Vilanch, Harris and Struthers Star in Fractured Broadway in LA, Feb. 20-21
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 17, 2006
Fractured Broadway is "Broadway as you've never seen Broadway, with musical direction by Gerald Sternbach, choreography by Ovation Award-winner Lee Martino and direction by Ovation Award- winner Nick DeGruccio," according to press notes. "Produced by the newest jewel in the crown of the North Hollywood Arts District, Valley Musical Theatre, the benefit production will feature many of Los Angeles' most diverse musical theatre stars sing, dance and perform roles they would never, EVER be cast in. Some examples of this Fractured-ness include David Engel, Larry Raben and Stan Chandler (three of the original PLAIDS) performing 'You Could Drive a Person Crazy' from Company, Bruce Vilanch singing 'When You're Good to Mama' from Chicago, Christa Jackson singing 'Pumping Iron' from Starlight Express and Adam Lambert performing 'I'm Changing' from Dreamgirls."
In addition to Vilanch (Hairspray), Harris (The Life) and Struthers ("All in the Family," many regional musicals), the show will feature Jennifer Leigh Warren, Henry Polic II, Kirsten Benton Chandler, Stan Chandler, Misty Cotton, Michelle Duffy, Kevin Earley, David Engel, Christa Jackson, Julie Dixon Jackson, Adam Lambert, Elizabeth Ward Land, Jon Maher, Lesli Margherita, William Martinez, Sean McDermott, Jeffrey Polk, Alison Porter, Larry Raben, Nita Whitaker, Ruth Williamson, Ryan Ashley, Thomas Garcia, Richard Bermudez, Chris Ciccarelli, Matt Hoganson, Danial Brown, Bets Malone, Shell Bauman, Robert Pieranunzi, Kim Mikesell, Penny Collins, Paul Ainsley and more to be announced. Ronn Goswick is the show's executive director.
The new Valley Musical Theatre (VMT) will move into the EL Portal with this production. "In the future, look for VMT to bring you some of the best musical theatre as it becomes the newest professional musical theatre company in the San Fernando Valley. Starting with an inaugural production this Fall, VMT hopes to grow into a nationally recognized company that will produce full seasons of professionally mounted Broadway musicals. VMT will also be working with the LA Unified School District to bring the arts to their schools by bringing students to the theatre for a "free" performance of the shows on the schedule."
Fractured Broadway will also feature an award-winning design team. The sound design is by Philip G. Allen, with lighting by Ovation Award-winner Steven Young and costumes Thomas G. Marquez.
Ticket prices are $55 for the performance and post-show reception; $110 for tickets which include a Buffet Dinner reception beginning at 6pm, performance and post-show reception. Special Donor Sponsorship Packages are available. For tickets or sponsorships, please call 818-768-7974.
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