June – Dreamgirls
June Twenty-Finkteen saw a return to Chapel Off Chapel to play StageArt’s Australian premiere of Dreamgirls, and their world premiere of A Super Brady Cabaret.
Continuing StageArt’s reputation for big shows rarely seen on these shores, Dreamgirls was a very special show to play, a hectic and fascinating book of music, and another sensational season.
In September, the show was reprised for Fight Cancer Foundation’s Red Ball, which featured Hugh Jackman – who, on his request, sung a song with the cast and band at the conclusion of our presentation. So, certainly a gigantic highlight of not just this year but in my career. What did I say about 2015 peaking early? I was wrong.
We also reprised a handful of songs with show lead Thando at the Toff In Town as part of her Divas Residency. It was really rewarding to get to revisit these songs a few times, as often I get to play musical through their season and never have the chance to open the book again. Definitely worth the work!
Show Info:
Dreamgirls
StageArt
May 28 – 14 June 2015
Chapel Off Chapel
Role: Guitar
Never before seen in Australia. Tony, Grammy and Oscar award winning musical Dreamgirls was presented by StageArt at Chapel Off Chapel.
Band:
- Tyson Legg
- Patrick Paevere
- Krystal Tunnicliffe
- Stephen McMahon
- Miles Izzo
- Judy Ferguson
- Caleb Garfinkel
- Anthony Chircop
- Tom Doublier
Following the successful season, Dreamgirls was revised for the annual Red Ball, and performed a piece with special guest Hugh Jackman.
Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the story of ‘The Dreams’, an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group – inspired by the career of Diana Ross and The Supremes – as they experience the triumphs and tribulations that accompany their pursuit of fame and fortune in the tumultuous music industry. Winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway in 1981. Through several revivals and an award-winning film, it has remained a favourite for more over three decades.