Caroline O'Connor will lead the cast for the Australian premiere of the hit Broadway musical, The Prom.

She will play the role of the Broadway diva Dee Dee Allen (a role played by Meryl Streep in the Netflix adaptation).

The production will be staged at the newly revitalized Teatro at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt, Sydney and is scheduled to begin on March 24th.

Caroline spoke with John about the musical and her excitement in playing the role.