The New Chordettes

The New Chordettes are also part of our "Lost in the 50's" tour.

Bringing Back the Memories

Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, Never on a Sunday, Eddie My Love... all made famous by The Chordettes. In 1946, The Chordettes premiered on the Arthur Godfrey Show, and their lush vocal sound brought them a string of hits turning them into a singing sensation. Forty years later, Judy Duncan and her husband Bob decided to bring back those musical memories and reorganized the group in the the current New Chordettes.

With beautiful costumes, elegeant choreography, slick and classy comedy, audience participation, and silky smooth harmonies, The New Chordettes create four-part and solo vocal magic that leaves every audience wanting more. They bring a rich taste of the big band era with such standards as In The Mood, Begin the Beguine, Stardust and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.

These lovely ladies have recreated the original sound of the great 50's and 60's girls groups with songs by The Shirelles, The McGuire Sisters, The Supremes and many others. Their harmonizing and doo-wopping is a trip down nostalgia lane - a recollection of poodle skirts, cat-eye glasses and girls in love with guys in love with their cars.

Each concert is filled with hit songs reminiscent of a bygone era. Roars of laughter are heard as the girls sing to unsuspecting but delighted men in the crowd. They sit on laps, rub bald heads and leave many a surprised audience member red-faced but with a beaming smile.

Whether it's a fox trotting at an elegant black tie event, or bopping at a 50's sock hop, audiences all around the world are clapping, laughing, dancing and singing along with The Chordettes.

What The Critics Say...

"They are possibly the greatest girls group of this or any era."
- The Atlanta Journal

"They are excellent performers that are reminiscent of the great girl groups of a bygone era."
- San Fransisco Chronicle

".. a sound that is smooth and lush."
- Des Moines Register

".. the highlight of the show."
- Long Beach Press Telegram

"The Chordettes was the best show we have ever had."
- Shrine Recorders Association of Northern America

"Without a doubt, all of you contributed to the finest party Pacific Palisades and Santa Monica has ever seen. your presence, expertise, talent and beauty will long be remembered. Thank you for making our dreams come true and may Mr. Sandman "Bring us a Dream" that will last forever with all of you, as it will with us."
- Kay Boldman Cummings - Pacific Palisades, CA (private party)

"In the ten years that we have been presenting "Nostalgia" entertainment to our audiences in Northern California, this show had as tremendous an audience reaction as anything we have ever done. Not only were we deluged with pleased subscribers at the theatres, but we have been receiving mail ever since, complimenting us on the show and telling us what a great time everyone enjoyed. I want to thank you so very much for bringing such happiness to our thousands of customers."
- Great Performances of Northern California

Judy Duncan
has performed in Europe, Asia, South America, and has covered the U.S. from coast to coast. As leader of the group, she continues to keep The Chordettes busier than ever. Her husband Bob is also a singer, and leader of the classic male quartet, The Crew Cuts. She has been singing with her husband as well as other various professional groups for over 30 years. In addition to being an accomplished vocalist and the main cohesive factor of the group, she is the proud mother of two grown children. Having lived in Southern California her whole life, she is proud to be considered a true "California girl."

Candace Delbo
is a beach girl from The Valley. She has been a professional singer all her adult life. Growing up in Los Angeles in the 50's, she fell in love with the "Oldies". She has performed in many musicals such as The Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair Lady, and The Sound of Music. Candace brings beauty, style, and incredible energy to The Chordettes. In addition to singing with The Chordettes, she directs children's choral programs and sings every style from chamber music to gospel. Candace is married to her high school sweetheart and has three children.

Tracey Williams
brings great theatrical experience to the group. She has appeared in theatres across the country playing rolls from Eliza in My Fair Lady and Guenevere in Camelot, to Peter in Peter Pan, and Nellie in South Pacific. She recently played Christine in Phantom of the Opera in Los Angeles, and is featured on several original cast recordings including the soundtrack to the film Rigoletto, in which she appears as Gabriella. Tracey's latest accomplishment was earning a Master's Degree in Theatre Arts. She is a college professor, a dedicated poet, an accomplished pianist, and a devoted mom to her son Kieran. Having been raised an army brat in Germany, she now calls California "home".

Nancy Osborne
has performed and sung all of her life, starting at the age of 3 in her home state of Kentucky. Nancy earned her degree in Theatre Arts which launced her professional career, starting first with The Young Americans and leading on to nation-wide touring groups of Li'l Abner, Cabaret, Gypsy, and My Fair Lady, just to name a few. For years Nancy worked with Disney performing with The Kids of the Kingdom and as the sassy Slue-Foot Sue. Besides acting in many TV shows and movies, she is the lead vocalist for several orchestras and big bands and is an avid water aerobics instructor. Nancy is the mother of two children and is our one and only "Southern Belle".

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