The Book of Mormon Musical
Cast
Sean Johnston
Elder Price
Sean is proving himself to be a versatile young performer. Originally from Toowoomba, he graduated from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, completing a Bachelor of Musical Theatre. Sean’s Conservatorium credits include: Les Misérables; Quick Lamb in Cloud Street, Bobby Van Hausen in The Boy Friend, Warner in Legally Blonde, DickMcGann in Street Scene and Danny Zuko in Grease.
He also played Charlie Price in Kinky Boots at Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre. Since graduating, Sean’s credits include: Danny Zuko in Grease (Queensland Performing Arts Centre); Sky in Mamma Mia! (The Show Co.); featured vocalist for The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols (Riverstage, Brisbane); Ensemble member (understudying Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio) in Jersey Boys (The Star-Gold Coast) and Link Larkin in the recent Australian tour of Hairspray (Crossroads Live).
Nick Cox
Elder Cunningham
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and now a dual citizen of Australia, Nick is thrilled to be Australia’s new Elder Cunningham! His US theatre credits include performing at Radio City Music Hall with the Rockettes, Marius in Les Misérables, along with various Off Broadway shows and new works. He has toured twice as Bobby C in Saturday Night Fever the Musical for Broadway at Sea with Royal Caribbean and has performed at 54 Below notably for Ryan Scott Oliver and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez. Proud to call Australia home since 2019, Nick made his Australian debut as Le Fou in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Nick is proudly represented by Random Management.
Paris Leveque
Nabulungi
Paris has trained in all areas of Musical Theatre, having completed the Diploma of Musical Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts (2021) and the BFA in Music Theatre at the Victorian College of the Arts (2024). During their time at VCA, Paris played Anna in Spring Awakening (dir. Petra Kalive) and performed in Curtains (dir. Roger Hodgeman). Additionally, they played Zoe in 107:The Musical at the Blue Room Theatre Company in Western Australia (2021). Paris is very excited to be making her professional debut in THE BOOK OF MORMON as Nabulungi and is determined to aid in the representation of fellow African-Australian performers.
Tom Struik
Elder McKinley
Tom made his professional theatre debut in the 2019 HANDA/Opera Australia production of West Side Story on Sydney Harbour. He went on to feature in the roles of the Pied Piper/Captain in Shrek the Musical! (GFO) and was an Ensemble member in Opera Australia’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, understudying Prince Topher, and Mamma Mia! The Musical, understudying Sky (LWAA). As a member of the high energy Tap Pack, Tom has toured throughout Australia, North America and the UK. He also performed in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. Tom made his film debut in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis. Tom also played the role of Joey, understudying Eddie, in Sister Act – The Musical.
Simbarashe Matshe
Mafala Hatimbi
Born in Zimbabwe, Simbarashe found his love of theatre and the arts at a young age. After emigrating to New Zealand, he spent most of his formative years in Wellington before eventually moving to Auckland to pursue acting. His previous credits include ATC’s Filthy Business, Black Lover and Masked Productions’ tick, tick…BOOM!, and a variety of film and TV credits. Now based in Melbourne, Simbarashe’s love of performing has brought him to new and exciting places in the world of theatre and remains dedicated to being a vessel for the arts.
Augie Tchantcho
The General
Augie Tchantcho is a distinguished actor known for his performances as Richard in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Australia, 2023-2025) and The General in THE BOOK OF MORMON (Australia, 2016-2020). He gained prominence in Stage Art’s Dreamgirls and The Colour Purple and received critical acclaim as the Narrator/Stew in Antipodes Theatre’s Passing Strange. His notable Shakespearean roles include Albany in King Lear, Brutus in Julius Caesar and Othello. Augie also made his screen debut as Wilbur in the thriller series Shantaram.
