Pop star and champion swimmer Cody Simpson will return to the stage in 2025, making his Australian musical theatre debut alongside an all-star cast, in a brand-new production of award-winning Broadway musical ‘Guys & Dolls’.
Simpson is set to make a big splash, choosing Australia’s largest outdoor stage for his first major musical endeavour since retiring from competitive swimming.
“The role of Sky has always been one of my dream stage roles ever since I was first introduced to the story and the soundtrack of ‘Guys & Dolls’,” Cody says. “I fell in love with the film as a teenager when I first developed a passion for musical theatre prior to my debut on Broadway.”
Cody, from the Gold Coast, made his Broadway musical debut in 2018, landing the lead role of Dmitry in ‘Anastasia’. ‘Guys & Dolls’ role Sky Masterson was made famous in the 1955 film, by Marlon Brando.
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“I’m drawn to 1940s-50s era, the music, the style, the fashion. I’m heavily inspired by the singers and crooners of the era and am excited to introduce this to the next generation. It’s probably why the ‘Guys & Dolls’ movie is an all-time favourite and Frank Sinatra in particular, is a major inspiration.”
Simpson will star alongside talented entertainer Bobby Fox as Nathan Detroit, and ‘Hamilton’ breakout star Jason Arrow as Nicely-Nicely Johnson. . . Plus, celebrated musical theatre performer Annie Aitken as Sarah Brown.
The five-time Tony Award-winning musical features tracks like ‘Lucky Be A Lady’, and ‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat’.
‘Guys & Dolls’ plays Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour Fleet Steps from 21 March-20 April.
