Red Carpet Hometown Premiere of ‘Scrooge & Marley’ at Music Box Theatre November 29
*Bruce Vilanch, David Pevsner, Megan Cavanagh and , Rusty Schwimmer Among Stars to Walk Red Carpet*
WHAT: “Scrooge & Marley” Red Carpet Hometown Premiere November 29th at the Music Box Theatre, beginning at 6:30pm. Actors Bruce Vilanch, David Pevsner, Megan Cavanagh and Rusty Schwimmer among stars to walk Red Carpet. Chicago-made indie film “Scrooge & Marley” is a modern-day gay variation on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol.” Recounted with heart, comedy and original music, the magic of this timeless tale—thanks to the help of three ghostly spirits—comes alive from a fresh perspective that will appeal to audiences of every orientation. The indie film was shot entirely in Chicago last May.
WHEN: Thursday, November 29th
Red Carpet*: 6:30pm at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport
Film Screening: 7 pm, followed by a Q&A with cast & crew
VIP After-Party* D’Agostino’s 1351 W. Addison
*Opening night events generously underwritten by Philanthropist Michael Leppen.
TICKETS: http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/events/scroogeandmarley
Regular Admission: $12; VIP $125 (includes film screening & after-party)
LINKS:
Full cast and production team bios: http://www.scroogeandmarleymovie.com
SONGS:
http://soundcloud.com/scroogemarley/19-amazing/s-uI5V1
http://soundcloud.com/scroogemarley/05-imachristmaskindbaby/s-vAOCo
http://soundcloud.com/scroogemarley/03-welcometochristmaspresent/s-PU0jj
http://soundcloud.com/scroogemarley/20-scroogemarleyscoresuite/s-zz00P
Directed by Chicagoans Richard Knight, Jr. and Peter Neville, the film stars Chicago natives David Pevsner, Tim Kazurinsky (SNL), Rusty Schwimmer, Bruce Vilanch, Megan Cavanagh, Ronnie Kroell and JoJo Baby. Actors David Moretti and Richard Ganoung round out the cast. Narrated by Emmy-Award winning actress Judith Light, written by Ellen Stoneking, Richard Knight, Jr, and Timothy Imse, “Scrooge & Marley” was filmed entirely in Chicago last May. Original music by award-winning singers and bands, with a special end credit song performed by singing sensation Jason Gould (son of Barbara Streisand and Elliot Gould); written for the film by Marsha Malamet, Liz Vidal and Stephan Oberhoff. Scrooge & Marley is a presentation of Sam I Am Films, LLC.