Caroline O'Connor's news

Caroline returns to the West End

2010-07-29T13:05:00.006+10:00

Caroline is set to return to the West End with her new one-woman show The Showgirl Within at London's Garrick Theatre in September.

The Showgirl Within celebrates Caroline's years of stage and screen and showcases musical theatre anthems and classic songs that have shaped her illustrious career.

Directed by Michael Gracey and choreographed by Ashley Wallen, The Showgirl Within features an ensemble of dancers and Caroline's own on-stage band led by Musical Director Daniel Edmonds.

The Showgirl Within is Caroline's first ever musical solo show in the West End and will play for a strictly limited season at the Garrick Theatre from September 27.

Tickets are now on sale at Nimax Theatres website.

BBC Proms Sondheim celebration

2010-07-03T13:13:00.002+10:00

Caroline will perform at the BBC Proms Sondheim at 80 celebration at London's Royal Albert Hall on July 31.

Marking the 80th birthday of one of Broadway's great innovators, this stellar evening will feature leading opera and theatre figures performing Stephen Sondheim classics from shows such as Follies, Into the Woods, A Little Night Music, Company and Sweeney Todd.

Stephen Sondheim will be in attendance for this very special birthday celebration.

BBC Prom 19: Sondheim at 80 will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Two television at 8pm on July 31.

For ticket information visit the BBC Proms website.

Caroline wins Australian Dance Award

2010-07-03T12:43:00.002+10:00

Caroline has taken out the 2010 Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Performance in a Stage Musical for her role as Velma Kelly in Chicago.

In awarding this year's prize, Ausdance recognised Caroline - "For her brilliant characterisation, gorgeous dancing, terrific singing and incredible energy - an Australian icon."

This is the second time Caroline has been awarded an Australian Dance Award in this category, having previously won in 1999 for Chicago.

For more information and full list of winners visit the 2010 Australian Dance Awards website.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Gala

2010-06-14T22:54:00.002+10:00

The Adelaide Cabaret Festival kicked off it's 2010 season with Caroline performing Roxanne at the star-studded Gala event last weekend.

Caroline will return to the festival to perform her cabaret show A Musical Life on June 25 & 26.

Photo: Caroline with Donna McKechnie and Adelaide Cabaret Festival Director David Campbell. (Photo credit: Blueprint Studios)

Dungog Film Festival Opening Gala

2010-05-22T14:10:00.002+10:00

Caroline will be performing at the Dungog Film Festival Opening Night Gala in Dungog, Australia on Thursday, May 27 starting at 6pm.

Caroline's film Surviving Georgia will make its world premiere at the Dungog Film Festival on Saturday May 29.

The Dungog Film Festival is the largest festival of Australian films in the world.

For more information visit the Dungog Film Festival website.

Caroline on As Australian As - Bio channel

2010-05-06T16:35:00.005+10:00

Caroline has lived and worked all over the world, but what is it about Australia that gives her a sense of identity and pride?

Caroline is the subject of a half hour documentary episode of the new series As Australian As on Foxtel's Bio channel.

In this ten part series prominent Australians look into their lives to determine what being Australian means to them.

Caroline's episode will air on the Bio channel on June 7 at 9.30pm.

Australian Dance Awards nomination

2010-05-06T13:20:00.002+10:00

Caroline has been nominated for a 2010 Australian Dance Award for her magnetic performance in Chicago.

Nominated for 'Outstanding Performance in a Stage Musical', Caroline's Velma Kelly was heralded by audiences and critics across Australia during Chicago's 10th Anniversary revival tour.

The 2010 Australian Dance Awards will be held at the Arts Centre in Melbourne on June 20.

For more information visit the 2010 Australian Dance Awards website.

Surviving Georgia film premiere

2010-05-02T13:21:00.002+10:00

Caroline recently attended the launch of the 2010 Dungog Film Festival program where her new film Surviving Georgia will make it's premiere later this month.

Caroline stars as the feisty, vivacious title character Georgia in this heart warming romantic comedy about family and finding your own identity.

Caroline co-stars in this new Australian film with Pia Miranda, Holly Valance, Shane Jacobson and Spencer McLaren.