Matthew Hamilton
Mission President
Is thrilled to be joining the company of THE BOOK OF MORMON. Originally from the Midwest of the U.S. His theatre credits include the Australian premiere of Wicked covering the role of Fiyero, Legally Blonde, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Show Boat, Georgy Girl the Seekers Musical, Into the Woods, Dream Lover, Mamma Mia. Matt was the standby “GUY” in the critically-acclaimed production of Once! Most recently, Matt could be seen in School of Rock, Barnum, Ragtime, Jagged Little Pill, Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day at the Princess Theatre as well as Phil Spectre in Tina-The Tina Turner Musical. His TV credits include the shows Neighbours, Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You, Spirit of the Game, The Drowning Pool, One Life To Live and Rescue Me. Matthew is a Proud member of MEAA.
Malachi Alexander
Swing
Malachi Alexander (Swing) is originally from Detroit, MI & is super excited to join the company of The Book of Mormon!!
His past credits include the US Tour of Chicago (The Jury); The Disney Wish cruise as Prince Eric & Aladdin. Regional Theatre credits include in Ensemble of Fela!, Angel in Kinky Boots, Joe in 9 to 5, Kurt Kelly in Heathers and the Ensemble of Pippin. Education credits include Howard University BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance @thechialexander
Connor Banks Griffith
Ensemble
Born and raised in Sydney, Connor graduated from ED5 International with an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts.
His credits include Swing on CDP’s Ratburger and Gruffalo’s Child, Host on Warner Brothers Harry Potter A Yule Ball Celebration and Ensemble/Adam (US) in Free Rain Theatre Company’s Priscilla Queen Of The Desert!
Connor made his musical theatre debut as Luke in Strictly Ballroom (Bazmark/Global Creatures) and he is thrilled to make his professional return to the stage in The Book Of Mormon.
Hayden Baum
Swing
Hayden trained at Canberra Dance Development Centre before graduating from WAAPA in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre), Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) and the 2015 Bill Warnock Award.
He made his professional stage debut as Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat in CATS South Korea 2017, returning to this role for the 40th Anniversary Tourin 2020. Other professional credits include Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins; CHICAGO (Crossroads/Jones Theatrical); Trevor Ashley’s MOULIN SCROOGE!; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Warner Bros/GFO); Cry-Baby (LPD, Hayes Theatre Co); Promises Promises and The Apple Tree (Neglected Musicals); and The Gruffalo( CDP).
Hayden feels blessed to be a part of The Book of Mormon!
Jade Baynes
Swing
Jade Baynes is an Australian Musical Theatre performer, actor, and singer, proudly Trinidad and Tobagonian, born in Geraldton, WA. She trained at Dynamite Studios Australia (Musical Theatre) and holds a Cert IV in Dance.
Jade made her musical theatre debut in Priscilla Queen of the Desert (2022, Matt Ward Entertainment). In 2023, she played Little Eva/The Shirelles and covered Betty in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Matt Ward), and starred as Lorraine in All Shook Up (HAMA Productions). She currently stars as Bec in Invisible Boys on Stan.
Instagram@jadebayness
John Rex Berry
Ensemble
John Rex Berry hails from Western Australia and is a former Irish dancer and rugby player. John completed his Diploma of Musical Theatre at Matrix Pro Academy before furthering his training at Brent Street.
As a young leading man in WA, John has starred as Link Larkin in Hairspray, Chad in All Shook Up and performed in The Wizard of Oz and Fame all at Crown Theatre (Hama Productions). Other WA credits include Danny Zuko in Grease and Fred Casely in Chicago (Drew Anthony Creative), Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid and the Olivia Newton-John tribute, A Night to Remember.
Since moving to Sydney in 2023 John has appeared in West Side Story (Opera Australia), Elf: The Musical (Crossroads Live), Sunset Boulevard Asia Tour (GWB Entertainment) and Rebel Wilson’s musical comedy feature film, The Deb.
