The Ocean: Our Liquid Universe invites audiences of all ages into the childlike awe and wonder the sea has inspired for centuries—an exhilarating fusion of music, literature, and oceanographic wonders, brought vividly to life by an all-star cast of actors, singers, and musicians. Experience selections from literature such as The Odyssey and The Old Man and The Sea alongside music from Hans Zimmer and The Beatles. This one-night-only theatrical event celebrates our blue planet across the centuries.
Whether you're 6 or 106, set sail with WORDTheatre on March 19th at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Introductory remarks by Lily Tomlin.
Grammy-award winner Musical Director, Starr Parodi, and world-renowned Conductor, Anthony Parnther, will lead an esteemed group of 16 musicians including Bernie Dresel on drums, Nedra Wheeler on bass, Logan Richardson on saxophone, and Amy Keys on vocals. Special musical guests include Dave Bayley of Glass Animals and Louis Price, former lead singer with The Temptations and The Drifters’.
*Cast: Bellamy Young (Scandal), Bruce Vilanch (Hairspray), Cassidy Freeman (The Righteous Gemstones), Gina Bellman (Leverage- Redemption), Jason George (Grey’s Anatomy), Jason Butler Harner (All’s Fair), Kimmy Shields (Big Little Lies), Martin Sensmeier (1883), Ray Panthaki (Marcella), Rhashan Stone (Hollington Drive), Stephen Tobolowsky (Freakier Friday), Tracie Thoms (Rent), & Xander Berkeley (The Walking Dead), and narrators Iona Morris & Dave Fennoy.
*Final appearances are subject to final availability.
Event Venue
Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, United States
