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At Last – The Etta James Story

July 12, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - July 17, 2016 @ 3:00 pm

| 74-119

This smash-hit show had its world premiere in 2013 and since then has played to packed houses and thunderous applause throughout Australia and New Zealand. Having recently completed a sell-out
season at Arts Centre Melbourne this incredible show returns one more to the Sydney Opera House – for one week only from 12 to 17 July.

Starring the sensational Vika Bull At Last tells the story of soul legend Etta James turbulent life and features some of her most beloved songs including Tell Mama, Something’s Got A Hold On Me, Sugar On The Floor, the heart rending I’d Rather Go Blind, her iconic signature song At Last and many more. Vika puts her heart and soul into this unforgettable show and is joined on stage by some of Australia’s finest and funkiest musicians.

During a long and tumultuous career that saw her win six Grammy Awards and a star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Etta James has influenced a vast array of artists from Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart and is acknowledged as inspiring the careers of a new generation of singers from Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone, Adele and the late Amy Winehouse.

Sadly, Etta’s frantic recording and touring schedule coincided with her ever-growing addiction problems and over time she not only sang the blues…she lived the blues. Mercifully, her passion for life and strength of character saw her conquer her demons and she continued to record and perform into her seventies.

Details

Start:
July 12, 2016 @ 8:00 pm
End:
July 17, 2016 @ 3:00 pm
Cost:
74-119
Website:
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/

Venue

Sydney Opera House
1 Macquarie Street
Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia
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Phone:
9250 7777