Caroline O'Connor's news

Caroline wins Chicago Theatre Award

2011-12-20T19:16:00.002+11:00

Broadway World's Chicago theatregoers have voted Caroline Best Actress in a Musical or Revue (Resident Equity) for her performance this year in Follies at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.

In the awards announced today, Follies also scored the public vote for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical or Revue (Resident Equity) for Brent Barrett and Best Choreography (Resident Equity) for Alex Sanchez.

For a full list of Chicago Theatre Award winners visit Broadway World's website.

Vote for Caroline in BWW Chicago Theatre Awards!

2011-12-11T11:09:00.003+11:00

Here's your chance to vote for Caroline in 'Broadway World's Chicago Theatre Awards' for her critically acclaimed performance as Phyllis Rogers Stone in Follies.

It's easy to vote - Just follow the link below to the awards page, scroll halfway down to 'Click here to vote', then click on Caroline's category - Best Actress in a Musical or Revue (Resident Equity) and vote.

Voting closes December 15.

Vote for Caroline at the Broadway World Chicago Theatre Awards website.

Rave reviews for Caroline and cast of Follies

2011-11-01T19:59:00.003+11:00

I was especially impressed with Ms. O'Connor, who is as tart as a lemon dipped in vinegar - Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal.

The sensational Caroline O'Connor, whose slew of Broadway and European credits hardly prepare you for her breathtaking, impossibly sexy dancing and singing... - Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times.

Real regret earns standing ovations in Gary Griffin's Chicago-style Follies. Four stars - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune.

Caroline O'Connor delivers a couple of showstoppers as Phyllis - Kris Vire, Time Out Chicago.

Caroline O'Connor, who is delicious throughout as the acid-tongued Phyllis, stopped the show as she strutted her leggy stuff in The Story of Lucy and Jessie - Nancy Malitz, Chicago On The Aisle.

O'Connor is stunning. This Follies is unmissable - From The Ledge.

Caroline O'Connor continually zings with dry wit and perfect pipes - Katy Walsh, Chicago Now.

Here's to the the ladies upstairs! Follies is first rate at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre - Misha Davenport, Broadway World.

Caroline O'Connor tantalises - Scotty Zacher, Chicago Theater Beat.

Only one show on your list? Make it this one - Chicago Critic.

Highly recommended - Around The Town Chicago.

Watch Caroline in Follies

2011-11-01T19:43:00.004+11:00

Gypsy tickets now on sale for 2012

2011-09-22T10:52:00.002+10:00

Tickets are now on sale for Gypsy at Leicester Curve Theatre beginning March 10, 2012.

Caroline will play the legendary role of Mama Rose in this UK production running from March 10 until April 14.

For more information and ticketing, visit the Leicester Curve Theatre website.

Videos from the BBC Proms 2011

2011-09-22T10:40:00.002+10:00

BBC Prom on Australian radio

2011-09-08T15:06:00.002+10:00

ABC Classic FM radio will be playing Caroline's BBC Prom, Hooray For Hollywood, this Friday September 9 at 1pm.

Hooray For Hollywood was recorded live at Royal Albert Hall on August 29 and features many favourites from the golden era of Hollywood musicals.

For more information visit the ABC Classic FM website.

Surviving Georgia trailer

2011-08-17T17:06:00.003+10:00

New trailer for Australian film Surviving Georgia starring Caroline as Georgia.

Surviving Georgia is due for release in Australia in October.

Caroline to perform at the Helpmann Awards

2011-07-31T16:57:00.003+10:00

Caroline will perform and present at this year's Helpmann Awards on August 1 at the Sydney Opera House.

The annual Helpmann Awards recognise excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors.

The Helpmann Awards will be shown live on Australian television on Foxtel's arts channel, STVDIO, on August 1 from 7.30pm.

For further information visit The Helpmann Awards website.

Caroline confirmed for BBC Proms

2011-07-31T16:50:00.003+10:00

Caroline will perform at the BBC Proms as part of Prom 59: Hooray For Hollywood at the Royal Albert Hall on August 29.

The performance will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and streamed live on the BBC website. It will then be shown on BBC Two Television on September 3.

For further information visit the BBC Proms 2011 website.

Caroline to star in Follies in Chicago

2011-07-19T19:16:00.002+10:00

Caroline is set to star as Phyllis Rogers Stone in the Sondheim classic Follies at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater this October.

Follies will run from October 4 until November 6, 2011.

For further information and bookings visit the Chicago Shakespeare Theater website.

Radio interview ABC Perth

2011-05-29T23:24:00.003+10:00

Caroline recently chatted to Geoff Hutchison from ABC radio in Perth about all things Sweeney Todd, Paris and kicking off the Perth Cabaret Festival with her show, A Musical Life.

You can listen to and download the interview at ABC Radio Perth's website.

Caroline to play Mama Rose in Gypsy in 2012

2011-05-29T23:16:00.002+10:00

Caroline is set to play Mama Rose in the much celebrated musical Gypsy at the Leicester Curve Theatre next March.

The season will run from March 15 until April 14, 2012 with tickets on sale from this September.

For more ticketing information visit the Leicester Curve Theatre website.

Rave reviews for Caroline in Sweeney Todd

2011-05-04T17:39:00.002+10:00

Caroline O'Connor, a late replacement who learned the role of Mrs Lovett on short notice, is sheer delight - George Loomis, The New York Times.

