Julie White and Johnny Galecki Will Reprise Their Roles in Center Theatre Group's 'Little Dog'

The cast has been set for the Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Douglas Carter Beane’s Tony Award-nominated farce “The Little Dog Laughed,” the second production of the Kirk Douglas Theatre’s 2008-2009 season. “The Little Dog Laughed” opens November 23, 2008, and continues through December 21.  Previews begin November 16.

Directed by Scott Ellis, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Johnny Galecki, Brian Henderson, Zoe Lister-Jones and Julie White.

The set design is by Allen Moyer, costume design is by Jeff Mahshie, lighting design is by Donald Holder, sound design is by Cricket S. Myers and original music is by Lewis Flynn. Casting is by Mele Nagler, CSA, and the production stage manager is Greg Livoti.

Julie White reprises her Tony Award-winning performance, portraying the brash, fast-talking Hollywood agent Diane, whose client (Henderson) has a chance to make it to superstar status, if only he stays in the closet.  A sweet, sexy man (Galecki) enters his life and makes the ruse difficult, even as this new love interest has complications of its own – a naïve, needy girlfriend (Lister-Jones).  But nothing derails Diane in her pursuit of power and money as she skillfully and hilariously manipulates all within her reach.  With twists and turns that keep audiences guessing, “The Little Dog Laughed” cleverly reflects America’s celebrity-obsessed culture.

Before the show at the Douglas Theatre, patrons can enjoy the redesigned bar area, The Lounge, which will feature box dinners, sandwiches and snacks. The Lounge will also be open after performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with a full bar, music, and lively conversation.

Tickets for “The Little Dog Laughed” are on sale now and are available by calling (213) 628-2772, online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, in person at the Center Theatre Group box office at the Ahmanson Theatre or two hours prior to performances at the Kirk Douglas Theatre box office.   The Kirk Douglas Theatre is located at 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232.  

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