The Boy from Oz – tells the dazzling, funny and moving story of the life of legendary Australian entertainer and songwriter, Peter Allen.
From humble beginnings in the 1950s, growing up in Tenterfield NSW, to his catapulting rise to fame as a global phenomenon.
Peter was singing in country pubs at age 11. He survived family tragedy, to become a teenage TV star.
Discovered by Judy Garland, he married her daughter Liza Minnelli and went on to achieve international stardom as a performer and song writer.
Director, Ian Mackellar has assembled a vibrant and talented cast and can’t wait to present the show in October- November at Noosa Arts Theatre.
Choreographer Nicole Kaminski breathes life into some great show-stopper numbers and Lighting Designer Travis Macfarlane weaves his magic into a stirring lighting design.
Ian’s vision is to pay homage to the Singer-Songwriter and Entertainer that was Peter Allen. His lyrics are emotional and poignant and his music stirring and memorable says Ian.
Get ready for a toe-tapping, vibrant musical that includes many of Peter Allen’s best loved hits: ‘Quiet Please, There’s a Lady On Stage’, ‘Not the Boy Next Door’, ‘Everything Old is New Again’, ‘I Honestly Love You’, ‘I Still Call Australia Home’, ‘Tenterfield Saddler’ and the ‘show-stopping ‘I Go to Rio’.
This fast-paced production also includes some wonderful – production numbers complete with dazzling costumes designed and made by Margaret Courtney.
The Boy from Oz will take the audience on an emotional, humorous and entertaining journey celebrating the life of Peter Allen and paying tribute to stars like Liza Minnelli and the late great, Judy Garland. The production features multiple highlighted moments and showcases the wonderful array of talent we have here on the Sunshine Coast, headed by Sam Henderson performing the role of Peter Allen.
Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss the opportunity to come along and enjoy this fabulous show.
DATES:
Cut-price Preview October 27 at 7.30pm. All tickets $30.
Gala Opening Night October 28 at 7.30pm, includes complimentary drink and nibbles. All tickets $60.
Evenings: NOVEMBER 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm.
Matinees: OCTOBER 29, 30 NOVEMBER 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 at 2pm.
TICKETS: Adults $40 | Concession $33 Member/Group $30 | U18 $28.
Book tickets online at noosaartstheatre.org.au or call (07) 5449 9343.
