We celebrate Hollywood bombshells, songstresses of jazz and soul and the Queens of Pop, Rock and Country, showcasing the hits, wits and gifts of some of the greatest entertainers of our time… all with one thing in common…
- 2 x 45-minute shows, Gold and Platinum, of different repertoire are available (set lists below)
- The show can also be presented with specific nostalgic or modern repertoire: ‘Jazz-Soul Blondes’ & ‘Pop-Rock Blondes’ – see below
- All songs are charted with high-quality (some bespoke) arrangements for 7-piece band
- Other performance permutations are available, including with high-quality backing tracks: see Co-create Your Planet Blonde
“A non-stop, decade-spanning rollercoaster of blonde excellence”. Paul Marshall, music journalist. Full review here
We celebrate Hollywood bombshells, songstresses of jazz and soul and the Queens of Pop, Rock and Country, showcasing the hits, wits and gifts of some of the greatest entertainers of our time… all with one thing in common…
- 2 x 45-minute shows of different repertoire are available (set lists below)
- The show can also be presented with specific nostalgic or modern repertoire: ‘Jazz-Soul Blondes’ & ‘Pop-Rock Blondes’ – see below
- All songs are charted with high-quality (some bespoke) arrangements for 7-piece band
- Other performance permutations are available, including with high-quality backing tracks: see Co-create Your Planet Blonde
“A non-stop, decade-spanning rollercoaster of blonde excellence”. Paul Marshall, music journalist. Full review here
| BLONDE | SONG |
|---|---|
| DORIS DAY | SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY |
| PERHAPS, PERHAPS, PERHAPS | |
| PEGGY LEE | I’M A WOMAN |
| FEVER | |
| MARILYN MONROE | DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND |
| HAPPY BIRTHDAY | |
| DUSTY SPRINGFIELD | SPOOKY |
| SON OF A PREACHER MAN | |
| JONI MITCHELL | BOTH SIDES NOW |
| BIG YELLOW TAXI | |
| BETTE MIDLER | OTTO TITSLING (from Beaches) |
| DOLLY PARTON | HERE YOU COME AGAIN |
| 9 to 5 | |
| AGNETHA (ABBA) | DANCING QUEEN |
| OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN | XANADU |
| DEBBIE HARRY (Blondie) | ONE WAY OR ANOTHER |
| CALL ME | |
| MADONNA | HOLIDAY |
| SOONER OR LATER | |
| JOHN FARNHAM | YOU’RE THE VOICE |
| ELSA | LET IT GO (from Frozen) |
| ADELE | EASY ON ME |
| SET FIRE TO THE RAIN |
Co-create your Planet Blonde!
Blonde Ambition – A History of the Bombshell in Song has SIX possible presentations.
1. ‘Gold’ Show – setlist below. (45 mins)
2. ‘Platinum’ Show – setlist below. (45 mins)
3. ‘The Jazz & Soul Blondes’ – big band, jazz and soul hits (plus a little theatre!) for an intimate, cabaret style performance. (45 mins)
4. ‘The Rock & Pop Blondes’ – country, rock and pop hits plus high-powered anthems for a high-energy show that encourages dancing and even sing-alongs! (45 mins)
5. All Blondes! All Songs! – see full song list above (90 min show with interval)
6. All shows can be performed with high-quality backing tracks
“Impeccable interpretations… a decade-spanning rollercoaster of blonde excellence.”
Paul Marshall. Music journalist
“A Bombshell herself, Ariathea is captivating. Her voice and song choice are great, her presentation always professional. Very enjoyable and very highly recommended!”
Robyn Alexander. Pacific Entertainment
“What a voice, what presence, what great entertainment! Ariathea’s interpretation of these songs, her wit and rapport with her audience is truly a high-class act. A total pro. Thoroughly recommended!”
Deryn Trainer. Singer / Pianist / Arranger / Musical Director
“A fantastic night’s entertainment. I haven’t seen an audience so united and charmed – ever!”
Kate-Louise Elliot. Actor / Director / Artistic Director
“A show with WOW! factor that will keep your audience enthralled.”
