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LIVE THEATRE IN HD comes to the Tivoli
This spring, the Tivoli Cinemas in Westport will begin high-definition screenings of live performances digitally captured from Broadway and London stages. Through an exclusive area arrangement, the Tivoli will be showcasing two new productions: In May, the series will feature FRANKENSTEIN, directed by Slumdog Millionaire’s Danny Boyle, and performed by London’s prestigious National Theatre. In June, it will premiere the new production of Brian Bedford in Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, by the Roundabout Theatre Company.
This spring, the Tivoli Cinemas in Westport will begin high-definition screenings of live performances digitally captured from Broadway and London stages. Through an exclusive area arrangement, the Tivoli will be showcasing two new productions: In May, the series will feature FRANKENSTEIN, directed by Slumdog Millionaire’s Danny Boyle, and performed by London’s prestigious National Theatre. In June, it will premiere the new production of Brian Bedford in Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, by the Roundabout Theatre Company.
The Tivoli has made special enhancements to its projection and sound systems, and has installed broadcast-quality internet services. “Audiences in Kansas City will have the opportunity to experience great theatre captured in brilliant HD,” said Tivoli owner Jerry Harrington. “We’re very excited to bring people these remarkable productions at a fraction of the cost of flying to New York or London.”
In addition to featuring other productions by National Theatre Live and the Roundabout Theatre, the Tivoli is also planning interactive screenings with filmmakers appearing via video conference later this year.
Tickets for FRANKENSTEIN and THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST go on sale Monday, April 4. Early ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets may be purchased online at www.TivoliKC.com - or - by phone (Monday-Friday from Noon to 5:00pm only) by calling (816) 561-5222.
All Seats: $15.00 ($13.00 for Seniors/Students). UMKC students with ID may purchase rush ticket day of show only at the Tivoli for $10.00.
ABOUT FRANKENSTEIN
Thursday, May 5 at 7:00pm - VERSION ONE
Sunday, May 8 at 2:00pm - VERSION TWO
Oscar-winning filmmaker DANNY BOYLE (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) returns to his theater roots, directing a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel FRANKENSTEIN. Boyle makes his National Theatre debut with this eagerly-anticipated event that has been called a "large-scale and theatrically and visually ambitious stage production." Actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller will alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature.
VERSION ONE will feature Jonny Lee Miller as Victor and Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature. VERSION TWO will feature Benedict Cumberbatch as Victor and Jonny Lee Miller as the Creature.
Note: Separate admissions are required for each version. *This production contains adult themes and subject matter, and may not be suitable for children under the age of 15.*
FRANKENSTEIN - A new play by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley, and directed by Danny Boyle.
“A bravura triumph." - THE GUARDIAN
"Boyle directs the gothic classic like a kid in a toy shop ... A memorable production that will doubtless be spoken of for years to come.” - DAILY MAIL
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE brings the best of the British stage to cinemas worldwide. The Tivoili Cinemas is the exclusive Kansas City-area venue for this thrilling series of great plays - captured live in stunning High-Definition - from London's prestigious National Theatre.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive
ABOUT: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Monday, June 13 at 7:00pm*
Sunday, June 19 at 2:00pm
Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works and BY Experience present Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST captured LIVE in high-definition at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway, for limited screenings at movie theaters and performing arts centers around the world . THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a comedic masterpiece about class, courtship and good old-fashioned name dropping. Tony Award winner Brian Bedford directs and stars as Lady Bracknell in this trivial comedy for serious people. This landmark Roundabout Theatre Company production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST delights audiences and critics alike!
"The great actor Brian Bedford is brilliant in this funny and effervescent production. It’s one of the great performances of the season.” –Charles Isherwood, The New York Times
“Absolutely perfect and funny as hell!” –New York Magazine
Profoundly funny and deeply moving. Brian Bedford is giving the performance of a lifetime.” –Adam Green, Vogue
The finest performance of The Importance of Being Earnest that I have ever seen.” –Daily Telegraph (UK)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/broadway/theimportanceofbeingearnest/hd/index.htm
*NOTE - The opening night screening will introduced by veteran Kansas City actor Robert Gibby Brand
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