WICKED The Broadway Musical - Australia

James Smith

James Smith

Originally from Albury, James graduated from the Ballarat Arts Academy with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre Performance. As a Singer/Songwriter, James has recorded many solo albums, his latest “Hurrying Home”, is an original album that he plans to promote throughout the year. He has toured regional Victoria and Melbourne showcasing his music throughout 06/07 and is currently working on a covers album.

He has studied many vocal styles including pop, rock, Jazz, Opera, Country and Musical Theatre. Shows include Rent, Songs for a New World, Merrily We Roll Along, The Wild Blue, 42nd Street, Kiss me Kate, and Shoosh’s production of Pageant - The Musical. In 2007 James sailed the Bahamas as lead singer with Royal Caribbean Productions.

James was part of the Ensemble/Boq understudy for the Melbourne season of Wicked, and is very excited to be playing the role of Boq here in Sydney. He thanks his family and friends for their constant support.