POPE JOAN February 1, 2009

Critics claim POPE JOAN is

“…a gem…an entertainingly irreverent blend of camp and piety a la Jesus Christ Superstar with a nod to Monty Python. Whitney Avalon's stellar vocal dynamics as Joan and Suzanne Nichols' Eartha-Kit-like Lucretia stand out among a talented cast. The production quality here in the tiny Stella Adler Theatre is excellent…this is an entirely enjoyable show." About.com Los Angeles Travel
"Contemporary in its timeless themes of the conflict between personal hunger and professional ambition." The Ticket Stub

“There are some really interesting ideas at the core.” LA Weekly

Passion, piety, and the enticement of power sparks a once in a lifetime historic event. Being brought to life by the original producer of HAIR on Broadway, this musical extravaganza unleashes one of the most controversial stories in the history of mankind. This portrays the story of a woman in a man’s world. During a time marked by social chaos and political turmoil an unexpected pundit ascends the hierarchy of the most powerful regime in the world. This innovative and dramatic musical account of the historic and ecclesiastical circumstances, which may have given a young girl access to the papacy, brings century old scandals to life once more. This world premiere musical is being launched in Los Angeles and is bound to be one of the most talked about productions of the year. A cast of 25 professionals, an award winning team, and a live six-piece orchestra create this stunning premiere, for a limited run only, at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. POPE JOAN opens Friday, January 16th, and runs through Sunday, March 22, 2009. The Stella Adler Theatre is located at 6773 Hollywood Blvd., LA, CA 90028. Previews begin January 14th. Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 and Sundays at 3pm. Validated parking at the KODAK Center. Tickets are $34.99 and may be purchased by calling (323) 960-4412 or at www.popejoantix.com

Official Website: http://www.popejoantix.com