Movie stars, music, suspense, hilarity, pathos... and the truth behind the Hollywood mystique, as told by those who’ve been there and done that.
Stage and screen star Evelyn Rudie (TV’s original “Eloise”) shares the stage with versatile performers Serena Dolinsky and Rebecca Coombs as Santa Monica Playhouse presents the “Audition! The Musical” through Jan. 28, 2007.
Three actresses dance, sing and shine, bringing to life a host of laudable Hollywood heroines that will leave audiences laughing as they perform a multi-layered behind-the-scenes look at the world of show business and those moments of introspection and fantasy that live within the mind.
“Audition! The Musical” is not a tell-all, nor is it a gossip-fest. No names will be named, no villains indicted. Fingers will be pointed, however, for “Audition! The Musical” is a cautionary tale. Based on true life experiences encountered by Ms. Rudie and her partner/husband, director Chris DeCarlo, whose performing and directorial forays have led him to work with artists from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Canada to Ireland and beyond.
With a complimentary dinner included in the ticket price, “Audition! The Musical” is an evening for the whole family. Just returned from its preview run at The Studio Theatre in London, “Audition! The Musical” will play Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m., through Jan. 28, and two special New Year’s Eve champagne shows at 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Reservations are necessary, and may be made by calling the Playhouse Box Office at (310) 394- 9779 ext. 1. For more information, visit the Playhouse Web site at http://SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 8, 2006. Read the original PDF.