FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MEDIA RELEASE
Over 20 Hit songs including "You Don't Own Me", "Son of a Preacher Man", "I Only Want To Be With You", "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me", "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", "Close To You", "Stay Awhile" and many more
After a Sydney 2010 sell out tour, Monique Montez now joins Deni Hines in two limited shows.
A concert to celebrate Dusty Springfield’s musical achievements, highlighting her hit songs and the impact they had around the world during the era of Black & White Soul.
Monique Montez stepped into Tamsin Carroll’s shoes for many of the hit Musical’s performances and wowed the audiences with her brilliant portrayal of the legendary Dusty Springfield and with Tamsin’s commitments overseas, Monique jumped at the chance to reunite with Deni on stage once again.
“Dusty: the Original Pop Diva, The Musical”, was an outstanding success nationwide in 2006, grossing over $20M at the box office and playing to close on 400,000 people across 253 shows. The Musical was nominated for six Helpmann Awards including Deni Hines with “Best Supporting Actress”.
Monique Montez’s bio is packed with high credentials, acclaimed shows, awards and accolades from high places. From performing in “We Will Rock You” (Japan), “Fiddler On the Roof” (New Zealand), “Dusty the Original Pop Diva” (Australia) to a “Best Female Vocalist” nomination (12th ACE Awards) and a Helpmann Award nomination for her “Saturday Night Fever” performance, Monique will bring to the show her years of experience and amazing chemistry with Deni.
The show is a two-hour spectacular by two of Australia’s leading vocalists, performing together and solo, backed by an amazing band in authentic 60’s costumes.
Dusty The Concert will leave audiences wishin’ and hopin’ that she show will never end.
On Monique Montez………
”Nothin but class!” Mickey Rooney, Hollywood legend
”Australian Talent At Its Best” Sir Richard Branson
”The moment I saw you, I knew we had to have you in the show”, Stuart Maunder (Director) of Dusty the Original Pop Diva.
On Deni Hines………
“Deni Hines shines as Reno”, Variety
”Deni Hines is Terrific!” The Daily Telegraph
Deni adds Chutzpah!” SM
“the audience were on their feet cheering the instant the curtain came down” The Australian
Friday 7th October 2011
THE BRASS MONKEY, CRONULLA, NSW
www.brassmonkey.oztix.com.au / (02) 9544 3844
Saturday 8th October 2011
THE BASEMENT, SYDNEY, NSW
www.thebasement.com.au / www.moshtix.com.au
(02) 9251 2797 / 1300 GET TIX
www.facebook.com/dustytheconcert
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