‘Dream Lover’ to premiere in Sydney

David Campbell as Bobby DarinSydney will host the world premiere of Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical on Thursday, October 6. An extraordinary story that goes far beyond the song, Dream Lover reveals the amazing life of the legendary American singer, songwriter and actor. Bobby Darin was an all-round entertainer who, together with his movie star wife Sandra Dee, provided the iconic soundtrack to a generation.

 

David Campbell stars as the Grammy Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated actor Bobby Darin while Caroline O’Connor stars opposite him in the dual roles of Darin’s mother Polly and Sandra Dee’s mother Mary. Meanwhile, other castings include Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee, Bert LaBonte as Charlie, Martin Crewes as Darin’s longtime manager Steve Blauner, and Marney McQueen as Nina, Darin’s sister.

 

The musical captures the glamour and passion of the big band era, the Rat Pack in Vegas and the Golden Age of Hollywood, a time of trail-blazing stars, knock-out fashions and life-changing events. It includes great hits from the 50s and 60s including “Mack The Knife”, “Beyond the Sea”, “Splish Splash” and the multi-million-seller “Dream Lover.”

 

Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical was secured for Sydney by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW. A big show with a “big score and a big heart”, Dream Lover will play at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for an exclusive limited season. Visit http://dreamlover.com.au for more information.