Simone reflects on her Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour journey

 

Grateful doesn't even begin to cover this epic journey I have been on.  Choreographing this colossal production of Phantom of the Opera here in Sydney on the Harbour has been humbling, cathartic and never once taken for granted.  Dedicated to my mum, my dad and family.  And of course Luca.  Always. All ways.  

Simone Sault, Choreographer and Assistant Director - Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Image - Simone on the Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour stage. Photo by Prudence Upton.

Rave reviews for Simone and Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour!

Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour is a hit and the critics are lauding Simone's choreography.

The cast and creatives were also thrilled to have Phantom's composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber at opening night! 

Check out the critics accolades...

Simone Sault's musical staging of this production is gorgeous and a testimony to an incredible talent.  Doug Knight, Australian Stage. Read full review on Australian Stage website.  

Simone Sault's choreography is perfect. She uses traditional style movements, but they are performed in a way that is fresh and electrifying, such a joy to watch.  Jade Kops, Broadway World.  Read full review on Broadway World's website.

Many of the production's most beautiful moments are the work of choreographer (and assistant director) Simone Sault, who has a clear eye for spectacular use of large cast and mighty space.  Sault achieves a high level of precision and yet always maintains a lightness of touch.  The entr'acte is danced and the full company sequence in 'Masquerade' is a stunning highlight.  Simon Parris, Man In Chair.  Read full review on Simon Parris' website.  

Pro Talent Watch - Dance Life Australia interview

Simone is Dance Life Australia's latest Pro Talent Watch profile.

Read the full interview and discover how Simone's career has come full circle with the new production of Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour. 

Interview available on Dance Life Australia's website.

(Photo by Hamilton Lund.)

In the limelight with Phantom's Simone Sault - Dance Australia interview

Simone was recently interviewed by Dance Australia about her amazing career and her current role as Choreographer and Assistant Director of Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour.

Read the full interview on Dance Australia's website.

Simone to Choreograph Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour 2021

Simone is thrilled to reveal she will be taking on the dual roles of Choreographer and Assistant Director for the upcoming Opera Australia season of The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour.  

Simone's association with this beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber show has come full circle.  The original 1990 Australian tour of The Phantom of the Opera was Simone's first professional job and she credits this experience with shaping her successful performing and creative career that followed.  

Simone will team up with Director Simon Phillips, Set Designer Gabriela Tylesova and Musical Director Guy Simpson in this brand new production to be staged on Sydney's beautiful harbour.  

The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour season will run from 25 March to 24 April at Mrs Macquaries Point and will be an experience not to be missed!

For more information and ticketing visit Opera Australia's website.

Company finally opens on Broadway in 2021!

 

Simone has been busy in New York for the opening of Company on Broadway!  Scheduled to open in 2020, Company had its run delayed by the Covid pandemic.  But this gender-flipped fresh take on the Sondheim classic has hit Broadway to rave reviews.   

As associate choreographer, Simone rejoined many of the West End creatives for the NY season starring Patti Lupone and Katrina Lenk at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.  

The much-anticipated Broadway revival was fortunate to have Stephen Sondheim attend the first preview just days before his death.  The cast, musicians and crew of Company have dedicated the Broadway season to this titan of musical theatre.  

For more information and ticketing, visit the Company official website.