The Dungog Film Festival is the biggest festival of Australian films in the world and will take place in Dungog, NSW from May 27 - 30.

For more information on the festival and the premiere of Surviving Georgia visit the 2010 Dungog Film Festival website.

Noosa Long Weekend Festival

2010-05-02T13:09:00.002+10:00

Caroline will perform her new cabaret show An Evening With Caroline O'Connor - A Musical Life for one night only at this year's Noosa Long Weekend Festival in Australia in June.

This special night will be a highlight of the festival at Berardo's Restaurant & Bar on June 20.

Tickets for the dinner and show will be on sale May 4 at The Noosa Long Weekend Festival website.

Caroline at Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2010

2010-05-01T23:25:00.003+10:00

Caroline will premiere her new show A Musical Life at this year's Adelaide Cabaret Festival in June.

Following sold out performances of her show The Girl From Oz at New York's famous Birdland Jazz Club, Caroline brings her intoxicating blend of rich vocals and bewitching tales back to the Adelaide stage in this brand new show.

Featuring musical theatre classics by legends like Kander and Ebb, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, Caroline's show also pays homage to some of the inspirational ladies of song including Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Ethel Merman and more.

Caroline will perform three shows in the Dunstan Playhouse at the Adelaide Festival Centre from June 25 - 26.

Tickets are selling fast with the matinee on June 26th already sold out.

Bookings for A Musical Life can be made through the BASS website.

Caroline to guest star on Lowdown

2010-05-01T22:54:00.004+10:00

Caroline will be one of the special guest stars on Australia's hottest new television comedy series Lowdown.

Set in the world of celebrity tabloid journalism, Lowdown shines a spotlight on the antics of the Sunday Sun's gossip columnist Alex Burchill and the celebrities he interviews.

Caroline will guest star with Steve Bisley on Lowdown's fifth episode which airs on May 19 on ABC1 at 9pm.

Caroline dazzles Perth

2010-03-04T11:19:00.002+11:00

Caroline and the cast of Chicago kicked off their Perth season this week and the critics are in awe of Caroline's performance...

Caroline O'Connor, one of the best Velma Kellys in the musical's 35-year history, was just about to nail her signature number, All That Jazz, to the wall with her name written all over it - Jan Hallam, Arts Editor, Perth Now

Read the full Chicago review in Perth Now.

Chicago starts in Perth February 27

2010-02-23T13:11:00.003+11:00

After sold out cabaret shows at New York's famous Birdland, Caroline returns as Velma Kelly in the Australian tour of Chicago this Saturday February 27 at Perth's Burswood Theatre.

Perth is the last stop for Chicago the musical in Australia having played to enthusiastic crowds in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne last year.

Chicago will play for a strictly limited four week season.

For bookings visit Ticketek Australia.

Exclusive Birdland photos

2010-02-15T16:16:00.002+11:00

Caroline kicked off 2010 with sold out performances at New York's famous Birdland jazz club.

View exclusive photos of Caroline and her band at the Birdland concerts and rehearsal.

Birdland: second show Jan 25

2010-01-10T10:46:00.003+11:00

Due to popular demand Caroline has added a second show to her Birdland schedule in New York on January 25 at 7pm.

With the first The Girl From Oz: An Evening With Caroline O'Connor concert selling out well before it's January 17 date, this will be your final chance to secure tickets to see Caroline on this exclusive New York tour.

For bookings visit Birdland's website.

Birdland concert SOLD OUT

2010-01-07T00:14:00.002+11:00

If you have not yet bought tickets for Caroline's upcoming concert at Birdland in New York, you will have to wait for a return visit.

Caroline's January 17 show is now completely SOLD OUT!

For those attending the show, doors open at 5.30pm with the show commencing at 6pm sharp.

Birdland concert New York - January 17th

2009-11-23T21:25:00.005+11:00

Caroline is thrilled to return to New York for one night only of unforgettable cabaret at New York's famous Birdland jazz club on January 17.

This special evening will feature musical theatre classics by Kander and Ebb, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein, and pay homage to some of Caroline's inspirational ladies of song - Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Ethel Merman and more!

Don't miss this rare New York appearance - Birdland, January 17 at 6pm.

