are.

Originally from Melbourne, Sheridan is a graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre).

Sheridan recently performed in the Australian premiere ofTick, Tick… BOOM!with Storeyboard Entertainment and toured in the Australian premiere ofCruel Intentionswith David Venn Enterprises.

Sheridan has also featured as a vocalist on Lindenfelzer and Newman’sScarlet: The Concept Recording.

You can follow her journey at @sheridanadams

Robyn Nevin AO has become one of the most prominent and prolific artistic figures Australia has ever produced.

Robyn has played leading roles at all of Australia’s major theatre companies, in London’s West End and in the US, including Carnegie Hall in New York. Her many memorable roles include Blanche in A Streetcar Names Desire, Miss Docker in Patrick White’s A Cheery Soul, Maria Callas in Masterclass, Hecuba in Women of Troy, Mary Tyrone in Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Joan Didion’s one woman play The Year of Magical Thinking, Lally Katz’s Neighbourhood Watch, Emma in Neil Armfield’s celebrated production of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, Queen Lear in Queen Lear at Melbourne Theatre Company, Mrs Venables in Suddenly Last Summer for Sydney Theatre Company at the Sydney Opera House, The Fool in King Lear with Geoffrey Rush, and Kate in All My Sons. Throughout 2016 and 2017 Robyn toured with My Fair Lady, directed by Julie Andrews, playing Mrs Higgins.

She has appeared in iconic Australian films such as The Eye of the Storm with Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis and Charlotte Rampling, The Castle, Emerald City, Careful He Might Hear You, The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith and Caddie. Her credits also include the highly successful Matrix films and most recently she starred alongside Emily Mortimer and Bella Heathcote in Relic, which premiered at Sundance in 2020. Robyn’s television credits include several seasons of Halifax, Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake, the award-winning television series Water Under the Bridge alongside Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh in The Turning, and three award winning seasons of Upper Middle Bogan.

Her awards for Best Actress include the Helpmann Award, Sydney Critic ’s Award and Green Room Award, and she has received a Sydney Myer Performing Arts Award, a SAMMY and a Logie Award for Water Under the Bridge. For her enormous contribution to the arts of the nation, she received a Keating Fellowship, was made an Honorary Doctor of Literature at the University of Tasmania and was awarded by the government by being made a Member of the Order of Australia.

Robyn’s upcoming films include The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race that will be streaming on Paramount Plus, and Sting alongside Ryan Corr and Noni Hazlehurst.

One of Australia’s best loved performers, Simon Burke AO is thrilled to be celebrating his 50 years as a professional stage actor by joining the cast of Wicked. He most recently starred as Harold Zidler in the phenomenally successful Australian production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, for which he won the 2023 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical.

Simon’s many roles in London’s West End include Captain von Trapp in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium, Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Carl-Magnus in A Little Night Music with Dame Judi Dench at the Royal National Theatre, Fred in A Christmas Carol at the Royal Shakespeare Company, Georges in La Cage Aux Folles at the Playhouse Theatre and in the UK premiere of the iconic Australian play Holding the Man at the Trafalgar Studios.

Australian musical theatre credits include Marius in the original Australian cast of Les Misérables (Cameron Mackintosh), Billy in Anything Goes (Hayden Productions) for which he won the Green Room Award for Best Actor in a Musical), Whizzer in Falsettos (Sydney Theatre Company), Billy in Chicago, Mr Banks in Mary Poppins (Disney Theatrical), Edna Turnblad in Hairspray (Harvest Rain), Bill Clinton in Clinton The Musical (Black Swan), Frank Snr in Catch Me if You Can (Hayes Theatre) and Charlemagne in Pippin (John Frost and Suzanne Jones). Other stage credits include Take Me Out, Noises Off (Melbourne Theatre Company), Up For Grabs, The Wharf Revue, The Herbal Bed, Mary Stuart (STC), October, The hom*osexuals (Griffin), The Misanthrope (Bell Shakespeare) and Strangers In Between (45 downstairs).

His countless screen credits range from The Devil’s Playground (1976 AFI Best Actor Award) to Devil’s Playground (Executive Producer/lead actor – 2015 AACTA and Logie Awards Best Mini-Series), and an astonishing 25 years as one of ABCTV’s favourite Play School presenters. Other television productions include Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Deep Water, Rake, Dead Lucky, The Alice, Water Rats and Crazy Fun Park. Five Minute Call, a comedy web series set backstage of a big musical that he produced, co-wrote and co-starred in, will premiere this year.

