FAME – The Musical @ QPAC FROM JUNE 18 2010

VIBRANT YOUNG STARS SET TO FIND FAME!

Produced by John Frost and directed and choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance’s Kelley Abbey,
the musical that inspired new generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame is back!
The new multi-million dollar production of FAME – The Musical , featuring some of the most dynamic
choreography you’ll ever see in the theatre, is coming to Brisbane for a Strictly Limited Season at the
Lyric Theatre, QPAC from June 18, 2010.
FAME is, almost uniquely, a classic of cinema, television and music theatre. The movie, released in
1980, won an Academy Award and swept the world. The TV show ran for six seasons, won numerous
Emmy Awards and was broadcast in over 70 countries. FAME – The Musical ran for a decade on
London’s West End and has been seen by over 10 million worldwide.
It follows the story of a diverse group of students at New York City’s celebrated High School of the
Performing Arts who inspired a generation.

FAME – REMEMBER MY NAME…

Audience members will no doubt remember Queensland born Talia Fowler’s name when she takes
to the stage next year. The So You Think You Can Dance 2009 winner will play the classically trained
ballerina Iris Kelly. In a case of life imitating art, Talia, who began training in ballet, jazz and tap aged
3, and enjoyed an inspiring and enviable career as a ballerina prior to her win, recently turned down a
contract with the San Francisco Ballet company to take up this role!

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Playing the role of the cheeky Tyrone will be Nigerian born Tim “Timomatic” Omaji. Tim has inspired
dance students of all ages and has built a solid reputation as a leader of Hip Hop culture as well as
making the Top 8 for the 2009 So You Think You Can Dance.

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Ever popular performer Andrew McFarlane, seen most recently in Underbelly, but known to many for his
role in the long running soap The Sullivans, will play Mr Myers the drama teacher at the New York High
School of Performing Arts. Joining him on stage, in the role of music teacher Mr Scheinkopf, is another
long serving performer, the loveable Brian Wenzel, best known for his role as Sergeant Frank Gilroy
from A Country Practice. Taking on the role of English teacher Miss Sherman, is celebrated American
theatrical and popular music performer Darlene Love, who worked with many of the legends of rock and
soul, such as Sam Cooke, Dionne Warwick, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and Sonny & Cher.
Don’t miss this gritty urban drama awash with passion! FAME – The Musical will take the audience to the
pinnacle of desire and revive memories of youth, love, energy and risk.

Ticket Information
Season: From June 18, 2010
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Tickets: From $79.90 ON SALE MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Bookings: 136 246 or qpac.com.au

For further media information please contact: Cindy Ullrich, Publicity Manager, QPAC on (07) 3840 7589
or Inga Tracey, Publicity Coordinator, QPAC on (07) 3840 7984. www.famethemusical.com.au

Media Source : http://www.qpac.com.au/resources/images/MR_FAME.pdf