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FOR THE RECORD: ZEMECKIS Begins 5/23 in LA

By: May. 21, 2013
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This summer's most spectacular Hollywood blockbuster will not be found in the movie theater this year but rather at Rockwell: Table & Stage beginning May 23 with For The Record: Zemeckis. Over the past two years the "For The Record" series has brought the movies to life as never seen before in a stunning 360-degree live theatrical concert experience. For The Record: Zemeckis begins previews Thursday, May 23 and officially opens Friday, May 31, 2013. Weekly performances are Thursday -Sunday at 8:30PM and will run through Saturday, July 20. Tickets range from $40 Reserved / $20 General Partial View, for ticket information please call (323) 661-6163 (ext 20) or visit www.rockwell-la.com.

Conceived and Created by Shane Scheel, Christopher Lloyd Bratten and Anderson Davis, this latest installment of the "For The Record" series will highlight the work of the Academy Award-winning director whose interest in state-of-the-art special effects has lead to the creation of some of the most memorable films of all time. Music and moments in the live, music concert will include Zemeckis films such as Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, Death Becomes Her, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cast Away, Flight and more.

The show stars a rotating cast from stage, screen and music performing songs from the Zemeckis films' soundtracks that include "California Dreamin'," "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Hound Dog," "Light My Fire," "Blowin' In The Wind," "Why Don't You Do Right," "Power Of Love," "Johnny B. Goode," "Go Your Own Way" and more. The talented singers/actors move throughout the space, bringing the show tableside, where you can also take advantage of the delicious cuisine and inventive cocktails available for purchase.

The talented cast of For The Record: Zemeckis includes Nicole Parker (Fox's "Mad TV," Broadway's Wicked), Ginifer King (Nickelodeon's "Haunted Hathaways," Broadway's Gypsy, Steel Magnolias), Derek Ferguson (NBC's "Smash," Broadway's Wonderland), Jackie Seiden ("New Year's Eve," Broadway's Hairspray), Angela Pupello (Broadway's The Drowsy Chaperone), Payson Lewis (NBC's "The Sing-Off"), Patrick Mulvey (Fox's "The Mob Doctor," Broadway's Billy Elliot), Constantine Rousouli (Broadway's Ghost, Hairspray, Wicked) Laura Dickinson (Disney's "Phineas and Ferb"), Rogelio Douglas Jr. (Broadway's In The Heights), Jason Paige (Blood Sweat and Tears), Lindsey Gort (CBS's "Vegas"), Dionne Gipson ("Black Dynamite") and Derek Manson, Ruby Lewis, Katie Boeck, Ciarán McCarthy and Delisco James. For The Record: Zemeckis is Directed by Anderson Davis, with Choreography by Angela Pupello, Musical Direction by Christopher Lloyd Bratten and Produced by Shane Scheel.

As a series, "For The Record" has been featured on CBS, Fox, ABC, CW, and NBC. Experience what the Los Angeles Times describes as "searingly visceral... the movies sing!" Entertainment Weekly declares as "cutting edge." Los Angeles Magazine says "Not only hasFor the Record cemented its position as one of the most entertaining shows in Los Angeles, it also has the distinction of being one of the most daring." And Frontiers Magazine's Kevin Taft raves "This is truly a must-see this season, and I have to say this was the best theatrical experience I had all year. And I can't wait to go again."

Seating is fixed. Patrons will be assigned a seat but can adjust it when purchasing tickets online. Doors open 90 minutes prior to the show. Rockwell: Table & Stage is an intimate venue with close seating quarters, and tries to accommodate as many patrons as possible. Be prepared to make new friends. LATE SEATING POLICY: All tickets and reservations are released at scheduled showtime.

While performances at Rockwell: Table & Stage are not restricted to 21+, many of our performances do include mature content, and patrons under the age of 21 are prohibited by law from sitting in certain areas of the venue without exception. If you have persons in your party under the age of 21, please call and notify us so that we may seat your party accordingly.



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