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FERNANDO: ­The Music of ABBA Orchestrated

FERNANDO The Music of ABBA Orchestrated

8 Nov 2025, 7pm
Concert Hall
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2 hours 20 minutes
including interval, subject to change without notice

FERNANDO: The Music of ABBA Orchestrated is a stunning celebration of ABBA’s greatest hits – designed to get you dancing, singing, and reliving every iconic moment. Backed by the power and grandeur of Southern Cross Symphony and combined with the energy of a world class band, this spectacular concert showcases ABBA’s music on an epic scale.

Hear all your favourites including “Dancing Queen”, “Waterloo”, “The Winner Takes It All” and more, performed by four of Australia’s most accomplished vocalists: West End and Broadway’s Deone Zanotto (Mamma Mia!, Chicago), magnetic showman John O’Hara (The Rocky Horror Show), and powerhouse voices Bianca Baykara (West Side Story) and Crystal Hegedis (Björn Again).

With musical direction by Daniel Puckey (Hadestown, Hamilton, Muriel’s Wedding) and visionary direction by Tyran Parke, this show is a sonic and visual feast – uniting orchestral brilliance with pop magic.

Gather your friends, bring the sparkle, and prepare for an unforgettable night. FERNANDO: The Music of ABBA Orchestrated isn’t just a concert – it’s ABBA like you’ve never experienced before.

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Deone Zanotto, Crystal Hegedis, John O’Hara, Bianca Baykara
John O’Hara, Crystal Hegedis, Deone Zanotto, Bianca Baykara
Bianca Baykara, Deone Zanotto, John O’Hara, Crystal Hegedis

Meet the Artists

John O’Hara

John O’Hara is one of Australia’s most accomplished stage performers. He has starred in major productions including The Rocky Horror Show, Jesus Christ Superstar, School of Rock, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Cats, and Titanic. He recently played Phil Spector/Terry Britten in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and regularly performs as a lead vocalist with Rock Rhapsody. A WAAPA graduate, John is also known for his critically acclaimed cabaret work and appearances on ABC Radio. His original solo show, #VAL, was handpicked by Alan Cumming for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Bianca Baykara

Bianca Baykara is a versatile Melbourne-based performer with credits across musical theatre and opera. A NIDA graduate, she has appeared in The Rocky Horror Show, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Company, West Side Story, and Singin’ in the Rain. She starred as Vanessa in the Australian premiere of In The Heights and toured with Opera Australia’s The King & I. Bianca debuted professionally in An Officer and a Gentleman and is a three-time Rob Guest Endowment semi-finalist.

Deone Zanotto

Deone Zanotto has performed on Broadway and London’s West End, appearing in A Chorus Line, We Will Rock You!, and Chicago. In Australia, she has starred in Mamma Mia!, Fun Home, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, and Velma Kelly in Chicago. Her screen credits include Chopper, Bad Mothers, Preacher, Jack Irish, and Love Me (Season 2). Deone brings both international experience and strong dramatic and vocal skills to the stage.

Crystal Hegedis

Crystal Hegedis is a NIDA-trained vocalist and stage performer with extensive musical theatre and live music experience. She recently toured with Mamma Mia!, covering lead roles, and has appeared in Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Chess, and The Gruffalo (UK and Australia). A longtime member of the internationally recognised ABBA tribute act Björn Again, Crystal also appeared on The Voice Generations and brings a dynamic stage presence to every performance.

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