Shows
A 21st century theatrical chameleon, Rhonda's wide variety of shows illuminate her versatility and commitment to reinvention. From sultry jazz to the invigorating adventures of music divas; Rhonda seamlessly transitions from genre to genre.
Legs 11
“Rhonda Burchmore has glamour galore, with her red hair swaying down her bare back, her silvery sequinned reflection in that glossy black grand piano... and a phenomenal voice” — Arts Hub
Rhonda's latest show Legs 11, is a warm, funny and mesmerising journey through the past two and a half decades of a stellar career - from casting her dolls in supporting roles of childhood plays, to forgetting her lines on live television as a shy teenager, to singing for a US president and meeting Lady Diana, and a "highlight" she claims, playing alongside screen veteran, the late Eddie Bracken, in Hot Shoe Shuffle.
To Rhonda, Legs 11 is a musical montage of the amazing people she has met, roles she has played, places she has performed and the stellar career she has forged, both here in Australia and abroad.
"I call Legs 11 'Cabaret, with a dash of comedy and a hint of carnivale'," Rhonda says. "It chronicles my life: from very first 'appearance' at the age of two, to going through school, to the last twenty years of my career," she says. "There are lows as well as highs. It's touching, heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time, and rest assured, there will be plenty of laughs along the way."
A highpoint in Legs 11 is undoubtedly Rhonda's performance of songs from the ABBA musical production, Mamma Mia! Rhonda was nominated for a Mo Award for Female Musical Theatre Performer of The Year for her role as Tanya, along with another nomination of Female Vocal Variety Performer of The Year.
"I have lots of stories to tell about Benny and Bjorn, and trust me, no one is safe," she laughs.
If you would like to meet Australia's leading lady, Rhonda Burchmore, and share the music and stories of her life, book now for Legs 11.
ABBA-solutely Fabulous
"My favourite Dancing Queens" - Molly Meldrum
After two years of sell out engagements, award winning entertainers Rhonda Burchmore OAM and Lara Mulcahy return with their smash hit live concert ABBA-solutely Fabulous!
Celebrated by The Today Show as ‘a party show...the best!’ and pronounced ‘ABBA- solutely amazing’ by Jess Rowe of Studio Ten; this live concert is unmissable entertainment!
The original dynamos from the worldwide sensation Mamma Mia! will delight with their irresistible humour and spectacular renditions of songs. Get ready for an explosion of smash hits, laughs and lycra with your favourite Super Troupers. My my, how can you resist them?
On the fortieth anniversary of ABBA’s visit down under and the resurgence of ABBA mania across the world; Rhonda and Lara partnered to celebrate the magic once more! With their platform boots, lycra and big hair - this dynamic duo channel a fair splash of Patsy and Eddy of Absolutely Fabulous fame. With hysterical anecdotes in tow, they’ve had audience after audience dancing in the aisles to their favourite songs!
Think Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Rock Me, Does Your Mother Know, Money Money Money, Fernando and many more!
Don’t miss your chance to experience Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy’s critically acclaimed live concert. It’s unlike any ABBA show you’ll ever see...it’s ABBA-solutely Fabulous.
Vinyl Viagra
“She sings like a trouper, and there is no way she needs autotune, from the tenderest to the brassiest, every note is sure and strikes home.” — The Advertiser
The fabulous Ms B will unleash the 'Vixens of Vinyl', making temperatures soar and hearts pulse.
Channelling the sex appeal and songs of divas from Marlene Dietrich, Bassey, Cher and Chrissy Amphlett to Madonna, Kylie, Beyonce, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, with just a hint of Berlin cabaret mixed with the boldness of burlesque, the sultry 'Ms B' invites you to an adventurous evening of 'sublime sensuality'.
Songs like - I Touch Myself, Private Dancer, Roar, Wrecking Ball, Locomotion, Back to Black and more will feature in this devilicious fantasy. To delight both her male and female audience, Rhonda will be accessorising with two smokin' hot toy boys to help her burn up the dance floor.
Vinyl Viagra is just what Doctor Longjohn ordered!
Partners in Crime
“Burchmore and Mulcahy are a joy to behold” - The Sydney Morning Herald
Award winning entertainers Rhonda Burchmore OAM and Lara Mulcahy return with the most iconic duos of all time!
The original dynamos from the worldwide sensation Mamma Mia! will thrill audiences with the world’s most legendary partnerships. Featuring Sonny and Cher, Patsy and Eddie, The Blues Brothers and Dolly and Kenny to name just a few; it’s guaranteed to have the audience in stitches from start to finish.
