Jamonté is groovin’ into his International touring debut! He is a graduate from the University of Central Florida in the U.S. With a BFA in Musical Theatre (Go Knights! ’20). Jamonté has appeared in the 2021 US Broadway National Tour of Hairspray as Duane and Seaweed J. Stubbs; additional credits include Smokey Joe’s Café (Victor), Hot Mikado (Katisha), Sister Act (TJ), and has collaborated with RWS Entertainment Group as a Singer/Dancer. Much love and appreciation to his family, The Hell’s Kitchen Agency, friends, and mentors for their unwavering support!

Micah Cook (He/They/She) (Gilbert) is thrilled to make his professional debut in this exciting Australian production of Hairspray! Past Credits include Mamma Mia! (Sky), Dreamgirls (Ensemble, u/s C.C.), Chicago, Dames At Sea (Richard “Dick”), Once on this Island (Daniel Stand-In), the MyBroadwayDreams Foundation’ 2019 NYC Showcase (Featured/Dancer), Bubbly Black Girl… (u/s Gregory). Foremost, he would like to thank God, Jesus, his supportive parents, friends and family, Stewart/Whitley Casting, Benton Whitley, Matt Lenz, Crossroads Lives Australia, Jack O’Brien, Jerry Mitchell, John Frost, the entire Production Team, and the terrific Cast and Crew; also, thanks to Annette Tanner and the BDF family, and the supportive VA/NYC theatre community. Here’s to prayer and manifesting the goals we seek! @micahaaroncook

Eli Cooper (he/him) trained at The Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School (Dance) and with Andrew Hallsworth at Patrick School of the Arts (Musical Theatre). Eli has enjoyed numerous credits across all facets of the entertainment industry, both here and abroad. Highlights include The Scarecrow in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard Of Oz (GFO), Bobby in A Chorus Line (Darlinghurst Theatre Company), Eugene in Grease (GFO), Artie in Yank (Woodward Productions), Franz in Rock Of Ages (M.A.T), The Gossip Reporter in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (film) and as a member of the Original Australian Companies of Matilda (Louise Withers/ Royal Shakespeare Company) and An American In Paris (The Australian Ballet/ GWB). Eli would like to thank his agent, Emma Raciti, and his friends and family for their constant unwavering support. For Poppy. 

AMAHRI EDWARDS-JONES (Swing/Assistant Dance Captain). is ecstatic to be performing in Australia! She was most recently seen as Duckling Donna in the U.S. National tour of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Regional credits include: Virginia Musical Theatre (Freaky Friday, Mamma Mia, Chicago), Virginia Stage Company (Matilda). All thanks to God, her lovely parents, family and friends for their unconditional support! @amahri_e_j

Sienna Embrey is a performer based in Melbourne, Australia. Whilst she has been training in dance since she could first walk, her passion for musical theatre started at Boyd Dance Academy over 13 years ago. There, she become proficient in various styles of voice and dance, eventually travelling to America to perform in televised events in both Chicago and L.A. Sienna is a recent graduate of Patrick School of the Arts musical theatre program under the direction of Andrew Hallsworth and Todd Patrick.  She recently starred in their Graduate Musical “The Boy From Oz” as Liza Minelli and was the lead vocalist in the original cast of “Melbourne Follies”. “Hairspray” is Sienna’s professional debut and she is overjoyed to be a member of such a joyful and uplifting show.

Andrea is delighted to join the Hairspray fam! Previous work includes Celie in The Color Purple (The Phoenix Theatre Company), Diana Ross/Patti LaBelle in Beehive (Peterborough Players), Corie in Barefoot in the Park (Lake Dillon Theatre Company), Sherrie in Rock of Ages (Lake Dillon Theatre Company), Tiana in Mickey and the Wondrous Book (Hong Kong Disneyland), Narrator in Joseph (Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre), and various performances with the Motown tribute group, Shadows of the 60s. Instagram: @theandreality

Lucy Fraser is a recent graduate from the 2020 class of Music Theatre at WAAPA, as well as having completed extensive dance training at Principal Academy of Dance. Lucy has recently appeared in the 2022 national tour of PAW Patrol Live! and looks forward to making her professional debut in Hairspray with thanks to her agent CM Talent.

