Christopher Lloyd Bratten-Zappala
Graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Music Director for Upright Cabaret for three years.
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BIO
Graduated from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. Music Director for Upright Cabaret for three years. Music Director for "Altar Boyz" at the Celebration Theatre in Hollywood (nominated for an LA Weekly Award, Best Music Director). Currently an instructor at AMDA in Los Angeles. Also, Music Director and Co-Creator of the For The Record series, based in Los Angeles. For The Record is a 360 degree live concert experience which brings movie soundtracks to life on stage, featuring L.A.'s leading talent from stage, record and screen.
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Upright Cabaret Palm Springs cast (L-R): Leslie Odom, Jr, Nick Perez, Nicolette Robinson, Billy Porter, Matt Lucich, Audra Mae, Chris Isaacson, Chris Bratten, Daniel Reichard, Michael Sherwood, Shane Scheel, Chris Chandler, Shoshana Bean, Tim Draxl, Eden
From: Photo Coverage: Espinosa, Bean & Reichard at Upright Cabaret's Desert Kick-Off
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2023
Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the third event in the company’s Summer Concert series on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m. – “MOSTLY BROADWAY: AN EVENING WITH DAVID BURNHAM.”
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2021
Hussian College's all-puppet version of Urinetown The Musical will premiere online April 16th at 7PM PST. This student-led limited engagement is a HCLA
by David Clarke - Apr 9, 2016
Actress/singer Rumer Willis returns to New York City with her spellbinding debut at Cafe Carlyle. Having previously wowed New York audiences as Roxie in Broadway's CHICAGO and at Feinstein's/54 Below, Willis' sultry instrument and chanteuse aura melds her youthful energy with the reverence for music that is associated with this historic venue.
by Lily Lim - Mar 27, 2016
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the fourth show of their 2015-2016 season, an all-new spectacular DREAMGIRLS, book and lyrics by Tom Eyen, music by Henry Krieger, musical direction by Dennis Castellano and directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom. DREAMGIRLS opened on Saturday, March 26 and will run through Sunday, April 17, 2016 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2015
A new 'musical spectacular' featuring a unique tribute to Academy Award-nominated director Baz Luhrmann is set to take up residency at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay.
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2015
Broadway In Chicago has announced Evan Rachel Wood (Thirteen, The Wrestler, Across the Universe) will join the cast of “FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES,” an immersive, concert event showcasing the works of beloved Chicago native John Hughes, at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) the second week of performances March 12 – 15, 2015. Evan Rachel Wood will replace Rumer Willis who will play “Basket Case” in the first week of performances March 5 – 8, 2015. Willis will be returning to Los Angeles to prepare for her upcoming, just announced debut on Season 20 of ABC's “Dancing With The Stars.'
by Lily Lim - Feb 17, 2015
FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA showcases the works of acclaimed director John Hughes, by reliving his acclaimed coming of age 1980's teen flicks including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Performances began on February 6 and run through April 4, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
by Movies News Desk - Feb 6, 2015
The hit FOR THE RECORD series breathes a new life into the movies by adapting the works of great directors into a theatrical concert setting. FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA will showcase the works of acclaimed director John Hughes, by reliving his acclaimed coming of age 1980's teen flicks including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Performances begin tonight, February 6, and run through April 4.
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 26, 2015
Evan Rachel Wood is set to star in a new musical titled 'For the Record: Dear John Hughes,' which will have a theatrical run at West Hollywood's DBA from February 6th through April 4th.
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 6, 2015
Broadway In Chicago has announced "FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES," an immersive, concert event showcasing the works of beloved Chicago native John Hughes, will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited engagement March 5 - March 15, 2015.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2014
After a three-month sold-out run, the hit "For The Record" series will extend their critically-acclaimed evening inspired by the films of Baz Luhrmann at West Hollywood's DBA (www.dbahollywood.com) every Thursday - Sunday through December 30, 2014.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 17, 2014
After a sold-out six month run, "For The Record: Tarantino" returns to West Hollywood for five Thursday night performances. In the previous run, the show attracted thousands of attendees, including director Quentin Tarantino, actors and singers like Bruce Willis, Aaron Paul, Barbra Streisand, James Brolin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott, Adam Lambert as well as network, studio and industry executives. The show will run every Thursday at 8:00 p.m thru Thursday, November 23 with tickets ranging from $35 - $55, and can be purchased at DBAHollywood.com.
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2014
After increasing the number of weekly performances and moving to a larger venue in West Hollywood to accommodate significantly larger crowds, "For The Record: Tarantino" has become the hottest ticket in town, driving the series to add a 10-week extension. The show has attracted thousands of people already, including director Quentin Tarantino, actors and singers like Bruce Willis, Aaron Paul, Barbra Streisand, James Brolin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott, Adam Lambert as well as network, studio and industry executives. The popular show will also welcome new performers to the already stellar cast including Twilight's Jackson Rathbone, Broadway's Rhett George (Wicked, Memphis) and Nicci Claspell from the National Tour of American Idiot.
by Lily Lim - Mar 29, 2014
After more than three years in Los Feliz, the live musicimmersive concert experience 'For The Record' will move to a larger home in West Hollywood, DBA (www.dbahollywood.com). Beginning March 27, the hit series will make their debut in this new, next level performance space that is hosting the most vital and relevant live music, DJ's, performance art, spoken word and theatrical events. 'For The Record: Tarantino' at DBA will offer audiences an elevated and completely reimagined production of the show that inspired the series as a whole. The show will run every Thursday - Sunday at 8:00 p.m with tickets ranging from $35 - $55, and can be purchased at DBAHollywood.com. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening night- check below for photos of the event!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 7, 2013
Los Angeles's hit series “For The Record” brings movies to life as never seen before and is celebrating its third anniversary by reinventing one of the audience's favorite shows, “For The Record: Baz Luhrmann.” This new adaptation at Rockwell: Table & Stage will intertwine the tales of the star-crossed lovers from “Romeo + Juliet,” “Strictly Ballroom,” “Moulin Rouge,” and “The Great Gatsby” in a stunning 360-degree live theatrical concert experience. For The Record: Baz Luhrmann begins previews Thursday, August 15 and officially opens Thursday, August 22, 2013.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009
L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret returns to the desert to produce a special ONE NIGHT ONLY holiday concert event entitled 'Holiday at the Ace.'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 16, 2009
L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret returns to the desert to produce a special ONE NIGHT ONLY holiday concert event entitled 'Holiday at the Ace.'
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