R.R.R.E.D.: The Redheaded Musical Manifesto at Grove Theater Center
GTC Burbank (Burbank, CA)
Rated 3.8 by 5 members who went.
From the producers of Blake...da Musical comes the world premiere of R.R.R.E.D., a redheaded musical manifesto that is feverishly working to Save Redheads from Extinction. This tongue-in-cheek show is a combination of Amway, Alcoholics Anonymous and the French Resistance (if any of those also included musical interludes).
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- shauna markey
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shauna markey
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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LA Weekly's PICK OF THE WEEK!!
"Thompson and Livingston carry the show effortlessly with their powerful voices, their acrobatic piano playing, and their spot-on comic timing. The songs, with their bawdy, satirical lyrics, are a treat, and Kevin Cochran’s direction is appropriately over-the-top, bringing out the best in his actors skills at physical comedy. This smartly crafted and executed show left me laughing from start to finish!" ~ Mayank Keshaviah
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- Lori
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Lori
Member since 2007
51 Reviews
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If you want a lot of laughs while listening to great vocals, don't miss this play. I'll probably go back again; yes, it was that much fun. (Some adult themes and language).
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- Ray
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Ray
Member since 2007
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A wonderful show that had me laughing throughout. Outstanding performances by the leads with catchy songs sung in the most heartfelt manner left me wanting more. As an avid theatergoer I was pleasantly surprised as this was one of best shows I’ve seen in a while.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2008
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Brilliant, just like their sparkling red mops!
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The Oxford Hair Foundation issued an alarming finding in early 2005 -- due to the recessive nature of the MC1R gene causing red hair, the number of redheads in the world will drastically dwindle and, by the year 2100, redheads may become extinct! Thankfully, a few intrepid souls rose to the challenge and created the Real Redheaded Revolutionary Evolutionary Defiance (R.R.R.E.D.) which now spreads its gospel throughout the world urging redheads to have as much sex with other redheads as possible.
The show was developed in the cabaret scene in New York City, then work shopped in New York at the Li’l Peach Theater and the Daryl Roth and in Los Angeles at The McCadden Place.
R.R.R.E.D. was born when Adam Jackman (who co-wrote the book of the show with Katie Thompson and Patrick Livingston) saw an article about the Oxford Hair Foundation report. He first thought about his friend Katie Thompson (who happens to have red hair and happens to be an accomplished singer and songwriter). He next thought that this would be a great show, so he called Katie and said, “I have a birthday present for you – it’s a new musical and we are going to write it!” And thus the movement was born. Katie wrote the songs and lyrics and began working them into her cabaret shows. The two realized they needed to bring in another voice to fill out the show and so Patrick Livingston joined the team.
The leader of this revolution is Victoria O’Hara (played by Thompson), who has founded, funded, created and supervised all aspects of the Real Redheaded Revolutionary Evolutionary Defiance. Everything is allowable in her battle with the blondes and brunettes of the world – if heads have to roll, she’s going to make sure they’re not red…heads. She’s assisted in her endeavors by her slightly awkward, but loving, assistant GJ Crockett (played by Livingston). And each performance also features three guest-star “testimonials” that change from night to night.
