New Release - Xanadu - Now Available - Free Perusals

Grab your leg warmers, fluoro headbands & ghetto blaster and get ready to create your very own roller disco... ...  is now available for licensing! Book by Douglas Carter Beane Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne Based on the Universal Pictures film One Act (Full Length), Book Musical, Pop / Rock, Rated PG XANADU follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and Aussie-born, John Farrar, and includes, "Magic", "All Over The World", "Suddenly", "I'm Alive", "Evil Woman", "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Xanadu", to name a few, and is based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. It's hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired, as one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane, weaves a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep you in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift you out of your seat. You'll want to keep the music in your head, and XANADU in your heart, forever. Please visit our website for perusal request forms or to apply to perform this exciting new show. www.halleonard.com.au We look forward to working with you on your next production!   With warmest regards, Stuart Hendricks, Nikol McKail, Megan Stapleton & Neveen Byrnes Music Licensing & Hire Department Ph +61 3 9585 3300 • Fax +61 3 9585 8729 Email ausshows@halleonard.com.au Please Note: Standard Terms and Conditions Apply – please visit our website for details. Some restrictions apply. Free perusal offer only valid until 31/08/2011

New Musical - The Great Houdini - Free Perusals

Music & Lyrics by Geoff Willis
Book by David Willis
Music Arrangements by Andrew Robertson

Hal Leonard Australia is excited to announce the release of a NEW musical- THE GREAT HOUDINI.
World-famous illusionist and escapologist Harry Houdini is torn between the love of his Mama, his wife and his obsession to escape from handcuffs, chains and prison cells.  Can this legendary mortal accomplish his greatest feat of all by escaping death itself?
THE GREAT HOUDINI is a musical filled with romance and intrigue that will leave your audience on the edge of their seats as THE GREAT HOUDINI performs his death defying feats including his escape from the Chinese Water Torture Cell.

Synopsis:
A paperboy heralds the opening of The Great Houdini Exhibition.  World-famous illusionist, Harry Houdini is beckoned by a gathering crowd to appear before them and fulfil his vow to one day return.
The clock winds back to the late 1800’s as Harry and his mother mourn Papa’s death.  A loving, but overbearing Mama, places a huge responsibility on young Harry’s shoulders.
Realizing his passion for magic, Harry enlists the help of his clumsy younger brother, Dash.  Managing to pull off their first illusion, Metamorphosis, in a Coney Island Beer Hall, they impress a local talent agent.  But Harry is distracted by a young and pretty burlesque dancer, Bess. 
Within days, the Jewish Harry and Catholic Bess are married but it is two weeks before they pluck up the courage to tell Mama.  Harry reveals to Bess the secret message engraved on the wedding ring that will be held closely to their hearts forever.
What follows is a romantic journey filled with passion and adventure as The Great Houdini goes on to become the greatest illusionist  the world has known.

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC... The Great Houdini has a total of 60 Music Cues written for an orchestra of 10 musicians composed by the amazingly talented Geoff Willis.  Music Arranger, Andrew Robertson is currently working on a score for an orchestra of 18 musicians.  If you want to sample some of the moving and memorable melodies and lyrics click here!

FREE PERUSALS until August 31st!

Complete and return the Perusal Request Form now!*

Please visit our website for perusal request forms or
to apply to perform this exciting show.

www.halleonard.com.au