"Dollface," conceived and
written by B.J. Sebring, lyrics by David Forman, music by David Forman
& Rob Hyman with additional material by Bette Midler, Rick Chertoff,
Eric Bazilian, Lou Bellofatto. Running time: 1:45. $15. (world premiere)
www.theaterforthenewcity.net
212-254-1109. In 1956, a naïve, unfunny aspiring television comedienne
finds her ingenuity when she outsmarts a double-crossing gang of thieves.
A musical comedy that includes authentic Rock and Roll, Samba, Mambo, Pop
Ballads, Rhythm & Blues, Patter – the music of the 1950’s. This play
is part of the "Dream Up Festival"; a theater festival that takes
place at the Theater for the New City (TNC) from August 8 to September
5, 2010.