A Brisbane Story Takes the Stage in New York City
Live at the Trocadero – Coming to New York!
Date to be announced.
After captivating audiences in Australia, Theatreroo is taking its celebrated cabaret Live at the Trocadero to New York — marking our first international performance. An intimate 60-minute musical experience set in wartime Brisbane, this show combines romance, swing, heart, and a touch of smoky nightclub magic. This is Australian musical storytelling — bold, warm, and irresistibly human — now ready to shine in NYC.
Step into the soft lights and swirling music of The Trocadero, Brisbane’s most vibrant nightclub of the 1940s.
Here we meet Therese, a young singer from Townsville who arrives in the big city with a dream and a suitcase full of hope.
Amid American servicemen on shore leave, jazz bands, laughter, longing, and the hum of a world at war, she must choose between the life she knows and the life she’s always imagined.
Love, ambition, identity and history overlap in one unforgettable night.
The Story
Therese leaves home with big dreams and finds herself at the heart of Brisbane’s hottest nightclub, the Trocadero. Surrounded by Australian locals and visiting American servicemen, she must navigate the thrills and dangers of wartime life: new friendships, complicated loyalties, and the emotional cost of choosing a future in uncertain times.
Therese leaves home with big dreams and finds herself at the heart of Brisbane’s hottest nightclub, the Trocadero. Surrounded by Australian locals and visiting American servicemen, she must navigate the thrills and dangers of wartime life: new friendships, complicated loyalties, and the emotional cost of choosing a future in uncertain times.
What to Expect in New York
- A compact, story-driven cabaret perfect for intimate performance spaces
- Swing-inspired original music with nostalgic flair
- Romance, cultural sparks and sharp humour
- Powerful vocals and rich ensemble performance
- A rare window into Australian history, brought to life through contemporary theatre
What Makes ‘Live at the Trocadero’ Unmissable
This isn’t just a cabaret — it’s a transportive experience.
From the first note to the final bow, audiences are drawn into:
A richly atmospheric world of satin gowns, brass melodies, and wartime glamour
Heartfelt storytelling full of warmth, charm and emotional depth
Original Australian songwriting, crafted with elegance and soul
Vivid, close-up connection between audience and performers
Music & Creative Team
The score mixes period-inspired swing, wartime balladry and theatre songwriting to create a nostalgic yet fresh soundscape that underpins the drama.
Music: Clarry Evans & Michael Lynch
Book / Story: Brett Heath
Musical Director: Sante d’Ettorre
Direction: Brett Heath (original production) / Denny Lawrence (subsequent productions)
Past performers include: Stephanie Long, Sandro Colarelli, Chris White, Lucinda Shaw, Connor Hawkins, Harmony Breen — among others from Queensland’s finest theatre talent.
Immersive Cabaret Atmosphere
Be transported to the golden age of cabaret with lush costumes, dazzling sets, and audience interaction that puts you at the heart of the action. The show blends moments of levity with poignant reflections on love, ambition, and what it takes to succeed when the world is changing fast.
Why see it?
✓ A perfect evening for lovers of vintage music and theatre.
✓ Intimate storytelling — the format brings you close to the action and the performers.
✓ Accessible and entertaining — a great introduction to theatrical cabaret for new audiences.
✓ A showcase of local theatrical talent and original Australian songwriting.
A Cabaret You’ll Feel, Not Just Watch
The show blends laughter and longing, romance and reflection — reminding us that even in uncertain times, music, connection, and courage endure.
Whether you love classic cabaret, musical theatre, historical storytelling, or simply a night filled with heart — Live at the Trocadero in New York promises an evening to remember.
Join Us in NYC
Venue & dates to be announced soon.
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