
Opera Australia Announces Lead for ‘Guys & Dolls”
By Francisco SalazarOpera Australia has announced Angelina Thomson will play Miss Adelaide in its brand-new production of the Broadway musical “Guys & Dolls.”
Thomson was chosen after an extensive nationwide search to find the right performer with the voice, dance moves, and comedy chops to bring to the role. Thomson previously performed at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in the ensemble of “West Side Story” in 2019 and this will mark her first leading role on the iconic over-water stage.
She said in a statement, “Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is undoubtedly one of my favorite events of the year. To return to the stage in a leading role at this iconic Sydney venue is a pinch-me moment!”
In a statement, Director Shaun Rennie said, “Miss Adelaide requires a fantastic voice to sing iconic songs like ‘Adelaide’s Lament’ and ‘Take Back Your Mink,’ she also needs to dance, be incredibly charismatic, and have enormous heart. Audiences need to fall in love with Adelaide and I know Angelina has all the qualities we’ve been looking for. Angelina will be joining a fantastically talented cast of Australian performers as well as a superb ensemble that showcases some of the best singers and dancers in the country.”
Thomson will join a cast that includes Cody Simpson, Annie Aitken, Bobby Fox, and Jason Arrow.
“Guys & Dolls” opens on March 21, 2025.
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