“Hands down, Dale Burridge has one of Australia’s best musical theatre voices”
– Australian Stage
After stepping away from musical theatre stages for over 20 years, one of Australia’s leading men, and the original Raoul in the Australian premiere production of The Phantom of the Opera, Dale Burridge returns to the stage with a funny, moving, heartfelt exploration of the highs and lows of a life spent on, and off, the stage.
AT THE CROSSROADS will be performed at Chapel off Chapel on December 8 & 9 at 8.00pm.
This deeply personal and intimate piece covers wild adventures, bullying, sexuality, ageism, depression, backstage stories and, of course, Covid. Above all, it’s a tale of survival and an exploration of the many twists and turns of a life spent across many fields in showbiz. It’s a journey back to truth through the many crossroads of a life well-lived.
“We had so much fun putting this show together” said creator and star Dale Burridge. “I can’t believe some of situations I got myself into and now it’s all in the show for everyone to see! Now I get share my wild ride with audiences. It’s raw, real and very funny!”
Highlighting Dale Burridge’s powerhouse vocal talent, the show incorporates songs from many of the world’s best loved musicals: The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables, Anything Goes, Oklahoma, Dr. Dolittle, Scrooge, Chess, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd, Man of La Mancha and more.
Co-written by Dale Burridge & Martin Crewes. Directed by Martin Crewes. Musical Director – Bev Kennedy
“Having known Dale for so long, and been privy to so many of the ups and downs of his life and career, I was absolutely thrilled when he asked me to collaborate with him on this deeply personal, funny and revealing piece” said director and collaborator Martin Crewes. “His bravery, honesty, generosity and wicked sense of humour have made the whole experience a complete joy.”
“We really worked to ensure that from the first note, to the last, the audience is immersed in the often hysterical highs and lows of a life spent in the theatre, complete with a soundtrack of many of the best loved favourites you’d expect, plus a few surprises.”
Dale is backed by Bev Kennedy on piano and Mark Szeto on Double Bass.
Tickets are available from www.chapeloffchapel.com.au
For further information – www.atthecrossroads.com.au
Here’s what the critics said…
- “Hands down, Dale Burridge has one of Australia’s best musical theatre voices” – Australian Stage review 2021
- “Burridge is back and has more to offer now than he ever did” – Theatre Thoughts 2022
- “5 STARS”- Theatre People Review 2021
- “A masterclass of cabaret storytelling and soul baring” – Broadway World Aust 2022
- “At The Crossroads is an elegant and sophisticated performance by one of Australia’s finest leading men of the stage” – Theatre People Review 2021
- “At The Crossroads is simultaneously polished and raw; bitter and hopeful; honest and illusive” Australian Stage Review 2021
- “Burridge nails them all; his rich voice hitting truly extraordinary notes that only a highly practiced and developed artist can produce”. Australian Stage Review 2021
- “Burridge has a gloriously rich voice and it’s worth the price of the ticket just to hear him sing” – Theatre People Review 2021
- “Burridge has excellent comic timing and boy can he sing!”
Limelight Magazine 2021
- “Can the Man Sing or Can the Man Sing” – Melbourne Age
- “His tenor is rich and robust across his register, from a sure honied depth to soaring money notes” – Limelight Magazine 2022
- ” The strength and tenacity in which Burridge juggles the long list of songs that weave in and out of his life is breathtaking to say the least” – Theatre Thoughts 2022
- ” Burridge’s rich tones bring new life and meaning to well-known musical theatre pieces” – Broadway World Aust 2022
Dale Burridge has been part of the entertainment industry for over 40 years, having had a prestigious career starring in Major Music Theatre Productions in Australia and across the globe. Musicals such as The Sound of Music (Australia & UK), Oliver, Anything Goes, Seven Little Australians, Scrooge the Musical and Les Misérables (Australia, Africa & Asia). Dale was also cast by the late iconic American director, Hal Prince, as Raoul in the 1990 Premier Australian Production of The Phantom of the Opera alongside Anthony Warlow and Marina Prior. Dale has also featured in numerous concert programs, cabarets and festivals in Australia and internationally. In more recent years Dale carved out a career as a highly regarded concert and corporate entertainment producer.
