Behind the scenes of the Old Globe’s new musical, “Sammy”
September 21, 2009 by Lance Carter
Filed under Columns
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Tommy. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Jersey Boys. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
What do these shows have in common? They all started out in San Diego and went on to be smash Broadway shows.
The new musical Sammy will not be any different (at least I hope so). I was invited to watch a rehearsal and I have to tell you, what I saw was fantastic. When I see great theater, it makes me jealous…only because I wish I were a part of the show and this was no exception. I wish I could have weaseled my way into watching the whole show!
Sammy is based on the life of Sammy Davis Jr. and stars Obba Babatundé. The part fits him like a glove and I’m looking forward to seeing the whole performance from start to finish.
The show runs from September 19th-November 8th!
To order tickets, click here.
Send Your Stuff! Pilot 'A Million Hits'
February 11, 2009 by Lance Carter
Filed under Performing Arts News
A Million Hits is an AFTRA pilot.
Synopsis: A buddy comedy about 2 teenage boys who make funny videos to post on-line and their quest to get a million hits. The boys want want fame, fortune, and hot chicks.
JOEY PAUL CASTING
HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS
1040 N. LAS PALMAS
BLDG 26 1ST FLOOR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
Taylor Lautner back as Jacob Black in `Twilight' sequel
January 7, 2009 by Lance Carter
Filed under Performing Arts News
Taylor Lautner will be back to morph into the monstrous Jacob Black in the “Twilight” sequel “New Moon.”
There was talk that a bigger, buffer, more menacing actor might play the role when the sequel hits screens come Nov. 20 but not now.
Apparently, the millions of screaming teen girls caused enough of an uproar that they almost forced the producers into re-hiring him.
