Saturday Sessions

27 Apr 2019

Phoebe Panaretos and Mat Verevis “Lazarus” 27 April 2019

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It was an absolute delight to have Phoebe Panaretos and Mat Verevis in studio today to chat about the upcoming musical theatre blockbuster ” Lazarus”

Lazarus was the final project of David Bowie. First staged in New York in late 2015, Lazarus has enjoyed sell out seasons in New York and London. This will be the Australian premiere of the ground-breaking musical.

Featuring 18 David Bowie songs including Changes, Heroes and Absolute Beginners, Lazarus is inspired by the novel The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis – and the movie which also starred David Bowie. The story focuses on Thomas Newton, an alien, as he remains on earth, unable to die. We follow him during the course of a few days where the arrival of another lost soul might finally set him free.

The “Brilliant” (The Age) Chris Ryan, whose performance as Monty Navarro in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder wowed Melbourne last year, takes on the lead role of Newton. Iconic singer iOTA also joins the cast in the role of Valentine. The distinguished creative team is headed by Director Michael Kantor and Musical Director Jethro Woodward.

Critics called Lazarus “A must see” (Daily Mirror), “Wild, fantastical, eye-popping” (Rolling Stone), “A spectacular Bowie fantasy” (The Guardian)and “David Bowie’s parting gift to the world” (The Independent).

Lazarus is on at The Playhouse Theatre at The Arts Centre from 18 May to 19 June 2019.

Tickets are available through https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2019/seasons/tpc/lazarus

David Bowie is like the gift that keeps on giving…. Lazarus promises to be one of the most unique, unforgettable theatre experiences ever staged in Melbourne!!