Derek Deane's Strictly Gershwin
#A spectacular tribute to the glitz, glamour and romance of the golden age.
Shall we dance?
Strictly Gershwin comes roaring back to evoke the glamour and romance of the golden age in this spectacular tribute to George and Ira Gershwin. Summoning the silver screen magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, we take audiences on a dazzling journey through ballet, jazz, tap, and ballroom dance genres, to the big band era soundtrack of the thirties. It's a true celebration of the Gershwins, with Derek Deane's choreography a sensational match to their larger-than-life Broadway creations and seductive Hollywood tunes.
With music adapted by Gareth Valentine, Deane's Strictly Gershwin was choreographed for the English National Ballet in 2008 and has since been adored across the world. Queensland Ballet performed it in 2016 to rave reviews.
Featuring the Gershwins' greatest hits including Rhapsody in Blue, Summertime, Strike up the Band, Someone to Watch over Me, ‘S Wonderful, Shall We Dance, I Got Rhythm and many more, experience the music synonymous with the romantic ideals of post-war America, jazz, Broadway, and debonair dance routines, culminating in a sparkling grand finale from An American in Paris.
Book now for this fabulous homage to the art deco era.
Derek Deane’s Strictly Gershwin is generously enabled by the Ken Talbot Foundation.
Presenting Partner - Margot McKinney
Costumes and props are co-owned by Queensland Ballet and Tulsa Ballet.
The Worldwide Copyrights in the Music of George and Ira Gershwin for this Presentation are Licensed by the Gershwin® Family.
Derek Deane OBE
Choreographer and Director
Ivan Gil-Ortega
Assistant to the Choreographer
Amy Hollingsworth
Stager
George Gershwin
Words and Music
Ira Gershwin
Words and Music
Gareth Valentine
Music Adaption
Don Sebesky
Orchestrator
Bill Simpson
Tap Choreographer
Roberta Guidi di Bagno
Costume Designer
Howard Harrison
Lighting Designer
Cameron Goerg
Revival Lighting Designer
Ben Hughes
Revival Lighting Designer
Michael England
Conductor
Nigel Gaynor
Conductor
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Music performance
Daniel Le
Featuring Pianist
Michael England
Conductor
Bill Simpson
Tap Choreographer and Tap Artist
Kris Kerr
Tap Artist
Rachael Walsh
Tap Artist
Luke Kennedy
Singer (Tenor)
Naomi Price
Singer (Mezzo)
Nina Korbe
Singer (Soprano) - Excluding Friday 29th September
Irena Lysiuk
Singer (Soprano) - Friday 29th September
Ben Mingay
Singer (Tenor)
Camilo Ramos
Principal Artist
Daniel Le
Pianist
#show extras
Act I: Gershwin on Broadway
Overture
Someone to Watch Over Me
Fascinatin’ Rhythm
Shall We Dance?
The Man I Love
‘S Wonderful
Embraceable You
An American in Paris
Interval
Act II: Gershwin in Hollywood
Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin Interlude
Oh, Lady Be Good
But Not For Me
It Ain’t Necessarily So
Strike Up the Band
Who Cares?
A Foggy Day
Summertime
I Got Rhythm
Fascinatin’ Rhythm Finale
A complimentary printed program is available at the performance. We encourage you to please take one between two. You can also download the program here.
Download the orchestra list here.
#Behind the Scenes
Prima
$162
Premium
Adult $138
Concession¹ $117
30 years and under² $110
Child³ $83
Family⁴ $308
A-Reserve
Adult $117
Concession¹ $99
30 years and under² $94
Child³ $70
Family⁴ $262
B-Reserve
Adult $110
Concession¹ $94
30 years and under² $88
Child³ $66
Family⁴ $246
C-Reserve
Adult $103
Concession¹ $88
30 years and under² $83
Child³ $62
Family⁴ $232
D-Reserve
$60
Groups
Premium $117
A Reserve $99
B Reserve $94
C Reserve $88
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.
Friday-Sunday
Prima
$192
Premium
Adult $163
Concession¹ $139
30 years and under² $122
Child³ $98
Family⁴ $366
A-Reserve
Adult $139
Concession¹ $118
30 years and under² $104
Child³ $83
Family⁴ $311
B-Reserve
Adult $130
Concession¹ $111
30 years and under² $98
Child³ $78
Family⁴ $292
C-Reserve
Adult $123
Concession¹ $104
30 years and under² $92
Child³ $74
Family⁴ $275
D-Reserve
$60
Groups
Premium $139
A Reserve $118
B Reserve $111
C Reserve $104
Each group of 5 receives the sixth ticket free.
¹Full Pensioners, QLD Government Seniors Card, Industry (MEAA) Members, Full-time students over 30, Unemployed. National Seniors Card not applicable
²Aged 30 years old and under at the time of booking, ID required
³Aged 13 years old and under at the time of booking – children aged 18 months and over must hold a ticket
⁴2 Adults and 2 Children
Selected ticket delivery methods may incur an additional charge. The minimum price listed may be available for selected performances only. Please see the event calendar when booking for the available date(s) and time(s) of this performance.
