FOR THE DIARY

Sydney Morning Herald

Saturday March 20, 2010

Compiled by Lynne Dwyer

CREAMFIELDSThe international dance-music event is, at last, touring Australia, with the big draw being Italy's six-piece band the Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77. Also LMFAO, Steve Angello , Ferry Corsten, Green Velvet and more. May 1, noon-10pm, Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore Park, $113, 1300 438 849, moshtix.com.au.GOOD MORNING, MR GERSHWINFrench dance company Compagnie Montalvo-Hervieu pays homage to the music of George Gershwin in a fun, exuberant work combining hip-hop, tap, jazz and ballet (pictured), performed against a backdrop of stunning screen images. April 8-10, 8pm, Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, $49-$99+bf, 9250 7777, sydneyoperahouse.com.SUGAR MANWhen Sixto Rodriguez released his album Cold Fact in 1970, he became a word-of-mouth sensation among Australian counter-cultural youth. See what the fuss was about. April 11, 7.30pm, the Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Road, Enmore, $70+bf, 9550 3666, factorytheatre.com.au.BEN HURCenturions, chariot races, 225 horses and mass audience participation make this stadium spectacular one to top all comers. Direct from Europe, it brings the 1959 Charlton Heston movie to life, with the tale of the slave who defied Rome. October 22-23, ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, $69-$299, 132 849, ticketek.com.au.

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