Simon was proud to host the inaugural Helpmann Awards in 2001, and returned to host from 2002-2006 and again in 2012. He was President of Actors Equity from 2004-2014, Vice President of the International Federation of Actors (FIA) from 2012-2016, and was made an Honorary Life Member of the MEAA in 2015.

In 2015, Simon was named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to the performing arts as an actor, singer and producer.

One of Australia’s most versatile performing artists, Todd McKenney is an award winning and critically acclaimed performer on stage and screen. As an actor and the leading man in musical theatre productions in this country, he has entertained Australians for almost 40 years.

It’s not surprising that Todd is a household name. His stage credit roll and career highlights include his most notable role of Peter Allen in the Australian hit production The Boy From Oz, in which he performed over 1000 shows nationally and became one of the longest running and most successful musical productions in Australian history.

Todd’s first professional musical role was in 1983 in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Song and Dance. His career followed with lead and headline roles in Cats, 42nd Street, West Side Story, Crazy For You, Born Yesterday, Camelot, Pirates of Penzance, Cabaret, Strictly Ballroom, La Cage aux Folles, Singin’ In the Rain, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Orpheus In the Underworld for Opera Australia, Annie the Musical, Grease and Anything Goes. In 2018 he stepped into the stilettos and successfully took on the role of Frank n’ Furter in The Rocky Horror Show in Melbourne. In 2019 Todd stepped out on stage as Australia’s Greatest Showman in the title role of Barnum then went onto play Lord Farquaad in the hit musical Shrek. Most recently, Todd starred in Cinderella The Musical and just concluded Hairspray.

On the small screen Todd recently starred in the acclaimed ABC series Significant Others and also featured in the hit show Winners and Losers on the 7 Network. He has also appeared as a guest judge on Australia’s Got Talent and hosted on a range of morning television programs.

Todd has led the cast on some of the 7 Network’s major productions including The Full Monty, The Real Full Monty, Mates on a Mission, Ladies Night and The All New Monty which aired in 2020. Todd also appeared as a host / choreographer in The Real Dirty Dancing, which saw eight celebrities revisit the most memorable dancing moments from the original movie. 2021 saw Todd return to his role as a judge in the revamped season of Dancing With The Stars – All Stars, for its 16th season on Channel 7.

Liam graduated from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre course in 2021. While studying, he performed many roles, most memorably Kenickie in Grease and Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde The Musical. Also, during this time, Liam worked with Kate Wormald on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis as a featured dancer, and played the role of Leo in the web series Life of Jess.

After graduating, Liam made his professional debut playing the role of Nick Healy in the Australian premiere of Jagged Little Pill (GWB Entertainment) at the Theatre Royal Sydney and the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. He was then invited to perform, as the featured tenor, in Singin’ in the Rain (Prospero Arts) at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Liam co-directs a production company, The Head Bros, for which he writes, directs and produces shows. So far, The Head Bros has staged productions of It’s Only Life, 10 Act Cabaret and Hallmarked!, with more works in development for the near future. As a recording artist, Liam released his independent Christmas EP Come on December in 2021.

Most recently Liam played the role of Take That band member Howard Donald in the Robbie Williams’ biopic Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey.

Adam is delighted to be working with Crossroads Live again and to return to the musical theatre stage after appearing as Major Metcalf in the world’s longest running play, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. His other recent credits include the role of Bruce Bechdel in the STC/MTC production of Fun Home and Happy End with the Victorian Opera.

Adam trained in New Zealand and established an impressive stage career with roles in many Court Theatre shows including Guys and Dolls, Kiss Me Kate, Blue Sky Boys, Travels With My Aunt, Desire Under The Elms, Caesar and Cleopatra, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, Mother Courage, The Queen and I, This Other Eden, Wind in the Willows and She Loves Me. Since arriving in Australia, he has worked steadily in all aspects of the industry, carving out a particularly notable career in music theatre. Career highlights include the role of Jafar in Aladdin for Disney Theatrical and Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone for MTC. He also appeared in the MTC productions of Shakespeare in Love, True Minds, His Girl Friday and Urinetown. Adam had a long and successful association with The Production Company appearing in many shows including Ragtime, Guys and Dolls, The Pirates of Penzance, Crazy for You, Little Me, 42^nd Street, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Pajama Game, Kiss Me Kate, Annie Get Your Gun, Carousel and Call Me Madam. Adam was invited to develop and then play the role of Ron Edgeworth in the Australian premiere of Georgy Girl- The Seekers Musical.

