Photo Coverage: LOOPED Opening Night After Party

Valerie Harper stars as Tallulah Bankhead in Matthew Lombardo's new comedy LOOPED, directed by Rob Ruggiero, is playing at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street).

LOOPED opened last night, Sunday, March 14 and BroadwayWorld.com was there!

LOOPED tells the story of Tallulah Bankhead, the internationally celebrated actress, being called into a sound studio in 1965 to re-record (or "loop") one line of dialogue for what would be her last film -- the dreadful "Die, Die My Darling." Southern, but by no means a belle, Ms. Bankhead was known for her wild partying and convention-defying exploits that surpassed even today's celebrity bad girls. Given her inebriated state and inability to loop the line properly, what ensues is an uproarious showdown between an uptight film editor and the outrageous legend. Brian Hutchison and Michael Mulheren complete the company.

LOOPED plays Tue at 7, Wed-Fri at 8, Wed at 2, Sat at 2 & 8, and Sun. at 3 PM. Tickets are available through http://www.telecharge.com, or by calling 212 239 6200.

Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.

Eddie Izzard

Marilyn Maye

Bryan Batt

William Ivey Long

Brian Hutchison

Michael Mulheren

Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper and her daughter Cristina Cacciotti

Valerie Harper

Michael Mulheren, Valerie Harper & Brian Hutchison

Matthew Lombardo

Rob Ruggiero

Rob Ruggiero and Matthew Lombardo

Matthew Lombardo, Valerie Harper & Rob Ruggiero

Valerie Harper & Mario Cantone

Valerie Harper & Paul Haggis

Valerie Harper and Joe Sirola

Ron Rifkin, Valerie Harper & J oel Grey

Brian Hutchinson

Matthew Lombardo

Valerie Harper

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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