Photo Flash: THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, Starring Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood, Opens at the Ahmanson!
The Center Theatre Group engagement of the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Horton Foote's American masterpiece "The Trip to Bountiful," began performances at the Ahmanson Theatre tonight, September 17, and continues through November 2, 2014. Below, check out photos from opening night!
Cast members Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood will be joined by Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Devon Abner, Wade Dooley, Arthur French, Pat Bowie, Russell Edge, Dalila Ali Rajah, Keiana Richa'rd, Duane Shepard, Sr. and Desean Kevin Terry.
Directed by Michael Wilson, "The Trip to Bountiful" features scenic design by Jeff Cowie, costume design by Van Broughton Ramsey, lighting design by Rui Rita as well as original music and sound design by John Gromada, hair design by Paul Huntley, make-up design by Angelina Avallone, casting by Caparelliotis Casting and Los Angeles casting by Mark B. Simon, CSA. The production stage manager is Robert Bennett, the associate director is David Alpert and the CTG associate artistic director is Neel Keller.
"The Trip to Bountiful" tells the story of Mother Watts, played by Tyson. She is an elderly woman forced to live with her overprotective son, played by Underwood, and domineering daughter-in-law played byWilliams. Mother Watts' dream is to return for one last time to her small hometown of Bountiful, Texas. Her journey becomes a heartbreaking but ultimately life-affirming and inspiring tale that examines the fragility of memory and celebrates the enduring power of hope, faith and family.
Tickets for "The Trip to Bountiful" 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 are subject to change). The Ahmanson Theatre is located at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. 90012.
Photos by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging
Judith Light, Charlayne Woodard
Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood
Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood
Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood
Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Michael Wilson and Cicely Tyson
Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood
Dule Hill
Duane Shepard Sr., Arthur French
Dule Hill, Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Dule Hill,Vanessa Williams
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