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Louis Prima's Widow Objects to LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA; Show Expected to Tour
by Robert Diamond - Nov 8, 2009


After being honored with five Ovation Award nominations last week - including Best Musical for the second year in a row, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is closing out its run on Sunday, November 8. The production has been playing in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse since March. While these final weeks mark Angeleno's final chance to see th production, the team behind the musical is in the process of planning the show's future.

Geffen's LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA to Close 11/8
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2009


After being honored with five Ovation Award nominations last week - including Best Musical for the second year in a row, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is closing out its run on Sunday, November 8. The production has been playing in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse since March. While these final weeks mark Angeleno's final chance to see th production, the team behind the musical is in the process of planning the show's future.

LOUIS & KEELY Celebrates 200th Performance Tonight 9/18; Announces 6th Extension
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 18, 2009


On the heels of tonight's show, which marks Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara's 200th performance in the Audrey Skirball Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, the cast of the hit musical announces its sixth extension.

Louis & Keely Love At The Sahara Gets Fourth Extension, Runs Through 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2009


Now the cast of the award-winning show Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara has even more to sing about. The toe-tapping musical is announcing an unprecedented fourth extension and will run in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater through August 30, 2009. The extension comes on the heels of the news of the upcoming July 22 release of an audio CD featuring the music of Louis & Keely: Live at the Sarhara.

Geffen Playhouse's LOUIS & KEELY Eyes Tour, Future Broadway Run
by Eddie Varley - Aug 26, 2009


LA's hit musical Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara playing an unprecedented fifth extension at the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater through September 27, 2009, is aiming to match that success on Broadway.

Photo Flash: LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA At The Geffen Playhouse Runs Thru 9/27
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 19, 2009


The cast of LA's hit musical Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara are giving their best to do their namesake love duo justice. The toe-tapping musical is announcing an unprecedented fifth extension and will run in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater through September 27, 2009.

LOUIS & KEELY Extends Through 9/27 at the Geffen Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009


The cast LA's hit musical Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara are giving their best to do their namesake love duo justice. The toe-tapping musical is announcing an unprecedented fifth extension and will run in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater through September 27, 2009.

Broder and Smith Expose Their Passion for Louis and Keely
by Don Grigware - Aug 4, 2009


Jake Broder and Vanessa Claire Smith created and star in the multi-award-winning Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara! onstage through Labor Day Weekend in the Skirball Theatre of the Geffen Playhouse. It all began in 2008 at the Sacred Fools Theatre, then moved to the Matrix last fall and now it is going into its 6th month at the Geffen.The two phenomenal - and very humble, I may add - talents took time out of their busy schedules to talk about the show.

'LOUIS & KEELY' Celebrates 100th Performance At The Geffen 6/13, Extends Third Time Thru 8/2
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2009


On the cusp of their 100th toe-tapping performance in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, the team behind the hit musical Louis & Keely: Live at the Sarhara announce another five-week extension. The 100th performance, which occurs Saturday evening June 13, is a landmark show in a unanimously acclaimed run, which will now continue through Sunday, August 2, 2009.

'Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara' Available On CD 7/22
by Don Grigware - Jul 22, 2009


CD of Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara will be available after July 22. Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara Geffen Playhouse - Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater directed by Taylor Hackford through August written by and starring Award-winning Vanessa Claire Smith and Jake Broder as Keely Smith and Louis Prima.

Louis & Keely Love At The Sahara Gets Fourth Extension, Runs Through 8/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 17, 2009


Now the cast of the award-winning show Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara has even more to sing about. The toe-tapping musical is announcing an unprecedented fourth extension and will run in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater through August 30, 2009. The extension comes on the heels of the news of the upcoming July 22 release of an audio CD featuring the music of Louis & Keely: Live at the Sarhara.

'Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara' Available On CD 7/22
by Don Grigware - Jul 16, 2009


CD of Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara will be available after July 22. Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara Geffen Playhouse - Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater directed by Taylor Hackford through August written by and starring Award-winning Vanessa Claire Smith and Jake Broder as Keely Smith and Louis Prima.

LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA Extends Run At The Geffen Playhouse Thru 6/28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2009


In a repeated case of life imitating art (imitating life), the hit musical Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara announces a second extension due to audience demand. The play, which was first extended through the last week of May, will now be extended for an additional five weeks. With lauded reviews from the local media and a near sweep of the highest honor at every major Los Angeles theater awards ceremony - Best Musical at the Ovation Awards, Best Production at the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Production at the Garland Awards and Musical of the Year at the LA Weekly Theater Awards - Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is playing in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse until June 28, 2009.

Photo Flash: Louis & Keely At Geffen Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2009


On the cusp of their 100th toe-tapping performance in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, the team behind the hit musical Louis & Keely: Live at the Sarhara announce another five-week extension. The 100th performance, which occurs Saturday evening June 13, is a landmark show in a unanimously acclaimed run, which will now continue through Sunday, August 2, 2009.

'LOUIS & KEELY' Celebrates 100th Performance At The Geffen 6/13, Extends Third Time Thru 8/2
by Eddie Varley - Jun 12, 2009


On the cusp of their 100th toe-tapping performance in the Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, the team behind the hit musical Louis & Keely: Live at the Sarhara announce another five-week extension. The 100th performance, which occurs Saturday evening June 13, is a landmark show in a unanimously acclaimed run, which will now continue through Sunday, August 2, 2009.

LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA Extends Run At The Geffen Playhouse Thru 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2009


Similar to their namesake act that swept the strip in Vegas decades ago, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town. As such, the play, which was originally set to close on the last week of April, will now be extended for an additional four weeks. After lauded reviews from local media and a near sweep at the 2009 Garland Awards (production, playwriting, direction/musical direction, best actor/actress in a musical), Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara has added 24 performances after nearly selling out its previously announced run. The musical, which follows the life and love of Las Vegas? infamous onstage couple Louis Prima and Keely Smith, will run at the Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse through May 24.

LOUIS AND KEELY LIVE AT THE SAHARA Extends Through 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2009


Similar to their namesake act that swept the strip in Vegas decades ago, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town. As such, the play, which was originally set to close on the last week of April, will now be extended for an additional four weeks.

LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA Extends Run At The Geffen Playhouse Thru 6/28
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2009


In a repeated case of life imitating art (imitating life), the hit musical Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara announces a second extension due to audience demand. The play, which was first extended through the last week of May, will now be extended for an additional five weeks. With lauded reviews from the local media and a near sweep of the highest honor at every major Los Angeles theater awards ceremony - Best Musical at the Ovation Awards, Best Production at the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, Best Production at the Garland Awards and Musical of the Year at the LA Weekly Theater Awards - Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is playing in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse until June 28, 2009.

LOUIS & KEELY: LIVE AT THE SAHARA Extends Run At The Geffen Playhouse Thru 5/24
by Reynard Loki - Mar 30, 2009


Similar to their namesake act that swept the strip in Vegas decades ago, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town. As such, the play, which was originally set to close on the last week of April, will now be extended for an additional four weeks. After lauded reviews from local media and a near sweep at the 2009 Garland Awards (production, playwriting, direction/musical direction, best actor/actress in a musical), Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara has added 24 performances after nearly selling out its previously announced run. The musical, which follows the life and love of Las Vegas? infamous onstage couple Louis Prima and Keely Smith, will run at the Audrey Skriball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse through May 24.

LOUIS AND KEELY LIVE AT THE SAHARA Extends Through 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2009


Similar to their namesake act that swept the strip in Vegas decades ago, Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara is quickly becoming the hottest ticket in town. As such, the play, which was originally set to close on the last week of April, will now be extended for an additional four weeks.

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