Oscar Bridges
Ensemble
Oscar Bridges made his professional debut at 10 years of age as Kurt in The Sound of Music (GFO). Originally from Adelaide, Oscar trained in all areas of dance at Barbra Jayne Dance Centre. He trains vocally with Kirsty Roberts at The Studio Star Factory. His credits include the National tour of Grease (John Frost and Crossroads Live) cover for Doody and Roger, Michael in Elf the Musical at Sydney Opera House, (John Frost and Crossroads Live). In 2019 Oscar was invited to work in New York filming junior musicals with ITheatrics. He has performed professionally with Ding Productions, as well as singing the National Anthem for International Test Cricket on multiple occasions, Tour Down Under, Adelaide 500, and NBA finals series. He is beyond excited to be performing in The Book of Mormon – a dream show!
Kemari Bryant
Ensemble
A North Carolina native, Kemari was in the first BFA Musical Theatre graduating class at UNC Greensboro. He toured the US in The Book of Mormon and is so hyped to be continuing his journey joining the Australian company! Regional credits include Ragtime, Man of La Mancha, A Christmas Carol plus the Off-Broadway season of SCOUTS. Love and thanks to friends, mentors, and family.
Chloe Davison
Ensemble
Chloe is a passionate performer who has always loved the stage. She holds a Certificate IV in Music from Collarts and was one of the lead singers of the Sweethearts band based in Geelong from 2015 to 2019. Highlights of her time with the Sweethearts include touring Europe, as well as sharing the stage with the legendary Bernard “Pretty” Purdie.
Chloe is thrilled to be making her professional music theatre debut in The Book of Mormon.
Deja Simone
Swing
DeJa-Simone Crumpton is making her The Book Of Mormon Australia debut!!
Originally from Miami, DeJa received her BFA in Music Theater from Florida State University and moved to Brooklyn, New York to accomplish her performance dreams!
DeJa’s notable US Credits include Off-Broadway: Watch Night at The Perelman Performing Arts Center plus Equity National Tours including Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Mary Ellen/Brooklyn/Duckling Donna Understudy) and Lerner and Loewe’s Lincoln Center Production of My Fair Lady (Female Swing).
Recent credits include Planet Funk: The James Brown Experience (Broadway Workshop), The Prince Of Egypt at OFC Creations (Dance Captain) and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Gateway Theater (Disco Donna Understudy) and 54 Below and Greenroom42 cabaret venues.
She sends a special thanks to The Book Of Mormon casting team, The Crumpton Family and her agents @tpgagency!
@dejacrumpton
Blake Douglas
Ensemble
Blake Douglas is a 2024 graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (BA Music Theatre), following his studies at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (Diploma of Musical Theatre) in 2021. His previous WAAPA credits include: Musidorus in Head Over Heels, Morgan in Godspell, Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Aaron/Carlos in Legally Blonde and Vocal Captain/Ensemble in The World Goes ‘Round. Blake is thrilled to be making his professional music theatre debut in The Book of Mormon.
Bayley John Edmends
Ensemble
Bayley trained at the prestigious Brent Street studios in Sydney, completing his Certificate IV in Performing Arts in 2015.
Bayley made his Musical Theatre debut in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and was then cast in Australia’s first post-Covid show, PIPPIN The Musical and was a part of the original Australian cast of the acclaimed Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Global Creatures).
Bayley’s credits also include working with Artists such as Kelly Rowland, Samantha Jade and Elk Road and performing aboard international cruise liners for Norwegian Cruise Lines.
On screen, Bayley has appeared in the films Pacific Rim and Dance Academy – The Comeback, as well as being a featured dancer for TV’s ‘The Voice AU’.
Bayley recently completed touring with the recent production of Wicked as Ensemble covering the role of Boq.
