Reed Luplau was born in Perth, Australia, and started dancing at 18 months at his mother's studio, Jody Marshall Dance Company. Before graduating from The Australian Ballet School, Reed was invited by then Artistic Directors Graeme Murphy & Janet Vernon to join the Sydney Dance Company (SDC), where he performed and choreographed for five years. Having the opportunity to move to NYC, Reed has performed for Stephen Petronio Company, Aszure Barton & Artists, and Lar Lubovitch Dance Company.
Reed's Theater credits include the original Broadway casts of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812. As well as the original revival cast of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' directed by Bartlett Sher and choreographed by Hofesh Schecter. Off-Broadway - 'ONLY GOLD' by Andy Blankenbuehler, David Henry Hwang's 'Kung Fu,' Opera credits include playing the principal role of 'Bosie' in the production 'OSCAR,' directed by Kevin Newbury for the Santa Fe Opera and Opera Philadelphia. Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' directed by Netia Jones and choreographed by Reed.
Film/TV credits include the role of Theo in Alan Brown's Five Dances, HALSTON, Maisel, Fosse/Verdon, Mozart in the Jungle, The Sixth Borough, and Mao's Last Dancer.
Reed's Choreographic endeavors include the film 'Places, Please,' PHISH' at Madison Square Garden, Disney Cruise Line - 'An Enchanted Engagement,' Olaf's Royal Picnic, Aladdin, 'Disney Dreams' (Associate) for Disney Cruise Line, and Brooks Brothers 100th Birthday Celebration. In the ballet world, Reed has created works for The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, and West Australian Ballet.
Reed's Theater credits include the original Broadway casts of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812. As well as the original revival cast of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' directed by Bartlett Sher and choreographed by Hofesh Schecter. Off-Broadway - 'ONLY GOLD' by Andy Blankenbuehler, David Henry Hwang's 'Kung Fu,' Opera credits include playing the principal role of 'Bosie' in the production 'OSCAR,' directed by Kevin Newbury for the Santa Fe Opera and Opera Philadelphia. Puck in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' directed by Netia Jones and choreographed by Reed.
Film/TV credits include the role of Theo in Alan Brown's Five Dances, HALSTON, Maisel, Fosse/Verdon, Mozart in the Jungle, The Sixth Borough, and Mao's Last Dancer.
Reed's Choreographic endeavors include the film 'Places, Please,' PHISH' at Madison Square Garden, Disney Cruise Line - 'An Enchanted Engagement,' Olaf's Royal Picnic, Aladdin, 'Disney Dreams' (Associate) for Disney Cruise Line, and Brooks Brothers 100th Birthday Celebration. In the ballet world, Reed has created works for The Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, and West Australian Ballet.
Photo: Benjamin Rivera Photography