David Harris (Australian actor)
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| David Harris | |
|---|---|
| Born |
9 August 1975 New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Musical Theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Website |
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David Harris is an Australian actor and singer. He is best known for his musical theatre performance as Chris in the Australian production of Miss Saigon and Fiyero in the Australian production of Wicked, which toured Asia (Singapore and Seoul). In March 2012, it was announced that he would play Emmett in the Australian production of Legally Blonde (The Musical) alongside Lucy Durack as Elle Woods and Rob Mills as Warner.[1] Legally Blonde closed after a successful Australian tour in July 2013. Harris is currently appearing as the Baker in a sold-out Victorian Opera Production of Into the Woods and then will be performing in cabaret in Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle after a sold-out[2] Sydney season at the Hayes Theatre.
Theatre
- Original cast and workshop cast member - World Premiere Production The Boy from Oz directed by Gale Edwards 5 March 1998 with Todd McKenney as Peter Allen.[3]
- Ensemble - 2001 Mamma Mia! Australian Premiere Production with Anne Wood[4]
- Malcolm MacGregor in the 2003 The Full Monty (Musical) with Paul Mercurio and Matt Hetherington.[5]
- The revolutionary student Perchik in the Fiddler on the Roof with Topol as Tevye.
- Originated the role of Bud in the Australian premiere production of the comedy Gutenberg! The Musical with James Millar
- Chris - in producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh's Miss Saigon with Laurie Cadevida as Kim [6] Harris was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the Helpmann Awards as Chris- alongside Hugh Jackman and the eventual winner iOTA.
- The "perfect, muscular, golden boy" Joe Hardy [7]- 2008 The Production Company season of Damn Yankees
- Greg - 2010 The Production Company season of The Boy from Oz with Todd McKenney as Peter Allen
- Fiyero - Wicked- "one of the most successful musicals ever staged in Australia"[8]
- Emmett Forrest - with Lucy Durack, Rob Mills and Cameron Daddo in Legally Blonde, directed by Jerry Mitchell. Harris was nominated for a Helpmann Award and won a Green Room Award for this production.
- In September 2013 Harris was involved in a Stephen Schwartz triptych produced by Magnormos. He appeared as Noah and Adam in the Australian Premiere production of Children of Eden, a one off performance.[9]
- The Baker - Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods with the Victorian Opera July 2014 [10]
Concerts
- 2010 Adelaide Cabaret Festival - Stephen Schwartz and Friends[11]
- 2010 Adelaide Cabaret Festival - Til the Night is Gone[12]
- 2010 David Harris in concert - Civic Theatre Newcastle
- 2010 duet partner for Lea Salonga in Concert in Hanoi, Vietnam[13]
- 2011 Harris performed in TDP Graduation Concert.
- Harris joined Michael Ball, Lea Salonga, Amanda Harrison, and Marie Zamora for Enda Markey Presents Do You Hear The People Sing at Shanghai Grand Theatre from 27 November until 1 December 2013 [14]which coincided with the 15th anniversary of the Shanghai Grand Theatre and celebrated the work of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.
- Salonga, Harris and Zamora reunited for a benefit concert on 29 and 30 January 2014 in Manila [15] to aid the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) which devastated the region in November 2013.
- Harris joined Lucy Durack, this time for a concert "Wickedly Broadway" in 14 March 2014 Twilight at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.[16]
Harris has also regularly performed at the Rob Guest Endowment, Light the Night and Hats Off Concerts.
Film and television
Harris appears as Dreamy Solo in the 2001 made for television movie of South Pacific starring Glenn Close and Harry Connick Jr.[17]
Harris's other television credits include Rescue Special Ops, Blue Heelers, Neighbours.
In Dec 2012, Harris joined his Legally Blonde co-stars to perform at Carols In the Domain.
Discography
- 1998 The Boy From Oz (Original Australian Production recording)
- 2009 'Til The Night Is Gone. Debut album[18]
- 2010 LoveBites. Cast Recording.[19]
- 2011 Breast Wishes. Australian Cast Recording
- 2011 At This Stage. Featuring duets with Lucy Durack, Jemma Rix and Kellie Rode
Awards
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Role | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Mo Awards | The Johnny O'Keefe Encouragement Award[20] | (Variety) | Won | |
| 2007 | Helpmann Awards | Best Male Actor in a Musical | Chris | Miss Saigon | Nominated |
| 2007 | Sydney Theatre Awards[21] | Best Performance by an Actor in a Musical | Chris | Miss Saigon | Nominated |
| 2011 | Helpmann Awards | Best Male Actor in a Musical | Fiyero | Wicked | Nominated |
| 2012 | Sydney Theatre Awards[22] | Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Emmett Forrest | Legally Blonde | Nominated |
| 2013 | Helpmann Awards | Best Male Actor in a Musical | Emmett Forrest | Legally Blonde | Nominated |
| 2013 | Green Room Award[23] | Male Actor in a Leading Role | Emmett Forrest | Legally Blonde | Won |
References
- ↑ Wilson, Ashleigh (6 March 2012). "Legally Blonde". The Australian (News Limited). Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ↑ Longworth, Ken (2 July 2014). "Theatre Preview". The Newcastle Herald (Fairfax). Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ↑ Longworth, Ken (21 July 2007). "Enter Stage Left". Newcastle Herald, The (includes the Central Coast Herald) (Fairfax).
- ↑ "All the right moves". Newcastle Herald, The (includes the Central Coast Herald) (Fairfax). 5 June 2001.
- ↑ "AusStage". AusStage. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ Kemp, Peter H. (4 April 2007). "Miss Saigon is fine tuned". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
- ↑ Herbert, Kate (22 August 2008). "Damn Fine Yankees". Herald Sun (News Australia).
- ↑ Longworth, Ken (3 October 2011). "Riding the Broomstick". Newcastle Herald, The (includes the Central Coast Herald) (Fairfax).
- ↑ "Children of Eden". Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ↑ Zwartz, Barney (21 July 2014). "Sondheim Musical Stalls in Second Half". Age, The (Fairfax). Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ↑ Burdon, Peter (25 June 2010). "Cabaret Festival Stephen Schwartz and Friends". Advertiser, The (News Australia).
- ↑ Hallett, Bryce (15 April 2010). "Director Adds More Flesh to Cabaret Festival". Sydney Morning Herald, The (Fairfax). Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ↑ "Hello, Vietnam! - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Showbizandstyle.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ Jacqueline Bublitz (17 September 2013). "Michael Ball and Lea Salonga Headline Do You Hear the People Sing? in Shanghai, 11/27". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ↑ Jacqueline Bublitz (29 December 2013). "A Heart Full of Cause - Lea Salonga to Headline a Special Do You Hear The People Sing? Benefit Concert in Manila". Broadway World.com. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ↑ "Wickedly Broadway". Retrieved 2013-12-07.
- ↑ "South Pacific (2001 TV Movie) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ Hallett, Bryce (11 November 2009). "Harris alters pace for his debut solo". Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax).
- ↑ Troy Dodds (25 February 2010). "LoveBites cast recording released". Aussie Theatre. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ↑ "22nd – 1997 | Australian Entertainment". Moawards.com. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "2007". Sydney Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "2012". Sydney Theatre Awards. Retrieved 2013-10-14.
- ↑ "2013 Green Room Award Winners". Stage Whispers. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
External links
- Official website
- David Harris at the Internet Movie Database
- Talent Development Project Graduate Success Stories
- David Harris on Facebook
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