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BitchSlap! Chronicles the Feud Between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis

Macha Theatre, Formerly the Globe Playhouse (1107 N. Kings Road West Hollywood, CA 90069)
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$35.00 - $40.00
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4.5 by 110 members
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From Bette Davis' first Oscar win in 1935 to Joan Crawford's death in 1977, these two Hollywood divas waged a bitter personal feud competing for acting roles, top billing, Academy Awards and men. BitchSlap! is a comedic take on the long-running dispute with a memorable behind-the-scenes look at the star's double billing on the 1962 classic Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?. Egging the celluloid luminaries on is reigning gossip queen Hedda Hopper, publishing and profiting from her notes on Davis' notorious one-liners and Crawford's sly maneuvering. Catch this West Coast premiere for an insider examination of the Divine Feud.

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The last date listed for BitchSlap! was Thursday August 2, 2012 / 8:00pm.

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Macha Theatre
Formerly the Globe Playhouse,
1107 N. Kings Road
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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100 Goldstar Member Reviews

From_russia_with_love Kenyon
4.0
Red Velvet Member

Did really enjoy - although a bit trepidatious, due to some reviews. Didn't find smoke a problem, but sat in back just in case. Learned a LOT about the times and these 3 gals. 'Could take almost anyone and they would enjoy this in some way.

Written on Aug 11 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Lots of fun. Lots of laughs.

Written on Jul 18 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Riotously funny!!!!

Written on Jul 16 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Hilarious! Both actors playing Bette and Joan were on point. If only these two legends became friends, imagine the possibilities! Must see.

Written on Jul 16 2012
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More Information About BitchSlap!

Website

http://www.machatheatre.org

Quotes & Highlights

  • See a video preview of the show on YouTube.
  • "The clever, literate, well-researched script, by Canadian writer and drag artist Darrin Hagen, includes plenty of lethal one-line zingers" --LA Weekly (Go!)
  • "Avid fans of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford will love Bitchslap!  This is a fun, fun, fun evening." --BroadwayWorld.com
  • "spot on and brilliantly entertaining" --Tolucan Times
  • "This really is a must-see" --Topanga Messenger 
  • "Catty barbs fly fast and furious as the notorious rivalry between screen greats Joan Crawford and Bette Davis is examined through the eyes of gossip columnist Hedda Hopper in this ribald comedy." --Advocate Hot Sheet

Description

Produced and Directed by Odalys Nanin

Starring: Michael Taylor Gray, Stephen Foster, Therese McLaughlin and Jeanne Carr.

This production contains the use of herbal cigarettes.