After 25 years of entertaining audiences worldwide, US ’40s revue In The Mood comes to Geelong for a big band swing celebration next month.
Featuring a big ensemble and high-energy dancers, the show brings back the classic hits of the ‘40s against the backdrop of war.
Following sell out seasons in 2011, 2013 and 2016, the ’40s party returns for its fourth Australian visit, stopping at Costa Hall on 2 November.
The two-hour show has singers, fine orchestral arrangements and the outfits of the time, to bring back memories and introduce a new generation to swing.
String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and various vocalists recreate an era of music that reminded western troops what they were fighting for.
The show’s singers Emilie Bienne, Sarah Lindsey, TJ Lamando, Kyle Ivey, Laura LaCara and Brian Bandura have collectively performed in hundreds of onstage musicals.
Together they recreate the jiving rhythms of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, the Andrews Sisters and many more.
The 19-cast show includes hits like Chattanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy In The Mood, Sing, Sing, Sing, On The Sunny Side of the Street and more.
Critics have described the ’40s extravaganza as must-see.
“Sensational all-swinging show … it’s the total package” an Adelaide Advertiser reviewer said.
To win one of three double passes to In The Mood check out the Indy’s online competition page at geelongindy.com.au/competitions.
