The Boy From Oz: The Arena Musical - Australia Creative Team

Burt Freeman Bacharach was an American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential figures of 20th-century popular music. He composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s, many in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. Dean Pitchford is a multi-talented artist who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry as a writer, lyricist, and director. Born on July 29, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Pitchford began his career as an actor before transitioning into writing and directing. Pitchford's Broadway career began in 1980 when he co-wrote the book and lyrics for the musical "Fame," which was based on the popular film of the same name. The show was a huge success, running for over 1,000 performances and earning Pitchford a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics. In 1984, Pitchford wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the ... read more Robert Fox is a British theatre, film, and television producer known for his successful productions in the West End and on Broadway. Born in 1952, Fox grew up in a family of theatre producers and was exposed to the industry from a young age. He attended the University of Sussex and graduated with a degree in English Literature. Fox began his career in theatre production in the 1980s, working as an assistant to his uncle, theatre producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a producer in his own right, producing his first show in 1984. Since ... read more Born and educated in Sydney, Australia Brian studied architecture before venturing into theatre design. He was invited to London to design Jesus Christ Superstar at the Palace Theatre then designed the original productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the cult movie The Rocky Horror Picture Show before returning to Sydney as Associate Director of the Sydney Theatre Company. For Broadway he designed The King and I (Tony Award) and Dame Edna Back With A Vengeance. He designed the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games closing Ceremony, designs the Sydney New Years Eve Bridge Effect and was awarded an Order Of ... read more