Event |
Sunset Boulevard
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Venue |
Regent Theatre, Melbourne, VIC |
First Date |
26 October 1996 |
Last Date |
6 June 1997 |
Dates Estimated |
Yes |
Status |
Professional |
World Premiere |
No |
Description |
"Story of a hack screen-writer who sells his soul to an ageing, twisted screen goddess." Based on the Billy Wilder film of the early 1950s. |
Description Source |
Reviewer's Opinion |
Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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Secondary Genre |
Musical
Adaptation
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Subjects |
Artists
Films
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Organisations |
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Contributors |
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Resources |
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Article:  The Age, 24 April 1997
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Article:  The Australian, 6 June 1997
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Review:  Bob Crimeen, The Sunday Herald Sun, 16 March 1997
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Review:  Bryce Hallett, The Australian, 12 March 1997
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Review:  Bryce Hallett, The Australian, 28 October 1996
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Review:  Clive O'Connell, The Age, 28 October 1996
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Review:  Dina Ross, The Herald Sun, 12 March 1997
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Review:  Helen Thomson, The Age, 12 March 1997
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Review:  Helen Thomson, The Age, 28 October 1996
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Review:  James Waites, Sydney Morning Herald, 28 October 1996
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Review:  John Slavin, The Herald Sun, 28 October 1996
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Review:  Raymond Gill, The Age, 28 October 1996
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Review:  Steven Carroll, The Sunday Age, 27 October 1996
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Works |
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Text Nationality |
England
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Production Nationality |
Australia
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Further Information |
First performance date correct. Closing date taken from last review listed. The show was beset by bad luck - cast illnesses, for example - and failed to make it to a planned Sydney season and tour.
"Brian Stacey the Musical Director was killed on his beloved motor bike on the way home from a Preview of this season. Maria Mercedes also went on several times due to the illness of Debra Byrne. "
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Event Status |
Completed
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Data Source |
Source |
Description |
Programme |
Mark Gogoll |
Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
October 1996 |
Correspondence |
from Robert Taylor |
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Event Identifier
| 28842 |
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