About The Show

Four of Australia’s Best-loved Artists in the Performance of a Lifetime

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as four of Australia’s most cherished musical theatre and opera stars unite for the very first time in OVATION – a superb concert featuring timeless classics from iconic shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Cats, Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, as well as operatic masterpieces including La bohème.

From the Sydney Opera House, to the world’s most popular musicals, and Carols by Candlelight, Marina Prior, David Hobson, Silvie Paladino and Michael Cormick have captured hearts across the country and around the world with their magnificent voices. Together they bring decades of combined experience and now, these four beloved stars, come together for an unforgettable showcase of their exceptional talent.

Marina Prior is known as Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2023 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the performing arts. Perhaps best known for her portrayal of Christine Daaé in the original Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera, Marina has starred in over forty musicals including Les Misérables, Cats, The Pirates of Penzance, Anything Goes, West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, Dream Lover, 9 to 5 The Musical and, more recently, Follies and Kimberly Akimbo.

David Hobson is one of Australia’s most distinguished tenors who brings operatic flair and nuance to every performance. He starred in Baz Luhrmann’s landmark staging of La bohème and has performed key roles in Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, Orpheus and Eurydice and The Barber of Seville. David’s musical theatre credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Follies and Funny Girl. His charm and vocal versatility have earned him numerous awards, including an ARIA, and he remains a fixture on Australia’s arts scene.

Silvie Paladino is renowned for her powerhouse performances, with standout roles in Les Misérables (both Australian and West End productions), Miss Saigon, The King and I, Mamma Mia!, Chess and Sunset Boulevard. With a voice that moves effortlessly from soaring soprano to passionate mezzo, Silvie has graced stages alongside Australia’s leading orchestras and toured internationally, captivating audiences worldwide.

Michael Cormick is an internationally acclaimed baritone whose commanding voice has made him a standout in Australia, the UK and Europe. His Australian credits include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease, The Rocky Horror Show, Mamma Mia!, Annie, The Pirates of Penzance and The Phantom of the Opera. Michael’s international experience spans lead roles in Chess, Evita, The Woman in White and Sunset Boulevard, and he has performed at prestigious events including Royal Command Performances.

Accompanied by piano and a string quartet, these four stars will blend their extraordinary voices in a thrilling concert of musical theatre and opera classics.

OVATION will be a performance of a lifetime, a concert you’ll never forget.