Overview
- Writer Jack Yabsley will create the book with STC artistic director Mitchell Butel directing in his first programmed season.
- Producers Michael Cassel and Gaynor Wheatley are leading the project, drawing on the real-life gamble by the late Glenn Wheatley to fund the album.
- The show charts Farnham’s turnaround from 1980 to 1986 and features his hits including “You’re the Voice” alongside songs of the era.
- Whispering Jack remains Australia’s top-selling album by a local artist after 25 weeks at No. 1, a milestone central to the musical’s appeal.
- Casting for the lead role is in progress, song licensing is underway, and single-ticket on-sale details will be announced for the Roslyn Packer Theatre premiere.