His first book, the nonfiction study of a year in the life of a California high school, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, became a best seller, and his subsequent screenplay was nominated for Best Comedy Adapted from Another Medium by the Writers Guild of America. Gibson is proud to be the official guitar sponsor of Almost Famous.Ĭameron Crowe (Book and Lyrics) covered music and culture as a journalist for such publications as Rolling Stone, Playboy, The New York Times, Newsweek, and Los Angeles Times. Running time: 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.Īrtist Sponsors for Colin Donnell (Russell Hammond)Īrtist Sponsors for Solea Pfeiffer (Penny Lane)Īrtist Sponsor for Tom Kitt (composer and lyricist) This production contains lit (cocoa bean) cigarettes. This joyous world premiere is a celebration of community and the power of music. Directed by Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin, it features classic hits as well as new songs by Pulitzer Prize and two-time Tony Award winner Tom Kitt. Written by Academy Award winner Cameron Crowe based on his iconic film, Almost Famous is about a young man finding his place in the world and the indelible characters he meets along the way. When Rolling Stone magazine hires him to go on the road with an up-and-coming band, William is thrust into the rock-and-roll circus, where his love of music, his longing for friendship, and his integrity as a writer collide. Led Zeppelin is king, Richard Nixon is President, and idealistic 15-year-old William Miller is an aspiring music journalist. Like the movie, it's brimming with memorably off-kilter characters and unalloyed joy in the transformative gift of a great song." James Hebert, The San Diego Union-Tribune Which it is, because Crowe lived it, and perfected it by revisiting the memories countless times since." Shirley Halperin, Variety "A musical with an unabashedly big heart! Almost Famous – directed by Jeremy Herrin and with an inspired score by Tom Kitt – captures a shining moment of youth, love, and music. The chaotic, communal spirit of '70s rock distilled in a musical." Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times "A love letter to music! Cameron Crowe has made a career out of the extraordinary relationships he's forged with everyone from Pearl Jam to Joni Mitchell. Shimmering and mesmerizing, it's an entrancing tapestry of sound. The Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Programīased on the Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures motion picture written by Cameron Crowe "Destined to conquer Broadway! Cameron Crowe's coming-of-age rock tale burns bright.Community Group Readings and Performances.Young Professionals Nights at The Old Globe.
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