Joel Granger most notably appeared on stage in the Australian and NZ tour of The Book of Mormon as Elder McKinley, for which he was nominated for a Helpmann Award.

Other theatre credits include most recently playing the role of Nick in the world premiere of A Letter for Molly at Ensemble Theatre, understudying the roles of Pippin and Charlemagne in Pippin for GFO, as well as playing the roles of Arpad in She Loves Me (Sydney Theatre Award nomination) and Baldwin in Cry-Baby for Hayes Theatre Co., Harry Beaton in The Production Company’s Brigadoon, Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd for NZ Opera, Warren in Ordinary Days for Pursued by Bear (Green Room Award nomination), Zacky Price in Big Fish: The Musical, Tom in The Gathering for Vic Theatre Company, Harold Bride in Titanic: The Musical for StageArt, and Bernstein in Dogfight for Doorstep Arts.

Joel’s television credits include Jack in Channel Nine’s True Story with Hamish and Andy and Mark in Please Like Me for ABC/Pivot.

Joel is a 2015 graduate of the WAAPA Music Theatre course and was a 2018 finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment.

Paul graduated from the Ensemble Acting Studios in Sydney and has over 30 years experience on stage and screen. Musical theatre credits include Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Really Useful Group), Elvis The Musical (GFO), the Asia/South Africa tour of Les Miserables (Cameron Macintosh), Annie (GFO), The Wizard Of Oz (2001/GFO),  the original Australian production of The Boy From Oz, the 10^th Anniversary production of Les Miserables, The Full Monty (David Atkins/IMG) ,Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (TML), Uncle Henry in The Wizard Of Oz (GFO) and Glad Hand in the Aust/NZ/German tour of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB). Theatre credits include Death Of A Salesman (Ensemble Theatre), All In The Timing (STC/Belvoir St) Mr Zero (Belvoir St). TV credits include Crimebroker, Home And Away, Water Rats and Deadly Women. Paul was Resident Director for The Boy From Oz (The Production Co) and Resident Director for the Perth/Brisbane season of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB).

Micheal was last seen on the US National Tour of Hairspray and is excited to bring the show to Australia! Other regional credits include: Joseph (Joseph), Ronnette (Little Shop), Pepper (Mamma Mia). When not performing Micheal enjoys watching Legendary, eating Mac and Cheese, and buying new shoes. Micheal would like to thank Matt Lenz and Stewart/Whitley for this opportunity. Chris, Sade’a, Andrew, Thai, and Denton’s, this for you! Lastly, Micheal dedicates his performance to his Mother. Ball State University. HCKR Agency. To God be the glory! IG: _michealcorey_

Zoe graduated from NIDA with a Diploma in Musical Theatre.  Zoe has most recently Zoe starred as Rose in Dubbo Championship Wrestling (the Hayes Theatre).  In 2020 Zoe featured in the musical version of The Bridges of Madison County (Matthew Management/Neil Gooding Productions), playing the role of Carolyn.  Prior to this, Zoe toured Australia and internationally in West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB Entertainment) as Rosalia, alternating the role of Maria. Prior to West Side Story, Zoe understudied the role of Dorothy for the Australian tour of The Wizard of Oz (Gordon Frost Organisation/Suzanne Jones). Other credits include Big Fish at the Hayes Theatre (RPG Productions) and Pepper in Annie (Gordon Frost Organisation). Zoe featured on Disney Playhouse and also played the on-going guest role of Paige in the ABC TV series Dance Academy.

Zoe has been a semi-finalist for the Rob Guest Endowment in both 2016 and 2018. She has also performed alongside iconic musician James Morrison as a vocal soloist. Other performance credits include Woolworths’ Carols in the Domain, Australian Diving Championships, The Lord Mayor’s Picnic, New Year’s Eve at Hyde Park and New Year’s Eve at the Domain.

