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Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill The Musical’ announce Perth & Melbourne seasons – here’s how to get tickets
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Following its premiere season in Sydney this December, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Broadway production Jagged Little Pill The Musical is set to land in Perth and Melbourne in 2022.
Described as “essential medicine that must be swallowed and enjoyed so we can be cured,” by Rolling Stone, it’s full steam ahead for Jagged Little Pill.
We were told that Australian audiences can be more restrained than their American counterparts. That appears to be incorrect, and it’s been heart-burstingly wonderful to see them rise cheering to their feet every-night in tribute to our extraordinary Australian cast and our story of redemption, love and family. We can’t wait to take this crucial story to every corner of your beautiful land. Our gratitude goes to the hard-working team at Trafalgar, Theatre Royal Sydney and GWB, and to the resident creative team tirelessly led by Associate Director Leah Howard.
Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David, Eva Price – JAGGED LITTLE PILL PRODUCERS
[su_box title=”Jagged Little Pill: The Musical Melbourne Season Dates” box_color=”#026cdf” radius=”7″]• WHEN: From Sunday 2 January 2022
• WHERE: Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
• TICKETS: On sale via Ticketmaster.com.au [/su_box]
[su_box title=”Jagged Little Pill: The Musical Perth Season Dates” box_color=”#026cdf” radius=”7″]• WHEN: From Saturday 14 May 2022
• WHERE: Crown Theatre, Perth
• TICKETS: On sale via Ticketmaster.com.au[/su_box]
Inspired by Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette’s ground-breaking 1995 album of the same name, Jagged Little Pill The Musical weaves a story around songs from the iconic record.
Much-loved tracks ‘Ironic’, ‘You Oughta Know’, ‘Hand in My Pocket’, ‘Head Over Feet’ and ‘You Learn’ are all in the mix, in a production that boasts music by Morissette and her album co-writer and producer Glen Ballard.
The rest of Morissette’s stunning catalogue isn’t forgotten either, with songs including ‘Thank U’, ‘So Pure’, ‘That I Would Be Good’, ‘So Unsexy’ and ‘Hands Clean’ all popping up as well – as do two new songs written just for the show.
The musical centres around the Healys, a seemingly perfect suburban family striving to hide the cracks beneath the surface when a troubling event shakes their community. Using themes and emotions found in the original album, the musical embraces today’s powerful social voice and burns with passion in its uplifting storytelling, ultimately highlighting the hope and healing that can be found when people come together.
Who is in the cast for Jagged Little Pill The Musical‘s Perth season?
The cast for Jagged Little Pill‘s Perth season at Crown Theatre Perth hasn’t been confirmed yet – but when news is available we’ll let you know!
Who is in the cast for Jagged Little Pill The Musical‘s Melbourne season?
One of Australia’s most beloved performers, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, will take on the lead role of Mary Jane Healy for Jagged Little Pill’s Melbourne season. The perfectly imperfect mother, she has it altogether on the outside but is achingly fragile on the inside, learning to navigate her own struggles while also safeguarding her and her family’s needs for healing.
I am beyond excited and privileged to be part of this incredible show. I have such admiration for the key creative team in Alanis, Diablo, and Diane who have created a show full of heart, courage, determination, and a vulnerability which I am looking forward to bringing to the role of MJ.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
I was a huge Alanis fan and of the album as a young adult, a time where I was discovering what sort of person I wanted to become, and I can’t wait to be able to tell this story on stage through the incredible music and lyrics entertaining audiences but also filling them with hopeful inspiration.
Joining Bassingthwaighte on stage for Jagged Little Pill’s Melbourne season are critically acclaimed film, TV, and stage actor, Tim Draxl (he/him) as Steve Healy, Emily Nkomo (she/her) as Frankie Healy in her musical theatre debut, and Queensland Conservatorium of Music graduate Liam Head (he/him) playing Nick Healy.
After originating the lead role of Muriel in Muriel’s Wedding the Musical, and recently performing in the US tour of Dear Evan Hansen Maggie McKenna (they/them) stars as Jo, with emerging stage and theatre performer Grace Miell (she/they) playing Bella and The Voice contestant AYDAN (he/him) as Phoenix.
Joining them for Jagged Little Pill’s Melbourne season will be the stellar ensemble cast Baylie Carson (they/she), Bella Choundary (she/her), Josh Gates (they/he), Matt Hamilton (he/him), Georgina Hopson (she/her), Marie Ikonomou (she/her), Caleb Jago-Ward (he/him), Jerome Javier (he/him), Giorgia Kennedy (she/her), Coby Njoroge (he/him), Noah Mullins (he/him), Isabella Roberts (she/her), Trevor Santos (he/him), Mon Vergara (they/them), Romy Vuksan (she/her) and Imani Williams (she/her).
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Jagged Little Pill The Musical opened on Broadway in December 2019 following its record-breaking, sold-out world premiere at the American Repertory Theater.
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill The Musical will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from Sunday 2 January 2022 before heading to Perth’s Crown Theatre from Saturday 14 May 2022. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com.au.
