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flag Australian actor Michael Paynter to star as John Farnham in new musical celebrating his 1986 album and comeback.

flag Michael Paynter, an Australian theatre actor and longtime fan of John Farnham, has been cast to play the iconic singer in the new musical *Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical*, set to premiere in November at Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre. flag The production, marking the 40th anniversary of Farnham’s landmark 1986 album, explores his comeback after a career slump and his recovery from mouth cancer diagnosed in 2022. flag Paynter, praised for his vocal talent and emotional connection to the role during auditions, will portray Farnham’s journey, including the creation of the hit “You’re the Voice.” The musical, written by Jack Yabsley and directed by Mitchell Butel, aims to honor Farnham’s legacy and introduce his music to new audiences. flag Tickets are now on sale.

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