A NIGHT AT THE ROCK OPERA 2012

State Theatre, Monday 19th November

Sydney, get ready to rock and sing along as some of the country’s biggest music artists perform hits from the greatest musicals when A Night At The Rock Opera, which is proudly sponsored by AAPT, hits the State Theatre on Monday, 19 November 2012.  All profits will go to YWCA NSW’s mentoring programs.  

It’s set to be an amazing night with some of the greatest rock artists coming together to raise money and awareness for YWCA NSW’s mentoring and leadership programs for disadvantaged kids including Big Brothers Big SistersTM. 

A Night At The Rock Opera invites the audience to enjoy hits from some of the most memorable musicals.  

JUST ANNOUNCED!  Jon Stevens, Brydon Stace (Ziggy), Chris Ninni (Burn The Floor), Robyn Loau, Trevor Ashley (Priscilla, Hairspray)! 

Joining music legends Angry Anderson, Bobby Fox (Jersey Boys), Carmen Smith (Guy Sebastian), Casey Donovan, Chris E Thomas, Christa Hughes (Machine Gun Fellatio), Christine Anu, Darryl Lovegrove (The Leading Men), Darren Percival, Dave Faulkner (Hoodoo Gurus), Doug Parkinson, Glenn Cunningham, Glenn Shorrock, Jeff Duff, John Waters, Mark Gable (Choirboys), Melinda Schneider, Monica Trapaga, Paul Capsis, Paul Gray, Steve Balbi (Noiseworks) with more to be announced.

You will hear hit songs like Time Warp from Rocky Horror Picture Show, Oh What A Night – December 1963 from Jersey Boys, Peggy Sue from Buddy Holly, You’re the One That I Want from Grease, Superstar and I Don’t Know How To Love Him from Jesus Christ Superstar, Aquarius from Hair, Pinball Wizard from Tommy, Another Brick in the Wall from The Wall and many more.  It will be a night not to be missed!

The MC for the evening will be Richard Wilkins and the Musical Director is Paul Gray of Wa Wa Nee fame. 

“This is the first time a cast of this magnitude has been assembled to perform the hit songs from these rock musicals.  We have assembled an incredible backing band of Australia’s hottest musicians and a high tech audio visual production.  ”… - Producer, Marc Christowski of Empire Touring.

YWCA NSW Chief Executive Officer, Kate Frost said: “There are many thousands of vulnerable children in the areas of Sydney where YWCA NSW works who have no-one to turn to for support.  There are usually high incidences of domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, unemployment and mental health concerns in their families.”  “The money raised from A Night at the Rock Opera will enable us to continue to run these programs for another 12 months and support more of the kids who need our help,” she said.

YWCA NSW has been raising much needed funds for over 130 years to support vulnerable people throughout their lives - regardless of their age, religion or gender - especially at those critical times when they need help the most.  YWCA NSW currently only has funds to work with a very small percentage of at-risk young people in Sydney and have many more on a waiting list. In the past 12 months alone, through the generous support of their donors and partners, YWCA NSW has supported more than 2,000 young people in Sydney by providing a long term positive role model. Over the last eight years, events such as this have raised over $3m in vital funds, supporting over 250,000 people.  

“I am really excited to be part of this great night in support of the YWCA NSW.  Young people need positive support and guidance and that’s where YWCA NSW steps in providing positive adult role models who act as mentors to these kids during their difficult childhood and teenage years. I have been fortunate enough to travel all over Australia working with disadvantage kids and it’s heart breaking to see.  Children and young people are our future.  I hope this night of entertainment raises the much needed funds that YWCA NSW requires”…- Casey Donovan

Make it a date and stay in town!  

In association with A Night At The Rock Opera, Y Hotel Hyde Park is proud to present a very special offer exclusive to supporters of YWCA NSW. Book one of our Studios, Deluxe Double or Deluxe Twin room at Y Hotel Hyde Park for the night of Monday 19th November and receive 10% off the best available rate on the night plus a free upgrade to Hot Breakfast served in our Café. Call 1800 994 994 and quote Rock Opera. Only valid for 19th November 2012. www.yhotel.com.au