Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile at The Wells Theatre

ANN TALMAN brings her award-winning show Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia! Talman shares hilarious and touching stories about her special bond with Miss Taylor, woven with Broadway and Great American Songbook gems, on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 PM; and Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 PM. The show features musical director ALEX RYBECK on piano and is directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS. 

In 1981, Ann Talman landed the plum role in The Little Foxes playing Elizabeth Taylor’s daughter on Broadway. The show traveled the world for eighteen months and their loving friendship lasted for the rest of Miss Taylor’s life. Ann’s imitation of Elizabeth is so spot on, if you close your eyes, you’ll swear they’re together again! “Elizabeth loved cabaret,” says Ms. Talman. “If she were alive, she'd be here right now holding court!" 

“I had the great pleasure of seeing Annie’s beautiful, poignant, and funny show. She nailed the gleaming and mercurial light that was… my stepmother! I laughed and cried in equal measures.” ~ Kate Burton

“I had a wonderful time watching this catchy, revealing and tuneful tribute to a time well spent with one of the screen's most revered icons. I could see 'Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile' again and again.  It's a unique and delightful experience!” - Rex Reed

TICKETS Online

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 7:30 PM: https://tickets.vastage.org/6899/6903

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 7:30 PM: https://tickets.vastage.org/6899/6904

SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2:00 PM: https://tickets.vastage.org/6899/6905

TICKETS via Box Office
The Wells Theatre, Main Entrance | 108 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk, VA 23510
Box Office Mon–Fri, 10AM–5PM
Phone: (757) 627-1234
Email: bostaff@vastage.org

Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of her Smile has received critical and audience acclaim since its debut at 54 Below in March 2022, and its return engagement in September 2022. It has since played Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC, Feinstein’s Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, Feinstein’s Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, Davenports in Chicago, Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, The World AIDS Day Gala @ The Liz in Washington DC, and The Delray Beach Playhouse in Delray Beach.

Ann Talman is an actress/singer, storyteller, and documentary filmmaker. Stage credits include: The Little Foxes (Broadway), The House of Blue Leaves (Broadway), Carnival, Steel Magnolias, Picnic, Dangerous Liaisons, Some Americans Abroad (Broadway), and The Women (Broadway). Cast Albums: Yours, Anne and Hannah...1939 with Julie Wilson. Films include Serendipity, Limitless, and Wall Street. TV credits include American Playhouse, Seinfeld, Ellen, Murphy Brown, The Street, Law & Order: SVU, and a year on General Hospital. She wrote, starred in, and produced the multiple-award-winning documentary Woody’s Order!, based on her solo play about her lifelong dedication to her older brother Woody, who lived a full life with cerebral palsy. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. She has toured the country as a storyteller, sharing her very personal and touching tales, which she plans to compile for an upcoming book. For more info: anntalman.com