Archived entries for Leslie Jordan

PRESS RELEASE — LESLIE JORDAN RETURNS LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER’S RENBERG THEATRE, DECEMBER 4—21

Reaction Productions and the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s
Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center
Present
LESLIE JORDAN: FRUIT FLY
OPENS DECEMBER 4 FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY

Leslie JordanThe acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning actor Leslie Jordan will return to the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre with his smash hit solo play, Fruit Fly, for three weeks only, December 4—21.

Jordan, who recently created a sensation in London on the reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother, has received rave reviews wherever he has performed Fruit Fly, a heartfelt and hilarious homage to his parents (especially his mother) and growing up gay in the Deep South. Touching and bawdy, Fruit Fly contains all the elements that have made Jordan an international star … preternatural charm, exquisite comic timing, total honesty, and spicy, libidinous fun.

In the show, Jordan asks the age-old question, “Do Gay Men Really Become Their Mothers?” He has crafted a look back at how his Southern Belle mom, Miss Peggy Sue—an indomitable steel magnolia who inspires him to this day—survived his tales of woe, regret, success, and rewards. Directed by David Galligan, this show-and-tell tribute will have audiences captivated by the gamut of emotions served up by this no-holds-barred performer.

Leslie Jordan: Fruit Fly is set to open on Thursday, December 4 at 8pm for a limited run through December 21 only. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm. General admission seating is $35, and tickets are on sale now online at www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre or by phone at (323) 860-7300.

The Renberg Theatre is located at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place (one block east of Highland, just north of Santa Monica Boulevard), in Hollywood. Free onsite parking is available.

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11-04-14

Press Release — Candice Guardino is ‘Italian Bred’ – Opens May 29 at Hudson Theatre Mainstage

CANDICE GUARDINO
IS
ITALIAN BRED

12 PERFORMANCES ONLY
AT THE HUDSON THEATRE
MAY 29 — JUNE 29

Italian Bred LogoWriter, actor, and storyteller Candice Guardino will bring her new solo show Italian Bred to the Hudson Theatre Mainstage for 12 performances only, it was announced today by Bull by the Horns Productions. Directed by Donna Drake, Italian Bred will play one preview on Wednesday, May 28 at 2pm and opening is set for Thursday, May 29 at 8pm. The limited engagement will run through June 29.

Candice Guardino makes her Los Angeles debut with this funny and heartwarming solo show, sharing personal stories and singing iconic songs while impersonating various members of her family. Additionally, the show includes virtual celebrity appearances from Mario Cantone, Steve Schirripa, Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan, Vic DiBitetto (Mall Cop), and more. Combined with the nostalgic scent of Sunday dinner, Italian Bred will remind audiences of their own unique upbringing and unforgettably funny childhood memories.

Candice Guardino HeadshotGuardino was born in Brooklyn, NY and earned her BA in Musical Theatre at Wagner College on Staten Island. During her career on the NY stage, she has written screenplays, dramas, sketch comedies, and sitcoms. Favorite roles include That Other Woman’s Child, Worlds Away, Gypsy, West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, and Antigone. Guardino has performed with UCB in both Los Angeles and New York. She is also a licensed Core Fusion and Pilates instructor.

The lighting design for Italian Bred is by Jason Fassl, David Dabbon serves as musical supervisor, and the stage manager is Jen Bendik. For further show info, please visit www.italianbredshow.com.

Italian Bred will play one preview performance on Wednesday, May 28 at 2pm and opening is set for Thursday, May 29 at 8pm. The regular running schedule is Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm through June 29 only (curtain time on Sunday 6/8 is 7pm). Tickets are $25 for front row seating and $20 for general seating and are available online at www.plays411.com/italianbred or by phone at (323) 960-7774. The Hudson Theatre is located at 6539 Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, 90038. Street parking is available.

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05-01-14