[Showtuners] An Aussie Legend NOT TO BE MISSED!!! - special offer

[News from Showtune Productions]

Hey Showtuners, 

Don't miss my dear friend Toni Lamond's show at The Seymour Centre, she is
one of our only TRUE music theatre treasures left! 

I also include all the dates for Lorna's tour below, and her SPECIAL Sydney
only performance of "Songs My Mother Taught Me".

"See you at the front of the theatre"

Cheers

David Hawkins

 

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Special Offer          

 

Adults at Concession prices $38 * SAVE $7 

For performances 30 April - 4 May. Book and pay by April 25. Code word
"Toni"

 

A return season of the unstoppable...

 

TONI LAMOND 

TIMES OF MY LIFE         .....A new play with music

 

Written by Toni Lamond and Tony Sheldon

Directed by Tony Sheldon

Musical Direction by Michael Tyack

 

Times of My Life is more than a history of the golden days Australian show
biz.  It's a candid, humorous autobiographical play with music and song that
is honest and inspirational.  The shy little girl with greasepaint coursing
through her veins grew into one of the jewels of Australian entertainment
becoming the first woman in the world to host her own television show.

 

This courageously honest and powerful musical play is inspirational as Toni
tells of her stellar career in vaudeville, music theatre, television and
cabaret that spans more than half a century.

 

With rich and illuminating archival footage punctuating the show, Lamond's
anecdotes, observations and experiences are testament to her legend of
perfect comedy timing.  Co-written with her son, Tony Sheldon (currently
starring in Priscilla), this is a personal and touching story.  

 

WHAT THE CRITICS SAID:

 

 "Lamond's performance is an age-defying celebration of the joy of live
entertainment.  Her comic timing is second to none." Sydney Morning Herald 

 

"Toni Lamond is a real trouper: a showbiz legend.  Her voice is in
remarkable shape, still able to belt out show tunes with the best of them"
Sunday Telegraph

 

"Veteran Aussie showstopper regales the audience with stories from her
fabulous life.  There's personal tragedy as well as stage triumph but Lamond
doesn't milk it too hard.." Sun-Herald

 

"a beautiful idea - a multimedia cabaret show which not only indulges us in
the evergreen talent of a true Australian star but also traces the history
of Australian showbiz from vaudeville onwards..the voice is as big and rich
and charged with nuance as ever."  Adelaide Advertiser

 

Everest Theatre (Intimate mode)

Seymour Centre, cnr Cleveland Street and City Road, Chippendale

Season:     29 April - 11 May 2008

Times:       Tuesday 6.30pm; Thursday to Saturday 8pm; Sunday 5pm

Matinee:    Wednesday 11am

Prices:       Adult $45; Concession $38

Bookings   02 9351 7940  or   <http://www.seymourcentre.com.au/>
www.seymourcentre.com.au

 

*conditions apply

 


 
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LORNA LUFT
Exclusive and Intimate

LIVE IN OZ TOUR DATES!

3 May 2008 @ 2pm and 8pm
Fairfax Studio, The Arts Centre 
MELBOURNE
Phone Bookings: 1300 136 166
 
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ac&brand=theartscentre> ONLINE BOOKINGS 

8 May 2008 @ 8pm
Her Majesty's Theatre
BALLARAT
Phone Bookings: (03) 5333 5888
 
<http://www.hermaj.com/cms/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=175&Itemid>
ONLINE BOOKINGS 

10 May 2008 @ 8pm
Blakiston Theatre, GPAC
GEELONG
Phone Bookings: (03) 5225 1200
 
<http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=GPAC&organ_val=20648&
event_val=LORN&schedule=list> ONLINE BOOKINGS 

17 May 2008 @ 8pm
Araluen Centre 
ALICE SPRINGS
Phone Bookings: (08) 89511 1122 

25 May 2008 @ 8pm
Diane Cilento is hosting this event at her
lavish property as part of Carnivale 
Karnak Playhouse
PORT DOUGLAS 
Phone Bookings: (07) 4098 8111
 <http://www.karnakplayhouse.com.au> ONLINE BOOKINGS 

29 May 2008 @ 8pm
Canberra Playhouse 
CANBERRA
Phone Bookings: (02) 62752700
 <http://www.canberratheatre.org.au/pages/event/performance859.asp> ONLINE
BOOKINGS 

5 June 2008 @ 8pm
The Events Centre 
CALOUNDRA
Phone Bookings: (07) 5491 4240
 <http://www.theeventscentre.com.au> ONLINE BOOKINGS

6 June 2008 @ 8pm
Southport RSL Club 
GOLD COAST
Phone Bookings: (07) 5552 4200
 <http://www.southportrsl.com.au/other_shows.htm%20> ONLINE BOOKINGS 

7 June 2008 @ 8pm
Powerhouse
BRISBANE
Phone Bookings: (07) 3358 8600 
 <http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/events/view/lorna-luft/> ONLINE BOOKINGS


13 - 14 June 2008 @ 8pm
Adelaide Cabaret Festival (with full band) 
ADELAIDE 
 
<http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/adelaidecabaret/?view=CatalogMgr&c
atalog=220&item=181771> ONLINE BOOKINGS 

It is over 30 years since Lorna Luft has shared her amazing talent with
Australian audiences.  At last she is returning to Oz to belt out a few
showstoppers, in the great tradition - as only one with her pedigree can.
Direct from the UK tour of her show "Songs My Mother Taught Me" celebrating
the musical legacy of her mum Judy Garland, and a series of concerts with
Rufus Wainwright playing Carnegie Hall, The London Palladium and The
Hollywood Bowl. She will be performing an exclusive, intimate night of songs
from her new album, "Songs My Mother Taught Me", and her career in film and
theatre.  
 
