Bert LaBonte
Latest News on Bert LaBonte:
Australian Premiere of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Begins Tonight (May 20, 2022)
BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Mar 20, 2022)
The Brunswick Ballroom Has Arrived in Melbourne (Mar 1, 2021)
Australian Premiere of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Begins Tonight (May 20, 2022)
BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On NORTH BY NORTHWEST (Mar 20, 2022)
The Brunswick Ballroom Has Arrived in Melbourne (Mar 1, 2021)
BIO
At 17 La Bonté enrolled in performing arts at the University of Ballarat.
His extensive theatre credits include Rupert, Birdland, Elling, Lungs, Richard III, A Behanding in Spokane, The Female of the Species and The Mountaintop (Melbourne Theatre Company), Phèdre (Bell Shakespeare), I Am a Miracle and The Good Person of Szechuan (Malthouse Theatre).
His musical theatre credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Melbourne Theatre Company/Sydney Theatre Company), An Officer and a Gentleman, Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical, The Book of Mormon (GFO), Grey Gardens, Chess, and Kismet (The Production Company), Guys and Dolls (Ambassador Theatre Group), Next to Normal (Melbourne Theatre Company), Pippin (Kookaburra), Jesus Christ Superstar (UK tour for Really Useful Group), When I Fall In Love – The Nat King Cole Story, and Let’s Get It On – The Life & Music of Marvin Gaye.
His film and television credits include Animal Kingdom, Nightmares and Dreamscapes, Rats and Cats, Salem’s Lot, The Newsreader and My Life is Murder.
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STAGE TUBE: Inside Opening Night of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN the Musical
by Nicole Rosky - May 21, 2012
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Australian Premiere of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Begins Tonight
The first performance in Australia of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella will take place tonight, Friday 20 May, at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. One of the most beautiful and beloved musicals of all time, Cinderella will play at the Regent Theatre until 23 July, with seasons following at the Lyric Theatre QPAC, Brisbane from 5 August and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 23 October.
The first performance in Australia of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella will take place tonight, Friday 20 May, at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. One of the most beautiful and beloved musicals of all time, Cinderella will play at the Regent Theatre until 23 July, with seasons following at the Lyric Theatre QPAC, Brisbane from 5 August and the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 23 October.
BWW REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On NORTH BY NORTHWEST
Director Simon Phillips has transferred one of Alfred Hitchcock’s expert works to the auditorium. Almost word for word, scene for scene and shot for shot. In a world where the theatre scene consists of reinventing films for the stage, this piece is the cinema masterpiece live on stage.
Director Simon Phillips has transferred one of Alfred Hitchcock’s expert works to the auditorium. Almost word for word, scene for scene and shot for shot. In a world where the theatre scene consists of reinventing films for the stage, this piece is the cinema masterpiece live on stage.
The Brunswick Ballroom Has Arrived in Melbourne
Melbourne's most dynamic and exciting new performance venue, the BRUNSWICK BALLROOM has opened with a bang enjoying a weekend of sold out shows. This week it prepares to welcome Tim Rogers to the stage as well as hosting gigs as part of the Brunswick Music Festival and on Thursday and Friday evenings it celebrates with the official Brunswick Ballroom Opening Gala hosted by Eddie Perfect and Margot Tanjutco.
Melbourne's most dynamic and exciting new performance venue, the BRUNSWICK BALLROOM has opened with a bang enjoying a weekend of sold out shows. This week it prepares to welcome Tim Rogers to the stage as well as hosting gigs as part of the Brunswick Music Festival and on Thursday and Friday evenings it celebrates with the official Brunswick Ballroom Opening Gala hosted by Eddie Perfect and Margot Tanjutco.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2020: Bite-Sized & Home Delivered Online
Adelaide Cabaret Festival is going digital with a curated collection of bite-sized clips from artists who were set to feature in the 2020 program.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival is going digital with a curated collection of bite-sized clips from artists who were set to feature in the 2020 program.
Healthcare Workers and Artists Celebrate International Nurses Day With HEART SOUNDS
Healthcare Workers and Artists celebrate International Nurses Day with HEART SOUNDS, an online concert streaming on International Nurses Day, Tuesday 12 May 2020.
Healthcare Workers and Artists celebrate International Nurses Day with HEART SOUNDS, an online concert streaming on International Nurses Day, Tuesday 12 May 2020.
Alison Whyte, Bert LeBonte, Brenna Harding, and Greg Stone Join Cast of CLOUDSTREET
Malthouse Theatre and Black Swan State Theatre Company today announced the cast for the epic saga that traverses 20 years of fighting to keep two families-the Lambs and the Pickles- together in one massive house.
Malthouse Theatre and Black Swan State Theatre Company today announced the cast for the epic saga that traverses 20 years of fighting to keep two families-the Lambs and the Pickles- together in one massive house.
Melbourne Theatre Company Announces 18/19 Season
Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Brett Sheehy AO today revealed MTC's 2019 Season; a feast of theatrical delights at Victoria's state theatre company.
Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Brett Sheehy AO today revealed MTC's 2019 Season; a feast of theatrical delights at Victoria's state theatre company.
Full Cast Announced and Final Tickets Released for TWISTED BROADWAY
TWISTED BROADWAY is coming back to Melbourne bigger, better and more twisted than ever at the spectacular Regent Theatre on Monday 2nd October. Due to huge demand, final tickets have just been released.
TWISTED BROADWAY is coming back to Melbourne bigger, better and more twisted than ever at the spectacular Regent Theatre on Monday 2nd October. Due to huge demand, final tickets have just been released.
