Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions, Tinderbox Productions & Hayes Theatre Co present

Verity Hunt-Ballard

in 

 

Sweet Charity

 

 

Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions and Tinderbox Productions are proud to announce the return of the smash-hit production Sweet Charity, playing Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Wollongong from January to March 2015.

Verity Hunt-Ballard stars in her Helpmann award winning role of Charity Hope Valentine, the eternal optimist — a worldview that puts her distinctly at odds with her co-workers in a seedy, run-down dance hall. Dancing with man after man to pay her rent, she dreams of finally being whisked out of there and rescued by love. But can Charity wish her way into making love come true?

Debuting on Broadway in 1966, Sweet Charity features a memorable music score by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields including major hits like Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, and The Rhythm of Life. A combination of Neil Simon’s razor-sharp script and Bob Fosse’s direction and choreography were largely responsible for the musical’s distinctive and lasting identity.

Sweet Charity’s high-energy choreography and sharp-witted dialogue earned a knock-out eight 2014 Helpmann Award nominations this year, winning three including Best Female Actor in a Musical for Verity Hunt-Ballard, Best Direction of a Musical for Dean Bryant and Best Choreography in a Musical for Andrew Hallsworth.

 

"A fresh, thrilling production... Verity Hunt-Ballard gives a radiant, endearing performance; sensationally sung and danced, with knockout comic timing... Don't miss it." Jo Litson, Sunday Telegraph

"It's a thrill to see and hear performers of this calibre close up...Crewes is a delight. Krizak is superb. A memorable night."Jason Blake, Sydney Morning Herald "Brilliant, ballsy, and unmissable - an astonishing version of the American classic... Dean Bryant and Andrew Worboys have crafted a version that makes the experience complete and thrilling... Run as fast as you can." Diana SImmonds, Stage Noise

"An incredibly high-energy take on the classic musical... Verity Hunt-Ballard plays Charity to perfection... Sets the bar very high."
Penny Spirou, Australian Stage

"Musical theatre doesn't come any better than this... A production in which I simply can't find a fault." Neil Litchfield, Stage Whispers

 

Book by Neil Simon
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by Dorothy Fields

Based on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tulio Pinelli and Ennio Plaiano. Produced for the Broadway Stage by Fryer, Carr and Harris. Conceived, staged and choreographed by Bob Fosse.


Directed by Dean Bryant
Choreography by Andrew Hallsworth
Musical Direction by Andrew Worboys
Costume Design by Tim Chappel
Set Design by Owen Phillips
Lighting Design by Ross Graham

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEASON DATES AND TICKETING DETAILS

SYDNEY

Sydney Opera House Presents in association with Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions,Tinderbox Productions and Hayes Theatre Co

From 15th January 2015
Playhouse | Sydney Opera House
sydneyoperahouse.com
or call the box office on (02) 9259 7777

 

CANBERRA

Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions and Tinderbox Productions
and Hayes Theatre Co and in association with Canberra Theatre Centre

11th - 21st February 2015
The Playhouse | Canberra Theatre Centre
To Book canberratheatrecentre.com.au
or call the box office on (02) 6275 2700 
Groups call (02) 6275 2727

Melbourne

Arts Centre Melbourne in association with Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions, Tinderbox Productions and Hayes Theatre Co

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse Theatre
To Book artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183
ON SALE NOW

Wollongong

Luckiest Productions, Neil Gooding Productions and Tinderbox Productions and Hayes Theatre Co in association with Merrigong Theatre Company  

11th - 15th March 2015
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre
To Book merrigong.com.au or call the box office on (02) 4224 5999
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM 15TH DECEMBER

 

 

OR

FOR ALL VENUES, BOOK AT TICKETMASTER
Call 1300 723 038
Visit ticketmaster.com.au
In Person Any Ticketmaster Outlet
Groups: 1300 889 278

 

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