Previews Begin March 11, 2009
Opening Night Friday, March 20, 2009
Closes Saturday, April 11, 2009
Wed. - Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm
Ticket Prices:
$27.50-$40.00
AUDIENCE TALK-BACKS Join us for a “talk-back” (a fancy phrase for Q&A) with the play’s author, Garry Marshall. The director, Steve Zuckerman and members of the cast may also be there! Talk-backs will follow the shows on March 12, 18, 26, 29 and April 3 and 4. Call the box office at 818-955-8101 for details.
WATCH an interview with Garry, DeeDee and Joe!
The Falcon Theatre presents the west coast premiere comedy Everybody Say “Cheese!”, the final production in its 2008-2009 ‘Bringin’ the FUNNY’ All-Comedy subscription season. Written by comedy icon and founder of the Falcon Theatre Garry Marshall, Everybody Say “Cheese!” is directed by Steve Zuckerman and stars Joe Regalbuto (Murphy Brown) and DeeDee Rescher (King of Queens). Rounding out the cast are: Cyrus Alexander, John Capodice, Heather Corwin, Joel Johnstone and Roberta Valderrama.
It’s the 60s in the Bronx, for everyone but Harriet (DeeDee Rescher) and Leo Keenan (Joe Regalbuto). Harriet’s about to turn 50, and after years of being the picture-perfect wife and mother, she decides it’s time to join the women’s movement before it stops moving. But her liberation requires the help of her husband, Leo, whose greatest ambition in life is to die before something happens to him. Filled with the quick-witted, warm-hearted characters you’d expect from Garry Marshall, Everybody Say “Cheese!” gives us all something to smile about!
EVERYBODY SAY "CHEESE!" plays five weeks, Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm, and Sunday matinees at 4pm.
"Marshall is a savvy veteran with an undeniable knack for the zinging one-liner...Genuine hilarity."
--Los Angeles Times
'Harriet' (DeeDee Rescher) and 'Leo' (Joe Regalbuto) in EVERYBODY SAY "CHEESE!" at the Falcon Theatre. Photo by Cheryl Games.
"Director Steve Zuckerman and his cast display keen comic pacing…you will find real sweetness, an unexpected emotional sincerity that is the play’s greatest strength."
--Los Angeles Times
"It’s a bittersweet look at a troubled marriage, uniquely character-driven and unexpectedly serious…looking back over Marshall’s resume as a writer, you discover…his clever way with words, getting laughs to sprout from serious themes."
--Burbank Leader
'Leo' (Joe Regalbuto) and 'Harriet' (DeeDee Rescher) in EVERYBODY SAY "CHEESE!" at the Falcon Theatre. Photo by Cheryl Games.
"Rescher captures the frustration and longing of an unfulfilled woman, and Regalbuto offers a solid counter to her dissatisfaction as the stoic husband who doesn’t like change."
--Backstage
"This cast is a comedic marvel. Husky-voiced and adorable DeeDee Rescher is outstanding as Harriet. Her comic timing is only surpassed by her fine sense of drama…Joe Regalbuto is hilarious as Leo."
--Grigware Talks Theatre
'Charlie' (John Capodice) and 'Leo' (Joe Regalbuto) in EVERYBODY SAY "CHEESE!" at the Falcon Theatre. Photo by Cheryl Games.
"A hilarious tongue in cheek look at marriage and divorce in the mid-60s at the height of the Women’s Liberation Movement…Joe Regalbuto as Leo and DeeDee Rescher as Harriet are a dynamically double delight."
--Tolucan Times
"Everybody Say “Cheese!” is some of the best writing Marshall has ever done...With its well-developed characters, terrific performances, spot-on timing, and topnotch design, Garry Marshall’s Everybody Say “Cheese!” ends the Falcon’s “Bringin’ The Funny All Comedy Season” on a high note indeed."
--StageSceneLA.com
'Barry' (Cyrus Alexander), 'Gail' (Heather Corwin) and 'Harriet' (DeeDee Rescher) in EVERYBODY SAY "CHEESE!" at the Falcon Theatre.
Photo by Cheryl Games.
