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About GALA Hispanic at Tivoli Theatre

The Tivoli Theatre was once one of the most opulent movie palaces in the region. Completed in 1924 at a cost of more than $1 million, it was designed by Thomas W. Lamb, a leading theater architect whose designs included the original Madison Square Garden. The Tivoli was owned by Harry Crandall, who built several area theaters, including the Lincoln and U Street.

At its opening, the... More Tivoli was dubbed "the Temple of the Arts." The Washington Post hailed it as a "magnificent addition to the real showplace of the District" and said the Tivoli was "an institution of which the entire city of Washington ought to be proud and ought to support."

Since then there has been much debate about what to do with the Tivoli. In 1985, the theater was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1999, the District selected a proposal from DC developer Horning Brothers to renovate the landmark. Horning's plan divided the Tivoli's cavernous interior into four floors to create a mix of offices, retail, and theater. From more than a dozen applicants for the theater space, they selected GALA.

After working closely on the project for four years, GALA and SmithGroup created a state-of-the-art performance space that combines the best of the old with the new. And in January 2005, 81 years after it opened and 29 years after it closed, the Tivoli opened its doors once again to a beautiful and vibrant theater. Less

Before the creation of "South Park," and in the tradition of "Oklahoma" and "Friday the Thirteenth Part 2," Cannibal: The Musical was brought to life by first-time writer, director, Trey Parker using song and dance to tell the true story of America's only convicted cannibal, Colorado's own, Alferd Packer.

Cannibal! The Musical is the true story of the only person convicted of cannibalism in America - Alferd Packer (according to Colorado lore.) The sole survivor of an ill-fated trip to the Colorado Territory, he tells his side of the harrowing tale to news reporter Polly Pry as he awaits his execution. And his story goes like this: While searching for gold and love in the Colorado Territory, he and his companions lost their way and resorted to unthinkable horrors, including toe-tapping songs!

Nearly ten years after its original production, Cannibal: The Musical's legacy is beginning to resemble that of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" or perhaps "The Producers!" Since Cannibal's theatrical debut in 1998, theater groups have been embracing the staged version of this cult musical. Thespians near and far have been adapting the original movie to stage with the accompaniment of live musicians, meanwhile, "Shadow Casts" have been performing live alongside the 35mm print of the film, in a "Rocky Horror" style.

This special late-night performance of “Cannibal! – The Musical” will feature a guest appearance by Lloyd Kaufman, president of Troma Entertainment. Troma distributed the original motion picture version of “Cannibal! – The Musical,” and is the home of The Toxic Avenger, among other bizarre cinematic heroes.

Also back by popular demand is the “Cannibal Raw Meat Giveaway,” in which some lucky audience member is selected at random for the unique and valuable gift of (free!) raw meat. To be true to the holiday season, Landless plans to offer authentic reindeer meat – prepared and frozen for easy transportation.

“When Landless exploits a gimmick, we do it all the way, or not at all,” explained Landless Theatre Company Artistic Director Andrew Lloyd Baughman, who adapted “Cannibal! – The Musical” for the stage from the Troma motion picture. “And what could be better than celebrating this festive time of year with as ancient and highly prized a source of sustenance as reindeer meat?”

“The rest of Santa’s team will just have to work a little harder this year, that’s all,” Baughman explained, pragmatically.

The meat will be refrigerated to proper USDA storage standards and will be completely edible when cooked, according to an unnamed Landless theatre spokesperson.