Opera Australia today revealed the full cast of exceptional performers who will take to its famous over-water stage for a brand new Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of the iconic Broadway musical, West Side Story.
Joining opera/musical crossover stars Julie Lea Goodwin and Alexander Lewis, the role of the fiery Anita will be played by Melbourne-born Karli Dinardo, who is gaining attention as a rising musical theatre star in the U.S., with performances in Hamilton(National Tour), West Side Story (Carnegie Hall), and the starring role in Flashdance (National Tour). Karli will be joined on stage by her sister, Luca Dinardo, who will play the tomboy Anybodys, pitching the sisters against each other on opposing sides of the famousWest Side Story gang rivalry.
“I was blown away by the calibre of Australian performers that auditioned,” said Associate Director and Choreographer, Julio Monge.
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