Music of the Night – one composer, many lyricists – will kick off 2022 at the Centurion Theater, for a limited season from February 24 to March 5, 2022.
Five leading musical theater artists – Craig Urbani, Carly Graeme, Adrian Galliard, Stephanie Baartman and Emma-Jean Galliard, come together to take audiences on the musical theater highway.
Music of the Night – One Composer, Many Lyricists, will kick off the 2022 season of the enchanting and popular pocket theatre, Centurion Theatre, for a limited season from February 24 to March 5.
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Audiences will be thrilled as Urbani turns on the charm with his rendition of sunset boulevardand then giving us an amusingly ironic rendition of King Herod’s song from Jesus Christ Superstar.
Tickets range from R190 to R275 and reservations are online at Quicket.
I spoke to Urbani last week before these series of shows:
Dress in other people’s clothes and talk very loudly while trying not to bump into furniture. Oh, and sometimes I may have to sing.
What does music represent for you?Music is everything. This is how I remember, live and define all the important moments in my life. They all have a soundtrack.
My music is about…Feelings. Unless I’m playing, it’s about playing the right notes in the right order.
What is your motto?Only for today.
Fame is…Keep all the nonsense they say about you in perspective while trying to remember who and what is really important.
Retirement will come when…I can’t be bothered anymore.
I do not do…Mean and divisive people. Oh, and Crocs.
I would like to co-write with:Robbie Williams.
Where do you look for inspiration to create?I can be anywhere after spending time with my daughter. After the time spent with her, I am more alive and able to create.
What is the most enjoyable aspect of your job?The live show. I am doing what I was born to do in its purest form.
The song you have to do in every show:The show must continue.
Fun moments on stage?If you can think of it, it happened. Collapsing sets, power outages, forgetting my lines, people forgetting their lines, actors not showing up for a cue, sound disasters… you name it.
My heros:Anyone who manages to get up and do it every day with a certain amount of positivity, humanity and kindness.
My style icon:Mr Price.
Which living person do you most admire and why?My mother. Maybe it’s just because I know his story. To endure what she has and to do it with this quiet strength, this gentle nature and this immense grace is extremely admirable.
What is your most valuable asset?My guitar. As long as I have that, I can create, feel, perform and make money.
It’s your turn. What are you drinking?Coke Zero.
Dream concert to do:Stage version of the Rocky Horror Show.
What sets you apart?I’m tall enough. Who helps.
Nicknames:None that I know of.
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing?Act.
Choose five words to describe yourself:Clumsy, silly, blessed, funny and a clown.
What are you broadcasting?modern love and Brooklyn nine nine.
Greatest movie ever made:No idea.
What books do you read?I love biographies. I am currently reading the biographies of Siya Kolisi and Johnny Clegg.
What song changed your life? Oh man by Buddy Holly.
Who do you Love?My family and friends.
What is your favorite word?Tonsil.
At the top of your bucket list:Take my daughter to Japan.
Your greatest achievement:My child.
What do you complain about most often?Eskom.
What is your fear?Failure.
Happiness is…Live every moment fully.
On stage, I tend to…Act.
The best life lesson you’ve ever been taught:Don’t sweat the small stuff.
What has been your favorite trip so far?The one I’m currently on – life.
Do you do charity work and if you do, what do you do?I have been involved in a few charities. I love to sing for retirees and I have also done a lot with 67 covers.
Wishes and Dreams:To be a good father, to be happy and to make others happy. Oh, and money, more money please.
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