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March 7, 2017

 

 

‘Hansel & Gretel Bluegrass,’ narrated by
 Bradley Whitford, gets final extension through May 21
 

WHAT:
World premiere of Hansel & Gretel Bluegrass — Final extension through May 21: A new version of the classic story set in depression-era Kentucky narrated by Bradley Whitford (in a special video performance) and featuring the rollicking bluegrass sounds of The Get Down Boys. Multiple award-winning 24th Street Theatre (Walking the Tightrope, Man Covets Bird) specializes in sophisticated theater with emotional depth that appeals to kids as well as adults — appropriate for ages 8+.  The performance on Sunday, May 7 will be a fundraiser and will include a VIP post-performance reception with Bradley Whitford.

WHO:
• Written by Bryan Davidson
• Directed by Debbie Devine
• Featuring the music of The Get Down Boys (Mark Cassidy–banjo, Scott Gates–mandolin, Israel Parker–dobro and Evan Winsor–bass)
• Starring Bradley Whitford as the narrator (on video), Will Mercer as Hansel; Angela Giarratana as Gretel; and Sarah Zinsser as the Mountain Woman
• Presented by 24th Street Theatre

WHEN:
Continues through May 21:
Remaining performances:
• Sundays at 3 p.m.: March 12, 19, 26; April 2, 9, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21 (dark April 16)

WHERE:
24th Street Theatre
1117 West 24th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007-1725

HOW:
(213) 745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org
• Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/24thST
• Follow us on Twitter @24thST
• YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/24thStreetTheatre
• Show Hashtag: #HGBluegrass

TICKETS:
• Adults (except May 7): $24
• Under 18 (except May 7): $10
• Seniors, Students and Teachers (except May 7): $15
• North University Park residents with ID (except May 7): $2.40
• Tickets to the May 7 performance: $240.00 (benefit performance includes VIP reception with Bradley Whitford)

PARKING:
Secure lot on the southwest corner of 24th and Hoover: $5

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