This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2024 season. This season is now over.

headshots of two singers in blonde wigs on left is Marilyn Monroe look alike side on looking upwards and on right looking straight on is Marlene Dietrich look alike black suit white shirt, top hat and glitz brooch on lapel both with red lipstick
a collage of part middle top long of 4pc band in black and white, a long image black and white of audience right across bottom of image then lots of coloured photographs of two main singers dressed as many of the different blondes on stage from live shows. All pictures have a thin white border.
Show members posed for the photo - logo of Cancer Council and Marilyn Jetty Swim

The Blonde Bombshells of Jazz

Music • Cabaret
South Australia

Come Up and See Us Sometime!

ONE NIGHT ONLY

SA vocalists Bonnie Lee Galea and Kerry Reid catapult you into the lives and music of 11 unforgettable Blonde Bombshells. As they don an array of wigs, costumes and personas of each singer in jaw-dropping transformations taking you back to the Golden Era in a seamless blend of duets and timeless signature tunes by the lovable Doris Day, sassy Peggy Lee, iconic Marilyn Monroe, vivacious Jayne Mansfield, dynamic Betty Hutton and more. Brimming with saucy numbers, hilarious anecdotes and candid quips. But Beware! Mae West might just shimmy into the crowd for some interactive mischief and flirtatious fun! 

Featuring the irresistible smooth sounds of the JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet 

Quinton Dunne (double bass)
Richard Coates (keys)
Josh Chenoweth (trumpet)
Steve Todd (drums)

The Blonde Bombshells of JAZZ is Proudly Supporting – Cancer Council SA via Marilyn Jetty Swim
with $5 from every Show CD sold or ordered on the night of their show.

Presented by: Bonnie Lee Galea

The Blonde Bombshells of Jazz show idea was created in 2017 by SA professional vocalist and performer, Bonnie Lee Galea and brought to life with collaborators bass player, MD, vocalist - Quinton Dunne and comedian, actress, singer - Kerry Reid. Last seen in late 2019 this show debuted with a great reception in 2018 and went on to larger audiences in 2019 was also bought interstate but postponed due to covid. It is fast paced, fun and nostalgic whilst paying homage to 11 different Blonde Bombshells of the Golden Era of Hollywood The dynamic duo Bonnie & Kerry adopt the personalities and appearance of each Blonde Bombshell singing their most memorable melodies! Supported by brilliant SA musicians Steve Todd, Josh Chenoweth and Richard Coates with Quinton as the JAZZ in CHEEK Quartet.

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Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

  • If you love a good show tune, a blonde wig, and a vast array of stunning outfits, this is the show for you! - Lily de Leo, Clothesline