IT'S not often that a show can boast it regularly attracts three generations from families to its performances.
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But that's the deal with Boys in the Band and their feel-good show, Jukebox Revolution, which arrives at The Art House, in Wyong, this Saturday, April 6.
Jukebox Revolution is billed as an all-singing, all-dancing, high-octane concert experience.
It features four stars of Australian stage and screen, Hugh Barrington, Justin Rynne, Damon Grebert Wade and Keane Fletcher.
Writer and director David Malek said the show tells the stories of, and celebrates, the 'boy bands' and those 'boys in the band' who became some of the biggest names in music history.
"We take it right back to where the original boy band began with Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the 50s, and follow that evolution of music through The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Everly Brothers, The Jackson 5, The Bee Gees right up to Queen, AC/DC and even the Backstreet Boys who really are the stereotype of what we know today as the 'boy band'," Malek said.
"The show operates in medley format with six- to 10-minute medleys featuring each artist or era, so we pack a lot of hits into each section.
"Between the different sections we tell the stories about the artists and how they evolved."
The show treks through 50 years of classic hits such as You're the Voice, Hey Jude, Blame it on the Boogie, Jailhouse Rock, We Will Rock You, and Staying Alive.
Principal cast member Hugh Barrington (We Will Rock You), said the show's appeal across all demographics was extraordinary.
"It's a great night of feel-good entertainment with something for everyone," Barrington said.
"We often have three generations of a family come along and know every word. It gets you hooked from the first note, tapping your toes and singing along just like you would to your favourite jukebox."
The Boys in the Band are backed by a team of international musos.
"Our band, The Players, are incredible," Barrington said.
"The show moves fast and covers so many genres and styles they really have to be top-notch musicians to keep up and, believe me, they are."
Tickets cost $55 for adults. Book at thearthouse.com.au.
