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How an Aussie nabbed Wicked star Cynthia Erivo before she was famous

Producer Michael Cassel contracted her for a West End season of Sydney Theatre Company’s Dracula weeks before Wicked made her a household name.

Michael Bailey

After delivering backers big returns on London and New York productions of The Picture Of Dorian Gray, Michael Cassel will tap investors to take a second Sydney Theatre Company show global – with another star whose fame has rocketed since he contracted them.

Melbourne-based Cassel will produce Bram Stoker’s Dracula, featuring Wicked star Cynthia Erivo in all 23 roles, at the West End’s Noel Coward Theatre from next February.

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Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au

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