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Disco and pop hits are replacing arias and show tunes at the next Operatunity daytime concert to come to Warkworth next month.
The Ultimate 70s Show will feature favourites from ABBA, Elton John and the Bee Gees instead of the more traditional musical offerings that the concert troupe usually presents.
The reason for the switch up in tempo is easy – Operatunity’s main target audience is getting younger, or at least their musical taste is. After all, someone who was 20 in 1973 will be 70 this year.
“This is the first time Operatunity has ever presented a show of music from this era, reflecting the increasingly modern tastes of their audiences, who are primarily retirees,” organisers say. “The show will be filled with fabulous costumes, good vibes and great music, with seniors set to boogie along to all their favourite 70s hits.”
Singers will include Operatunity resident artists Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Karl Perigo and Kelly Lim Harris, plus special guest Rebecca Wright, who has starred in Chess and Les Miserables at Auckland’s Civic Theatre, as well as Christmas in The Park and Symphony Under the Stars. She was also a finalist in NZ Idol in 2006. The vocalists will be accompanied by guitarist Chet O’Connell, bassist Neil Hannan and pianist Grant Winterburn.
The Ultimate 70s Show takes place at Warkworth Town Hall on Thursday, April 13. Ticket prices start at $39 and include the chance to meet the stars over morning tea before the show. Doors open at 10am and the show is at 11am.
Info and tickets: Visit www.operatunity.co.nz or call 0508 266237.
