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Hollywood! Hollywood!
Hollywood! Hollywood!
/ Joel Benjamin - theatrescene.net Review / Hollywood! Hollywood! has all the vintage charm of an old-fashioned summer stock musical: energy, intimacy, exuberance, un-amplified singing, off-kilter dancing and an obviousness that smacks the audience in the face. Written by composer/lyricist Lou Briggs, Jerry Herman might just have an odd twinge as Mr. BriggsÃÂÃ,¢Ã,Ã,ÂÃ,Ã, songs have his feel-good sensibility, suiting the mood and storyline perfectly. / Sarah Whalen - nytheatre.com Review / I warn you, this musical is so sweet you might leave with a toothache, but if you're looking for a good time and some old-fashioned fun, this is definitely the show for you. Just sit back, relax and get ready to laugh! / Write Act Repertory's Producing Artistic Director John Lant is proud to announce the New York premiere of Hollywood! Hollywood! the new musical by composer and lyricist Lou Briggs. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening of toe-tapping, hummable music, complete with refreshments! This premiere celebration will have a limited engagement at the Richmond Shepard Theatre from Saturday August 28 through Sunday October 3, 2010.
SYNOPSIS:
Hollywood! Hollywood! is a happy, fun-filled musical journey through the lives of Ryan, a handsome dog-walker; Melanie, a pretty waitress; Claire, an office-temp; Trudy, an Avon/Mac/Mary Kay cosmetics salesperson; Jay, an entertainer for all occasions, and their friends, Orlando, Armando, Eva, Amanda and Concepcion all pursuing their dreams of becoming paid actors in the Hollywood film industry. Then there is Laura Tanner, Hollywood's most glamorous movie star who is making appearances all over town to promote her new autobiography, as well as her hired escort, Vincent the Magnificent" the hunky, ex-Chippendale dancer, and Freddy, her publisher and the one true love of her life. Through song and dance, laughter and tears, joy and sorrow they all come together to tell their tales in the exciting new musical, Hollywood! Hollywood!
Our featured artists of this production of Hollywood! Hollywood! include Book, Music, and Lyrics by Lou Briggs, with Direction and Choreography by Marcus Yi, Produced by John Lant, and Costume Design by Andela Armand, in association with the Hollywood Civic Light Opera.
The talented cast for this production includes Kelsey Arlen, Joseph Bellino, Katelyn Collins, TracyLynn Conner, *Kim David, *Frederick Hamilton, Julia Hirsch, Rebecca Kopec, *Trudi Posey, Jacob Atom Reilly, Evan Schultz, and *Robert Zanfini.
(*appears by permission of actor's equity association)
Hollywood! Hollywood! premieres at Write Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre located at 309 East 26th Street at Second Avenue. The theatre, which features an eclectic Art Gallery in the lobby reception area, is both air-conditioned and heated. Seating is limited. Refreshments precede and follow the show.
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LocationWrite Act Eastside @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 East 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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