Caroline wins Chicago Theatre Award

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!

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

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

Gypsy tickets now on sale for 2012

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

BBC Prom on Australian radio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.