Kit Millais

Performer · Band Leader · Educator

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Bernstein: On the Town

  • Space 28, Performing Arts Building Dodds Street Southbank, VIC 3006 Australia (map)

Music by Leonard Bernstein

Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Based upon the Jerome Robbins/Leonard Bernstein ballet Fancy Free

Additional lyrics by Leonard Bernstein

Published by Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd

Licensed by Hal Leonard Australia

The original production of On the Town was choreographed by Jerome Robbins

On the Town, the energetic wartime musical about three sailors on a 24-hour leave in New York City, features thrilling music by Leonard Bernstein with playful lyrics and book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. The show’s celebrated score includes a number of musical theatre standards, including ‘Come Up to My Place,’ ‘I Can Cook, Too,’ ‘Some Other Time’ and ‘New York, New York.'

Directed by Adam Mitchell (former Associate and Resident Director for Black Swan State Theatre Company) with musical director Geoffrey Castles (Musical Director for Les Miserables and Aladdin) and choreographer Kirsten King (Beautiful), this production will showcase graduating Music Theatre and Production students, as well as students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

We strongly encourage booking in advance for all of our events. This guarantees your seat, and allows us to communicate any unforeseen event scheduling changes with you. Please note, tickets are required for entry to paid events.

Earlier Event: September 17
Bernstein: On the Town
Later Event: September 19
Bernstein: On the Town