Bloom (musical)

Bloom is an Australian musical with book and lyrics by Tom Gleisner and music by Katie Weston. Set in an aged care facility, the musical comedy is a story of intergenerational connection and the power of music.

It was originally produced by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse, from 18 July to 26 August 2023. The cast included Anne Edmonds, Frankie J. Holden, Evelyn Krape, Vidya Makan, Maria Mercedes, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i, John O’May, Christina O’Neill, Jackie Rees and Slone Sudiro.

The musical was generally well received. It received a 2024 Green Room Award for New Australian Music Theatre Writing.