Cycology – Inside The Mind of Cy Coleman

The show: Cycology is a cabaret journey inside the mind of American composer Cy Coleman, the man behind the music of Sweet Charity, City Of Angels, Barnum and other Tony-winning musicals. The work looks at the volatile relationships he had with his various writing partners using his wonderfully complex music.

From his first piano recital at New York Town Hall at the age of six to the sold-out concerts he played near the end of his life, Coleman’s career spanned performance, production, film scoring and composition, though he is most well known for the songs he wrote with his various collaborators. He wrote with eight different lyricists for Broadway stages alone, and with many more for standalone songs.

The talent: Richard Woodhouse wrote the piece and stars as Cy Coleman. Richard has played at numerous independent shows all across Sydney, with highlights including Squabbalogic’s Man Of La Mancha, The Drowsy Chaperone and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, as well Birdie’s Keating! The Musical. Leading a fantastic three-piece band is actor/singer-songwriter Jonathon Holmes, whose various projects have included Vaudevillia, Mickey’s Jazz Club and his EP Plutonese.

The crowd: Fans of Cy Coleman’s music and shows, and jazz fans in general.

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