# Bloom (musical)

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Australian musical

***Bloom*** is an Australian musical with book and lyrics by [Tom Gleisner](/source/Tom_Gleisner), music by Katie Weston and directed by Dean Bryant. Set in an aged care facility, the musical comedy is a story of intergenerational connection and the power of music.[1]

It was originally produced by the [Melbourne Theatre Company](/source/Melbourne_Theatre_Company) at the [Arts Centre Melbourne](/source/Arts_Centre_Melbourne) Playhouse, from 18 July to 26 August 2023. The cast included [Anne Edmonds](/source/Anne_Edmonds), [Frankie J. Holden](/source/Frankie_J._Holden), [Evelyn Krape](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Evelyn_Krape&action=edit&redlink=1), Vidya Makan, [Maria Mercedes](/source/Maria_Mercedes_(actress)), Eddie Muliaumaseali’i, [John O’May](/source/John_O'May), Christina O’Neill, Jackie Rees and Slone Sudiro.

A Sydney season at the [Roslyn Packer Theatre](/source/Roslyn_Packer_Theatre) for the [Sydney Theatre Company](/source/Sydney_Theatre_Company) is scheduled for March to May 2025.[2] The Sydney production features new actors [Christie Whelan Browne](/source/Christie_Whelan_Browne) and [John Waters](/source/John_Waters_(actor)) with all other Melbourne cast members returning.[3]

The musical was generally well received.[4][5][6] It received a 2024 [Green Room Award](/source/Green_Room_Awards) for New Australian Music Theatre Writing.[7]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Bloom extends acclaimed season at Arts Centre Melbourne"](https://www.aussietheatre.com.au/news/bloom-extends-acclaimed-season-at-arts-centre-melbourne). *AussieTheatre.com*. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Johnson, Travis (12 September 2024). ["Sydney Theatre Company unveils a bumper season for 2025"](https://www.timeout.com/sydney/news/sydney-theatre-company-unveils-a-bumper-season-for-2025-091224). *[Time Out](/source/Time_Out_(magazine))*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Credits_3-0)** ["Bloom"](https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2025/bloom). *Sydney Theatre Company*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250226101940/https://www.sydneytheatre.com.au/whats-on/productions/2025/bloom) from the original on 26 February 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Byrne, Tim (23 July 2023). ["Bloom review – Tom Gleisner's aged care musical is cheerily good-hearted"](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/jul/24/bloom-review-tom-gleisners-aged-care-musical-is-cheerily-good-hearted). *The Guardian*. [ISSN](/source/ISSN_(identifier)) [0261-3077](https://search.worldcat.org/issn/0261-3077). Retrieved 1 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Horan, Patrick (24 July 2023). ["Review: Bloom at Arts Centre Melbourne ★★★★☆"](https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/theatre/bloom). *Time Out Melbourne*. Retrieved 1 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** On, Thuy (23 July 2023). ["Musical review: Bloom, Arts Centre Melbourne"](https://www.artshub.com.au/news/reviews/musical-review-bloom-arts-centre-melbourne-2650777/). *www.artshub.com.au*. Retrieved 1 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["2024 Green Room Award Winners Announced - Australian Stage Online"](https://australianstage.com.au/2024/04/09/news/industry-news/2024-green-room-award-winners-announced.html). *australianstage.com.au*. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.

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