Josh Gardiner
Standby Elder Cunningham
Josh is a 2014 graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Musical Theatre. He recently starred in the principal role of Jean-Michel in the Australian tour of Roger & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Other theatre credits include the 10th Anniversary tour of Billy Elliot the Musical, covering and performing the roles of Tony and Big Davey. Notable performances include two sell-out seasons of RENT at Hayes Theatre Co, Baby: the Musical and the world premiere of The Dressmaker: A Musical Adaptation. Josh is a vocalist in various concerts nationwide and has a strong passion for new Australian work, highlighted by performances at the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Luke Haberecht
Swing / Co-Dance Captain
Luke graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with BA Music Theatre in 2017. He made his theatrical debut at age 10 in the original Australian production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Luke’s other professional credits include Lumiere cover in Beauty and the Beast (Disney Theatricals), Jean-Michel cover in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Opera Australia/Gordon Frost Organisation), George cover in The Wedding Singer (David Venn Enterprises), Baby John cover in West Side Story (Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour/Opera Australia) and Oklahoma! (The Production Company).
Prophecy Mudzingwa
Ensemble
Prophecy Mudzingwa is a performer based in Hobart, Tasmania with a passion for singing and acting. With a versatile voice, he has performed in a variety of productions.
Originally from the UK, Prophecy moved to Tasmania to pursue his dreams of performing and since then, he honed his skills as a singer and performer, studying under vocal coach Maria Lurighi. Prophecy is dedicated to the craft of performance and is constantly seeking new opportunities to grow and develop his skills. Prophecy is thrilled to be making his mainstage debut in The Book of Mormon.
Josh Mulheran
Ensemble
Brisbane born Josh studied at ED5 International’s Musical Theatre course before making his professional debut as Snowboy in West Side Story (The Production Company). His theatre credits include; Ensemble/Subway Ghost Cover/Willie Lopez Cover in Ghost: The Musical (Ambassador Theatre Group); Ray/Ensemble in Side Show (One Eyed Man Productions/Hayes Theatre); Tom Springfield/Ensemble in Dusty (The Production Company), original Australian cast of The Book of Mormon (Anne Garefino, Scott Rudin, GFO), Joey in Jersey Boys (Dodger Theatricals), Swing in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Crossroads Live), Dick/Ensemble in 9 to 5: The Musical (Crossroads Live), Ensemble/Pepper Cover in Mamma Mia (Louise Withers), and recently appeared as Frankie Valli in Prospero Art’s Jersey Boys: Concert Restaging.
His original music, released with band Gunning for Allie, has amassed several hundred thousand plays across streaming services, with their song “Braille” receiving airplay on national radio.
He is honoured to be returning to The Book of Mormon, a show that holds a special place in his heart. And would like to thank his friends and family for letting him live out his dreams.
Sekou Salah Nance
Ensemble
Sekou hails from New Orleans, LA & Houston, Texas and started his career as a performer dancing alongside his late mother at the age of six. Some of his most recent credits include Cruel Intentions: A 90s Musical and Darth & Luke, as well as various cruise ship contracts with Holland America Cruise Line. Sekou is also a US Navy veteran with a love for performance.
Mickey Nixon
Ensemble
From Brownsville, Tennessee, by way of Vallejo, California, Mickey Nixon’s credits include Law&Order – SVU, GET ON UP. Regional Theatre credits include Ruined, Dreamgirls, AIDA, A Raisin In The Sun In The Red & Brown Water and Saturday Night Fever. Concert credits include Burna Boy Live at MSG Broadway Bares (BCEFA) and Opera credits include Fire Shut Up In My Bones, Grounded and La Fille du Regiment.
Mickey would like to thank Ryan & the entire Suite Talent team for the mutual trust and support we have for each other on this journey @mickemnix; NMRK
Alexis Ijeoma Nwokoji
Ensemble
Alexis is so excited to be in Australia for the very first time! When she was five, she always dreamt of visiting Australia after a teacher told her and her entire class they were going as a pretend exercise for school. The very next day, she arrived at school with luggage in hand despite her family telling her it was not real and to not bring the luggage. Though she was gullible and a bit lost then, she is ecstatic to finally be here- though it still feels pretend! Alexis was recently in the US Tour of The Book of Mormon. Other theatre credits include: Caroline or Change (West Coast Black Theatre Troupe), Sister Act (McLeod Summer Playhouse). TV: (Bull,CBS). Commercials include Galderma Skincare and Amazon. Alexis gives a very special thanks to her mother, Angela. “Together we will see the world!” Special thanks to Kreativ & her agent Becky Randazzo, Jenn, Leonard and Steven!! Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!!
