What’s on at On Broadway.

On Broadway Winter Program

PARADISE ROAD Starring 3 TONS OF FUN

Starring BULELWA COSA, STHE MFUPHI & MICHELLE THOMAS

Musical Director LYNNE POULSEN
Choreographed by MAMELA NYAMZA

TUESDAYS to SATURDAYS from 01st JULY to 01st AUGUST 2009

Tickets R75 per person

The phenomenal 3 TONS OF FUN are back – in a BRAND NEW SHOW!
3 TONS OF FUN features the incredible vocal talents of MICHELLE THOMAS, STHE MFUPHI and BULELWA COSA who, together, combine vocal power, skilful harmonies, smouldering sensuality and a vivacious larger than life energy that gets audiences up on their feet every single time.

In this brand new show commissioned specifically for On Broadway the girls tackle the most well known and liked songs made famous by African and American songstresses including amongst others Tina Turner, Shakira, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight, Christina Aguilera, Mango Groove, Miriam Makeba and Judith Sephuma.

KOCH UP

Starring CONRAD KOCH

TUESDAYS to SATURDAYS until 27th JUNE 2009

Tickets R85 per person

Conrad Koch, SA’s numero uno ventriloquist, brings you his best show yet! He’s directed this time around by theatrical genius, Heinrich Reisenhofer. He’s awesome, except that his puppets have joined a union and gone on strike. Damn. He wants to tell you that it’s all going to be okay, but it’s not up to him. It’s up to a bad ass bunch of renegade dummies who think he’s an idiot – and they want you to know it.

Ronnie, a green monster who Conrad has raised since birth, is going to try to get you into the sordid world of puppet porn. He is joined by Chester, previously employed by the SABC, but has now gone political and wants control of the show to go back to the workers. Then there is Julius Malema, the puppet. Everyone has one nowadays, but this is the puppet who never made it into the Nando’s ad. And lastly we meet Hilary – ostrich, socialite and wannabe icon – she’s going to sing whether you want her to or not.

For further information on Conrad and his puppets please visit www.conradkoch.com

MYSTERIOUS WAYS

Starring RAN’D SHINE

22nd JUNE, 28th to 30th JUNE 2009

Tickets R65 per person

Part serious, part silly but overwhelmingly entertaining MYSTERIOUS WAYS is a psychologically engaging performance, based on the belief that magic is witness with the eyes, but actually happens in your head!

Performer, producer and educator of magic Ran’D Shine has performed at Monday Night Magic, New York’s longest running off Broadway magic show, the world famous Magic Castle and at the 2009 presidential inauguration. Ran’D has transfixed audiences from corporate executives to university students with his charismatic personality and skill of the magical art. In addition to being an accomplished magician, Ran’D has produced several shows such as ‘Collaboration’ and ‘How to write a Magic show in a week’, for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and most notably the ‘Heart & Soul Of Magic’.

EYE POPPING, JAW DROPPING and FUN are just a few words used to describe the magical experience you will have when you see Ran’D perform.

COTTON CLUB MOVES

Starring Dancers of the InSPIRAtions Dance Company

Directed by PHILIP BOYD
Choreographed by ADELE BLANK

TUESDAYS to SATURDAYS from 11th AUGUST to 05th SEPTEMBER 2009

Tickets R75 per person

The newly established InSPIRAtions Dance Company under the auspices of Dance for All and the directorship of Philip Boyd, will present COTTON CLUB MOVES at On Broadway from 11th AUGUST 2009. This production is choreographed by Adele Blank (whose previous shows at On Broadway include City of Angels and Str!p) and features a dynamic company with guest appearances by Free Flight’s Amos Kitlele and Lindiwe Suttle. The show is inspired by the Cotton Club era with music by Miles Davis, George Gershwin and Scott Joplin amongst others.

DAN PATLANSKY

ONE SHOW ONLY – MONDAY 06th JULY 2009

Tickets R75 per person

There are some things one just has to do before you die, one of which is to experience a Dan Patlansky show. A Dan Patlansky gig is a hurricane of sorts, bound to leave you stunned and with a new appreciation of what’s possible on a guitar. The show is however not just a show of dexterity and speed, but a real ode to the values and character of roots music, Dan’s passion being to bring that side of roots music to a new generation.

His blues, fiery bluegrass and power slide guitar tunes recall anything from Stevie Ray Vaughn to Hendrix, but of course always with the South African twist, he is one of us. In New Orleans and London Dan has been called one of the best young blues artistes around and the best ever to come out of the southern hemisphere. But make up your own mind about our homeboy whilst he’s on home turf this winter.

Dan also brings his latest CD entitled REAL with him – so make sure to grab one!

