Valley of the Dolls
June 12 - July 5, 2009
Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue [map]
Tickets $26 (Fri & Sat) and $21 (Sun), including a $5 bar credit
Click the button above to order yours now, or call 504 581 5812!
NOTE: the Friday, June 12 performance is hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. For tickets to that show only, please call 504 525 4498.
The action heats up this summer as Running With Scissors stumbles back to Le Chat Noir, bringing to life everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure: Jacqueline Susann’s VALLEY OF THE DOLLS! In 2005, the company performed the show as a one-night-only staged reading, and fans have been clamoring for us to do a full production ever since. Which only goes to prove: clamor and y’all shall receive!
One part homage, one part parody, Running With Scissors' adaptation of Susann’s camp classic follows three very different young women as they enter the tantalizing, treacherous world of show-biz: Anne Welles (Brian Peterson), a WASPy good girl in search of true love; Jennifer North (Dorian Rush), a knockout model with seriously bad luck; and Neely O’Hara (Lisa Picone), a crass cutie who’d crawl over her own mother for a starring role—or a stiff drink. A cavalcade of characters stands between these three and their glittery dreams—nosy secretaries, invalid lounge singers, and of course, Helen Lawson (Bob Edes Jr.), a particularly blousy Broadway babe who’s been around the block. The production also stars Brad Caldwell, Jack Long, and Dwayne Sepcich. Costumes are by Kate Jensen and Brian Peterson; sets by Brad Caldwell; props by Liz Zibilich. The script was adapted by the company from Susann’s novel, the subsequent movie, and other fabulous sources.
VALLEY OF THE DOLLS runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 6pm, from June 12 through July 5, 2009. All performances are at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue. Tickets are $26 (Fri & Sat) and $21 (Sun) and include a $5 bar credit. Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here or by calling 504 581 5812.
(NOTE: the Friday, June 12 performance is hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. For tickets to that show only, please call 504 525 4498.)
Just the facts:
VALLEY OF THE DOLLSWHAT: Running With Scissors’ high-camp homage to Jacqueline Susann’s 1967 bestseller and the subsequent film starring Patty Duke, Lee Grant, Susan Hayward, Barbara Parkins, and Sharon Tate
WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 6pm, from June 12 through July 5, 2009
WHERE: Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans
WHO: The cast of Valley of the Dolls includes…
Brad Caldwell as Miriam Polar and Ted Casablanca
Bob Edes Jr. as Helen Lawson
Jack Long as Lyon Burke and Henry Bellamy
Brian Peterson as Anne Welles
Lisa Picone as Neely O'Hara
Dorian Rush as Jennifer North
Dwayne Sepcich as Mel Anderson and Tony PolarCostumes are by Kate Jensen and Brian Peterson; sets by Brad Caldwell; props by Liz Zibilich. The script was adapted by the company from Susann’s novel, the subsequent movie, and other fabulous sources.
HOW MUCH: Tickets are $26 (Fri & Sat) and $21 (Sun) and include a $5 bar credit. Tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here or by calling 504 581 5812.
ANYTHING ELSE: The Friday, June 12 performance is hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. For tickets to that show only, please call 504 525 4498.
PREVIOUSLY...
Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 8pm
One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse Street [map]
All seats $20 | Tickets may be reserved by calling 504 606 9903
[reservations held until 15 minutes before curtain]
For one night only, Running With Scissors brings to life everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure: Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls! This staged reading is the company’s 2005 fundraiser and will be held Wednesday, June 29, at 8:00pm at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse Street.
Valley of the Dolls follows three very different young women as they enter the treacherous world of show-biz: Anne Welles (Brian Peterson), a WASPy good girl in search of true love; Jennifer North (Dorian Rush), a knockout model with seriously bad luck; and Neely O’Hara (Flynn De Marco), a crass cutie who’d crawl over her own mother for a starring role—or a stiff drink. A cavalcade of characters stands between these three and their dreams—characters played by company regulars and special guests, including Roy Haylock, Marcy Hesseling, Jim Jeske, Rod Lemaire, Jack Long, Sean Patterson, Dane Rhodes, Todd Schaffer, and Ricky Graham, appearing as Helen Lawson, the blustery, belting, Broadway broad. The reading will include snippets from the film and some very special door prizes for guests! There’s no official dress code, but folks will have more fun if they’re dolled up for a far-out cocktail party circa 1967…
This staged reading of Valley of the Dolls will be performed on Wednesday, June 29 at 8:00pm at One Eyed Jacks, located at 615 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter. Tickets are $20 and may be reserved by calling 504 606 9903. Reservations are held until 15 minutes before curtain.
Just the facts:
VALLEY OF THE DOLLSWHAT: A one-night-only staged reading of the Jacqueline Susann classic
WHEN: Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at 8:00pm
WHERE: One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse Street, in the French Quarter [map]
WHO: The cast of Valley of the Dolls includes...
Flynn De Marco as Neely O'Hara
Ricky Graham as Helen Lawson
Roy Haylock as Miriam Polar and the Understudy
Marcy Hesseling as Jacqueline Susann/narrator
Jim Jeske as Henry Bellamy
Rod Lemaire as Tony Polar
Jack Long as Mel Anderson
Sean Patterson as Lyon Burke
Brian Peterson as Anne Welles
Dorian Rush as Jennifer North
Todd Schaffer as Miss Steinberg and the Bathroom AttendantHOW MUCH: Tickets are $20 and may be reserved by calling 504 606 9903. Reservations are held until 15 minutes before curtain.