Adam’s other credits include Mary Poppins (Disney Theatrical), Dirty Dancing and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (GFO), The Graduate (Kay and McLean Productions), Mamma Mia (Dainty Consolidated) and Les Misérables (Cameron Macintosh). His TV credits include Mychonny Moves In (webisode), House Husbands, Utopia, City Homicide, Blue Heelers, Neighbours and The Weatherman. Adam’s film credits include The Forest, Sucker and most recently Ricky Stanicky. He was nominated for a Helpmann Award and a Green Room Award for The Drowsy Chaperone and received a Green Room Award for Best Ensemble in Cabaret for Beautiful Losers.

A proud Eritrean woman, Shewit Belay is a multi-talented writer, singer and actor. Shewit made her stage debut in the Melbourne season of Hamilton, covering and performing the lead female roles of Eliza Hamilton and Angelica Schuyler, as well as the roles of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds.

A lover of R&B, funk and all things soul, Shewit has also performed The Classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein for producers Lynch and Paterson, and Der Israeliten in der Wüste courtesy of C.P.E Bach with the Argyle Orchestra, Hobart. Shewit’s screen credits include the feature film Arctic Blast for director Brian Trenchard-Smith.

Shewit has a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from James Cook University and continues as a practicing doctor.

Kurtis Papadinis is a rising star in the world of musical theatre and portraying the iconic role of Boq in Wicked marks a significant milestone in his career – his professional adult debut.

Kurtis’ love for performing started at a young age when he made his theatrical debut as Peter Dennis in Mame, produced by The Production Company, at the age of eight. This experience ignited his passion for the arts and set him on a path to success in the industry. Since his debut, Kurtis has amassed an impressive list of stage credits. He played Michael Banks in the 2010 and 2012 tours of Mary Poppins, produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Disney, and also landed the role of Gustave in the Australian premiere of Love Never Dies, produced by The Really Useful Group in 2011.

Kurtis’ talent is not limited to the stage as he has also made a name for himself in the film and television industry. He has appeared in several short films and sketch comedy on Rove Live, as well as the ABC TV series Bastard Boys. He has even lent his talents to various commercial campaigns, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

A love for performing in both musical theatre and on screen has been a driving force in Kurtis’ life. As a teenager, he spent countless hours perfecting his craft at Centrestage Performing Arts school. His passion for the arts only continued to grow, leading him to enrol in Centrestage’s Showfit course, where he spent two years honing his skills under the tutelage of mentors such as Katherine Tonkin, Mathew Frank and Freya List. This dedication to his craft allowed Kurtis to develop his own unique style and become the performer he is today.

As he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his career, Kurtis is filled with gratitude and excitement. He is over the moon to be joining the cast of Wicked. With his passion and talent, Kurtis is sure to continue making waves in the industry and leaving a lasting impact on the world of musical theatre.

Kurtis is grateful for the support of Melissa Quinn at Centrestage Agency and is proudly represented by the team at Ian White Management.

Zoe made her professional music theatre debut at age 18 in The Production Company’s season ofGypsy. Since then she has performed inDirty Rotten Scoundrels(James Anthony Productions),Follies in Concert(Storeyboard Entertainment),Guys and Dolls, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Boy From Ozand the role of Bambi in Curtains (The Production Company). She was also seen in the Australian tour of TML Enterprises’ Fiddler On The Roofwhere she understudied the roles of Chava and Tzeitel. Zoe was in the Australian production ofMuriel’s Wedding(Global Creatures), where she understudied and performed the roles of Muriel and Joanie Heslop. Most recently, Zoe performed the role of Missy in Crossroads Live’s9 to 5,where she also understudied and performed the roles of Violet and Judy.

