Journey back in time with us as we walk the line between the fantasy and reality of one infamous night in Good Night, Oscar. It's 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk show on television. His favorite guest? Master of wit, character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favorite, “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience - and the rest of America - won’t soon forget. Hot off of Broadway, Good Night, Oscar explores the nexus of humor and heartbreak, the ever-dwindling distinction between exploitation and entertainment, and the high cost of baring one's soul for public consumption. Written by Doug Wright. Directed by A.J. Allegra. Performance schedule:
Preview Night Thursday, January 9
Opening Night Friday, January 10
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 3 PM; Saturday, January 25 at 2 PM
Good Night, Oscar at Le Petit Theatre Schedule
L-R Kevin Wheatley (Jack Paar) and Nick Strauss (Bob Sarnoff) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Leslie Castay (June Levant) and Kevin Wheatley (Jack Paar) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) and KC Simms (Alvin Finney) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) and Zane Syjansky (Max Weinbaum) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) and Leslie Castay (June Levant) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Nick Strauss (Bob Sarnoff), Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant), and Kevin Wheatley (Jack Paar) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Kevin Wheatley (Jack Parr) and Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
L-R Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant), Leslie Castay (June Levant), KC Simms (Alvin Finney), Kevin Wheatley (Jack Paar), and Zane Syjansky (Max Weinbaum) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Nigh
L-R Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) and Reid Williams (George Gershwin) in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
Michael Paternostro (Oscar Levant) playing Rhapsody in Blue in Le Petit Theatre''s production of Good Night, Oscar. Photo by Brittney Werner.
Cast and Creative team for Good Night, Oscar at Le Petit Theatre
Cast
Michael Paternostro
Oscar Levant
Leslie Castay
June Levant
Nick Strauss
Bob Sarnoff
Kevin Wheatley
Jack Paar
Zane Syjansky
Max Weinbaum
KC Simms
Alvin Finney
Reid Williams
George Gershwin
Creative Team
A.J. Allegra
Artistic Director/Director
Makaylee Secrest
Assistant Director
Steve Schepker
Scenic Designer
Daniel Rigamer
Costume Designer
Daniel Zimmer
Lighting Designer
Jamie Doyle
Sound Designer
Laurin Hart
Wig/Hair Designer
Deborah Bommer-Morrissey
Properties Designer
Sarah Chatelain
Production Stage Manager
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