Originally from Ballarat, Todd trained at BBC Studios before venturing off to tour the world performing as a Guest Entertainer aboard Royal Caribbean, Princess, Cunard, Oceania, Holland America, and Celebrity Cruise Lines.

Most notably, he performed the iconic role of Tony to great acclaim in the Australian and International tour of West Side Story (Opera Australia/GWB/BB Group), and most recently performed in the national tour of Disney’s Frozen The Musical, understudying the role of Hans, (Disney Theatrical Australia).

Further credits include: The Australian premiere of The Book Of Mormon, understudying Elder Price (Gordon Frost Organisation), The Pirates Of Penzance (The Production Company), Guys And Dolls (The Production Company), Rhonda Burchmore’s Vinyl Viagra tour, and various tours of Scooby Doo Live! (Warner Bros./Lifelike)

Todd was also a top six finalist for the 2018 Rob Guest Endowment Award.

Savannah made her professional debut at the age of 14 in ‘Annie the Musical’ before graduating high school and completing the Diploma of Music Theatre at NIDA. She then went on to complete a further 3 years study at the VCA, receiving her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts Music Theatre. During her time there she performed in Morning Melodies as a featured soloist, Flora the Red Menace and On The Town. Whilst at the VCA she received the Nancye Hayes Scholarship which she used to undertake further study in New York. In 2022 she made her professional adult debut In ‘The Who’s Tommy’ With Victorian Opera and is very excited to be part of the cast of ‘Hairspray’.

Madeleine’s extensive list of credits include Darlinghurst Theatre’s recent production of A Chorus Line (Maggie) and the Sydney Season of 9 to 5 (swing).  She was Female Dance & Fight Captain for the Australasian tour of Disney’s Aladdin before taking up the position of Resident Choreographer.  Other credits include World Premier season of Georgy Girl, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic production of Love Never Dies including the film version, the 10th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia, the Donmar Warehouse production of Guys and Dolls, and West Side Story, Promises Promises and Guys and Dolls for The Production Company, Michael Ralph’s Hollywood Honky Tonk, Company (Kathy) for Watch This and originating the role of ‘Selina’ in the play Kindred for GoldFish Films. Madeleine would like to thank her darling parents, Greg and Jo for their constant love and support.

Madeleine is a graduate of Howard Fine Acting Studio, and of Dance World Studios from which she graduated with honours.

Anna is a Melbourne-based singer, dancer, actor and most recently appeared in Victorian Opera’s The Who’s Tommy, directed by Roger Hodgman.

Anna completed the Foundation Program at Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and continued on to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Theatre in 2021. During her graduating year she performed in a self-devised project Mongrel, dir. Maude Davey, played Alice in The Hello Girls, dir. Jason Langley, played the role of Helene in Sweet Charity, dir. Jayde Kirchert and featured in the Showcase, dir. Tyran Parke.

Anna has appeared with various music artists and performs as an official Team Member for the NBL, Melbourne United Basketball Club and previously NRL, Melbourne Storm. Other performing credits include corporate events with Crown Entertainment, Nickelodeon, MCG, Caulfield Cup, Myer, Skechers, AFL and Disney Plus.

Anna is thrilled to be a part of Hairspray and would like to thank Peta Webb Management and her family for their constant love and support.

