Opera and Country collide in Are You Lonesome Tonight
Opera Queensland’s much-anticipated inaugural national tour of Are You Lonesome Tonight is coming to Cessnock, bringing its unique celebration of opera and country to Performance Arts Culture Cessnock on Saturday, 26 April at 7:30pm.
This unique musical celebration blends the timeless beauty of opera with the heartfelt storytelling of country, featuring beloved arias and songs by Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Dolly Parton.
Starring a talented cast of Australian singers - Gabrielle Diaz, Marcus Corowa, and Jonathan Hickey - this unforgettable performance showcases breathtaking harmonies, masterful musicianship, and boundless energy. The result? A foot-stomping, heart-stirring experience that bridges two musical worlds in an exciting and unexpected way.
Following its record-breaking 2021 regional tour, where it visited more than 30 communities and covered over 8,000 kilometres across Queensland, Are You Lonesome Tonight returns for a second season - this time bringing its magic to audiences far and wide, including Cessnock.
Whether you arrive in jeans and boots or tuxedos and ball gowns, expect a night of music like no other - bold, adventurous, and full of heart! Tickets are on sale now at the PACC Box Office, by phone on (02) 4993 4266 or online at mypacc.com.au.
SEASON DETAILS
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Date: Saturday, 26 April 2025
Time: 7:30pm
Duration: 2 hours, including interval
Where: Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC)
Ticket Prices: PACC Member: FREE, Adult: $59.00, Concession $55.00
This performance of Are You Lonesome Tonight is presented by Opera Queensland and PACC. The National Tour of Are You Lonesome Tonight is supported by Creative Australia through the Playing Australia Fund and Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
For more information, visit https://www.mypacc.com.au/Whats-on/25-Are-You-Lonesome-Tonight
