Caroline O'Connor's news

Caroline returns to CHICAGO!

2008-11-16T09:45:00.008+11:00

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.

Caroline returns to On The Town...in Paris

2008-09-26T14:45:00.010+10:00

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

2008-08-05T17:10:00.005+10:00

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

2008-07-28T17:48:00.006+10:00

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

2008-07-12T16:57:00.003+10:00

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

2008-06-07T07:51:00.006+10:00

"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.

Into the rhythm of love

2008-06-03T12:36:00.003+10:00

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.

Read the full interview in The Australian.

Caroline's world premiere now on sale

2008-04-17T11:28:00.005+10:00

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.

Caroline's audition tuition for kids

2008-04-17T10:41:00.004+10:00

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

2008-03-01T18:12:00.003+11:00

"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.

Review - The Hatpin

2008-02-29T17:09:00.008+11:00

"Caroline O'Connor lends star power to the earthy Harriet Piper. With irreverent banter almost improvisational in its freshness, O'Connor lifts this mask of humour to reveal emotional depth with profound effect" - Mark Hopkins, The Sydney Morning Herald.

Caroline's new musical, The Hatpin, made its world premiere in Sydney this week. Mark Hopkins from The Sydney Morning Herald described it as a, "landmark moment in Australian musical theatre history" and rated it "a must see". The Hatpin will play at the Seymour Centre until March 15.

Read Mark Hopkins' full review from The Sydney Morning Herald

Countdown to The Hatpin world premiere

2008-02-02T16:36:00.000+11:00

Don't miss Caroline in the world premiere of the new Australian musical, The Hatpin. The premiere season will run from February 23 until March 15 at the Seymour Centre's York Theatre in Sydney.

The Hatpin is a new Australian musical drama set in the Australian winter of 1892. It is the true story of Amber Murray, a single mother who advertised her baby in a newspaper-trading column in the hope of saving his life...and ended up embroiled in one of the most captivating, moving and exciting criminal trials in Australian history.

For bookings please visit Ticketmaster Australia or contact the Seymour Centre.

For further information and to listen to a preview of the score please visit The Hatpin website.

G'DAY USA - Caroline plays Broadway

2007-12-28T18:35:00.000+11:00

Join Caroline for a night of Australian entertainment next month, as she performs as part of the Australia Plays Broadway concert in New York. The G'DAY USA event showcases Australian talent from the worlds of theatre, opera, dance, symphony, rock and cabaret and kicks off a week-long celebration of Australian culture and tourism across the United States. Caroline will be joined by fellow Aussie musical theatre performers David Campbell and Christine Anu for the January 22nd event at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater.

For ticketing information visit Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Diva dazzles The Times

2007-11-15T10:03:00.000+11:00

Acclaimed for her portrayals of Ethel Merman and Edith Piaf, among others, O’Connor threw herself into a tribute to the grandest dame of them all, Judy Garland. It was a brief set, but one that opened in volcanic mode and worked its way up from there.......

Read Clive Davis' full review of Caroline's cabaret at the Soho Divas Revue in The Times Online.

Meet Caroline at Dress Circle Theatre Evening

2007-11-01T22:47:00.000+11:00

London's famous 'showbiz shop', Dress Circle, invites you to reserve your seat for Caroline's performance in The Soho Divas Revue, Friday November 9 at the Soho Revue Bar. Tickets booked for the Dress Circle Theatre Evening event, will include a private pre-show drinks reception with Caroline at Dress Circle in Covent Garden. For bookings visit Dress Circle Online Shop.

The Hatpin - world premiere

2007-10-15T19:16:00.000+10:00

Caroline will star as the free-spirited Harriet Piper in the world premiere of the new Australian musical drama, The Hatpin. Set in 1892 and inspired by true events, The Hatpin, is the story of a desperate mother's fight against injustices and tragedy, to find hope and strength. Joining Caroline in the cast are some of Australia's most admired musical theatre performers - Peter Cousens, Melle Stewart and Barry Crocker.

The Hatpin's world premiere season will run from February 23 until March 15, 2008, in the York Theatre at Sydney's Seymour Centre. For further information and bookings, visit The Hatpin website.

Caroline talks about her new roles

2007-10-15T18:57:00.000+10:00

"You have to be a little brave now and again and do something out of the ordinary"......Caroline discusses the musical, The Hatpin and David Williamson's new drama Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot - both new Australian shows she will world premiere in 2008. Read the full interview with Bryce Hallett in The Sydney Morning Herald.

