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Jaw Entertainment Presents WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER

By: Sep. 06, 2011
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Jaw Entertainment presents a world premiere play, based on the hit television situation comedy, WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER, directed by Justin Wade. WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER will preview on Wednesday, September 28; Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, October 1 at 8pm and will run through Sunday, October 29 at the Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. (at Lillian Way) in Hollywood.

WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER is a world premiere comedy that features three of the original episodes of one of the most beloved and most popular sitcoms of the 1970's, performed live on stage! Different episodes will vary from week to week so audiences can be "welcomed back" to relive more of their favorite Mr. Kotter memories is this hysterical blast-from-the-past featuring all your favorite "Kotter" characters: Arnold Horshack, Juan Epstein, Freddy "Boom Boom" Washington and Vinnie Barbarino!

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

JUSTIN WADE (Director) was born in Montreal, Canada. He is a regular at The Comedy Store and has just completed the European Comedy Tour for the Troops (AFE). Justin is one of the founders of The Actors Lounge and a Member of Lost Nomads comedy troupe. He has appeared on TV: The Defenders, Alias, As the World Turns, BET "Way Black When" and in over 50 National commercials. His Theatre credits include: "Run for Your Wife" (winner of Geoffrey Award).

The cast of WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER features: Scott Vinci (Mr. Gabe Kotter), Michael Silva (Arnold Horshack), Corey Curties (Freddy "Boom Boom" Washington), David Michie (Juan Epstein), Justin Wade (Vinnie Barbarino), Marta McGonagle (Julie Kotter), Danitha Bockoven (Judy Borden), Niketa Calame (VernaJean Williams), Blas Lorenzo (Warm Up Comic), Susan Spano (Rosalie "Hotsy" Totsy), Tristan Wright (Oliver Niles) and Walter Hyman (Vice-principal Woodman)

WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER features set design by Duncan Reed. The lighting design is by Matt Richter. The costume design is by Maria Sparagna.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

WELCOME BACK, WELCOME BACK, KOTTER will preview on Wednesday, September 28; Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, October 1 at 8pm and will run through Sunday, October 29 at the Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. (at Lillian Way) in Hollywood.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm.

Ticket prices for Thursdays thru Saturdays at 8:00 are $20; For ticket reservations, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com or call 1-323-868-1712.

For more information on the production, please visit www.jaw-entertainment.com.



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