We’ve Only Just Begun: A quick chat with Angela Lumicisi

Wicked cast member Angela Lumicisi has had a long and varied career both in Australia and abroad and for one night only, Perth audiences have a chance to witness her talents in a special cabaret at Ellington Jazz Club

We’ve Only Just Begun: The Music of the Carpenters is playing on Tuesday June 2 at 7:00pm, starring Lumicisi, and features classic Carpenters songs such as Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, Sing and Superstar.

“I fell in love with The Carpenters the very first time I heard them,” said Lumicisi. “I was in Target, so I bought the cassette, took it home to listen and have been hooked on the magic ever since.”

 

We’ve Only Just Begun has played to packed houses in Melbourne and brings the music of The Carpenters together with Karen’s story.

“The greatest thing about performing this music live is that we get to experience the way people connect with these songs and how it touches everyone in different ways,” said Lumicisi.  “Being able to share this love and Karen’s story is what makes our show so special.”

We caught up with Angela to ask her our 20 Questions…

What’s your name and what do you do?

Angela Lumicisi currently in Wicked and about to perform my cabaret show We’ve only just begun: The music of The Carpenters

What’s your most underrated or unknown talent?

Making pizza wheels

What makes you laugh?

The Simpsons

What are you reading?

The Miracle Morning

Who is your role model?

Audra McDonald/Maria Callas

The world needs more…

Reflection

The world needs less…

Worry

What tools do you need to be creative?

Imagination, dedication, determination and an open heart and mind

What is your happy place?

The beach

Which show (other than your own) you think people should drop everything and see?

Les Mis

What was the last piece of theatre/film/TV that really left an impression on you?

Birdman

There isn’t enough art about …

Our heritage

What three things can’t you live without?

Bread, chocolate, jazz music

Go-to shower belting song?

Rise like a Phoenix (too much Eurovision coverage at my place at the moment)

If you could change one thing about the Australian theatre industry, what would that be?

Accepting more ethnicities

What’s the most used app on your phone?

Plenty of Fish (lol)

What do you wish you had been told before starting in this industry?

Start early

What are you addicted to?

The Bold and the Beautiful

What city do you live in and why?

Melbourne because of it’s heart

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Overseas

 

We’ve Only Just Begun

Venue: The Ellington Jazz Club

Dates: 2 June

Tickets: $25

Times: 7:00pm

Bookings: www.ellingtonjazz.com.au