Broadway musical WICKED has returned to its Australian roots, captivating audiences at Melbourne’s iconic Regent Theatre.
More than 20 years since it’s premiere on Broadway, WICKED continues to reign as one of the world’s most successful and beloved musicals.
Among the ensemble gracing the stage is Caroline Springs own talent, Christian Ambesi.
Christian has taken on the role of Chistery, the lead flying monkey in the WICKED production.
For Christian, being part of WICKED is a dream come true, tracing back to his first encounter with the musical.
“This is my dream show,“ Christian said.
“WICKED was probably the first ever musical I saw and I would have been around eight years old.“
As WICKED continues to cast its spell on Melbourne audiences, Christian and the cast have enjoyed sharing the untold story of the Wizard of Oz, blending hard-hitting emotions with upbeat numbers and magical surprises.
Christian’s role involves close interaction with the main characters and even includes adventurous climbing scenes on set pieces.
Despite the demanding schedule – with eight shows in five days – Christian finds solace in the tight-knit camaraderie among the cast.
“We’re all very close, which keeps the energy high and helps us keep going,“ he said.
“I get to tour around the country. We already opened the show last August in Sydney and we are now performing in Melbourne until August this year before we head off to Brisbane.“
Hannah Hammoud
