Love Never Dies – Japan return season

 

Simone will be heading back to Tokyo in November 2024 and Theatre Horipro to restage the epic original staging of Love Never Dies.  The production will open at the wonderful Nissay Theatre in Tokyo.

The Roommate on Broadway!

June 2024 - Simone is thrilled to be returning to Broadway as Associate Director and Movement Director for Jen Silverman's play, The Roommate. Directed by Jack O’Brian, Simone will once again be working with the legendary, Patti Lupone alongside stage and screen star, Mia Farrow. The Roommate will open on Broadway in September 2024.

For more information and to book tickets visit The Roommate

Australian film project with Artists in Motion

May 2024 - Simone has just completed work on an exciting film project for Australian company, Artists in Motion, serving as choreographer for the live motion capture element of a captivating new film depicting the life of Buddha.  More details to follow when the film is slated for release. 

Love Never Dies continues to delight China

November 2023 - Simone has just returned from Wuhan, China where she was overseeing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of Love Never Dies. With the company performing to over 2500 seat theatres throughout China, the tour continues to be a resounding success. 

COMPANY on Broadway!

September 2023 - Simone is beyond thrilled to be asked to return as the US Associate Choreographer to recreate the magic that is Stephen Sondheim/Marianne Elliott's production of COMPANY. With a brand new cast assembled, rehearsals are taking place at 42nd Street Studios in New York. Preparation continues for the show as it embarks on a huge 48 city tour of what is the first American Touring Production of COMPANY in over 50 years.

Love Never Dies – China Tour

 

August 2023 – Simone was racking up the frequent flyer points again, heading back to London to rehearse the new company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies for their extensive tour of China. 

Bell Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

 

May 2023 – Simone has been working as Movement Director on the Bell Shakespeare/Peter Evan's production of Romeo and Juliet. This will be Bell Shakespeare's first production in the company’s new performance space, The Nutshell. As Movement Director Simone is delighted to be exploring the actors willingness and creativity as she creates a brand new version of the sublime Montague and Capulet ball scene.

Love Never Dies World Tour

 

August 2022 – Simone was in London auditioning for the UK cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world tour of Love Never Dies.  The world tour will open in Shanghai in a theatre built especially for the production, before embarking on a year long tour. 

COMPANY wins five Tony Awards

 

June 2022 - Simone was in New York putting the COMPANY cast through their paces for their performance at the 2022 Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall.  COMPANY went on to win five Tony Awards including Best Revival of Musical, Best Director of a Musical for Marianne Elliott and Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Patti Lupone.

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.

Company on Broadway 2020

Simone is heading back to Broadway in 2020 as Associate Choreographer on the new Broadway production of Company.  Staring Tony winners Patti Lupone and Katrina Lenk, Company will begin previews in March at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre.  For added fun, opening night on March 22 will mark Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday!  For more information and ticketing, visit the Company official website.

UAE National Ceremony Day

The end of 2019 took Simone to Abu Dhabi working as a creative on the 48th UAE National Ceremony Day celebrations.  Held at Zayed Sports City Stadium, Legacy of Our Ancestors, was an elaborate theatrical show brought to life by artists and performers for an audience of thousands.  For more information and some amazing images, visit the UAE National Day official website.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Cinderella

Simone has just wrapped a very exciting project staging the workshop for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Cinderella at The Other Palace in London.  With lyrics by David Zippel (City of Angels, Hercules, Woman in White) and book by Emerald Fennell (The Crown, Killing Eve Series 2), the Cinderella workshop was performed by a 20-strong cast and a glorious band under the direction of Simon Lee.  Simone worked closely with Lloyd Webber and Zippel on this industry presentation and promises this Cinderella version has a fun, modern twist!

BBC/Netflix series Giri/Haji

Simone spent March at Elstree Studios in London working with Liam Steel as a choreographer/movement creative on the upcoming series, Giri/Haji.  The bilingual drama, directed by Julian Farino (Entourage), stars Kellie MacDonald, Takehiro Hira, Yosuke Kubozuka and Justin Long.  Giri/Haji will air in October 2019 on BBC Two in the UK and Netflix internationally.

Love Never Dies - Japan

Simone recently donned her creative cap, choreographing the Japanese season of Love Never Dies for Theatre HoriPro.  The Love Never Dies season runs until February 26 at the Nissay Theatre in Tokyo.  For further information visit Love Never Dies Japan.