Friday, November 07, 2014

'Christmas With the Crawfords' Returns to NYC


Joey Arias as Joan Crawford? Where do I sign up?!!!

From a release:
Richard Winchester, producer and co-founder of Artfull Circle Theatre in San Francisco is proud to announce the return to New York of the hilarious holiday musical comedy hit, the Drama Desk-nominated "Christmas With the Crawfords" coming to Abrons Art Center this December. CWTC stars downtown legend Joey Arias as Joan Crawford and Project Runway's Chris March as her darling daughter Christina. Connie Champagne returns as Judy Garland -- a role in which she has garnered international acclaim. Sherry Vine (Keith Levy) will take on the dual role of Hedda Hopper and Baby Jane Hudson in her first appearance in the show.  
Based on the actual Christmas Eve live radio broadcast of the Crawford family from their Brentwood mansion in the late 1940s, "Christmas With the Crawfords" is a loving homage to and parody of Hollywood's Golden Age and is filled with appearances of major Tinsel Town icons, such as Judy Garland, Carmen Miranda, Gloria Swanson and the Andrews Sisters.  
 Magic, music and mayhem rule the holidays as Mommie Dearest tries to prove to the world she's not all washed up only to have her evening come crashing down in a campy melange of cat fighting and family feuding. An audience and critic’s favorite since its debut in San Francisco in 1992, "Christmas With the Crawfords" is a delightful alternative to the usual fare offered during the holiday season, and is guaranteed to make anyone who sees it feel much better about their own family this time of year.
A preview will be presented on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30pm.
Tuesday - Thursday performances are on December 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & at 7:30pm.
Friday & Saturday shows on the 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 begin at 8:00pm.
Sunday performances on December 14 & 21 begin at 7:00pm.

All performances take place at Abrons Art Center - 477 Grand Street - NYC 10002.

Tickets: $45 (general admission)
Call 212 352-3101 or click HERE.

1 comment:

JasonB said...

Hooray! When are you coming?