Zoe studied all facets of dance and music theatre at Michelle Slater Coyne Performing Arts. Zoe would like to thank her agent Helen and everyone at Helen Pandos Management for their unwavering support. She would also like to thank her Mum, Dad, Ty, Sam and AJ for their unconditional love and riding this crazy wave with her. Zoe is overjoyed to be joining the Wicked family and cannot wait to bring this show back to Australian audiences.

Christian Ambesi first started his performing arts training at the age of four. He trained extensively at Patricks School of the Arts Academy from age 14 where he also completed a Full-Time Musical Theatre Foundation course. Christian’s professional performance credits include the Melbourne season of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies. He also worked with UK superstar Robbie Williams in the 2014 The Swing tour. Christian was seen playing Baby John in Opera Australia’s West Side Story in the 2019 and 2021 Australian and international seasons. Most recently he was part of the Matt Ward production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical. Christian is proudly represented by Ian White Management.

Conor Bann-Murray is a dancer, singer and actor from Port Macquarie, where he started his performance training. He graduated with a Diploma of Professional Dance from Brent Street in 2022. Since graduating Conor has worked with New Ground Collective under the leadership of Mitchell Woodco*ck, performing with notable artists Tones & I, Meghan Trainor and the legendary Kylie Minogue. Conor is ecstatic to be making his musical theatre debut in the iconic musical Wicked.

Brittany graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) in 2022, following a Diploma of Music Theatre (WAAPA) and the Foundation Program in Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Directly after graduating Brittany was thrilled to accept the role of Sleeping Beauty (U/S Cinderella & Little Red Riding Hood) in the West Australian Opera’s production of Into The Woods. During her time at WAAPA, Brittany appeared as Alice Murphy in Bright Star, Gladys in The Pajama Game, Ensemble and U/S Mabel in Mack and Mabel, and Lady Macduff in Macbeth. Outside of her studies she also performed as a Swing in Golden Age Girls. Brittany is delighted to be working with Crossroads Live for the first time and joining the cast of Wicked!

Olivia started her professional training at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. She successfully received her RAD Solo Seal, the Victorian Premier’s Award for VCE/VET Dance and reached the Semi Final of the Fonteyn International Ballet Competition.

Olivia went on to graduate with a Diploma of Dance Performance from New Zealand School of Dance.

Her stage and screen credits include Rebel Wilson’s feature filmThe Deb,Colossusby Stephanie Lake,World of Wearable Arts Show(New Zealand) and original works by creatives including Damien Jalet, Tim Harbour and Tanya Mitford.

Olivia made her Music Theatre debut in GWB Entertainment and The Australian Ballet’s production ofAn American in Paris and is thrilled to be a part of theWickedlegacy.

Olivia is eternally grateful for the love and support from her family and friends.

Special thanks to her voice coach Tim Smith, the team at Hansen Management and Tania Attard-O’Dwyer for igniting her passion for performing.

@livcastagna

Eli trained at the Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School and with Andrew Hallsworth at Patrick School of the Arts. His favourite credits include The Scarecrow in Andrew Lloyd Webber’sThe Wizard Of Oz(GFO), Bobby inA Chorus Line(Darlinghurst Theatre Company), Eugene inGrease(GFO), Artie inYank(Woodward Productions), Franz inRock Of Ages(M.A.T), the Original Australian companies ofMatilda(Louise Withers/ Royal Shakespeare Company) andAn American In Paris(The Australian Ballet/ GWB), Larry inA Chorus Line(M.A.T), Dance Captain ofChicago(M.A.T.)and most recently as a company member of the Australian tour ofHairspray(Crossroads Live). Eli would like to thank his friends, family and agent, Emma Raciti, for their unwavering support. For Poppy.

Hailing from New Zealand, Matt began his career as Sean on ABC’s Dance Academy, and notable screen credits include Home & Away and The Great Gatsby. Following time on screen in London, Matt’s career found its way back to its childhood roots in musical theatre as he worked in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore with Disney and Universal, and as a principal vocalist with Princess Cruises. Matt appeared as Bob Gaudio in the New Zealand tour of Jersey Boys, and most recently as Hans/Oaken understudy in the Australia/Singapore tour of Disney’s Frozen.

