Photo Coverage: FOR THE RECORD: ZEMECKIS Celebrates Opening at Rockwell Table & Stage
By: Lily Lim Jun. 02, 2013
This summer's most spectacular Hollywood blockbuster will not be found in the movie theater this year but rather at Rockwell: Table & Stage with For The Record: Zemeckis. Over the past two years the "For The Record" series has brought the movies to life as never seen before in a stunning 360-degree live theatrical concert experience. For The Record: Zemeckis officially opened Friday, May 31, 2013. Weekly performances are Thursday -Sunday at 8:30PM and will run through Saturday, July 20. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening on Friday and brings you pictures from the party below!
Conceived and Created by Shane Scheel, Christopher Lloyd Bratten and Anderson Davis, this latest installment of the "For The Record" series will highlight the work of the Academy Award-winning director whose interest in state-of-the-art special effects has lead to the creation of some of the most memorable films of all time. Music and moments in the live, music concert will include Zemeckis films such as Back To The Future, Forrest Gump, Death Becomes Her, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cast Away, Flight and more.
The show stars a rotating cast from stage, screen and music performing songs from the Zemeckis films' soundtracks that include "California Dreamin'," "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Hound Dog," "Light My Fire," "Blowin' In The Wind," "Why Don't You Do Right," "Power Of Love," "Johnny B. Goode," "Go Your Own Way" and more. The talented singers/actors move throughout the space, bringing the show tableside, where you can also take advantage of the delicious cuisine and inventive cocktails available for purchase.
The talented cast of For The Record: Zemeckis includes Nicole Parker (Fox's "Mad TV," Broadway's Wicked), Ginifer King (Nickelodeon's "Haunted Hathaways," Broadway's Gypsy, Steel Magnolias), Derek Ferguson (NBC's "Smash," Broadway's Wonderland), Jackie Seiden ("New Year's Eve," Broadway's Hairspray), Angela Pupello (Broadway's The Drowsy Chaperone), Payson Lewis (NBC's "The Sing-Off"), Patrick Mulvey (Fox's "The Mob Doctor," Broadway's Billy Elliot), Constantine Rousouli (Broadway's Ghost, Hairspray, Wicked) Laura Dickinson (Disney's "Phineas and Ferb"), Rogelio Douglas Jr. (Broadway's In The Heights), Jason Paige (Blood Sweat and Tears), Lindsey Gort (CBS's "Vegas"), Dionne Gipson ("Black Dynamite") and Derek Manson, Ruby Lewis, Katie Boeck, Ciarán McCarthy and Delisco James. For The Record: Zemeckis is Directed by Anderson Davis, with Choreography by Angela Pupello, Musical Direction by Christopher Lloyd Bratten and Produced by Shane Scheel.
As a series, "For The Record" has been featured on CBS, Fox, ABC, CW, and NBC. Experience what the Los Angeles Times describes as "searingly visceral... the movies sing!" Entertainment Weekly declares as "cutting edge." Los Angeles Magazine says "Not only hasFor the Record cemented its position as one of the most entertaining shows in Los Angeles, it also has the distinction of being one of the most daring." And Frontiers Magazine's Kevin Taft raves "This is truly a must-see this season, and I have to say this was the best theatrical experience I had all year. And I can't wait to go again."
Tickets range from $40 Reserved / $20 General Partial View, for ticket information, call (323) 661-6163 (ext 20) or visit www.rockwell-la.com.
Photo Credit: Lily Lim
Shane Scheel and Joanna Cassidy
Jackie Seiden, Derek Ferguson, and Ginifer King
Christopher Lloyd Bratten and
Jason Paige and Laura Dickinson
Rogelio Douglas Jr. and Derek Manson
Rogelio Douglas Jr. and Derek Manson
Nicole Parker, Laura Dickinson, Payson Lewis, and Nick Perez
Payson Lewis and Laura Dickinson
Delisco James, Jordann Wakabayashi, and Von Smith
Ciaran McCarthy and Ruby Lewis
Lindsey Gort, Rogelio Douglas Jr., Jason Paige, Nicole Parker, and Laura Dickinson
Payson Lewis and Nicole Parker
Derek Ferguson, Brandon Alameda, and Tawny Dolley
John Coulter, Kelly Rice, Laura Dickinson, and Brandon Alameda
Derek Manson and Angela Pupello
Nicole Parker and Jordann Wakabayashi
Ciaran McCarthy, Ruby Lewis, Shane Scheel, and Ginifer King
Ciaran McCarthy and Ruby Lewis
Delisco James and Rogelio Douglas Jr.
Ben D. Goldberg, Steve Mazurek, Jordan Kai Burnett, and Daniel Hartman
Ben D. Goldberg and Ginifer King
The cast and creative team of For The Record: Zemeckis
The cast and creative team of For The Record: Zemeckis
Delisco James, Derek Manson, Nicole Parker, and Payson Lewis
Christopher Lloyd Bratten and Shane Scheel
Jason Paige, Derek Manson, Rogelio Douglas Jr., and friend
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