Joel Creasey Joins Rob Mills In Hosting TWISTED BROADWAY
You asked for it Melbourne, and we heard you! TWISTED BROADWAY is coming back in 2017 bigger, better and more twisted than ever at the spectacular Regent Theatre on Monday 2nd October. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster.
You asked for it Melbourne, and we heard you! TWISTED BROADWAY is coming back in 2017 bigger, better and more twisted than ever at the spectacular Regent Theatre on Monday 2nd October. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster.
17th Annual HELPMANN AWARDS: All the Winners!
The 17th Annual Helpmann Awards will be announced at a ceremony on starting at 7pm EST Monday 24th July at the Capitol Theatre Sydney.
The 17th Annual Helpmann Awards will be announced at a ceremony on starting at 7pm EST Monday 24th July at the Capitol Theatre Sydney.
Nominations Announced for the 2016 Glugs Theatre Awards
Beloved Sydney theatre group THE GLUGS - now celebrating their 50th year - proudly present nominations for the 2016 GLUGS THEATRE AWARDS. The awards ceremony will be held on Monday 6 February 2016 at The Castlereagh Hotel.
Beloved Sydney theatre group THE GLUGS - now celebrating their 50th year - proudly present nominations for the 2016 GLUGS THEATRE AWARDS. The awards ceremony will be held on Monday 6 February 2016 at The Castlereagh Hotel.
Last Three Weeks for World Premiere Season of DREAM LOVER - THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
The World Premiere season of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre has only three weeks remaining. After standing ovations at every performance, the acclaimed production must close on Sunday 27 November.
The World Premiere season of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre has only three weeks remaining. After standing ovations at every performance, the acclaimed production must close on Sunday 27 November.
BWW Review: David Campbell Is Sensational As Bobby Darin In The World Premiere Of DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
New musical DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is an amazing, honest tribute to the life of the American singer, songwriter, actor and political activist.
New musical DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL is an amazing, honest tribute to the life of the American singer, songwriter, actor and political activist.
World Premiere Tonight of DREAM LOVER " THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
The World Premiere of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical takes place tonight, Thursday 6 October, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in front of a star-studded capacity audience.
The World Premiere of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical takes place tonight, Thursday 6 October, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in front of a star-studded capacity audience.
DREAM LOVER " THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL Hits the Stage Tonight
The much anticipated World Premiere of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical hits the stage tonight for its first preview performance, ahead of the official opening night on 6 October. This exciting all-Australian production will play exclusively in Sydney at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for ten weeks only.
The much anticipated World Premiere of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical hits the stage tonight for its first preview performance, ahead of the official opening night on 6 October. This exciting all-Australian production will play exclusively in Sydney at the Sydney Lyric Theatre for ten weeks only.
Rehearsals Begin For DREAM LOVER: THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
Rehearsals are now underway for the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays only in Sydney at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season.
Rehearsals are now underway for the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays only in Sydney at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season.
More Cast Announced for DREAM LOVER - THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
Producer John Frost today announced the three actors who will play the young Bobby Darin in in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season. The three boys who will alternate in the role of young Bobby Darin are Kyle Banfield (11 years old, from Gladesville), Nicholas Cradock (11, from Wahroonga) and Brendan Godwin (12, from The Ponds).
Producer John Frost today announced the three actors who will play the young Bobby Darin in in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season. The three boys who will alternate in the role of young Bobby Darin are Kyle Banfield (11 years old, from Gladesville), Nicholas Cradock (11, from Wahroonga) and Brendan Godwin (12, from The Ponds).
Further Casting Announced for DREAM LOVER " THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
Today, producer, John Frost, announced the three actors who will play the young Bobby Darin in in the World Premiere production ofDream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from the September 22nd for a strictly limited season. The three boys who will alternate in the role of young Bobby Darin are Kyle Banfield (11 years old, from Gladesville), Nicholas Cradock (11, from Wahroonga) and Brendan Godwin (12, from The Ponds).
Today, producer, John Frost, announced the three actors who will play the young Bobby Darin in in the World Premiere production ofDream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from the September 22nd for a strictly limited season. The three boys who will alternate in the role of young Bobby Darin are Kyle Banfield (11 years old, from Gladesville), Nicholas Cradock (11, from Wahroonga) and Brendan Godwin (12, from The Ponds).
Sony Music to Produce Cast Album for DREAM LOVER - THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
The producers of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical and Sony Music Entertainment Australia announced today that Sony Music will produce a cast album for the World Premiere musical, which will be released in August. The single 'Dream Lover' will be available on iTunes today, Friday 15 July.
The producers of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical and Sony Music Entertainment Australia announced today that Sony Music will produce a cast album for the World Premiere musical, which will be released in August. The single 'Dream Lover' will be available on iTunes today, Friday 15 July.
More Lead Cast Announced for DREAM LOVER - THE BOBBY DARIN MUSICAL
Producer John Frost today announced the casting for four principal roles in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season. Caroline O'Connor, Bert LaBonte, Martin Crewes and Marney McQueen will join David Campbell as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee in the extraordinary tale of the Grammy award-winning singer and Oscar nominated actor, Bobby Darin.
Producer John Frost today announced the casting for four principal roles in the World Premiere production of Dream Lover - The Bobby Darin Musical, which plays at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 22 September for a strictly limited season. Caroline O'Connor, Bert LaBonte, Martin Crewes and Marney McQueen will join David Campbell as Bobby Darin and Hannah Fredericksen as Sandra Dee in the extraordinary tale of the Grammy award-winning singer and Oscar nominated actor, Bobby Darin.
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