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Baz Luhrmann’s much-loved hit show Strictly Ballroom the Musical will open in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s Theatre on the 17th January 2015.
STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL had its Global Premiere on Saturday 12 April at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. This new production is staged by the original creative team behind the classic 1992 film, including director and co-writer Baz Luhrmann, set and costume designer Catherine Martin, choreographer John O’Connell and co-writer Craig Pearce.
Strictly Ballroom the Musical is the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. This uplifting and courageous tale originated as a stage play that Baz Luhrmann devised with a group of students at the National Institute of Dramatic Art back in 1984.
Tickets for Strictly Ballroom the Musical are on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au or telephone 132 849.
They will appear at the Rod Laver Arena on April 8th. Tickets 132 849.
KERNAGHAN
Legendary country singer, Ray Kernaghan, has been named 2014 Australasian Country Music Living Legend at the Slim Dusty Country Music Memories concert in Kempsey. The award honours an artist’s lifetime contribution to country music.
The announcement proved a popular choice. For decades, Ray Kernaghan has toured Australia and is the recipient of twelve Gold and two Platinum albums having reached sales in excess of one million copies, a major achievement for an independent recording artist.
His first album Me And Louie On The Road (1977) earned four Gold and one Platinum record. He was inducted into Tamworth’s Hands of Fame in 1981. Ray was joined at the announcement by wife, Pam.
Australia Post Honours the Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) comprises the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The three services operated more or less independently until an integrated command structure was established with the formation of the Australian Defence Force on 9 February 1976.
The four domestic base rate (70c) stamps were designed by Tim Hancock of the Melbourne-based design studio XSD. The stamp designs are based on the caps and badges of the respective three services, with the fourth stamp depicting the Australian Defence Force Emblem.
Associated with the stamp issue is a Special prestige cover. The ‘Remember Me to All’ prestige cover includes a facsimile of a pocket book carried by Private John Hector Croft of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during the landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Croft’s life was saved when an enemy bullet lodged in the pocket book after penetrating his arm. Also included is a facsimile of a letter written by Croft describing the incident.
Other products associated with this stamp issue include a miniature sheet, first day cover, stamp pack, booklet of 10 x 70c self-adhesive stamps, set of four maxicards and four designed gutter strips of 10 x 70c stamps.
A Century of Service: The Australian Defence Force stamp issue is now available at most Post Offices, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at www.auspost.com.au/stamps.
STREISAND STILL CHARTS
Barbra Streisand, 72, has showed the pop world that you are never too old to chart with her latest album, Partners, entering the Billboard 200 Chart at No.1. The album features duets with Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Blake Shelton, her son Jason Gould and Elvis Presley.
It’s the 10th hit album for the singer/songwriter/actor and director with two Academy Awards and eight Grammys to her name.
Born Barbara Joan Streisand in N.Y in 1942 and was spotted at a Greenwich Village club. Streisand became the first person to win an Emmy, Oscar, Tony, and Grammy. She has sold over 68 million records – 13 multi-platinum, 28 platinum, and 47 gold. She was the first woman to direct, write, produce, and sing in a feature film, Yentl. Streisand also holds the record for the highest grossing single concert at 14.6 million.
Once married to Elliot Gould and currently married to James Brolin.
Her astonishing vocal range has made albums like Guilty massive sellers and recently saw her voted the greatest female vocalist of all time. Her boundless energy and mesmerising charisma have made her a Hollywood superstar.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
The Production Company today announced additional performances in its season of Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman masterpiece, La Cage Aux Folles. These additional performances in the Playhouse at Arts Centre Melbourne are on November 21 and 30 and December 2 and 7.
Todd McKenney is Albin, the star attraction of La Cage Aux Folles, a nightclub in St Tropez. Georges, played by Simon Burke is his partner. Also starring Rhonda Burchmore as Jacqueline, Marg Downey, Aljin Abella, Emily Milledge and Robert Tripolino. 2014 Helpmann Award winners for best director and best choreographer, Dean Bryant and Andrew Hallsworth team up with musical director, Mathew Frank to create this new staging.
Winner of six Tony Awards in its original Broadway season, La Cage Aux Folles is universally known for its anthem I Am What I Am and the songs You on My Arm and The Best of Times.
Bookings 1300 182 183 or 1300 136 166 or online www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
New Music
Queensland Music Award winning songwriter Harmony James and CMAA Award winner and Golden Guitar winner and Mt Eliza singer/songwriter Lachlan Bryan will tour together for a short run of live dates throughout November.
Harmony will deliver music from her new album Cautionary Tales (Warner) including the first single Skinny Flat White which was No.1 on the Country Music Channels video airplay chart and the new single 30,000 Feet which was released to radio this week.
Lachlan will feature songs from his acclaimed album Black Coffee including his current single You.
www.harmonyjames.com
www.lachlanbryan.com.
TOP TEN ALBUMS
1. When the Sun Sets Over Carlton – Various (Festival)
2. Family Life – Adam Harvey (Sony)
3. In the Lonely Hour – Sam Smith (Capitol)
4. Complete Collection – Ross D Wylie (Aztec)
5. Melody Road – Neil Diamond (Capitol)
6. Screaming Targets – Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons (Festival)
7. Reckless – The Sports (Festival)
8. Honest People – John Williamson (Warner)
9. Don’t Throw Stones – The Sports (Festival)
10. Silent Writer – Ray Sorenson