Justin Phillips
Ensemble
Justin Phillips’ Broadway National Tour credits include Come From Away, Mean Girls, and The Book of Mormon. Select US regional credits include Dreamgirls, The Color Purple, Rent, Memphis, Ragtime and A New Brain.
Justin’s Voiceover credits include Audible’s Game On, Story Pirates albums and podcast and his training includes William Esper Studio, Lesly Kahn & Co, St. John’s University. He thanks God, his family and friends, the entire BOM universe, his team at HKA and this incredible company. @jphilzzz
Reynel Reynaldo
Swing / Co-Dance Captain
Reynel Reynaldo is ecstatic to be making his Australian debut with The Book of Mormon. National tours: The Book of Mormon, On Your Feet! Regional: Shrek, Head Over Heels, Once on this Island, Matilda (Slow Burn Theatre Company), Mamma Mia (Actors Playhouse), In The Heights (Adrienne Arsht Center). Commercial Dance: FloRida, Sage The Gemini, NBA, NFL, U.S Open, Natalie LaRose. Reynel would like to thank his mom, family, Lisa Calli, Carrie, Jen, his mentors from the 305/954 and most importantly his Dad (Papi) who is with him in spirit onstage every night. #CubaParaSiempre
Callum Rigg
Standby Elder Price
Callum (he/him) is a Melbourne-based actor currently completing his final year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). During his training, he has performed in Morning Melodies at Hamer Hall, Working the Musical, and Marry Me A Little, which was featured at the Australian Music Theatre Festival in Tasmania.
Prior to VCA, Callum explored a range of performance disciplines, completing a short course in Screen Acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), the 10-Week Essential Program at Howard Fine Acting Studio, and the Youth Program at 16th Street Actors Studio.
Callum is beyond ecstatic to be making his professional debut on this stage and extends a heartfelt thanks to his family and friends for their continuous support.
Liam Robertson
Ensemble
Originally from Horsham, Liam began singing and dancing at a young age, performing with the Horsham Arts Council before moving to Melbourne to study Performing Arts and Musical Theatre at Patrick School of the Arts, where he recently graduated with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. During his training, he appeared as a featured vocalist and dancer at events such as the International Dance Sport Championships, Formula One Grand Prix, Spring Racing Carnival, and AFL Grand Final. Liam is thrilled to make his professional theatre debut in The Book of Mormon.
Chelsea Smith
Ensemble
Chelsea is honored to make her Australian debut. A native of New Jersey and now based in New York City, Chelsea has most recently been seen on the North American Tour of The Book of Mormon (2023–2025). She holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from The Boston Conservatory and a Master of Music in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt.
Her recent credits include Justice Charlier in Rock of Ages (Axelrod Performing Arts Center), Joanne in RENT (San Antonio Broadway Theatre), Madame Garderobe in Beauty and the Beast (Disney Cruise Line) and Marie in Cinderella (Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre).
Chelsea is deeply grateful to her family and to her agents at ASA for their unwavering support. Chelseamsmith.com| IG:@chelseamargaux
Jasmine Vaughns
Ensemble
Jasmine began her career in Disney’s The Lion King in the role of Young Nala. She went on to study at the Victorian College of the Arts graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) in 2019. Her theatre credits include Standby in the national tour of Come From Away (NewTheatricals), Swing in A Christmas Carol (GWB) and Ensemble in Carousel in Concert (Enda Markey Presents). Jasmine is delighted to be a part of The Book of Mormon.