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2 hours 25 minutes

including interval, subject to change without notice

Pop the cork on a night of heart and high heels

Celebrate the season with Sweet Charity – the bold, brassy and utterly irresistible musical that dances straight into your heart.

Prospero Arts and QPAC bring Neil Simon’s hilarious and heartfelt story to life in a dazzling concert version directed and choreographed by Cameron Mitchell, starring musical theatre sensation Loren Hunter (SIX The Musical, The Lovers) as the ever-hopeful Charity Hope Valentine – the unluckiest romantic in New York City.

Joining her is a glittering cast of stage favourite including Simon Burke, Jake Speer, Sean Sinclair and Angelina Thomson, backed by a brilliant 16-piece on-stage band led by Michael Tyack.

With its groovy 1960s New York energy, Bob Fosse flair and unforgettable hits including “Big Spender”, “Rhythm of Life” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now”, Sweet Charity reminds us that hope – and a little sparkle – never go out of style.

Fall in love with Sweet Charity for six performances only at QPAC’s Concert Hall this December.

A hit-packed score by Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields, and a joke-packed book by Neil Simon.

The New York Times
Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields’ terrific songs ... have snappy wit, a big heart and just the right sprinkling of sentimentality, socked across by a muscular orchestra.

Variety
A hymn to female resilience ... There is something cheering about the cockeyed optimism of Charity, who seeks to escape her grim life as a New York taxi dancer where all you do is ‘defend yourself to music,’ and Coleman’s score brims with good tunes.

The Guardian

Listen to Sweet Charity’s Original Broadway Soundtrack on Spotify:

This production contains haze and flashing lights.

This is recommended for ages 13+.

This semi-staged, concert production of Sweet Charity is presented in a concert setting with reduced sets, lighting and costumes when compared to a traditional musical. The focus of the performance is on the story, the score and vocal talent of the cast, who will be accompanied on stage by an orchestra.

The Concert Hall Visual and Sensory Guide [PDF, 5MB] provides information on what you can expect while visiting QPAC.

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