And Australian singer/dancer/actress Caroline O'Connor is sensational as Mrs Lovett- the roar of applause from her opening night curtain call was exceeded only by the standing ovation for octogenarian Sondheim - Judy Fayard, The Wall Street Journal.

Australian theatre magazine Stage Whispers reports - Caroline O'Connor's Mrs Lovett - Toast of Paris.

Australian theatre website Aussie Theatre reports - O'Connor's achievement is a major Australian news success story.

Sondheim: Caroline is best Mrs Lovett ever

2011-04-29T22:14:00.004+10:00

Photo: Rod Gilfry, Stephen Sondheim, Caroline O'Connor, Lee Blakeley

Legendary Sweeney Todd composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim attended the opening night of Sweeney Todd in Paris and declared Caroline, "the best Mrs Lovett he has ever heard." (Le Monde, Sweeney Todd review).

The Australian singer, dancer, actress replaced the scheduled artist less than a month ago. She didn't know the role and yet she made it hers in an amazing way: since Angela Lansbury's performance, we have not heard such incarnation. Stephen Sondheim made no mistake and he didn't hesitate to let others know that she is "the best Mrs Lovett he has ever heard." This little miracle takes place in Paris so you'd better hurry to grab your tickets. (Le Monde, April 25, 2011)

To read the full review visit the Le Monde website.

Photos from Sweeney Todd

2011-04-29T21:56:00.003+10:00

Caroline as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd - Theatre du Chatelet (Photo: Roy Tan)

Click here to view some production photos of Sweeney Todd.

Click here to view some backstage photos of Sweeney Todd on Caroline's official Facebook page.

Watch Caroline in Sweeney Todd

2011-04-29T21:26:00.004+10:00

Caroline in some scenes from Sweeney Todd -

French television report about Sweeney Todd -

France 24 television interview with Caroline and Rod Gilfry -

Perth Cabaret and Comedy Carnivale 2011

2011-04-10T20:15:00.003+10:00

Caroline will headline Perth's Cabaret and Comedy Carnivale 2011 season with an exclusive performance at His Majesty's Theatre on May 26.

Don't miss this chance to catch Caroline's main stage performance of An Evening With Caroline O'Connor - A Musical Life for one night only!

For more information and tickets visit His Majesty's Theatre website.

Caroline joins cast of Sweeney Todd in Paris

2011-03-31T21:10:00.005+11:00

Caroline joins the cast of Stephen Sondheim's famed musical Sweeney Todd opening next month in Paris at the stunning Theatre du Chatelet.

Caroline will play Mrs Lovett, the demon barber's pie-making accomplice, in the four week season from April 22 - May 21.

For more information and tickets visit the Theatre du Chatelet's website.

Film and TV showreel

2011-03-31T20:57:00.003+11:00

Check out Caroline's new film and TV showreel with scenes from her upcoming Australian film Surviving Georgia, ABC TV Australia's comedy series Lowdown, her portrayal of Ethel Merman in the Cole Porter bio-pic De-Lovely and her memorable performance as Nini Legs in the Air in the Oscar-winning film Moulin Rouge.

Vote for Caroline in the What's On Stage Awards

2010-12-23T18:55:00.003+11:00

Caroline has been nominated for 'Best Solo Performance' in the prestigious 2010 What's On Stage Awards for her cabaret show, The Showgirl Within, at London's Garrick Theatre.

You can vote for Caroline by visiting the Whatsonstage.com Awards website.

Winners will be announced in February 2011, so get voting!

Talking Heads - ABC1 TV

2010-11-19T23:08:00.002+11:00

Caroline will be the featured guest on the ABC's Talking Heads program next Monday on Australian television.

Hosted by Peter Thompson, Talking Heads delves into the amazing lives of some of Australia's most prominent personalities.

Caroline's episode of Talking Heads airs on ABC1 on Monday November 22 at 6.30pm

For more information, transcripts and video visit the Talking Heads website.

Twilight at Taronga concerts

2010-11-07T14:47:00.002+11:00

Following a critically acclaimed concert season in London's West End, Caroline will present her new cabaret show A Musical Life to Sydney audiences at next years Twilight at Taronga summer concert series.

A Musical Life will treat audiences to some of Caroline's favourite songs and stories from her international career on stage and screen.

Caroline will play two shows at Taronga Zoo on February 11 & 12, 2011.

For ticketing information visit the Twilight at Taronga website.

Bombshells heads to Milwaukee Rep

2010-10-23T23:13:00.003+11:00

Caroline is set to reprise her multi award-winning one woman play Bombshells next month at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater in the USA.

In two hours on stage, Caroline plays six women on the brink - a frazzled mother, a nervous bride-to-be, a lonely widow, a timid Cactophile, a teenage talent show contestant and an aging diva.

Written especially for her by Joanna Murray-Smith, Caroline's production has wowed audiences in Sydney (Helpmann Award), Melbourne (Green Room Award), London (Laurence Olivier Award nominee), Edinburgh (Fringe First Award) and Toronto.

Bombshells will play a four-week season at the Quadracci Powerhouse from November 22.

For tickets visit The Milwaukee Repertory Theater website.

Last chance for London concert tickets!

2010-09-27T17:46:00.003+10:00

Caroline kicks off a week of concerts tonight at London's Garrick Theatre with her new show The Showgirl Within.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to catch Caroline's live one-woman in the West End.

For ticketing information visit The Showgirl Within website.