AN EVENING WITH LOLA LOU

Starring the acclaimed French drag artist LOLA LOU

ONE SHOW ONLY – SUNDAY 26th JULY 2009

Tickets R85 per person

Lola Lou, the self-proclaimed French Queen of Poland has charmed her audiences around Europe for the past 14 years singing live cabaret, jazz and disco tunes, French ballads and modern hits.

Her renderings of ‘Non je ne regrette rien’ and ‘I will survive’ have become classics. Her costumes – must-see fashion stoppers! Some people have admitted to still dream of her gold sequinned dress, some are still in shock at her never-ending legs! All, however, unanimously made her swear to come back! And now she is here to keep her promise – for one show only!

On the one-year anniversary of her first appearance in Cape Town, Lola will take the stage again at On Broadway to share more emotions, and more laughter with you. A mix of new songs and favourite melodies for the fans, a whole set of new costumes – this evening will undoubtedly enchant you!

ACOUSTIC STRINGS

Starring GRAHAM GILLOT, JESSE JORDAN & DUNCAN COMBE

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY – WEDNESDAY 29th JULY 2009
Tickets R65 per person

The group HIGHLY STRUNG was formed as a duo between top SA vocalist Jesse Jordan and virtuoso guitarist Graham Gillot. They are joined on stage by Duncan Combe who plays the rhythm guitar, saxophone and acoustic guitar. The artistes have different musical backgrounds and international experience. Their combined styles result in an extraordinary variety of music being made available including classical, jazz, blues, rock, ballads, Spanish flamenco, Indian, Irish and African music.

The set list of ACOUSTIC STRINGS includes original and reworked versions of well-known favourites and all-time classics including Stand by Me, Tears in Heaven, Fields of Gold, Fly me to the moon, Summertime, The Thrill is gone, Give Me One Reason, Change the world, Concerto de Aranjuez and Don’t Worry, Be Happy amongst others.

STERLING EQ

Starring CARINA BRUWER, ERIEL HUANG, MAGDALENE MINNAAR & ARIELLA CAIRA

ONE SHOW ONLY – SUNDAY 02nd AUGUST 2009

Tickets R79 per person

Sterling EQ is one of the most sought after bands on South Africa’s entertainment and events circuits. This instrumental group has captivated audiences from all walks of life with their spectacular display of virtuosity and their energetic stage presence. Combined with their supermodel-like appearance and futuristic electric string instruments, Sterling EQ is simply irresistible!

For further information on STERLING EQ please visit www.sterlingeq.co.za

ADAMSAPPEL

TWO SHOWS ONLY – SUNDAY 30th and MONDAY 31st AUGUST 2009

Tickets R89 per person

adamsappel is an a capella group (a capella = singing without instruments) consisting of nine young, talented men who were brought together by a shared love of music.

The appels, as they’re often called, really like the connotations of their name to their vocal abilities. They are equally comfortable offering temptation by means of classical and contemporary music. They do jazz, and everything else, with a bit of pizzazz. Their style represents the point where hip meets wholesome. They are a familiar face at music festivals, private parties, corporate shows and celebrity weddings alike, whilst their launch of their debut album in May this year has earned them regular appearances on TV during recent months.

UNIK

Starring NIK RABINOWITZ

Co-written with TOM EATON
Directed by BRENT PALMER

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – MONDAY 07th to SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2009

Tickets R85 per person

After a record sold-out season in May/June Nik will be back for two weeks only! Book very early to avoid missing out again! Are you living on Credit Crunch cereal? Is your carbon footprint a size 13? Might your party leave you with an election hangover? There is hope, because NIK RABINOWITZ is back (again!) with an incredibly funny show that will leave you shouting ‘Yes we can!’, even if we can’t!

AND he’s not alone. Joining Nik are three unique alter-egos, including Gugs glamour girl Portia van Zyl-Smith-Mvelaphanda, and the Sultana of Sea Point, Beryl Rosenberg (as in female Sultan, not as in small shrivelled old raisin).

NADINE

THIS TIME I KNOW

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY – THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2009

Tickets R99 per person

Nadine, who has been in the music industry for the past 13 years and shared the stage with The Spice Girls, Jonathan Butler and Billy Ocean to perform in front on Prince Charles and Nelson Mandela has released an album entitled ‘THIS TIME I KNOW’. It is as good, if not better, than any other adult contemporary and pop album on the global stage. Her crystal clear emotive voice, somewhere between Celine Dion and Toni Braxton, was the calling card for recording this world-class album. Nick Manic, international songwriter and producer, who worked with Simon Cowell, was instrumental to the unfolding of her new album, with the first radio single, This Time I know it’s for real, charting the top of many South African radio stations. With album sales of more than 500 000 units, Nadine is undoubtedly one of the South African music scene’s hottest artistes.

Book early to avoid missing this brilliant star!

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