Backed by a sizzling hot band, the dynamic duo will explode onto the stage whilst delivering dazzling renditions of hit after hit! Think Jailhouse Rock, Shake Your Tail Feather, Rehab, I Got You Babe, Islands in the Stream, This is the Greatest Show, I’m A Believer, Stand By Your Man, Proud Mary and many more!
Prepare yourself for a high octane thrill ride with your favourite Partners in Crime - jam-packed with classic songs, dance and uncontrollable laughter from start to finish! With their hysterical anecdotes and undeniable chemistry in tow, audiences across the country will experience a side-splitting evening of entertainment like no other. The amount of fun both Rhonda and Lara have on stage should be...illegal!
Don’t miss your chance to experience Rhonda Burchmore and Lara Mulcahy’s hilarious new live show. It’ll be a crime to miss it!
Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz
“Multi-talented, husky voiced, curvaceous singer-dancer and actor” — Australian Stage
Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz, the latest stage show from Australia’s glamour girl of song Rhonda Burchmore, is a tantalising feast of the songs of the greatest American jazz divas of all time – Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Julie London and Rosemary Clooney.
Backed by a jazz band comprising some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians, Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz is a nostalgic saunter down memory lane, exploring the music and lives of the most famous female singers of the West Coast cool jazz scene of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
From the sweet and silvery voice of Ella Fitzgerald, to the sultry, smoky tones of Peggy Lee, to the smooth and sensual sound of Julie London and the distinctively unpretentious and richness of Rosemary Clooney, Rhonda glides effortlessly through a repertoire packed with the greatest jazz numbers of all time.
Stories and music from the four divas of jazz are skilfully woven into Rhonda’s two hour show, presented in two parts. Peppered with interesting trivia, stories and highlights of each singer’s career, the show is uplifting and fun, poignant and touching, and above all, totally entertaining.
Rhonda’s penchant for jazz came about from listening to the music of the ‘Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz’ on her mum and dad’s old vinyl records.
“I just loved how each of these ladies delivered a song with such ease, and really sold a lyric. I also adored the vocal tone of all of these singers and maybe, just maybe, some of that vocal magic rubbed off on me,” says Rhonda.
“I am thrilled to be able to channel these amazing ladies, sing some of the best songs ever written and deliver them with such a brilliant combo of jazz musicians,” she said.
Throughout her career Rhonda Burchmore has made a distinctive impression on audiences with her dazzling dance steps, superb comic timing, effervescent personality and impressive voice, all of which come to life in this latest show. The song list for Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz is a quartet of memories and music that is still as vibrant and loved today as it was decades ago. Each step of the way, Rhonda breathes new life into each and every song from these truly sophisticated jazz singers.
More than just a music performance, in Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz, Rhonda sings and dances her way through each chapter of the life and times of these amazing American jazz singers.
Don’t miss Rhonda’s latest show, Sophisticated Ladies of Jazz. It’s is the hottest ticket in town!
Up Close & Personal
“Sassy, full of brass and oozing class, Rhonda Burchmore is a showbiz force.” - Glam Adelaide
Join Rhonda as she re-lives precious musical moments of her sparkling career.
Australia's leading lady Rhonda Burchmore will re-live precious musical moments of her life in her revealing new show... Up Close and Personal.
Acclaimed by the Sydney Morning Herald as 'totally embraceable' and 'larger than life', Rhonda has been regarded as one of the major stars of Australian Theatre for the past three decades.
Rhonda has selected songs from many of the shows in which she has starred in over the years. Hear her favourites including Sugar Babies, Hot Shoe Shuffle, Stop the World - I Want to Get Off, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods and Mamma Mia, as well as stories from her time in the entertainment industry.
“I love performing my own show because I get to select the songs I want to sing, I can share the stories that I know they enjoy hearing, and I can have a chat to the audience if I feel like it,” she said.
Rhonda began her professional acting career in 1982 when she was cast in the original role as Kate in The Pirate Movie. As her career progressed, she worked alongside internationals such as Mickey Rooney, Anne Miller, Broadway performer Eddy Bracken and Anthony Newley in Stop the World - I Want to Get Off. In her own cabaret spectacular Red Hot and Rhonda, she played to over 60,000 people, and was also a regular guest on Darryl Somers' Hey Hey It's Saturday.
