Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Reg Livermore
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Reg Livermore made an impact.
Reg Livermore is a versatile Australian entertainer, recognized for his work as an actor, singer, theatrical performer, designer, director, lyricist, and writer. He has also worked as a television presenter. His career spans various aspects of the entertainment industry, showcasing his diverse talents and contributions to Australian performing arts.
1955: Staging Snow White
In 1955, Reg Livermore hired the Mosman Town Hall to stage a performance of Snow White. Although the box office took in more money, the profits were small.
1956: Staging Mother Goose
In 1956, Reg Livermore hired the Mosman Town Hall to stage a performance of Mother Goose. Despite a larger box office, the profits remained small.
1957: Professional Career Begins
In 1957, after a successful audition for the Phillip Street Theatre, Reg Livermore's professional career was underway.
1961: First TV Role in Whiplash
In 1961, Reg Livermore had his first known TV role in the early Australian TV adventure series Whiplash.
1963: Role in The Tempest
In 1963, Reg Livermore played Ariel in The Tempest, an ABC television drama production.
1964: Starring in The Wizard of Oz
During 1964/65, Reg Livermore starred as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz at the Sydney Tivoli.
1964: Roles in The Rape of the Belt, From the Tropics to the Snow, and The Stranger
In 1964, Reg Livermore co-starred in The Rape of the Belt, featured in the documentary From the Tropics to the Snow, and played Vorussa in the science fiction series The Stranger.
1965: Role in The Recruiting Officer
In 1965, Reg Livermore featured in the ABC-TV production of The Recruiting Officer, which was the first play performed in New South Wales in 1789.
1966: Hosting Crackerjack
From 1966 to 1967, Reg Livermore gained his first starring role in TV as the host of the ABC version of the children's comedy series Crackerjack.
1968: Cast Member of The Mavis Bramston Show
In 1968, Reg Livermore was a featured cast member for the final season of the satirical sketch series The Mavis Bramston Show.
1968: Participating in Anything Goes
In 1968, after The Mavis Bramston Show finished, Reg Livermore stayed on at Channel 7 to participate in Anything Goes.
1969: Musical Credits in The Mikado and Joining Hair
In 1969, Reg Livermore added to his musical credits in The Mikado and joined the cast of the original Australian production of Hair.
1970: Takes over as Berger in Hair
In 1970, Reg Livermore took over the role of Berger in Hair, which significantly boosted his commercial and theatrical profile.
1974: Role in The Rocky Horror Show
In 1974, Reg Livermore performed as Dr. Frank'n'Furter in the original Australian production of The Rocky Horror Show and recorded the role for the Australian cast recording.
1975: First One-Man Show: Betty Blokk-buster Follies
In 1975, Reg Livermore conceived his first one-man show, Betty Blokk-buster Follies, which played to record crowds in Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne.
December 1977: Opening of Ned Kelly
In December 1977, Reg Livermore's musical Ned Kelly, written with Patrick Flynn, opened in Adelaide. Livermore wrote, directed, and designed the show but did not perform in it.
1980: London Performance of Sacred Cow
In 1980, Reg Livermore's trip to London with Sacred Cow created an unexpected sensation. The audience tried to boo him off stage, but he refused to leave.
1982: Starring in Barnum
In 1982, Reg Livermore played the title role in the American musical Barnum.
1984: Revival of The Rocky Horror Show
In 1984, Reg Livermore appeared in a revival of The Rocky Horror Show directed by Daniel Abineri.
1989: Return to Television and One-Man Show
In 1989, Reg Livermore returned to television as a member of Burke's Backyard on the Nine Network, concurrently writing and performing Wish You Were Here, a one-man show.
1991: Appearing in Iolanthe
In 1991, Reg Livermore appeared in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera Iolanthe for Victoria State Opera.
1993: Touring with Wish You Were Here
During 1993, Reg Livermore toured regional Victoria with his one-man show, Wish You Were Here.
1994: Performing Wish You Were Here
During 1994/95, Reg Livermore performed the play Wish You Were Here at the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney.
1998: Writing and Performing Home Sweet Home
In 1998, Reg Livermore wrote and performed Home Sweet Home, Leonard's Last Hurrah for the Clarendon Guest House.
2001: Success with The Thank You Dinner
In 2001, Reg Livermore enjoyed enormous success at the Clarendon with The Thank You Dinner – A Feast to Remember.
2001: Reprising Thank You Dinner
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney in 2008, Reg Livermore reprised his entertainment Thank You Dinner, first performed at The Clarendon in Katoomba in 2001.
2003: Role in The Producers
In mid 2003, Reg Livermore won the leading role of Max Bialystock in Mel Brooks' musical The Producers after auditioning in Los Angeles and subsequently playing in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to great acclaim.
2011: Touring with Nancye Hayes in Turns
In 2011, Reg Livermore toured Australia with Nancye Hayes in his self penned show Turns for Christine Dunstan Productions.
February 2014: Signed for the role of The Wizard in Wicked
In February 2014, Reg Livermore was signed for the role of The Wizard in the stage show Wicked.
May 2014: Commencement of Wicked
In May 2014, Reg Livermore commenced playing the role of The Wizard in the stage show Wicked in Melbourne and Sydney. This was his first stage role for two years.
2016: Role in My Fair Lady
In 2016, Reg Livermore won the role of Alfred P. Doolittle in the 60th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady directed by Julie Andrews, opening at the Sydney Opera House.
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