Joseph studied at Brent Street Studios, graduating with a CertificateIV in Performing Arts, whilst simultaneously performing with the Dream Dance Company on theGenesistour. He was also the recipient of a scholarship to train at Broadway Dance Centre in NYC.Joe made his musical theatre debut inThe Boy From Oz(The Production Company), followed by the international tour ofWest Side Story(GWB Entertainment) as Assistant Dance Captain in 2019. Most recently Joe was part of the original Australian cast ofMoulin Rouge!(Global Creatures). Joe’s credits also include working with artists such as Charli XCX, Guy Sebastian and Jessica Mauboy, performing on X Factor AU and Dancing with the Stars, and in Opera Australia’s iconic productions ofTurandot and La Traviataon Sydney Harbour. Joe also played the lead role in short film Mumlife: The Musical which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.

From Melbourne, Sage began her training at Centrestage PAS, going to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) from WAAPA in 2010. She originated the role of Kylie in Reg Cribb’s The Damned for Black Swan State Theatre Company (2011). Most recently she has understudied the roles of Queen Iduna and Bulda in Disney’s Frozen the Musical. Her other theatre credits include Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Val in A Chorus Line (TML Productions), Dorothy Parker/Ethel Peas in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anybodys in West Side Story (TPC), Jersey Boys (New Theatricals Australian tour), Wicked Witch/Aunt Em cover in The Wizard of Oz (GFO), A Fine Romance, Jesus Christ Superstar, Funny Girl, Heathers (Showqueen Productions), Nine, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Loving Repeating. Sage would like to thank her mum Kaye and the team at AMM for their continued support.

Bayley trained at the prestigious Brent Street studios in Sydney, completing his Certificate IV in Performing Arts in 2015. He made his musical theatre debut inCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryand was then cast inAustralia’s first post-Covid show,Pippin.Most recently Bayley was a part of the original Australian cast of the acclaimedMoulin Rouge! The Musical (Global Creatures). Bayley’s credits also include working with artists such as Kelly Rowland, Samantha Jade and Elk Road, and performing aboard international cruise liners for Norwegian Cruise Lines.On screen, Bayley has appeared in the filmsPacific RimandDance Academy – The Comeback,as well as being a featured dancer for TV’s The Voice Au. Bayley is thrilled to perform in this production of the iconicWicked.

Originally from Ballarat, Todd trained at BBC Studios before venturing off to tour the world performing as a Guest Entertainer aboard Royal Caribbean, Princess, Cunard, Oceania, Holland America, and Celebrity Cruise Lines. Most notably, he performed the iconic role of Tony to great acclaim in the Australian and International tour of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB/BB Group) and recently performed in the national tour of Hairspray, understudying the role of Link Larkin (Crossroads Live Australia). Todd’s further credits include understudying Hans in Disney’s Frozen, understudying Elder Price in the Australian premiere of The Book Of Mormon (GFO), The Pirates Of Penzance (The Production Company), Guys And Dolls (The Production Company), and Rhonda Burchmore’s Vinyl Viagra tour. Todd was also a top six finalist for the 2018 Rob Guest Endowment Award.

Rohan Khanna is currently in his final year at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts completing a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre and has previously completed the Diploma of Musical Theatre in 2020. Rohan’s previous credits at WAAPA include John Hinkley in Assassins, Anthony Hope understudy and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd and Cowboy Bob in Footloose. Rohan is very excited and proud to be making his professional stage debut in Wicked as a proud Indian Australian.

Andrew Kroenert (he/him) is a versatile Australian theatre performer who has appeared in various theatrical productions across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. He has a substantial credit list including Frozen (Disney), School of Rock (GWB), Shakespeare In Love (MTC), Fiddler On The Roof, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (TML), Dream Lover (GFO), City Of Angels (Life Like Company) and many other notable productions. Andrew’s vocal and acting ability was showcased in his performance as Jamie in The Last 5 Years (KWM). Andrew has lent his musical expertise as a musical director for several productions, including Shakespeare In Love (MTC) and The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice (Darlinghurst Theatre Co). Andrew’s passion for theatre and dedication to his craft have made him a respected member of the Australian theatre community. Andrew has been a member of Equity since 2008 and is represented by Ian White Management.

