When: February 17th, 2016
What: Ghost – The Musical
Where: Regent Theatre, Melbourne
I had a rare break in my schedule and decided to go see the matinee performance of Ghost – The Musical. I’ve never seen the movie so my knowledge of the story didn’t stretch further than the lead male being a ghost and making clay together – but I went along away and I was pleasantly surprised …
Today, I bring you this little sneak peek from We Will Rock You, featuring Gareth Keegan and the Australian cast during rehearsals. For ticket details, go to: wewillrockyou.com.au
I’ve been lucky enough to see Fiddler on the Roof twice now – once during opening night and secondly, yesterday. This happened to be a coincidence, but it was nice to see the show from upstairs to seated near the front of the stage. I can’t seem to make up my mind which I preferred more. I liked that upstairs you could appreciate the choreography, but if you’re blind like me, nothing beats being close to the stage. So saying this, I would encourage you to see it twice, if you can, as you get to see a different perspective of the show depending where you sit.
I will have some tidbits from the media call up soon too!
But for now, there’s more under the cut!
While I was in Sydney for Oz Comic Con, I thought I would take the opportunity to see Matilda – the Musical at the Lyric Theatre at The Star Casino while I was there. This is what I thought!
SPOILERS
Sneak Peek of Georgy Girl from Georgy Girl – The Seekers Musical.
Event: Georgy Girl – The Seekers Musical Cast Announcement Media Call
Place: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Date: 24/8/2015
Georgy Girl – The Seekers Musical is coming soon! Congrats to the amazing Lachlan Martin for securing a role. Video to come soon!
Event: Georgy Girl – The Seekers Musical Media Call
Place: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Date: 24/8/2015
Please note: This post is VERY photo heavy!
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Both are cabaret style movies, both have strong vocals and dazzling choreography and both will leave an impression, but, if you put them up against each other is one stronger? Continue reading “Chicago VS Burlesque”
It’s hard to describe Chess, the musical composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus from ABBA with lyrics by Tim Rice, with its intricate plot, complex characters and multitudinous themes of love, politics and war – one really has to see it to appreciate it. With such well known songs as Anthem and One Night in Bangkok, this production has won countless fans all over the world and its original London production, starring Elaine Page and Murray Head, ran for three years on the West End. I spoke with Director Ryan Fogwell and lead Tavis Cunningham, who plays Anatoly Sergievsky, about the new production coming to Manly, NSW for a limited run this May.
Let’s talk about Chess. For people who haven’t heard of nor seen the musical before – what is Chess about?
Tavis: It’s set in the middle of the Cold War in 1979-1980 – a bit more into the later of the Cold War I guess, – and it’s really about how people are controlled by their countries and the political machinations that are going on between members of the US and the Soviet Union. It’s all taking place during two chess tournaments – one in Italy and one in Thailand. It follows the Russian chess player [Anatoly] and one of the members of the American team [Florence] who they get together during the first chess match and then various complications happen.
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Originally posted on Cry Little Sister.
Tasmanian performer Colin has been working in the industry for over thirty years. He is currently playing the role of lonely music shop owner Billy in Once, the new musical at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. I spoke to Colin about dream roles, down time and art imitating life.
You’re a well-rounded performer – from acting on screen, singing and dancing on stage, being a tour guide, stand up comedy, live performances and more. Is there anything you can’t do?
Make a decent curry. How do you get the lumps out?
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TINSEL and TAP SHOES 