Sandra Kennedy. Promoter / Booker
“Recommended for my private engagement as a polished singer and true professional, I definitely recommend Ariathea and Blonde Ambition”
Tony Falkenstein. ONZM
“Powerful, dynamic, and commanding, Ariathea is an alchemist, reshaping iconic anthems with a raw intensity and soul that feels both refreshing and timeless…even among the giants she tributes, Ariathea holds her own. A powerhouse performance.”
Paul Marshall. Music journalist
“Impeccable interpretations… a decade-spanning rollercoaster of blonde excellence.”
Paul Marshall. Music journalist
“A Bombshell herself, Ariathea is captivating. Her voice and song choice are great, her presentation always professional. Very enjoyable and very highly recommended!”
Robyn Alexander. Pacific Entertainment
“What a voice, what presence, what great entertainment! Ariathea’s interpretation of these songs, her wit and rapport with her audience is truly a high-class act. A total pro. Thoroughly recommended”
Deryn Trainer. Singer / Pianist / Arranger / Musical Director
“A fantastic night’s entertainment. I haven’t seen an audience so united and charmed – ever!”
Kate-Louise Elliot. Actor / Director / Artistic Director
“A show with WOW! factor that will keep your audience enthralled.”
Sandra Kennedy. Promoter / Booker
“Recommended for my private engagement as a polished singer and true professional, I definitely recommend Ariathea and Blonde Ambition!”
Tony Falkenstein. ONZM
Paul Marshall. Music journalist
ARIATHEA ROSE: BIO
A graduate of Toi Whakaari: The New Zealand Drama School, Ariathea began her career in Australian musical theatre for Ess Gee Entertainment and Cameron Mackintosh, and continued into cabaret, burlesque, soul, jazz, and recently original compositions.
Career highlights include performing the role of Madame Thenardier for Claude-Michel Schönberg (the composer) during the 10th Anniversary Australian Tour of Les Misérables; Jelly Bean, a play for three actors and Orchestra with the Auckland Philharmonic; creating the role of Boadicea for the one-woman rock-opera Boadicea; and a Royal Command performance for King Charles of Hairy McClary, as the singing narrator, during his Diamond Jubilee New Zealand tour 2012.
Songstress for The Royal New Zealand Navy Big Band and Great American Songbook specialists The Jazz Age, she has also held multiple-year jazz and soul residencies at venues across Auckland including Sky City Casino, curating bespoke entertainment across multiple genres.
Her work also includes multiple shows for Auckland Theatre Company, performances for NZ Opera, yearly performances for the Napier Art Deco Festival, and roles for South Pacific Pictures, Warner Brothers and Netflix in film and television.
Recordings include Salutations, jazz interpretations of soul and pop classics and Original Lullabies for Sarah, new sleepy time songs featuring the sounds of nature.
Her journey to produce original music began with 2020’s Super Love, and continues with The 3rd Ear Project, currently in co-creation with some of New Zealand’s finest musicians and producers.
Show one (GOLD)
| BIG, BLONDE & BEAUTIFUL | (from Hairspray, rewritten) |
| SENTIMENTAL JOUNREY | Doris Day |
| I’M A WOMAN | Peggy Lee |
| DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND | Marilyn Monroe |
| SPOOKY | Dusty Springfield |
| BOTH SIDES NOW | Joni Mitchell |
| 9-5 | Dolly Parton |
| CALL ME | Debbie Harry (Blondie) |
| XANADU | Olivia Newton-John |
| EASY ON ME | Adele |
| HOLIDAY | Madonna |
| DANCING QUEEN | Agnetha (ABBA) |
Show two (PLATINUM)
| BIG, BLONDE & BEAUTIFUL | (from Hairspray, rewritten) |
| SOONER OR LATER | Madonna |
| PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS | Doris Day |
| FEVER | Peggy Lee |
| SON OF A PREACHER MAN | Dusty Springfield |
| BIG YELLOW TAXI | Joni Mitchell |
| OTTO TITSLING | Bette Midler |
| HERE YOU COME AGAIN | Dolly Parton |
| ONE WAY OR ANOTHER | Debbie Harry (Blondie) |
| LET IT GO | Elsa (from Frozen) |
| HAPPY BIRTHDAY | Marilyn Monroe |
| SET FIRE TO THE RAIN | Adele |
| YOU'RE THE VOICE | John Farnham |