From Broadway to La Scala

From Broadway to La Scala is returning to Sydney after a massive sell-out in 2015, bringing a brand-new production with some of the greatest hits from musicals and operas to the stage.

Showcasing some of Australia’s most highly acclaimed singers, David Hobson, Teddy Tahu, Lisa McCune and Greta Bradman, they will perform songs, arias and duets of the past two centuries.

Teddy Tahu said, “This year we are presenting a whole new show. Audiences can expect a wonderful range of music from Broadway to some great Operatic arias.”

Working together to create the show, they incorporated an eclectic mix of favourites to share with audiences on the evening.

“It was a collaborative process between David, Greta, Lisa and myself and of course our conductor/musical director. We always have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs preparing these shows and David and I will be singing a really beautiful duet from the musical The Secret Garden. It’s one of my favourite duets, the emotion behind the song is very powerful,” Tahu said.

Tahu wants audiences to enjoy the show, coming away knowing they had a great night out and were able to appreciate the music, whether it was familiar or not.

“It is great to be singing together again. Perhaps some of the repertoire will be unknown to them [the audience] and it may inspire them to go and find a recording of something new they heard and liked. I don’t think there is anything else like our show. It has a little bit of each of us in it. The combination of voices and arrangements of songs are unique, sometimes not what you would expect.”

Nov 18. Sydney Opera House. Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000. $119-$179+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.frombroadwaytolascala.com.au

By Jade Morellini.