IT wowed audiences when it premiered in 2014: now Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs That Defined A Generation is returning for a strictly limited tour in 2020.
The powerful production comprises brilliant songs, stunning video footage and an emotive story.
It will showcase an outstanding cast including Toby Francis (Once, Kinky Boots), Tom Oliver (Velvet) and Matt Pearce (Rent, Calamity Jane).
"The show brings to life stories of courage, endurance, sacrifice and love in the context of the Vietnam War," said Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson, who is patron of the Rolling Thunder Vietnam tour.
"The soundtrack is the pulse of this generation; music that is magnificent and uplifting.
"Rolling Thunder Vietnam should be seen not just by the men and women who were young in the '60s and '70s but by their children and grandchildren.
"To see this show is to understand us, who we are now, and one of the most significant events that changed and shaped us."
Producer Rebecca Blake said the first production received an incredibly emotional response from veterans and their families - "and it's an honour to bring the show that has come to mean so much to them, back to the stage".
The production features many of the greatest rock songs ever written, including classics by John Fogerty, Steppenwolf, Buffalo Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Kris Kristofferson, Gladys Knight and Paul Simon.
Songs include Fortunate Son, The Letter, Magic Carpet Ride, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Born to Be Wild and Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Performances:
- Geelong Arts Centre, March 13-14
- QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane, March 18-19
- The Star Gold Coast, March 21
- Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, March 25
- Canberra Theatre, March 27-28
- State Theatre Sydney, March 31
- Coliseum Theatre, West HQ, Rooty Hill, April 3-4
Information and booking details HERE
