The cast of Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical today gave a preview of the brand new Australian musical. David Campbell stars as dynamic crooner Bobby Darin.

Young Bobby had a musical household, with sister Nina (Marney McQueen), showgirl mother Polly (Caroline O’Connor) and Nina’s partner Charlie (Bert LaBonte)

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Bobby makes a television appearance, sing his composition “Splish Splash.”

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Bobby performs with fellow rock and roll stars.

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In the movies, Bobby meets and falls for Sandra Dee (Hannah Fredericksen).

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Bobby’s manager Steve Blauner (Martin Crewes) has to deal with Sandra Dee’s protective mother Mary Douvan (Caroline O’Connor, in her second role in the show).

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Choreographer Andrew Hallsworth’s handiwork is on show as Bobby sings the ever-popular standard “Mack the Knife.”

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The full company of Dream Lover the Bobby Darin Musical.

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Dream Lover is currently in previews, before its official opening night on 6 October 2017.

Dream Lover plays only at Sydney Lyric Theatre, with a season that runs until 13 November 2016.

Photos: Simon Parris