Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls
The film version of Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls is considered as one of the worst movies ever made, a camp classic or both. Which makes it perfect fodder for a live reading of the screenplay. This weekend Wilson Cruz will play Neely O’Hara as part of an all-star cast in two readings that serve as benefits for the Alcott Center for Mental Health and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The readings take place on Friday and Saturday at the Renberg Theatre.
My two favorite fandoms come together in this event. 👇
The complete cast of Valley of the Dolls is Steve Bluestein as Ted Casablanca/Claude Cardot; Wilson Cruz as Neely O’Hara; Joely Fisher as Narrator (Fri); Mo Gaffney as Bellamy; Robert Gant as Kevin Gilmore; Tom Lenk as Mel Anderson; Greg Louganis as Tony Polar; Alec Mapa as Anne Wells; Laraine Newman as Narrator (Sat); Sheryl Lee Ralph as Helen Lawson; Gordon Thomson as Lyon Burke; Joan Van Ark as Miriam Polar; Bruce Vilanch as Jennifer North and Marissa Jaret Winokur as Miss Steinberg
For anyone who doesn't know, Wilson Cruz plays Dr. Hugh Culber in Star Trek: Discovery, which just ended its second magnificent season. And Robert ... well, we all know who he is! And they aren't the only familiar names either!
Both Robert and Wilson are delightful people: funny, compassionate, very talented. I wish I could get down to L.A. to see them. If you happen to live anywhere close, I think it'll be a great evening of fun!
This is happening on Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles. If you're interested, here's the link.
My two favorite fandoms come together in this event. 👇
The complete cast of Valley of the Dolls is Steve Bluestein as Ted Casablanca/Claude Cardot; Wilson Cruz as Neely O’Hara; Joely Fisher as Narrator (Fri); Mo Gaffney as Bellamy; Robert Gant as Kevin Gilmore; Tom Lenk as Mel Anderson; Greg Louganis as Tony Polar; Alec Mapa as Anne Wells; Laraine Newman as Narrator (Sat); Sheryl Lee Ralph as Helen Lawson; Gordon Thomson as Lyon Burke; Joan Van Ark as Miriam Polar; Bruce Vilanch as Jennifer North and Marissa Jaret Winokur as Miss Steinberg
For anyone who doesn't know, Wilson Cruz plays Dr. Hugh Culber in Star Trek: Discovery, which just ended its second magnificent season. And Robert ... well, we all know who he is! And they aren't the only familiar names either!
Both Robert and Wilson are delightful people: funny, compassionate, very talented. I wish I could get down to L.A. to see them. If you happen to live anywhere close, I think it'll be a great evening of fun!
This is happening on Friday and Saturday in Los Angeles. If you're interested, here's the link.