Photo Coverage: BILLY & RAY Opens Off-Broadway - After Party Including Proud Mom ... Bette Midler!
By: Walter McBride Oct. 21, 2014
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"Mad Men" star Vincent Kartheiser and Broadway's Larry Pine (CASA VALENTINA) play Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler, respectively, in BILLY & RAY, Mike Bencivenga's new play -- directed by the legendary director/writer/producer Garry Marshall. Last night, the show celebrated its NY premiere and opening night at the Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15 St.). Check out photos from the opening night party, including famous (and proud) Mom - Bette Midler!
Completing the cast of BILLY & RAY are Sophie von Haselberg (THE CAT AND THE CANARY) as Wilder's long-suffering secretary, and Drew Gehling (JERSEY BOYS) as a beleaguered studio chief.
BILLY & RAY -- a whip-smart comedy charting the birth of the film noir genre -- follows literary odd couple writer-director Billy Wilder and novelist Raymond Chandler as they contentiously collaborate to adapt the novel Double Indemnity for the silver screen. Set in 1940s Hollywood, BILLY & RAY is the true story of how two brilliant and thorny artists battled the Hollywood censors and each other to create a groundbreaking movie classic.
The design team for BILLY & RAY features scenic design by Charlie Corcoran, lighting design by Russell Champa, costume design by Michael Krass and sound design by David Van Tieghem.
Mr. Marshall directs BILLY & RAY Off-Broadway, having directed the play's critically-acclaimed world premiere in the spring of 2013 at the Falcon Theatre, located in Burbank, California and founded by Mr. Marshall and his daughter Kathleen Marshall LaGambina. Joseph Leo Bwarie will serve as assistant director with Mr. Marshall as he did on the Falcon Theatre production.
For performance and ticket information, call The Vineyard box office at 212 353 0303 or visit www.vineyardtheatre.org.
Photos by Walter McBride
Larry Pine, Vincent Kartheiser, Sophie von Haselberg and Drew Gehling
Larry Pine, Vincent Kartheiser, Sophie von Haselberg and Drew Gehling
Larry Pine, Vincent Kartheiser, Sophie von Haselberg and Drew Gehling
Larry Pine, Vincent Kartheiser, Garry Marshall, Sophie von Haselberg, Drew Gehling and Mike Bencivenga
Larry Pine, Vincent Kartheiser, Garry Marshall, Sophie von Haselberg, Drew Gehling and Mike Bencivenga
Larry Pine, Vincent Kartheiser, Garry Marshall, Sophie von Haselberg, Drew Gehling and Mike Bencivenga
Vincent Kartheiser, Garry Marshall, Sophie von Haselberg and Drew Gehling
Garry Marshall, Bette Midler and Sophie von Haselberg
Bette Midler, Garry Marshall and Sophie von Haselberg
Garry Marshall and Sophie von Haselberg
Bette Midler, Garry Marshall and Sophie von Haselberg
Bette Midler, Garry Marshall and Sophie von Haselberg
Bette Midler, Garry Marshall and Sophie von Haselberg
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midle
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
Sophie von Haselberg and mom Bette Midler
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