Screenwriter Julien Nitzberg and some of his cast in "The Beastly Bombing" talk about their successes and where they see their work going in the future.
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The Beastly Bombing: A Terrible Tale of Terrorists Tamed by True Love is a small production that has been running for nine months at the Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood. Having done no advertising whatsoever, the cast and crew are amazed that they've been running for so long. This operetta will have you tapping your foot in tune with the catchy songs, and at the same time, have you cringing at the lyrics. It's unique nature has gotten this musical nominated seveal times for the L.A. Weekly Theatre award, and has won for Best Musical of the Year.
The mind behind the creativity and controversy of The Beastly Bombing had never envisioned he would write an operetta. At a young age, he gave up his classical music training for punk rock, but was drawn back to his roots when he saw Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance in London. Nitzberg saw how it had "barbed class" and political criticisms mixed in with a witty plot and lyrics, and formulated his own ideas into a musical for Hollywood.
So you're inspired to see some theater? Well you're in the right place. With something new opening every single night, you'll be sure to find something that piques your interest. This week, you can find resurrections of favorite oldies, like The King and I, based off of Margaret Landon's original novel "Anna and the King of Siam."
And if you miss it this week, don't worry, most shows are running for a few weeks, so you can catch it later.
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