Paul White

Paul studied classical piano at The University of Adelaide with Dr Graham Williams, graduating B.Mus with Honours (Performance) followed by Dip. Jazz Performance. Conducting study began in New York with Broadway legend Gordon Harrell, then continued in Melbourne with the distinguished Romanian conductor, Robert Rosen. This juxtaposition of classical and commercially oriented study enabled Paul to build his career in a variety of musical and theatrical genres.

He has been involved with many of the landmark music theatre productions of the last 35 years, notably playing and conducting 42ND STREET starring Nancye Hayes, Toni Lamond and Todd McKenney (Helen Montague), WEST SIDE STORY starring Marina Prior, Caroline O’Connor and Todd McKenney (Victoria State Opera), LES MISERABLES (original Australia/New Zealand tour and Asia/Africa tour - Cameron Mackintosh), MY FAIR LADY starring Anthony Warlow (Victoria State Opera), WE WILL ROCK YOU in Tokyo (Louise Withers), MATILDA Australasian tour (Louise Withers, RSC), and The Australian Ballet’s magnificent production of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS starring Leanne Cope and Robbie Fairchild (GWB/TAB).

He was Musical Director of A CHORUS LINE directed by Baayork Lee (TML Enterprises), OLIVER! starring John Waters (Cameron Mackintosh, IMG), ANNIE starring Anthony Warlow (Macks Entertainment, GFO), CHICAGO starring Caroline O’Connor (IMG), GREASE starring Guy Pearce (GFO), and GREASE - THE ARENA SPECTACULAR with an all-star cast including Anthony Warlow, Craig McLachlan, Michael Cormick, Jane Scali, Doug Parkinson, Glen Shorrock and Danii Minogue (SEL, GFO).

Other highlights include, repetiteur for an extraordinary production of MISS SAIGON in Manila, starring Lea Salonga (Cameron Mackintosh), a lovely association with The Production Company, working on THE BOY FROM OZ, LAZARUS and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and several University productions at WAAPA, the Hong Kong APA, and the VCA.

He has also worked as Pianist/MD with such celebrated artists as Ricky May, Michael Crawford, Danny La Rue, Caroline O’Connor, Toni Lamond, Todd McKenney, Michael Cormick, Rob Guest, Julie Anthony and Simon Gallaher.

For many years Paul had a close association with the Really Useful Company Asia Pacific on their productions throughout the world, and was Musical Director for several productions of CATS, including tours with Lea Salonga and Delta Goodrem, and THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER concert tours. He is understandably thrilled to be asked back for the 40th Anniversary tour of his beloved Cats!

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