Photo Flash: Pierce Brosnan, Anjelica Huston, Michael Feinstein and More Celebrate Dame Edna's GLORIOUS GOODBYE Opening in L.A.
By: BWW News Desk Jan. 29, 2015
The Center Theatre Group engagement of "Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye -- The Farewell Tour" opened last night, January 28 at the Ahmanson Theatre. The production continues through March 15, 2015. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
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.
"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 Groupbox 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: Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging
Actor Pierce Brosnan and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Actor Pierce Brosnan and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries celebrates with actress Anjelica Huston
Actress Anjelica Huston and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries and wife Lizzie Spender
Cast members Armando Yearwood, Jr., Eve Prideaux, Barry Humphries, Brooke Pascoe and Ralph Coppola
Cast members Eve Prideaux and Brooke Pascoe kiss Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Michael Feinstein and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries and actress Victoria Tennant
Photographer Greg Gorman and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Wardrobe and makeup artist Leigh Evans and actor Pierce Brosnan
Actress Anne Jeffreys, Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries and wife Lizzie Spender
Composer Leslie Bricusse, Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries and Yvonne Bricusse
Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries and Mary Melton, Los Angeles Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Comedian Ray Jessel and Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries
Actress Anjelica Huston
Actress Anjelica Huston
Actress Anjelica Huston
Actors Liam McIntyre and Erin Hasan McIntyre
Actors Liam McIntyre and Erin Hasan McIntyre
Actors Liam McIntyre and Erin Hasan McIntyre
Actors Liam McIntyre and Erin Hasan McIntyre
Composer Michael Feinstein and Patricia Ward Kelly
Composer Michael Feinstein and Patricia Ward Kelly
Composer Michael Feinstein and Patricia Ward Kelly
Television personalities Kym Douglas, Debbie Matenopoulos, Cristina Ferrare and Mark Steines
Television personalities Kym Douglas, Debbie Matenopoulos, Cristina Ferrare and Mark Steines
Television personalities Cristina Ferrare, Kym Douglas, Debbie Matenopoulos and Mark Steines
Actress Ashlyn Pearce
Actress Ashlyn Pearce
Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace
Actor Juan Pablo Di Pace
Television personality Debbie Matenopoulos
Television personality Debbie Matenopoulos
Television personality Kym Douglas
Television personality Cristina Ferrare
Television personality Mark Steines
Actor Cliff De Young
Actor Cliff De Young
Actor Jim Piddock and Margaret Oberman
Actor Robbie McIntosh
Actresses Eileen Galindo and Rose Portillo arrive with Heather Richardson
Actresses Eileen Galindo and Rose Portillo arrive with Heather Richardson
Sherri Jensen, actor Barry Bostwick and daughter Chelsea Bostwick
Sherri Jensen, actor Barry Bostwick and daughter Chelsea Bostwick
Actress Paula Newsome
Actor Aaron Takahashi
Actor Aaron Takahashi
Photographer Greg Gorman
Radio personality Frank DeCaro
Comedian Ray Jessel
Yvonne Bricusse and composer Leslie Bricusse
Dame Edna and the cast throw gladiolas to the audience
Dame Edna and the cast throw gladiolas to the audience
Dame Edna and the cast throw gladiolas to the audience
Dame Edna and the cast throw gladiolas to the audience
Dame Edna and the cast throw gladiolas to the audience
Dame Edna creator and performer Barry Humphries takes his curtain call after the opening night performance of 'Dame Edna's Glorious Goodbye - The Farewell Tour' in LA
(Center) Michael Feinstein and the audience wave gladiolas
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