Thursday, December 23, 2010

Vote for Caroline in the What's On Stage Awards

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!


Friday, November 19, 2010

Talking Heads - ABC1 TV

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.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Twilight at Taronga concerts


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.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Bombshells heads to Milwaukee Rep

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.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Last chance for London concert tickets!


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.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Broadway Baby shines at the Proms


Caroline performs Broadway Baby (from Follies) at the BBC Prom 19 celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday - Royal Albert Hall July 31.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Caroline returns to the West End



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.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

BBC Proms Sondheim celebration

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

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.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Gala


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)

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Dungog Film Festival Opening Gala


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.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Caroline on As Australian As - Bio channel



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

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.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Surviving Georgia film premiere


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


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.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Caroline at Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2010

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



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.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Caroline dazzles Perth

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

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Chicago starts in Perth February 27



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.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Exclusive Birdland photos

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

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Birdland: second show Jan 25

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.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Birdland concert SOLD OUT

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.