Chicago's decade of decadence in the West End

2007-09-29T13:44:00.000+10:00

Join Caroline for an evening of murder, greed, corruption....and all that jazz, celebrating Chicago The Musical's 10th anniversary in London's West End, at the Cambridge Theatre on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 6.30pm. Caroline will take part in the very special performance with other Chicago stars such as Ute Lemper, Ruthie Henshall and Henry Goodman, with proceeds supporting U.K breast cancer charities. For ticketing information visit Chicago The Musical (UK).

London cabaret shows

2007-09-29T12:08:00.000+10:00

Caroline will perform four nights of cabaret as part of The Soho Divas Revue to celebrate London's Soho Revue Bar's first birthday. Caroline will be joined by Jimmy James, Marcella Detroit and Natalie Williams for the dinner/cabaret shows from November 8th - 11th, 2007. For booking information visit Soho Revue Bar.

Caroline to star in David Williamson world premiere

2007-09-27T21:21:00.000+10:00

Written for Caroline, David Williamson's new play, Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot, will premiere as part of the Melbourne Theatre Company's (MTC) 2008 season. Having retired from main-stage productions in 2005, the Australian playwright's world premiere will star Caroline as Scarlett, a woman who copes with her mundane reality by escaping into a fantasy world of her favourite films. MTC's Artistic Director Simon Phillips said, "Finding a show for Caroline O'Connor is no picnic, since her inexhaustible talents require a vehicle with the power of a Ferrari, the manoeuvrability of a trail bike, the relentlessness of a monster truck and the magnificence of Cleopatra's barge. But I thought if anyone could give her endless talents a work-out, David Williamson could!".

Scarlett O'Hara at the Crimson Parrot will premiere at the Arts Centre Playhouse in Melbourne, for a five week season from June 7 until July 12, 2008. For ticketing information, visit Melbourne Theatre Company.

Caroline takes cabaret to Canberra

2007-09-19T09:34:00.000+10:00

Returning from London, Caroline will perform two solo cabaret shows at Teatro Vivaldi restaurant in the ANU Arts Centre in Canberra on Saturday, October 13 (7pm) and Sunday, October 14 (midday). Don't miss this rare chance to see Caroline in cabaret-mode. For dinner-show bookings contact Teatro Vivaldi

Catch Caroline at the Brisbane Cabaret Festival

2007-09-18T16:14:00.000+10:00

Caroline kicks off opening night of the Brisbane Cabaret Festival on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Brisbane's Powerhouse Theatre. In its seventh year, the four-night festival of music, comedy and divas will present over 25 local and international artists performing at venues across the city. For more information and tickets please visit Brisbane Cabaret Festival.

Caroline interviewed by Broadway Cafe Society

2007-04-02T00:18:00.000+10:00

The 'Spotlight' is on Caroline this month, with Broadway Cafe Society (theatre and movie music website) featuring Caroline in their monthly Q & A.

Caroline to perform at Royal Albert Hall

2007-02-11T02:22:00.000+11:00

Caroline is very proud to be performing in "The Night of 1000 Voice"s at London's Royal Albert Hall on May 6, 2007.

Since 1999 the annual event has delighted capacity audiences at the Royal Albert Hall and this year it will benefit The National Autistic Society and the ADDISS organisation, which provides support in the field of learning and behavioural difficulties. Caroline will join other acclaimed international stars such as Joel Gray, Anthony Crivello, Ruthie Henshall and Clarke Peters, to perform songs from some of the best loved shows. Caroline will perform with a choir of 650; an Orchestra of 42; and a talented ensemble of dancers.

The West End's distinguished maestro, David Firman, will once again conduct the massed musical forces and director Hugh Wooldridge said, "This evening is a must for all who love musicals. Come along and hear the best performers in the world performing some of the greatest songs. Come and join in the fun; come and raise funds for two splendid charities whilst raising the roof of the Royal Albert Hall."

Caroline returns to On The Town

2007-01-21T02:23:00.000+11:00

Caroline will return to the English National Opera (ENO) in 2007, to reprise her role as Hildy Esterhazy in the return season of On The Town. Following a sell-out run in 2005, ENO's smash hit production of the original 'New York, New York' musical, On the Town returns to the London Coliseum for 20 performances only from April 20-May 25, 2007.