All About Walken: The Impersonators of Christopher Walken -- A Comedic Stage Tribute
Theatre 68 (Hollywood, CA)
Rated 2.8 by 19 members who went.
Returning to Hollywood after sold-out runs since the fall of 2006, All About Walken: The Impersonators of Christopher Walken stars nine actors, male and female, of diverse ethnicities and ages, giving their takes on Walken through monologues, scenes, improv, music, dance and more. The show evokes moments from many of the unique actor's films, TV appearances and music videos.
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13 Member Reviews
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- roger nemrava
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roger nemrava
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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Very,very funny. The cast was extremely talented. Get there a little early so you can find parking on the roof.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2003
4 Reviews
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Except for the one young blond girl, I found them all extremely untalented. A great idea, poorly executed and poorly written.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2006
2 Reviews
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There were moments of comedic brilliance but there were also moments of mind numbing bathroom humor. But generally a good time was had by our group and we could not stop talking like Chris Walken the rest of the evening
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- Ken Baggott
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Ken Baggott
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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Good concept, poor follow-through. I went with two friends and we all thought the same thing: weak improv.
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- Topher
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Topher
Member since 2006
4 Reviews
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The location had a lot to be desired. For the money I didn't expect much, but common. The impersonations were sub-par, but the comedian's were enthusiastic and tried very hard. The concept is brilliant, the writing was good, but the execution could have been MUCH better. Overall, it was a unique experience and my date and I had a good time. What's more, we have some great stories of our adventure in the East side of Hollywood. Go in with low expectations and be sure to BYOB and eat someplace before you go to the show. There are NO snacks and NO drinks. They could earn a lot of extra cash from cross-selling snacks and sodas at a reasonable price before the show.
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- Mitch
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Mitch
Member since 2005
2 Reviews
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A bizarrely entertaining evening, this group of Walkens know how to have fun, if not always what if funny.
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- Fred
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Fred
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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Wow, wow-e-wow-wow! I am impressed. At first I wasn't sure about seeing non-white, non-male performers do Walken, but everyone in the cast was great!
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- keith Sumrall
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keith Sumrall
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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This show is definitely worth seeing. The production value is low, but so are the ticket prices. Go see it. You should have a good time, and you will walk away being able to talk like Walken. I could not stop doing it.
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- andrea morris
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andrea morris
Member since 2007
8 Reviews
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Extremely funny and inventive with wonderful performances. I would highly recommend it.
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- Diana Mateos
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Diana Mateos
Member since 2007
1 Reviews
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The show had me laughing the entire time. You would think you'd get tired of too much Christopher Walken, but with these impersonators, that's simply not possible.
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- Lorna Kwan
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Lorna Kwan
Member since 2008
8 Reviews
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Very unique and funny concept. We couldn't stop talking like Walken after the show. The production was low key and the theater was small, which made it a good intimate situation. The audience participation was fun, too.
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- Ernest Galvez
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Ernest Galvez
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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I did really love it! Fantastic. A constant smile and laughter.
Thanks for the laughs.
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- Anonymous Member
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Anonymous Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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I've never laughed so hard, I teared up laughing. It was a great show, well rounded, and very well done. My hats are off to those talented actors and to you for putting on such a smart yet zany show.
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There’s something about Christopher Walken. That something has made the amazingly versatile actor-dancer-singer-comedian a unique presence and a pop culture phenomenon. He has become a favorite subject for impersonators drawn to this supremely talented individual who is also, in his way, strange-looking (that hair! those eyes!) and strange-sounding (those unusual cadences!). Also unique is that his impersonators respond out of affection rather than an urge to ridicule.
Walken’s professional career began 53 years ago, when at age ten he appeared with Jerry Lewis in a skit on “The Colgate Comedy Hour.” Since then, Walken has appeared on Broadway (The Lion in Winter, The Dead and twelve others), television (a six-time host on “Saturday Night Live,” for which he won an American Comedy Award) and 83 films, including his Oscar-winning turn in “The Deer Hunter.” A trained dancer praised by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, Walken insinuates a dance move into each screen performance--a professional trademark.
All About Walken evokes moments from many of Walken’s films as well as his appearances on TV and in music video. It also contains some original, novel material beyond the expectations for a show that celebrates impersonation. Building on its success, new sketches and new Walken moments are being added to the show.
The rotating cast includes Louis Allen, Christina Barsi, Dionysio Basco, Kyle Cadman, Joe Dallo, Kate Frisbee, Aryiel Hartman, Lily Holleman, Amy P. Kelly, Kenzo Lee, Jason J. Lewis, Patrick O’Sullivan, Naathan Phan, Sascha Rasmussen and Jennifer Raymond.
All About Walken is the brainchild of stand-up comic Patrick O’Sullivan, who also directs. O’Sullivan is also producing a new documentary on legendary comic Lenny Bruce, titled “Looking For Lenny,” and launching the Internet channel Vision Good Life. As an actor, O’Sullivan recently appeared on “Free Radio,” a new series for VH-1, and in Showtime Films’ “Pants in the Family.” He starred in the long-running hit comedy Fluffy Bunnies in a Field of Daisies at Zoo Theater, as well as in Lovers and Other Strangers, Children of a Lesser God and Badfish: Story of a Punk, all at the Matrix Theatre, and the first stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption.
