Musical Director Rick Gerber
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN AUSTRALIA
DIRECT FROM THE USA...
The Unforgettable Music of the 1940’s
From The Golden Era of Swing
including
‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo’ & ‘In the Mood’
Touring Australia in October and November -The Glenn Miller Orchestra, a concert spectacular that promises the audience a sentimental journey down memory lane on the eve of Glenn Miller’s 75th anniversary.
Featuring the internationally renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Moonlight Serenade Singers and The Broadway Swing Dancers, the great ‘Big Band’ hits, the original Glenn Miller arrangements, the music of The Andrews Sisters, the Frank Sinatra Songbook, the romantic World War II melodies made famous by Vera Lynn – music which captivated millions of people worldwide- are all brought together on stage in a nostalgic concert spectacular.
Even after 75 years, Glenn Miller’s musical arrangements are still heard around the world – timeless icons of American culture such as Chattanooga Choo-Choo, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and Pennsylvania 6-5000 to name a few.
“The Glenn Miller Orchestra is a colourful and flamboyant evening filled with fun and nostalgia of the 30s and 40s. Our unique jazz sound is sought all around the world and in addition to recreating the golden era of swing, we bring to life the colour, costumes and spirit. Having travelled across the globe, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is delighted to be bringing iconic tunes such as In the Mood and Moonlight Serenade to Australia,” said Musical Director Rick Gerber.
Bandleader and musician Glenn Miller inspired the World War II generation and boosted morale with his many popular songs. He formed the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1937, which immediately attracted attention and big crowds to venues, and a series of recordings followed. In 1939, Miller dominated the top spot on the various popular music charts for over a year, with In the Mood, a pared-down arrangement of the Joe Garland tune, holding the top spot for over fifteen weeks at the beginning of 1940 and Tuxedo Junction taking over and keeping Miller at number 1 into the summer.
On February 11, 1941 Miller was presented with the first ever Gold record for Chattanooga Choo-Choo. In 1942, at the peak of his civilian career, Miller decided to join the war effort. At 38, Miller was too old to be drafted, he persuaded the United States Army to accept him so he could, in his own words, "be placed in charge of a modernized Army band”. In 1944 Glenn Miller mysteriously disappeared whilst flying over the English channel from London to Paris. His original recordings continue to in the sell millions. His legacy as the most influential and famous bandleader of all time and the icon of the golden swing era and continues to inspire.
During the 1940’s Glenn Miller had more hit records than Elvis and the Beatles
“The Glenn Miller Orchestra is constantly touring, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. ATA Allstars is pleased to be able to bring this wonderful and popular show to audiences around Australia,” said Producer Tony Brady.
View snippets of original footage:
SYDNEY
State Theatre
Dates: October 13
Times: Sat 13 October at 5pm
& 8pm
Tickets: Premium Reserve:
$98.90; A Res $89.90; B Res $79.90; Groups 8+ $79.90; Conc $84.90
Bookings: Ticketmaster on
www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
MELBOURNE
Arts Centre - Hamer Hall
Dates: November 10
Times: Sat 10 November at
2pm & 8pm
Tickets: Premium Reserve: $98.90;
A Res $89.90; B Res $79.90; Groups 8+ $79.90; Conc $84.90
Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au
or 1300 182 183
DUBBO
Dubbo Regional Theatre Dates: October 14 Times: Sun 14 at 7.30pm
PORT MACQUARIE
The Glasshouse Dates: October 16 Times: Tue 16 at 8pm
MITTAGONG
Frensham Clubbe Hall
Mittagong Dates: October 17 Times:
Wed 17 at 8pm
ALBURY
Albury Entertainment Centre Dates: October 19 Times: Fri 19 at 8pm
CANBERRA
Canberra Theatre Dates: October 20 Times: Sat 20 at 7.30pm
NOWRA
Shoalhaven Entertainment
Centre Dates: October 21 Times:
Sun 21 Oct at 2.30pm
MARYBOROUGH
Brolga Theatre Dates: October 25 Times: Thu 25 Oct at 8pm
CALOUNDRA
Events Centre Dates: October 26 Times: Fri 26 Oct at 8pm
CAIRNS
Civic Theatre Dates: October 27 Times: Sat 27 Oct at
2.30pm & 8pm
TOWNSVILLE
Townsville Civic Theatre Dates: October 31 Times: Wed 21 Oct at 8pm
MACKAY
Mackay Entertainment Centre Dates: November1 Times: Thu 1 Nov at 7.30pm
TOOWOOMBA
Empire Theatre Dates: November 2 Times: Fri 2 Nov at 8pm
COOLANGATTA
Twin Towns Services Club
Showroom Dates: November 3 Times:
Sat 3 Nov at 8pm
BRISBANE
QPAC – Concert Hall Dates: November 4 Times: Sun4 Nov at 2pm
ADELAIDE
Her Majesty’s Theatre Dates: November 7 Times: Wed 7 Nov at 2pm
& 7.30pm
LAUNCESTON
Princess Theatre Dates: November 11 Times: Sun 11 at 2.30pm
HOBART
Wrest Point Entertainment
Centre Dates: November 13 Times:
Tue 13 Nov at 8pm
ALBANY
Albany Entertainment Centre Dates: November 15 Times: Thu 15 Nov at 8pm
PERTH
Burswood Theatre Dates: November 17 Times: Sat 17 Nov at 2pm
& 8pm
BUNBURY
Bunbury Entertainment
Centre Dates: November 18 Times: Sun 18 Nov at 2.30pm
www.glennmillerorchestra.com.au
