Are You Lonesome Tonight
Come in your jeans and boots or your tuxedos and ballgowns – this is opera that is diverse, accessible and exciting.
Tuesday 29 April
Buy Tickets SubscribeCome in your jeans and boots or your tuxedos and ballgowns – this is opera that is diverse, accessible and exciting.
Tuesday 29 April
Buy Tickets SubscribeChoose four (4) shows from the sixteen (16) shows on offer and enjoy multiple benefits including discounted tickets, the option to exchange to another Season show and the ability to pay as the year unfolds. For more information hit the SUBSCRIBE button.
Are You Lonesome Tonight is Opera Queensland’s most ambitious regional tour in its 40-year history. Visiting more than 30 communities and travelling some 8,000 kilometres across Queensland in 2021, this show is coming now making the journey all the way to Wagga Wagga.
With a cast of young Australian singers including Gabrielle Diaz, Marcus Corowa and Jonathan Hickey, Are You Lonesome Tonight features arias and songs by composers such as Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty and Dolly Parton, to name just a few.
Come in your jeans and boots or your tuxedos and ballgowns – this is opera that is diverse, accessible and exciting.
Cast Gabrielle Diaz, Marcus Corowa, Jonathan Hickey
CREATIVE TEAM
Concept Patrick Nolan
Director Laura Hansford
Design Penny Challen
Lighting Wesley Buff
Musical Director Steve Russell
Music Consultant Opera Dane Lam
Music Consultant Country Sara Storer
Image credit Dylan Evans
“The performance was not what I expected an opera event to be. It was so much better….It was a real feel-good experience.” – Audience Member
“I have never had the opportunity to see an Opera before and was thoroughly impressed. It was a fantastic night and I would love to see more.” – Audience Member
In English
Wheelchair accessible: for wheelchair or accessibility requirements, or if you anticipate needing assistance from a staff member on the day of the event, please contact the Box Office on 02 6926 9688 or email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au
National Companion Card accepted: for more information on companion card eligibility go here - https://tinyurl.com/WWcompanioncard. To organise a companion ticket contact the Box Office on 6926 9688 or boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au
This performance is part of SEASON 2025.
Choose four (4) shows from the sixteen (16) on offer. Enjoy multiple benefits including discounted tickets, the option to exchange to another Season show and the ability to pay as the year unfolds. For more information hit the Book now button.
Date & Time:
Tuesday 29 April, 7:30pm
Foyers, Box Office and Bar open one hour before the show starts.
Duration:
1 hour and 40 minutes including interval
Ticket Prices:
Adult $75.00
Civic Theatre Member $70.00
Concession $70.00
Group 4+ $70.00
Youth under 25 $45.00
Child Under 15 $35.00
SUBSCRIBER PRICES
Adult Subscriber $70.00
Concession Subscriber $65.00
Youth Under 25 Subscriber $40.00
Restrictions
All ages
Venue:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Burns Way off, Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Don’t worry about rushing across town at the last minute, come to the Theatre early and enjoy a platter of premium products from Knights Deli.
There are options for vegetarians and meat lovers, and gluten free crackers can be arranged through the Box Office.
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