Born into show business, to legendary entertainer Judy Garland and producer
Sid Luft, Lorna made her television debut at 11, on The Judy Garland Show.
By 19, she was stopping the show on her own, starring on Broadway in Neil
Simon's hit musical, Promises, Promises.  Her career continued on the NY
stage in the musical Snoopy before taking a dramatic turn alongside Farrah
Fawcett in the highly commended drama Extremities. 
 
In addition to regional theatre productions of Grease, Carnival, Little Shop
of Horrors, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Girl Crazy, Mame and Gypsy, she has
starred in national tours of They're Playing Our Song and as "Miss Adelaide"
for 2 years in Jerry Zaks' world tour production of Guys & Dolls.  

She starred alongside Craig McLachlan in the 2006 blockbuster UK premiere
production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas: The Musical; quickly
following that success with the 2007 hit revival of Rodgers and Hart's Babes
in Arms, at the prestigious Chichester Festival Theatre.  
 
In concert, Lorna has appeared at some of the world's most prominent venues
including: The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, The
London Palladium, Royal Albert Hall and L'Olympia in Paris.   In 2006 and
2007 she garnered acclaim for her surprise duet appearances with
singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright at his celebrated tribute concerts to
Judy Garland Rufus Does Judy, which have recently been released on CD and
DVD.
 
In 2007 Lorna joined Alan Cumming and Margaret Cho as part of Logo Network's
new animated series, Rick & Steve.  A UK television favourite, she
frequently appears as a guest, and sometime co-host, on ITV's popular Loose
Women and was a subject of a highly rated BBC documentary titled Somebody's
Daughter, Somebody's Son.  In the US she has had featured roles on a number
series including, Murder She Wrote, The Nanny, and was a regular on Trapper
John M.D.  She joined her sister,  Liza Minnelli, in an electrifying duet on
The Tony Awards and was a featured performer on PBS's Jerry Herman's
Broadway at the Bowl. 

In films, she is most remembered by fans of all ages as Pink Lady "Paulette
Rebchuck", in the camp classic. Grease 2.

In 1998 Lorna added a new dimension to her multi-faceted career, that of NY
Times best-selling author, upon the release of her critically acclaimed
memoir - Me and My Shadows.  It was optioned by ABC-TV and broadcast as a 4
hour miniseries, starring Judy Davis in February 2001.  Lorna served as
Co-Executive Producer on Life with Judy Garland: Me & My Shadows which
garnered the highest ratings of the season and won 5 Emmy Awards.
 
In 2004, her one woman show Songs My Mother Taught Me had its debut on the
West End to great success; it gained rave reviews in the UK and USA.  The
show is now currently enjoying a world tour, keeping alive the cherished
musical legacy of her family.

Showtune Productions proudly presents EXCLUSIVELY for Sydney the Australian
Premiere of 
 
LORNA LUFT
in
SONGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME 

Celebrating her mother JUDY GARLAND
Written & Directed by Ken & Mitzie Welch
Arranged/Orchestrated/Conducted by Colin R Freeman

31 May 2008 @ 8pm
City Recital Hall, Angel Place 
SYDNEY
Phone Bookings: (02) 8256 2222 or 1300 797 118 
 
<http://www.cityrecitalhall.com/events/id/317/Lorna-Luft-Songs-My-Mother-Tau
ght-Me> ONLINE BOOKINGS 


"A rousing, dramatically riveting musical event. The use of Garland video
has enormous impact" ~ Daily Variety

Lorna Luft - daughter of Judy Garland is returning to Sydney to perform one
show only at the City Recital Hall on Saturday 31 May of Songs My Mother
Taught Me - a lovingly staged multimedia extravaganza melding one of the
most familiar songbooks with intensely personal, often hilarious memories
plus private photos and video footage of Lorna's mother; the legendary Judy
Garland. 

Sydney audiences already know the irresistible talents of Lorna Luft, after
her sell-out concert in February.  Showtune Artistic Director David Hawkins
said "I had to bring the entire show to Sydney as it was wonderful to see
the audience spell bound when she did only a segment of the show and it made
me realise the huge love there is in Australia for Judy Garland.  Showtune
is also touring Lorna 's cabaret show nationally but only Sydney audiences
will see Songs My Mother Taught Me." 

New musical arrangements of Garland's classic orchestrations ensure that
this rich tapestry of songs are given the illustrious and deferential
treatment they deserve with a ten piece band made up of some of Australia's
best musicians. Lorna brings unmatched emotion to many of her mother's
signature songs including Come Rain or Come Shine, The Man That Got Away,
Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody accentuated with touching and
humorous memories. The show features never before seen footage and photos
plus dozens of tunes from some of Garland's most popular films: The Wizard
Of Oz, Easter Parade, Meet Me In St. Louis and A Star Is Born.    

 
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Written and directed by Emmy Award Winners Mitzie and Ken Welch (best known
for The Carol Burnet Show), Songs My Mother Taught Me pays homage to
composers, performers and pals who were part of Garland's life including
Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin and celebrates the birth of the Rat Pack. 

Variety called Songs My Mother Taught Me "a rousing, dramatically riveting
musical event" that played eleven weeks at the historic Canon Theatre in
Beverly Hills and was awarded two Los Angeles Theatre Alliance Ovation
Awards for 'Best World Premiere Musical' and 'Best Musical Direction'. The
show completed an-eight week engagement at The Savoy Theatre in the West
End, and just this year a regional tour of the UK. 

"an incandescent revelation, not to be missed". ~ Los Angeles Times 

"Attendance is mandatory at this rainbow-vaulting occasion" ~ Critics Choice
LA Times

"Affectionate, Amusing. a knock-out" ~ New York Post
 

 
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