Dusty - The Original Pop Diva
by John Michael Howson, David Mitchell & Melvyn Morrow
DUSTY tells the story of Mary O'Brien who the world knew as Dusty Springfield. In the 1960s Dusty Springfield takes the entertainment world by storm with a score of hits, a top TV show and a legion of fans. She was the most influential British female artist of the 60’s. Known as the White Lady of Soul, she was responsible for bringing the Motown sound to the UK. But the success she wanted is hollow and real happiness eludes her.
The original production of Dusty was nominated for seven Helpmann Awards (the Australian equivalent to Tonys) and won four.
Best Musical
Best Direction of a Musical (Stuart Maunder)
Best Musical Direction of a Musical (Stephen 'Spud' Murphy - winner)
Best Sound Design (Michael Waters - winner)
Best Choreography in a Musical (Ross Coleman - winner)
Best Female Actor in a Musical (Tamsin Carroll - winner)
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Deni Hines and Alexis Fishman)
DUSTY played to over 400,000 people in 253 performances in its original Australian tour. It also played a successful return tour a few years later. It is, and continues to be, Origin’s most successful Australian originated musical.
The original production of Dusty was nominated for seven Helpmann Awards (the Australian equivalent to Tonys) and won four.
Best Musical
Best Direction of a Musical (Stuart Maunder)
Best Musical Direction of a Musical (Stephen 'Spud' Murphy - winner)
Best Sound Design (Michael Waters - winner)
Best Choreography in a Musical (Ross Coleman - winner)
Best Female Actor in a Musical (Tamsin Carroll - winner)
Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Deni Hines and Alexis Fishman)
DUSTY played to over 400,000 people in 253 performances in its original Australian tour. It also played a successful return tour a few years later. It is, and continues to be, Origin’s most successful Australian originated musical.
DUSTY the Original Pop Diva includes many great big hits of the 1960s including:-
Dusty is exclusively managed by ORiGiN™ Theatrical and a license to produce Dusty - The Original Pop Diva can be arranged by contacting ORiGiN™ Theatrical via the Contact page or completing the Licence Enquiry form on the License page.
Staging requirements for the Dusty - The Original Pop Diva can be found on the Staging page.
The story of Dusty Springfield is truly unique and very moving. Please read the Synopsis and download a sample script available on the Merchandise page. Or you can purchase the script of Dusty - The Original Pop Diva also via the Merchandising page.
- I Only Want To Be With You
- Yesterday When I Was Young
- Dusty Springfield/Mama’s Little Girl
- Little By Little
- Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat
- Silver Threads and Golden Needles
- Stay Awhile
- Dancing In The Street
- Wishin’ and Hopin’
- My Generation
- The Look Of Love
- Who Can I Turn To?
- I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself
- The Windmills Of Your Mind
- Son Of A Preacher Man
- Heart And Soul
- You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Dusty is exclusively managed by ORiGiN™ Theatrical and a license to produce Dusty - The Original Pop Diva can be arranged by contacting ORiGiN™ Theatrical via the Contact page or completing the Licence Enquiry form on the License page.
Staging requirements for the Dusty - The Original Pop Diva can be found on the Staging page.
The story of Dusty Springfield is truly unique and very moving. Please read the Synopsis and download a sample script available on the Merchandise page. Or you can purchase the script of Dusty - The Original Pop Diva also via the Merchandising page.
Dusty - The Original Pop Diva
The Dusty Springfield Musical
"The Look of Love ……. emotion, meaning and music are meshed into a thrilling whole"
The Age
What the Herald Sun says about Dusty - The Original Pop Diva
"A Diva-Delight!"
"A $6 million musical heaving with hits and hairdos"
"Poised to be the No 1 musical of 2006"
"Possibly the next Australian blockbuster to leave our shores"
The Australian - "The audience were on their feet the instant the curtain came down"
The Age
What the Herald Sun says about Dusty - The Original Pop Diva
"A Diva-Delight!"
"A $6 million musical heaving with hits and hairdos"
"Poised to be the No 1 musical of 2006"
"Possibly the next Australian blockbuster to leave our shores"
The Australian - "The audience were on their feet the instant the curtain came down"