Lizzie the Musical
By Steven Cheslik-deMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Steven Hewitt
Direct from London, Sydney, and now Wellington, the smash-hit musical Lizzie the Musical is here to slay at Circa Theatre!
Revenge, betrayal, sex, murder! What really happened in the house of Borden?
On a sweltering summer in 1892, a wealthy businessman and his wife were found murdered in their own home. Their daughter, Lizzie Borden, was the prime suspect.
Lizzie the Musical is the punk-rock musical reimagining of the gripping true-crime case of Lizzie Borden, exploring the heady and heated events leading up to the infamous trial that became a media sensation. Brought to life by a powerhouse cast of four performers and a searing live band, Lizzie the Musical is a suspenseful, queer, and rebellious new musical laced with political depth and a mischievous sense of humour that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat.
WINNER of 8 ‘Best Musical’ Awards. It would be a crime to miss this smash-hit musical!
Presented by WITCH Music Theatre
Director Ben Tucker-Emerson
Co-Director & Choreographer Greta Casey-Solly (Te Atiawa)
Music Director Hayden Taylor (Ngai Tahu)
Production Designer Joshua Tucker-Emerson
Lighting Designer Alex 'Fish' Fisher
Stage Manager Vanessa Woodward
Vocal Director Maya Handa Naff
This performance contains flashing lights, smoke effects, sudden loud noises, prop weapons, coarse language and mature themes such as sexual abuse, murder and suicidal ideation. Not suitable for young children. Rated M.
10 August – 7 September
Circa Theatre
Preview 9 August
Tuesday - Thursday: 6.30 pm
Friday - Saturday: 8 pm
Sunday: 4 pm
Tickets from $35 - $55
Run time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Music & Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-deMeyer
Lyrics, Book & Additional Music by Tim Maner
Music & Additional Lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt.
Lizzie is presented by arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Broadway Licensing.
Listen to 'This is not Love' from the UK tour
Circa Theatre is dedicated to accessibility in the arts. The front row seats of Circa One can be converted into wheelchair seating at request. There is one unisex-accessible bathroom, and all facilities, including the theatre, are located at ground level. Please visit Circa Theatre’s website for more information regarding accessibility, such as parking, and the theatre’s extended accessibility programme.
Reviews
★★★★★
“A 'tour de force' of musical theatre”
– North West End UK
Awards
Winner of 8 'Best Musical' Awards.
Nominated for 3 Drama Desk Awards
★★★★½
“Must see show [...] an absolute banger..”
– Sydney Morning Herald
Roles
Creative team
Director
Ben Tucker-Emerson
Director & Choreographer
Greta Casey-Solly (Te Atiawa)
Music Director
Hayden Taylor (Ngai Tahu)
Vocal Director
Maya Handa Naff
Cast
Lizzie Borden
Bailea Twomey (Ngāti Awa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Tapuika)
Emma Borden
Jane Leonard (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine)
Alice Russell
Rachel McSweeney
Bridget 'Maggie' Sullivan
Aimée Sullivan
Swing (Lizzie Borden/Alice Russell)
Adriana Calabrese
Swing (Emma Borden/Bridget 'Maggie' Sullivan)
Jade Merematira
