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ANNIE CRUMMER TO HEADLINE
RENT
ICONIC New Zealand artist ANNIE CRUMMER has been signed as Joanne
Jefferson, a lead character in RENT -- one of
the world's most controversial and successful musicals -- when
it opens in Auckland in April.
Annie -- who played the Killer Queen in the outstanding season
of Queen's We Will Rock You in Auckland in 2007 -- is Joanne Jefferson,
an Ivy League-educated public interest lawyer and lesbian struggling
with trust issues with her flirtatious girlfriend.
The Kiwi pop princess will feature in the fabulous cast in this
all-new production, presented by Auckland Music Theatre. Auditions
were held a week ago with a huge 140 artists putting their hands
up for roles in strictly limited season that opens at The Civic,
The Edge on April 22, 2010.
For Annie -- who's version of Another One Bites the Dust won the
approval of Queen's own Brian May and Roger Taylor and continues
to enjoy airplay six years after it was recorded -- RENT
is a musical she holds very dear to her heart. She appeared in
the Melbourne and Sydney seasons of the production, and got to
sing for the very first time professionally Seasons of Love, made
famous by Stevie Wonder.
Annie says: "I'm humbled and excited to be revisiting my
RENT experience. My character, Joanne, is a Harvard-educated
lawyer who has trust issues with her flirtatious girlfriend, Maureen."
Annie explains that RENT is full of raw and honest
stories, woven within a close group of friends.
"I
would invite NZ audiences to pay attention right from the get-go
as RENT is fast-paced and emotionally moving
at the same time. Jonathan Larson's musical storytelling bravely
speaks of life and death, as it truthfully is. I'm looking forward
to rehearsing with my fellow RENTies -- this
cast is fresh and energized!"
Tickets are
on sale TODAY at THE EDGE
Bookings: THE EDGE
www.buytickets.co.nz
(09) 357 3355 or 0800 BUY TICKETS (0800 289 842)
$30.00 - $69.90 (+ booking fee)
Special group booking offer available for 10 or more
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