GEORGY GIRL THE SEEKERS MUSICAL
Tickets go on sale today for the Sydney season of the brand new production, Georgy Girl - the Seekers Musical. Sydney siders will be queuing to see the hugely anticipated musical about The Seekers’ rise to worldwide stardom. Georgy Girl - the Seekers Musical plays at the State Theatre from 2 April 2016 following the Melbourne season which commences this December.
Celebrating one of Australia’s most loved groups, Georgy Girl - the Seekers Musical will tell the remarkable story of legendary pop group The Seekers, the first Australian band to achieve international success. Georgy Girl - the Seekers Musical follows the story of Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley, from their folk and jazz beginnings in Melbourne to their meteoric rise to world pop stardom in the ‘60s, to today. This brand new musical is produced by Richard East, an originating producer of Mamma Mia!, and Dennis Smith, producer of Dusty – The Original Pop Diva, who are thrilled to be bringing this new production to Melbourne for its world premiere.
Starring as Judith Durham, lead singer of The Seekers, Pippa Grandison has performed extensively in film, television, theatre and musical theatre throughout Australia and overseas, with highlights including The Graduate alongside Jerry Hall, Mary Poppins and playing the role of Elphaba in the Sydney season of the smash hit Wicked.
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The Seekers were very big in my household and the whole family could have sung along to the "Carnival is Over" "Georgy Girl" Morningtown Ride" and a host of other songs. For no other reason than a trip down memory lane I would have enjoyed this.
I loved it for its slick and seamless performance. As well as the cast of singers and dancers on stage, there's a room full of musicians underneath who add warmth and depth to the sound.
The State theatre staff, ushers and the like, went out of there way to make it a pleasant friendly experience.
My daughter only recognised "It's not unusual" out the songs (not even a Seekers song). But came away with "Georgy Girl"singing in her head. So it's great that a new generation can enjoy the music. And who doesn't love a double bass on stage!
From the monent Georgie Girl opened to the final rapturous standing ovation ... We were privileged to be taken on a magical musical carpet ride in tribute to the incredible Australian supergroup - The Seekers.
Warm,hilarious, vibrant, dynamic and wrapped in a fantastic script and choreography - we felt a part of the amazing journey that shot The Seekers to international stardom.
The music ... The songs ... enveloped us all - as we sang along to Seekers tunes that are now part of our DNA.
How can anyone top the amazing melodies, harmonies and vocal perfection of The Seekers? The cast and crew of Georgie Girl - to a note - have created the most incredible tribute to this legendary Australian group.
If you see one musical this year make sure you don't miss Georgie Girl! ;-).