 NYA — is a multi-faceted performing artist based in NYC. They are excited to be part of this wonderful cast. Nya has built a performing and music career that has allowed them to travel the world, garnering numerous awards internationally as a vocalist, actress, musician, and dancer. Past credits include the US Natl Tour of MOTOWN & Beautiful – The Carole King Musical. The internationally acclaimed SOUL DOCTOR in Jerusalem, Israel, Off-Broadway: Cleopatra, and Tony nominated Broadway revival of Caroline, or Change! “To be young, to be gifted, to be African, and unrestricted” IG & TikTok: @nyatrysha 

Apart from being known for his Afro-Caribbean dance, Voguing and Ballroom, Tony also trains in Hiphop and Contemporary dance as he believes acquiring different styles enables him to embody different movement qualities. Tony represents the street dance crew Riddim Nation, which he has competed and won numerous dance battles with, he was also an invited performer for Happy Hour curated by Nick Power at Readymade Works Inc. Recently, Tony had won the Redbull Dance Your Style 2021 National Qualifiers, and made his musical debut as Richie in A Chorus Line at Sydney Opera House. Tony is constantly striving to prove that as difficult as it is, it is possible to make a living with something you’re truly passionate about, and the love for the artform makes it all worth it. “I need to work as hard as I can to be an inspiring artist, so that I can push anyone who has ever doubted themselves.”

Morgan originally trained in classical ballet as child before progressing into theatre. He graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre and upon graduation made his professional debut in the 2016 production of We Will Rock You (GFO). Morgan was then cast in the 2017 Australian premiere of the multiple award-winning musical The Book of Mormon (GFO) as Swing before taking over the role of Elder Harris/Pop Tarts, playing over a thousand performances across Australia and New Zealand until the show’s closure in 2020. He was also a finalist for the 2017 Rob Guest Endowment. Most recently, Morgan was due to appear as Edgar in Qween Lear (ALG/Sydney Festival) and ensemble in Cry Baby (LPD & Sydney Opera House), both of which were cancelled due to Covid. Morgan is a proud MEAA member and is beyond thrilled to finally be returning to the stage!

Kristin Paulse is a South African born, singer-songwriter and actress based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Her recent performing credits include, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors (Court Theatre), Gloria in Madagascar the Musical (GMG Productions NZ) and her highlight performance as Tina Turner in Showtime Australia’s New Zealand tour of the tribute show, TINA: Simply the Best.

Outside musical theatre, Kristin is an R&B artist under the stage name, KRISTN with the release of her first single, Seasons on all streaming platforms. She is also the lead singer-songwriter of her duo band, Citris iNK, making their debut with their first single, Knowing You’re Mine, on all streaming platforms.

Caitlin graduated the VCA with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre).  Singing classically from the age of nine her professional debut was creating the title role of Clarice in Women in War, A Contemporary Opera which toured both Greece and Australia. Other theatre credits include Brigadoon (The Production Company), Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet (China Tour), Rolling Thunder Vietnam (Australian Tour) Rossini’s La Cenerentola, The Girlie Show, Harvey Milk the Opera, Nine and Li’l Abner. She was also a 2016 Rob Guest Semi Finalist. Caitlin recently turned her hand to writing and producing with short films such as Cactus and Mime and shows such as Purgastory, and the award-winning Cactus and the Mime. In 2019 she started SPEARS ENTERTAINMENT launching the company with the successful Everything’s Coming Up Sondheim and later critically reviewed The Music of the Night, with guest star Debra Byrne.  Caitlin would like to thank her family and friends for their incredible support over the years, and her amazing agents at Mollison Keightley Management.

Harry is a graduate from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), completing both a Certificate IV and a Bachelor of Arts.

In 2019, Harry was the recipient of the Leslie Anderson Showcase Award for Musical Theatre. Harry’s Musical Theatre credits include the leading role Scott Hastings in Strictly Ballroom and Drew Boley in Rock of Ages. In 2015, Harry appeared in a regional tour with The Fairies, as the Elf. Harry’s most recent credit includes the iconic production of A Chorus Line playing the role of Don Kerr at Parramatta Riverside Theatre and Sydney Opera House.

Harry has extensive training in dancing, acrobatics and both classical / contemporary singing.

Gabriyel is an American who is thrilled to be performing in “The Land Downunder”. Credits: US Hairspray National Tour (Lorraine/Motormouth Maybelle u/s), Ragtime (Sarah), Rock of Ages (Justice), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronette). She is also a professional enjoyer of brunch and an enthusiastic people watcher.