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Post by Talissa on Jul 19, 2004 10:00:12 GMT 11
Talk about star studded!! Geraldine Turner, Judi Connelli, Anne Wood, Marina Prior, Rhonda Burchmore, Rachel Beck and Sharon Millerchip. How's that for a line up??!!? And that's what you'll get if you front up to see "Australia's Leading Ladies" in Brisbane at the QPAC Concert Hall on Friday Sept 3 and twice on Sat Sept 4, 2004. Host: Sigrid Thornton Director: Nancye Hayes Musical Director: Max Lambert Orchestra: Qld Orchestra Conductor: Julia De Plater This will be a wonderful "Brisbane only" exclusive staged as part of the 2004 Energex Brisbane Festival. Ticket prices range from $50 - $90 To book just call QTIX on 136 246 or visit their web site www.qtix.com.au |
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Post by Buff on Jul 20, 2004 7:57:26 GMT 11
Wow - that's show I'd love to go to!  Buff  |
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Post by Talissa on Sept 6, 2004 9:58:43 GMT 11
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Post by ericbenz on Sept 6, 2004 12:40:40 GMT 11
Hey, I saw the matinee on Sat and yes, the show was brilliant. Don't completely agree with the Australian review on some points however.
I thought the reviewer was a bit harsh towards Judi Connelli for instance. She was AMAZING. Yes, she gives a pretty melodramatic performance but you can't help but love her for it. That voice wow!
Yes, agreed Rachael Beck was very good and Anne Wood is so classy - "The Winner Takes It All" was a definite highlight for me. I think she's a wonderful actress.
I think Sharon Millerchip deserves a huge rap. Her rendition of "If they Could See Me Now" was dynamite and her sultry "Someone To Watch Over Me" was gloriously sung. "A Boy Like that" was a powerhouse moment with Marina. Very versatile and gorgeous.
Ronda Burchmore was all tits and teeth and one of her frocks even got it's own applause! Loved her "Don't Rain on my Parade".
Marina Prior was sublime even though her pitch can be a little off occasionally, there is no doubt that she has STAR quality. You can't take your eyes off her.
Thought Geraldine had some good moments but she tends to screech too much for my taste.
The audience were on their feet in seconds after the finale, and that was a matinee!! I loved the show. Each woman was so individual so I want to resist comparing them - I loved them all.
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Post by Talissa on Sept 6, 2004 13:07:49 GMT 11
Thanks for that, Eric, even if it did makeme even more jealous  Always great to hear from someone who was actually there And welcome to Wayakka, too! ~Julia |
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Post by alterego on Sept 23, 2004 0:59:01 GMT 11
This is a pretty sad line up of names Burchmore, Turner,Conelli? Ugh. They hardly match up with the musical talents we used to have in this country such as Jill Perryman, Toni Lamond and Gloria Dawn. We certainly aren't producing performers like those anymore.
And how about Marina Prior in the upcoming Production Company presentation of Annie Get Your Gun? Surely this is miscasting at its worst. What has happened to our standards in this country?
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Post by madmusical on Sept 24, 2004 15:53:31 GMT 11
Just thought I would throw my 2 cents worth in... I saw the final show on saturday night and thought it was a good fun show. A few tiny microphone glitches but they were soon forgotten! Audience was a little slow...albeit a few music theatre buffs...and everyone up the back. Come on people get on your feet! Song selection was better than expected however there were the standards which if they didn't have I suppose no-one would have come! It was great to hear some different little things such as songs from Boys From Syracuse, City of Angels and Miss Saigon.  And as for Leading Ladies...Marina Prior, Anne Wood, Rhonda Burchmore and Rachel Beck proved that they deserved the title. If Judi Connelli could make up her mind if she wanted to sing opera or music theatre she too could have the same status. Sharon was super tired and croaked through most of her songs and Geraldine should have just gone home. A tough call to say that we don't produce any leading lady status in musical theatre now... |
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Post by Sally on Dec 21, 2004 11:15:20 GMT 11
Thanks for that, Eric, even if it did makeme even more jealous No need to be jealous any longer ;D I was looking around the ticketek website, trying to see if there was anything coming up in the new year and... Australia's Leading Ladies features songs from the greatest musicals ever to grace a stage, it is a spectacular night of glorious, unashamed entertainment! Collier-Vickers Productions has gathered together this country's most acclaimed first ladies of music theatre for a concert season of show stopping songs and head-turning glamour.
Accompanied by 35 piece orchestra and performing the songs (and routines) that have won them hearts across the country and throughout the world will be starring in alphabetical order: Rhonda Burchmore, Judi Connelli, Sharon Millerchip, Marina Prior, Geraldine Turner, Anne Wood. Director/Compere: Nancye Hayes, Conductor: Julia de Plater.
Her Majesty's Theatre will host only four performances of Australia's Leading Ladies making tickets to this event a must-have!
Program will include:
Gypsy Overture, Broadway Baby, Sing For Your Supper, If My Friends Could See Me Now, What You Don't Know About Women, Some People, The Winner Takes It All, Class, Adelaide's Lament, I'm Still Here, It's Today, There's A Terrific Band and a Real Nice Crowd, Someone To Watch Over Me, A Boy Like That, So Long Dearie, As Long As He Needs Me, The Movie In My Mind, The Music Of The Night and many more. Friday Feb 11th (8pm), Saturday Feb 12th (2pm and 8pm), Sunday Feb 13 (4pm). You're coming with me And it's at the Maj!!!! Aww Haven't been there in so long *little tear* Tickets are $68 (B res), $79.90 (A res) or $89.90 (premium). For the Sunday and Sat matinee, concessions are $69 (A res) or $58 (B res) but the evening shows don't have concessions listed. |
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Post by jeyda on Dec 30, 2004 21:52:58 GMT 11
jeez louise and a half ... why aren't they coming to Sydney! ... they go to Brisbane, they go to Melbourne ... do they come to Sydney? ........................ NOPE  |
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Post by Talissa on Dec 31, 2004 1:27:35 GMT 11
Now, now, you have quite enough happening in the next year Although you might still be surprised. We certainly didn't expect it to be appearing in Melbourne. |
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Post by jeyda on Dec 31, 2004 11:15:05 GMT 11
you do have a point lol Sydney does have alot happening so i really shouldnt complain Ok, I've decided that Australia's Leading Ladies are coming to Sydney - wishful thinking aye  |
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Post by Sally on Dec 31, 2004 11:37:14 GMT 11
Ok, I've decided that Australia's Leading Ladies are coming to Sydney - wishful thinking aye *coughs* Probably not just wishful thinking there - I'm sure they will come to Sydney eventually After all we, as has been said, never thought they'd do Melbourne and all of a sudden they are! |
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Post by jeyda on Dec 31, 2004 15:08:58 GMT 11
Again, you have a very good point lol ... They did say that it was only going to be done in Brissy and there you go now its in Melb ... so hopefully *crosses fingers* it will come to good ol' Sydney
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Post by Nerbit on Jan 4, 2005 14:20:40 GMT 11
Was at the launch of Australian Leading Ladies at Her Majesty's today. From what they were saying it sounds like they will take it to sydney if it goes well in Melbourne.
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Post by Sally on Jan 7, 2005 13:26:21 GMT 11
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Always great to hear from someone who was actually there 
