Prodigal
by Mathew Frank and Dean Bryant
An update of the Biblical parable, set in contemporary Australia.
Rather than work in his father’s business, Luke runs away to Sydney. Forced to return home after coming out, his family struggles to reconcile the golden boy who left with the son who has returned.
“Remarkable for its musical ambition and dramatic assurance…a smart and big-hearted tear-jerker. It’s home-grown musical theatre at its finest”– The Age
Off-Broadway Original Cast Recording available on iTunes
Poster for off-Broadway production, 2002
World Premiere: 19th January, 2000
Chapel off Chapel, Melbourne
Starring Dean Bryant, Jules Hutchison, Amanda Levy, Barry Mitchell, Graham Pages
Directed by Kris Stewart
Musical Direction by Mathew Frank
Design by Paula Levis
Green Room Awards: Best Original Score, Best Supporting Actor (Graham Pages)
Photographs: Michelle Lehman
New York Premiere: 25th February, 2002
York Theatre Company
Starring Christian Borle, Kerry Butler, Alison Fraser, David Hess, Joshua Park
Directed and Designed by James Morgan
Musical Direction by Mathew Frank
Choreography by Jennifer Cody
Costume Design by Dan Lawson
Lighting Design and production photographs by Edward Pierce
2011 Revival: 21st January, 2011
fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne
Starring Edward Grey, Peter Hardy, Christina O’Neill, Adam Rennie, Anne Wood
Directed by Dean Bryant
Musical Direction by Mathew Frank and Mark Jones
Design by Joanna Butler
Lighting Design by Rob Sowinski
Video Art by Angus Johnstone
Production and poster photos by Jeff Busby
