Caroline returns to CHICAGO!
Sun, Nov 16 2008 09:45 | Link to this item
Caroline will reprise her award-winning role as Velma Kelly in the hit musical CHICAGO in Australia next year. 
Broadway's razzle dazzle smash hit will kick off in Brisbane in March at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, with a Sydney season to follow in May at Star City's Lyric Theatre.
Come and celebrate ten years since CHICAGO was in Australia, and enjoy the star performance that launched Caroline on Broadway!
For Brisbane tickets visit QTIX online
For Sydney tickets visit Ticketmaster.
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Caroline returns to On The Town...in Paris
Fri, Sep 26 2008 02:45 | Link to this item
Caroline will reprise her role as Hildy Esterhazy in the musical On The Town in Paris this December. The English National Opera production will play at the Théâtre du Châtelet from December 10 until January 4.
The famous musical tells the tale of three sailors search for fun and romance on a day of shore leave in New York City. Caroline has twice played the role of sassy taxi driver Hildy for the English National Opera at London's Coliseum.
For ticketing information visit the Théâtre du Châtelet website.
Caroline at the Helpmanns
Tue, Aug 5 2008 05:10 | Link to this item
Caroline was a presenter last week at the 2008 Helpmann Awards at Star City Casino, Sydney. The Helpmann Awards, now in their eighth year, recognise achievement and excellence in the Australian live performance industry.
(Photo by Gaye Gerard/Helpmann Awards/Getty Images)
The Hatpin heads to New York
Mon, Jul 28 2008 05:48 | Link to this item
Australian musical The Hatpin will be part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival program this September. Caroline will reprise her role as Harriet Piper for the festival performances from September 15 - 24 at the American Theatre of Actors.
Hailed as the 'Sundance for musical theatre', the New York Musical Theatre Festival is the largest musical theatre event in the world.
For ticketing information visit New York Musical Theatre Festival.
The Hatpin cast recording released
Sat, Jul 12 2008 04:57 | Link to this item
The 2008 original Australian cast recording of The Hatpin was released for sale this week. Caroline features on the recording as Harriet Piper, singing a powerful score by Peter Rutherford and James Millar.The musical drama made its acclaimed world premiere in February 2008 at the York Theatre in Sydney's Seymour Centre. Starring with Caroline were fellow Australian musical theatre favourites Peter Cousens and Barrie Crocker, with Melle Stewart in the role of Amber Murray - a single mother who ends up centre stage in one of the most captivating and moving criminal trials in Australian history.
The Hatpin original cast recording is available for purchase via paypal or credit card at The Hatpin's official website.
Energy, Charm, Charisma - Caroline wows Williamson
Sat, Jun 7 2008 07:51 | Link to this item
"One of the stage talents who'd totally blown me away on the occasions I'd seen her perform, was Caroline O'Connor. It's not often that a great actor is also a great singer and a terrific dancer, and it's no wonder she'd had a stellar career..." - David Williamson.
Renowned Australian playwright David Williamson pens his thoughts about his new "romcom" and creating a comedic heroine to match Caroline's versatile talents.
Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot begins previews today (June 7) at The Arts Centre in Melbourne.
Read David Williamson's article in The Age.
Renowned Australian playwright David Williamson pens his thoughts about his new "romcom" and creating a comedic heroine to match Caroline's versatile talents.
Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot begins previews today (June 7) at The Arts Centre in Melbourne.
Read David Williamson's article in The Age.
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Into the rhythm of love
Tue, Jun 3 2008 12:36 | Link to this item
Caroline's new play Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot opens next Wednesday (June 11) for the Melbourne Theatre Company. Rosalie Higson from The Australian talks to Caroline and playwright David Williamson about this much anticipated romantic comedy.
Caroline's world premiere now on sale
Thu, Apr 17 2008 11:28 | Link to this item
Non-subscription, single seat tickets to "Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot" are now on sale. The Melbourne Theatre Company season of David Williamson's new play will make its world premiere on June 7, 2008 at The Arts Centre Playhouse in Melbourne. Don't miss Caroline as Scarlett....."Scarlett never has her mind on the job, and why would she? Her job is dull while her interior life is exciting. Her brain teems with the characters, situations and dialogue from the movies she loves and consumes like popcorn. But while she is off in la-la land, she may just miss something magical and exciting happening in her own life" - Melbourne Theatre Company.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
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Caroline's audition tuition for kids
Thu, Apr 17 2008 10:41 | Link to this item
Caroline and Kookaburra Kids are proud to present a school holiday workshop for young people interested in musical theatre. Caroline has designed a workshop specifically for young people called "Audition Tuition". This workshop reflects the actual conditions of a professional audition and will provide attendees with some valuable tips from one of Australia's premiere artists. The Sydney workshop will be held at St. Andrews Cathedral School on Thursday 24th April 2008. Places are strictly limited.
For further information about Caroline's "Audition Tuition" workshop, or to join Kookaburra Kids please visit Audition Tuition Workshop - Kookaburra Kids.
Stars shine for The Hatpin
Sat, Mar 1 2008 06:12 | Link to this item
"It is a gloriously dark, moving story lit with the very considerable talent of an effervescent Caroline O’Connor as Harriet Piper" - Brett Casben, Australian Stage.
Read Brett Casben's full review of The Hatpin at Australian Stage Online.
Read Brett Casben's full review of The Hatpin at Australian Stage Online.
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