The Divine Miss Bette
After a triumphant USA debut earlier this year, selling out five cities across the States, award-winning artist and Aussie cabaret darling Catherine Alcorn will make her Sydney Opera House debut in her critically acclaimed show The Divine Miss Bette from Thursday 23 August. Alcorn will take you on a thrilling roller coaster ride back to the Palace Theatre, New York 1973 when she belts out the diva's early classics including Stay With Me Baby, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and In The Mood.
Hailed by critics as “a hit!” (Time Out Sydney) and “very funny” (Daily Review) with “a voice to die for” (Entertainment Hive), Alcorn thrills audiences with her magnificent voice and razor-sharp wit when she channels the people’s diva.
Catherine Alcorn said “It’s my bent-on Bette. A channeling if you will. It’s a riot! Playing the Sydney Opera House is a dream come true. Treading those iconic boards is the pinnacle for any artist. The life our show has enjoyed is remarkable. From its earliest days at the Wagga Wagga Country Club to New York City, and now the Sydney Opera House. I originally put this show together as a showcase. I invited a bunch of agents who never came. But the general public did, and they kept on coming. We haven’t looked back since.”
Alcorn’s vocal coach is Steve Ostrow - the man who discovered Bette Midler and owned the Continental Baths where Midler first played. In a spasm of serendipity, it turns out he lives right around the corner from Catherine in Sydney’s Elizabeth Bay.
Ostrow recalls “I began working with Catherine in 2009 and instantly recognised the same fire, passion and star quality in her that I saw in a young Bette all those years ago. Vocally, Catherine is masterful. Her performances and approach to the material are a masterclass in song interpretation. Seeing her perform brings me great joy. Catherine’s energy on stage and her authentic connection to her audiences can’t be taught. She’s the real deal. She’s a star.”
Event Details
Venue: The Studio, Sydney Opera House
Season: Thursday 23 August at 7pm Friday 24 August at 8.30pm, Saturday 25 August at 1pm and 7pm, Sunday 26 August at 5pm
Prices: $69 and $59 (plus Booking Fee)
Bookings: Click Here or (02) 9250 7777
Absolutely fabulous! Catherine Alcorn is a born entertainer. She is a larger than life Bette Midler in this show with a stunning voice and humour to match. Loved it!