Corky Hale to Present I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU at Montalban Theatre, 5/13

Corky Hale presents I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU - The Life and Lyrics of Al Dubin, at the Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine St. in Hollywood. This new musical, features lyrics by Al Dubin, music mostly by Harry Warren, book by Jerry Leichtling and Arlene Sarner, and musical direction by Gerald Sternbach. The production is directed and choreographed by Kay Cole.

The Golden Age of Hollywood returns to the stage in the all-singing, all-dancing story of legendary 1930s lyricist Al Dubin, who along with composer Harry Warren and visionary film director Busby Berkeley took movie musicals to new heights during the darkest days of the Great Depression.

Jared Gertner (Olivier nominated as Elder Cunningham in The Book Of Mormon) stars as Al Dubin. Possessed of enormous talent and equally outsized vices, Dubin, primarily with Warren, still managed to write such classics as "Shuffle Off to Buffalo," "About a Quarter to Nine," "42nd Street," "We're in the Money," "You're Getting to be a Habit With Me," "September in the Rain," "South American Way," "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "I Only Have Eyes For You," and "Lullaby of Broadway" which won the Academy Award for Best Song in 1935.

Producer Corky Hale said, "Few Hollywood songwriters have hit the same heights as Al Dubin. The entire country was singing his songs, and when we think of the hits of his era, his are the lyrics that we hear. The man himself however lived a drama that was larger than the plot of any film that included his songs - and it is a fascinating and captivating story about a guy who had everything that life has to offer - and who couldn't resist his addictions."

Hale, who has had a lifelong fascination with Dubin, knows about the American popular song. She is a pianist, vocalist and harpist, who began with the bands of Harry James, Ray Anthony, and Jerry Gray, and went on to perform with Billie Holiday, Mel Tormé, Peggy Lee, Judy Collins, Liberace, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand (soloing at the famous Happening in Central Park), George Michael, and Björk. She is married to Mike Stoller of the legendary songwriting team of Leiber and Stoller.

I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU begins previews Tuesday, May 10, opens on Friday, May 13, and is performed through Sunday, June 12 at the Montalban Theatre, 1615 Vine St. in Hollywood. Following previews, performances are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm; Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are available now at www.flavorus.com or by calling 1-323-461-6999.

Dubin, who also wrote songs with Jimmy McHugh, Duke Ellington, and Victor Herbert, worked with some of Hollywood's most unforgettable musical stars, including Cab Calloway, Al Jolson, Ruby Keeler, and Carmen Miranda, who are all brought back to singing and dancing life in I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU.

With book by Jerry Leichtling and Arlene Sarner, the award winning screenwriters of "Peggy Sue Got Married", I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU is a witty, wildly entertaining and ultimately touching portrait of a man who barreled headlong through life yet was often unable to get out of his own way.

The cast of I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU will feature: Nikki Bohne as Helen Dubin, Constantine Rousouli as Harry Warren, Kayla Parker as Ruby Keeler, Justin Wilcox as Al Jolson, Renee Marino as Carmen Miranda, Elijah Rock as Cab Calloway, Valerie Perri as Minna Dubin and Robert Pieranunzi as Busby Berkeley. Featured in the ensemble (in alphabetical order) are: Julian De Guzman, Daniel May, Jeffrey Scott Parsons, Dominic Pierson, Kim Louise Taylor, Katherine Tokarz and Karl Warden, and Penny Wildman.

I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU has assembled an award-winning design team. Set Design is by John Iacovelli. Lighting Design is by Brandon Baruch. Sound Design is by Cricket S. Myers. Costume Design is by Debra McGuire. Wig, Hair and Make-up Design is by Judi Lewin. Casting is by Michael Donovan, CSA. The Stage Manager is Art Brickman.

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