With Indonesian and Korean heritage, Elisha Zion Lee made her professional debut as Princess Ying Lao Lak in The King & I for The Production Company. She first discovered her love for ballet under the guidance of her teacher Kate Reilly. Ever eager to develop further as an artist, Elisha undertook full-time dance and musical theatre studies at Dance World Studios, under a scholarship program and graduated in 2020. Joining Handa Opera’s The Phantom Of The Opera in the corps de ballet marked a pivotal transition from child actor to adult artist. She later secured a role in Opera Australia’s The Phantom Of The Opera. Elisha’s credits extend to TV commercials for Officeworks and The Athlete’s Foot. Stepping into the enchanting realm of Wicked marks a humbling continuation of Elisha’s artistic odyssey. With deep gratitude, she dedicates her performances to her beloved parents and cherished teachers, whose unwavering support has paved the way for her continuing growth as an artist.

Jordan is a Brisbane-born performer who graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre. Her QCGU credits include Charity in Sweet Charity, and Dance Captain for the Conservatorium’s production of West Side Story, working alongside Australian choreographer Christopher Horsey. After graduating, Jordan made her professional debut that year in the Original Australian cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Gordon Frost Organisation). She soon after appeared alongside Broadway’s Shoshana Bean and Australia’s Simon Burke in Secret Broadway at HOTA. Most recently, Jordan finished the Australasia tour of Disney’s Frozen: The Musical, understudying and performing the role of Anna. Jordan is absolutely thrillified to be joining the new Australian company of Wicked.

Gold Coast based, Emily Monsma is graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University where she completed her Bachelor of Music: Musical Theatre. Under the direction of Associate Professor Paul Sabey, Emily appeared as Ado Annie in Oklahoma, Celisse inGodspelland Sheila inA Chorus Line.Most recently, Emily appeared in the Ensemble (U/S Carole King) inBeautiful: The Carole King Musicaland as Glinda inWicked,both with Matt Ward Entertainment.She appeared as the Swallow inThe Happy Prince,a timeless tale set to a soaring score by well-known musical director David W. Young.Emily has also toured nationally in Arena shows ofHairspray: The Arena Spectacularas Penny Pingleton and inGrease: The Arena Experience as Marty, as well as originating the onstage role of Leah in Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine Live! (Pen2Stage).

Matilda graduated from WAAPA in 2015 with a Bachelor of Music Theatre, and has most recently starred as Gabrielle inRodgers + Hammerstein’sCinderella(Opera Australia/ Crossroads Live) and as a featured vocalist inBoublil& Schoenberg’sDo You Hear the People Sing?.Matilda has performed in New York as recipient of the Bound for Broadway scholarship as well as touring overseas with WB Productions/ Mark Bradley International, and sung the anthem at the State of Origin in 2022.

In 2020, Matilda was cast as Alice in Opera Australia/ GFO’s 25^thAnniversary production ofThe Secret Garden, as well as playingFantineinLesMisérables(Packemin). She was a semi-finalist in the Rob Guest Endowment in 2017 and featuredasGussie inMerrily We Roll Along(Little Triangle),Between Worlds, as Kate Mullins inTitanic:theMusical(StageArt) and as Patty Simcox inThe Original Grease(Squabbalogic). Matildawas awardedher LTCL on clarinetand gained the title ofNationalJuniorClarinetChampion. She performedas lead production singer with MSC Cruises/BorProductionsand has modelled for many Australian fashion labels.

Originally from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Jackson began formal performing arts training in New York before finishing his tertiary tuition at Patrick Studios Australia, studying musical theatre under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth. Jackson made his professional musical theatre debut in the original Australian cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2019 and re-joined the production for the 2021 tour. Most recently Jackson was cast in the 50th Anniversary production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show as Ensemble/Dance Captain and understudy Brad, Rocky and Eddie/Dr Scott. His other credits include Baz Luhrmann’s feature film Elvis, the role of Stormtrooper in Altitude Theatre’s The Producers at Brisbane Powerhouse, and Ensemble/Assistant Dance Captain for the Australian tour of 9 to 5 The Musical. Jackson is thrilled to be joining Wicked and thanks his agent Peta, friends and family for their unconditional support.

Hailing from Adelaide, Amelia has been immersed in the world of theatre since the age of 5, receiving extensive training in various genres. At 17, she seized the opportunity to move to New York City after receiving a scholarship to undergo a full-time training program at the renowned Broadway Dance Centre.