For bookings visit New York City's Birdland website.

Follow Caroline on Twitter

2009-11-20T11:19:00.002+11:00

Caroline has now entered the fun of the Twitterverse!

She will be dropping by regularly to tweet all her news and let her followers know what she has been up to.

It is a great way to keep up to date on all Caroline's performances and learn a bit more about her.

Join in the fun and tweet with Caroline!

Follow Caroline on Twitter

Last weeks for CHICAGO in Melbourne

2009-11-13T20:31:00.002+11:00

Don't miss your last chance to catch Caroline as merry murderess Velma Kelly in CHICAGO in Melbourne this month.

Show must close Sunday, November 29 at Her Majesty's Theatre.

CHICAGO's Australian tour will continue in Perth in February/March 2010.

To book your final Melbourne tickets visit Ticketek Australia.

Derby Day performance - October 31

2009-10-29T20:07:00.002+11:00

Australian TV audiences can catch Caroline this Saturday October 31 performing as part of the Victoria Derby Day racing festival at Flemington in Melbourne.

Performing her Velma Kelly signature, All That Jazz, Caroline's performance will be shown live across the country on Channel 7 at 2.50pm, immediately preceding the Victoria Derby showcase event.

Dancers Steven Grace and Christopher Parsons from the current CHICAGO production will join Caroline to perform the sizzling show-stopper.

Rob Guest Endowment Concert - October 12

2009-10-07T11:29:00.003+11:00

Caroline and cast members from Chicago the Musical will perform as part of the inaugural Rob Guest Endowment Concert next Monday night October 12 at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne.

Celebrating emerging Australian musical theatre talent, the concert will culminate in the announcement of the winner of the ANZ Rob Guest Endowment Award.

Honouring the memory of musical theatre performer Rob Guest OBE who passed away suddenly last year, the competition showcases a new generation of talented Australian musical theatre stars.

For further information and bookings, visit ANZ Rob Guest Endowment Concert.

CHICAGO to open in Perth in 2010

2009-09-18T15:14:00.002+10:00

Caroline will continue her role as Velma Kelly in the hit musical CHICAGO for the Perth season at the Burswood Theatre in 2010.

Caroline said she was thrilled Perth audiences would get to see this wonderful production of CHICAGO.

"I am so excited to have this opportunity to perform in Perth for the very first time. And in one of my all time favourite roles!" she said.

CHICAGO will play at the Burswood Theatre for a strictly limited season from February 27 until March 28, 2010.

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketek Australia.

Caroline razzle dazzles Melbourne

2009-09-04T22:52:00.004+10:00

The critics have spoken and CHICAGO tickets are selling fast - Melbourne has been seduced by Caroline's portrayal of murderous vixen, Velma Kelly.

Caroline O'Connor, as Velma Kelly, has such deadly wit and killer legs that she needs no concealed weapons - Alison Barclay, Herald Sun

It's pretty hard not to like Chicago the Musical. The music is incredibly memorable and the characters so deliciously bad.....O'Connor and Millerchip alone are worth the price of admission - Stephanie Glickman, Australian Stage Online

Watch Caroline and cast talk to Melbourne's Herald Sun about CHICAGO (select "Sneak Peek at Chicago The Musical")

CHICAGO is currently playing at Her Majesty's Theatre.

For bookings visit Ticketek Australia

Catch Caroline this weekend on Sunday Arts

2009-08-07T17:14:00.004+10:00

Australian television viewers can catch Caroline in one-on-one conversation with Australian Ballet Principal Lucinda Dunn this weekend on the ABC's popular Sunday Arts program.

The segment will air on ABC1 at 5pm this Sunday, August 9, with a repeat available on ABC2 at 7.30pm.

For further information visit Sunday Arts on ABC TV.

Sydney Weekender visits CHICAGO

2009-07-04T01:55:00.001+10:00

Sydney television audiences can catch Caroline and the cast of CHICAGO this Saturday, July 4, on Sydney Weekender at 5.30pm on Channel 7.

Be amongst the first 100 to mention the code "Sydney Weekender" when booking tickets to selected CHICAGO performances and receive $20 off the A Reserve price.

For more information visit Sydney Weekender