Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - DAME EDNA'S GLORIOUS GOODBYE - THE FAREWELL TOUR Opens Tonight at the Ahmanson

The Center Theatre Group engagement of "Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye -- The Farewell Tour" opens tonight, January 28 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The production continues through March 15, 2015. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the show on tour in Australia and the UK!

The title role of Dame Edna Everage is played by Barry Humphries with an ensemble that includes Ralph Coppola, Brooke Pascoe, Eve Prideaux and Armando Yearwood, Jr. The production is directed by Simon Phillips with Jonathan Tessero serving as musical director and onstage accompanist and Andrew Ross serving as the musical supervisor.

In a side-splitting, historic finale, Barry Humphries, with his beloved creation -- Dame Edna Everage, is capping a spectacular career spanning 50 years of bravura showmanship in this farewell to celebratory, sold-out performances across the world. Surrounded by spectacular sets and gorgeous, talented dancers, Dame Edna keeps her audience enthralled and 'in stitches' with her sparkling wit, mischievous wisdom and razor-sharp banter. With her take-no-prisoners comedy and hijinks, Dame Edna is not going out with a whimper: No one is safe from the Dame's wicked tongue.

The tour opened to rave reviews in Australia and moved to adoring crowds in London. Dame Edna has twice graced the Ahmanson stage: in the 2005-2006 season with "Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance!" and in 2008-2009 with "Dame Edna" My First Last Tour."

"Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye - The Farewell Tour" features scenic design by Brian Thomson, choreography by Eve Prideaux, lighting design by Aaron Spivey, songwriting for "You Will Have to Do Without Me Somehow" and "Me Time" by Wayne Barker and costume design by Stephen Adnitt. James W. Gibbs is the resident director, Douglas Grekin is the technical supervisor and Phillip Aleman is responsible for tour marketing and public relations.

"Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye - The Farewell Tour" is produced by The Dainty Group. Tickets for "Dame Edna" are available by calling (213) 972-4400, visiting www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, or in person at the Center Theatre Group box office at the Ahmanson Theatre. Tickets range from $25-$115 (ticket prices subject to change). The Ahmanson Theatre is located at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. 90012.

Photo Credit: Matt Jelonek

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