From start to finish the show was superb! It was fun and entertaining; the music and dancer/singers were awesome.
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IN THE MOOD - The brassy, All-American celebration of Swing Jazz is finally touring Australia for the very first time in September, with show dates in Melbourne, Hobart, Launceston, Brisbane, Mandurah, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
IN THE MOOD brings a cast of nineteen featuring the blistering String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and inexhaustible IN THE MOOD Singers and Swing Dancers from New York, on a nostalgic journey through the music which guided a nation's spirit towards hope, promise and prosperity.
The 1940's was a time when America was in tune with sentimental ballads and up-tempo Swing rhythms, where the waltz and foxtrot competed with the wild, acrobatic jitterbug, jive and boogie woogie crazed Hepcats on the ballroom dance floor.
IN THE MOOD recreates this defining era live on stage through sizzling choreography, sensational scats and romantic harmonies, sassy costumes and an hypnotic thirteen-piece Big Band, belting out an authentic score of over fifty unforgettable hits from Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and the Andrews Sisters -
Chattanooga Choo Choo, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B), In The Mood, Tuxedo Junction, Sing, Sing, Sing, Sentimental Journey and so much more.
Now in its eighteenth season of sold out performances throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, IN THE MOOD was performed at an Inaugural Ball for President Clinton and selected by World USO as an official entertainment for the 50th Commemoration of World War II.
IN THE MOOD Creator, Producer and Artistic Director Bud Forrest was also the accompanist for the official United States Air Force Chorus, the Singing Sergeants and says:
"Many of the arrangements were written by Vic Schoen, the conductor for the Andrews Sisters and Musical Director for Universal and Paramount Pictures. The songs are timeless and this production is as authentic as it gets. We are thrilled and honoured to be touring IN THE MOOD Down Under!"
Hep cats, lindy-hoppers and fans of the Big Bands, get ready to swing to the music which continues to inspire!
Hep cats, lindy-hoppers and fans of the Big Bands, get ready to swing to the music which continues to inspire!
Tickets for IN THE MOOD are on sale from Monday 4 April with concessions for Pensioners, Seniors and Children in all theatres.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 2/14/10California Theatre of the Performing Arts - San Bernardino Rating: 5 out of 5 Definitely In the Mood
by histcy on 2/14/10California Theatre of the Performing Arts - San BernardinoThis was a fabulous show with great singing and dancing. It really captures the mood of the 1940's and is a great show for both the generation that remembers the music to the younger generation.
Rating: 5 out of 5 We had third row seats and it was super
by kstazman on 11/4/09Topeka Performing Arts Center - TopekaIt isn`t often we get this style of music around here. I was really suprised when we saw it was coming.I liked the way they connected the song into a story of those times. I grew up listening to my mom`s recordings on the original wax.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Sets tone for the show
by branedoc on 10/26/09Topeka Performing Arts Center - TopekaThe band was excellent and was able to recreate the sounds of the major bands of the "big band" era. The six dancers and singers were also able to set the stage for the era and brought back memories of those times. All in all I enjoyed the show, both the excellent music and the dance routines.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Almost Everything
by Lomysh on 10/22/09Topeka Performing Arts Center - TopekaGreat performance! Top notch musicians and singers. One thing missing - - the dancing numbers (shown on the video preview prior to purchasing our tickets)! We had thought those would have been included in this otherwise great show.
Rating: 5 out of 5 In the Mood was an amazing show!
by Mamasissy on 10/22/09Topeka Performing Arts Center - TopekaI was greatly entertained by this show. I am not from that era...but would recommend this to any age group. The performances were so good and the music was outstanding. What an incredible show!
Rating: 4 out of 5 A fun ride down memory lane
by grahab on 10/22/09Topeka Performing Arts Center - TopekaGreat music and good singing. A lot of fun and includes a bit of patriotism at the end which lord knows we could use some of right now.
Rating: 4 out of 5 In The Mood
by Anonymous on 10/22/09Topeka Performing Arts Center - TopekaI took my daughters, and a grand daughter. 3 generations enjoyed the show together. it also gave a chance to discuss many things from my growing up years. thank you so much