Grab your poodle skirts and Brylcreem and get set for the 50s extravaganza, The Big Bopper Presents Elvis Meets Buddy!
I saw Doug Parkinson play The Big Bopper in the original run of Buddy way back in 1991. How incredible that 18 years later he’s still singing “Chantilly Lace” in that trademark baritone! Doug will be joined on the tour by Scott Cameron, who starred as Buddy Holly in the recent Australian production of Buddy. While Richie Valens completed the original trio, this tour features a much bigger 50s icon. Stepping into those blue suede shoes of Elvis Presley is none other than Donny Edwards, the man regarded as the world’s most sought after Elvis impersonator. Considering how many folks don the rhinestone jumpsuit, that’s some claim to fame!
This rocking tour will make stops in capital cities and regional centres all around the country from April 2010. Tickets are on sale now.
21 & 22 April 2010 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
23 & 24 April 2010 – Astor Theatre, Perth
28 April 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Warrnambool
29 April 2010 – Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mt Gambier
30 April 30 & 1 May 2010 – Her Majesty’s, Adelaide
2 May 2010 – Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
4 May 2010 – Dapto Leagues Club, Wollongong
5 May 2010 – Wests Leagues, Newcastle
6 May 2010 – Southern Cross Club, Canberra
7 May 2010 – Evan Theatre @ Penrith Panthers
8 May 2010 – State Theatre, Sydney
9 May 2010 – Workers Club, Revesby
12 May 2010 – Civic Centre, Townsville
13 May 2010 – Convention Centre, Mackay
14 May 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Proserpine
15 May 2010 – Civic Centre, Cairns
18 May 2010 – Cultural Centre, Capella
19 May 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Gladstone
20 May 2010 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
21 May 2010 – Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
22 May 2010 – Civic Hall, Ipswich
23 May 2010 – Events Centre, Caloundra
25 May 2010 – Cultural Centre, Redcliffe
26 May 2010 – Civic Centre, Gympie
27 May 2010 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
28 May 2010 – Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads
29 May 2010 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
30 May 2010 – Performing Arts Centre, Redlands
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