KEITH MOON: THE REAL ME Premieres at Eureka Theatre Tonight
Bay Area actor, author and musician, Mick Berry is proud to present the world premiere of Keith Moon: The Real Me, his one-man play depicting the life and death of the infamous drummer from The Who, debuting at San Francisco's Eureka Theatre (215 Jackson Street 94111). Performances begin tonight, July 10, 2013. Tickets are $40 and are available now by calling 1-800-838-3006 or visiting brownpapertickets.com.
Written and performed by Mick Berry and directed by Bobby Weinapple, Keith Moon: The Real Me pays homage to Moon, and delivers a first-hand account of the late drummer's rise to stardom and tragic downfall, demonstrating along the way his drumming genius and unveiling how he earned his reputation as the wildest man in rock and roll. Under the musical direction of the Who's musical director, Frank Simes (who will have returned from a European tour with the band), the one-man show, ten years in the making, will feature ten iconic songs by The Who, including "The Real Me," "My Generation," "Who Are You" "I Can See for Miles," and "Won't Get Fooled Again." Aside from Moon, Berry also portrays a cast of characters that were prominent in Moon's life, including Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, former wife Kim Moon, Oliver Reed and personal assistant Dougal Butler.
"Keith Moon was a massively talented drummer and the driving force behind The Who," says Berry. "I am ecstatic and compelled to present this show and share my discoveries: the depth and intensity of Keith's passion, his driving ambition, his astonishing drumming and hilarious personality, and the haunting ghosts that ultimately did him in."
In addition to this being Berry's fourth one-man show that he has both written and performed, he co-authored three books, including The Drummer's Bible.
Performances begin tonight, July 10. Performance schedule is as follows: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 and are available now by calling 1-800-838-3006 or visiting brownpapertickets.com. For more information, visit keithmoontherealme.com.
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