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Combo Fiasco
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LocationSydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Australia’s hottest cabaret act... |
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| Combo Fiasco is Australia’s hottest cabaret act. It’s three members are Australian music-theatre
performers Tony McGill, Charmaine Clements and Shaun Murphy. Their original arrangements of music-theatre songs have given Combo Fiasco their own distinct close-harmony sound which has been heard on their self titled CD, in live performances, and on television.
They have performed in many theatres, major hotels and cabaret venues throughout the country and have appeared on In Melbourne Tonight, The Midday Show, Good Morning Australia, Hey Hey It’s Saturday and Carols by Candlelight. Combo Fiasco burst onto the New York cabaret scene last year where they played to packed houses and rave reviews, culminating in a performance on the NBC Today Show. They recently returned to Australia from a triumphant performance at the 1998 New York Cabaret Convention followed by shows in Manhatten, Washington DC and Miami. They plan to return to the United States to take up work offers in Chicago Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Combo Fiasco have recently been nominated for a MAC Award (Manhatten Association of Cabaret) for the best vocal group in New York City Combo Fiasco are also in demand in the corporate entertainment arena and have performed at many conferences, awards nights and celebrations for major Australian and overseas companies |
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Tony McGill |
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| Tony McGill is one of AustraIia’s Ieading show musicians. He has been Musical Director and accompanist for many Australian stars including Marina Prior, Jane Rutter, Toni Lamond, Rob Guest and Peter Cousens. Musical theatre credits include Anything Goes, The Phantom of the Opera, 42nd Street and Sunset Boulevard. | |||
Charmaine Clements |
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| Charmaine Clements most recently appeared as "Frenchy’ in The highly successful production of Grease: the arena spectacular. Other roles include Bomballerina in Cats, Terista in West Side Story, Betsy in The Secret Garden and Mitzi in Crazy for You. | |||
Shaun Murphy |
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| Shaun Murphy is an extremely diverse performer and his work encompasses musicals, opera, recording and television. Credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Little Night Music and The Secret Garden. He has also appeared in principle roles with all of the major Australian Opera Companies. | |||
Testimonials |
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Time Out New York |
With Broadway Beautiful voices, and tight harmonies, this witty and charming Australian trio makes a welcome return. The trio’s voices blend like a well-mixed martini. Combo Fiasco is the latest cabaret sensation. | ||
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New York Post |
Beguiling, fresh and heartfelt. Their finely harmonized singing has a tight, slick, highly professional feel. All the original arrangements glowed with life. | ||
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The New York Times |
A polished, lighthearted act that takes cheerful comic revenge...with a refined, buzzing vocal blend, they bring something fresh into the cabaret genre. | ||
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Backstage |
One of the best musical comedy acts of this, or any season in recent memory. It’s one of those sassy acts that could easily end up in one of the major rooms and build a frenzied following. They’re that good. They’re funny, sophisticated and collectively a tight and totally irresistible act that’s a must-see. | ||
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Electronics Link |
A bonanza of comical hits, faced paced lyrical obstacle courses and soaring notes of harmonious splendour. This phenomenal Australian trio has set a very high standard that American performers will have to work very hard to achieve. | ||
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New York Magazine |
A polished, wacky, high-spirited take on the American songbook. | ||
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Peninsula Healthcare Network |
Excellent…Superb original material | ||
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VACC |
Excellent… A very professional, classy act – real cabaret performance that our guests just loved and have not stopped talking about. Three very talented people who contributed something really special to our function | ||