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.