THE BLONDE BOMBSHELLS OF JAZZ
COME UP AND SEE US SOMETIME! – 6PC SHOW – Music/Cabaret
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Fabulous music and iconic songs from 11 memorable BLONDE BOMBSHELLS OF JAZZ.
Two Sassy South Australian Songstresses don a variety of wigs, costumes & characters, hitting the stage as the Blonde Bombshells accompanied by their amazing JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet.
Bonnie Lee Galea & Kerry Reid captivate audiences from start to finish dousing you in BLONDE HIGHLIGHTS from the fabulous Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Marlene Dietrich, Dinah Shore, Betty Hutton, Blossom Dearie, Joyce Bryant and Jayne Mansfield. Singing stunning songs and dynamic duets from them all, including a couple of saucy numbers and classic quotable quips from the brilliantly candid Mae West!
Whilst adopting the personality and appearance of each Blonde Bombshell, Bonnie & Kerry sing their huge hit songs like Doris Day’s ‘Secret Love’, Peggy Lee’s ‘He’s A Tramp’, Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ and Betty Hutton’s 1951 hit ‘Oh So Quiet’ which Bjork re-recorded in 1995. This show with its funny anecdotes and projected images bring the Blonde Bombshells and their hit songs back to life. But be warned! During the show Mae, Marlene, Jayne & Marilyn Monroe sometimes move into the audience for a bit of fun and flirtatious interaction.
COME UP AND SEE US SOMETIME!
Bonnie Lee Galea & Kerry Reid
Showreel ~ 2min 22sec
“There wasn’t a spare seat in the room, a real crowd pleaser” Paula McManus, Weekend Notes 2018
NOW DARLINGS ….You can’t possibly miss this show full of Sass & Allure featuring the dynamic Bonnie Lee Galea & Kerry Reid on vocals and supported by the incredible Jazz in Cheek Quartet, lead by the brilliant Quinton Dunne [from The Beggars] on double bass, Richard Coates on keys, Josh Chenoweth on trumpet and the amazing Steve Todd on drums.
A diverse selection of characters will leave you with a sense of nostalgia for these musical masterpieces & wonderful one liner’s from the formidable Mae West!
Bonnie Lee Galea, Kerry Reid
& the JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet
Showreel 6min
FRINGE REVIEWS 2018
Dianna Taylor WOW FM ‘Local gals Bonnie Lee Galea and Kerry Reid were sassy , charming and delightfully seductive whilst taking on the personas (including some quick costume and wig changes) of some of the great jazz songstresses of the 40s-50’
Paula McManus – Weekend Notes BLONDE BOMBSHELLS OF JAZZ is great cabaret entertainment. There wasn’t a spare seat in the room and this show about the blonde stars of swing was a real crowd pleaser.
There were slinky and sparkly dresses, feather boas and gloves. There were blonde wigs and winks galore! It’s cheeky and fun and the girls can certainly belt those tunes out. The quick changes and altering of personalities struck the right balance and kept the show moving along at an interesting pace.
Audience interaction by Bonnie & Kerry provided some comic fun for those of us in the theatre, the classic wit of Mae West one-liners had everyone smiling along. This show takes us on a little trip back to the elegance and charm of a time long gone and the great music that is synonymous with the era.
AUDIENCE TESTAMONIALS : ‘What did you enjoy most about the show?”
2019 Season
“When I close my eyes I can just picture the originals singing the songs” 2019 OOTS Season [5x Matinees]
“The whole show….FABULOUS” – 2019 Adelaide Fringe [one night only]
2018 Adelaide Fringe
* “It took us all in to a world of fantasy and a truly beautiful experience.” – Bianca Vlahos
* “One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.”
* ” The variety & interaction with the audience”
* “The energy!! The beautiful harmony of your duos, Delightful”
* ” Talent and energy. Surprised myself how much I enjoyed it!”
* “The music brought back memories of my growing years”
MARKETING FOR THEATRES:- HIGH RES IMAGES, Video URL, Stage Plot & Tech Specs, MEDIA RELEASE
N.B. All photos by Kathleen Morris unless otherwise stated.
2022 TBBOJ Generic Press Release
2022 Creatives Bio – The Blonde Bombshells of Jazz
TBBOJ – STAGE PLOT & TECH SPECS
TBBOJ – VIDEO URL – 6min colour
TBBOJ – VIDEO URL – 2min22 b & w
BBOJ Key Image #2 square original photo
BBOJ Bonnie & Kerry B&W by Alex Frayne
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
POSTPONED – [NSW] Thu 2 Jul, 2020 – Casula Powerhouse / 11am
POSTPONED – [WA] March, 2020
PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES
Feb, 2019 – Adelaide Fringe [SA] ONE SHOW ONLY – Evening Performance
- Thu 28 Feb / 8pm
- ARKABA TOP ROOM
Feb, 2019 – OOTS Season {Out Of The Square} [SA] – Daytime Performances
- Mon 11 Feb / 11am
- Shedley Theatre
- Tue 12 Feb / 11am
- Marion Cultural Centre
- Wed 13 Feb / 11am
- Noarlunga Arts Centre
- Fri 15 Feb / 11am
- The Parks
- Thu 21 Feb / 2pm
- Murray Bridge Town Hall
July, 2018 – Burnside Ballroom Concert Series & Umbrella Winter City Sounds [SA] – One Daytime Performance
Feb/Mar 2018 – Adelaide Fringe [SA] – Three Evening Performances
Mar, 2018 UneARTh Whyalla Fringe [SA] One Show – One Daytime Performance – Outdoor Event.
Bonnie Lee Galea 