Following a transformative year of training, Amelia returned to Australia, where she marked her debut in the 2021 Australian tour of‘West Side Story’(GWB Entertainment/Opera Australia). She continued with notable credits, including Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 2022 Sydney Harbour production of‘The Phantom of The Opera’(Opera Australia/HOSH), and the 2022 Australian tour of Disney’s‘Frozen.’

Amelia’s professional credits extend to productions such as ‘Disco Wonderland’ (Release Creative), the 2018 ‘Red Bucket Follies’ on Broadway and numerous corporate opportunities.
Being cast in Wicked as Dance Captain has been a lifelong dream for Amelia, and she feels privileged to bring this iconic piece of theatre to audiences around Australia.

Amelia would like to thank her friends, family, and agent for their continuous support.

Edward Smith, born in Camden, NSW, trained at The Australian Ballet School before joining The Australian Ballet in 2016 and performed in ballets across Australia and internationally. In 2020 he joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet, one of the only companies in the world performing during the pandemic, before returning to Australia in 2021 to perform in An American In Paris as the Alternate Jerry Mulligan, marking his musical theatre debut. Edward has most recently appeared on stage in the Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera and also spends his time sharing his love and knowledge of ballet working with students all over Victoria and NSW.

Ksenia is a Naarm-based performer who grew up on Darkinjung land on the Central Coast of NSW. Since graduating from the University of Sydney with her Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts, she has had the opportunity to perform internationally, most recently as an opening cast member at Universal Studios Beijing, and as a Playlist Production Singer/Dancer with Carnival Cruise Lines, where she appeared in the role of Maria in Amor Cubano. Her other credits include Lead Vocalist with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Cry-Baby the Musical with Hayes Theatre Co, and the role of Wendy Darling in Bonnie Lythgoe’s The Adventures of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Ksenia is absolutely thrilled to be making her main stage musical theatre debut in this iconic show.

Originally from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Lucas began his training in the performing arts at Brent Street in 2018 and continued on to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre from The Victoria College of the Arts. Whilst at VCA his credits have included Mongrel, The Hello Girls and playing Oscar in Sweet Charity. In 2022 Lucas made his professional debut, joining the Australasian tour of Disney’sFrozen,understudying the role of Hans.Lucas is beyond thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented cast of Australia’sWicked.

Jessica began her formal music theatre training at Patrick Studios Australia under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth, before studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) at the Victorian College of the Arts. Most recently, Jessica was seen in the Australian tour of 9 to 5 understudying Judy and Doralee (Crossroads Live). Prior to that, she appeared as Maggie in A Chorus Line (Darlinghurst Theatre Company) and Hunyak in Chicago (GFO). Jessica’s other credits include The Boy From Oz (The Production Company), the Australian premiere production of Lazarus (The Production Company), Ascent (Citizen Theatre Company) and West Side Story (HANDA Opera on the Harbour). She was also the grateful recipient of the 2017 Ron and Margaret Dobell Foundation Music Theatre Award. Jessica is honoured to be returning to the stage in Wicked and would like to thank her family, friends and agent for their unwavering support.

Mietta is a young performer who has been training at Centrestage Performing Arts School in Melbourne since three years of age. Her theatre debut was in the Melbourne season of Annie in 2012, where she played the role of Kate. Mietta’s television and film credits include a guest appearance in City Homicide, the supporting role of Gabbi Ormond in the television series Conspiracy 365 and most recently as the role of Paige in the feature film The Red Shoes: Next Step. Initially cast as Becca in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie when she was 17 years old, which was postponed due to Covid, Mietta most recently made her principal debut in the role of Meg Giry in The Phantom Of The Opera. Mietta wishes to thank her family, specifically her mum for fuelling her passion and team at Ian White Management for their love and support.

Coming from Cairns in Queensland, Jun has been training in the performing arts since she was five years old, advancing her skills in singing, acting, dancing and aerial skills at CentreStage Dance Studios. She moved to Melbourne to further train at Patrick School of the Arts and recently graduated from the full-time courses in Performing Arts and Musical Theatre. She was last seen in Victorian Opera’s production of The Who’s Tommy and also travelled to Birmingham to perform in the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. Jun is thrilled to be joining the cast of Wicked.