First, they played LA, now they head for the big Apple. IF you are in or near the city, this is a good way to get psyched for the FEST this weekend!
Rutlemania arrives in New York City at the Blender Theater at Grammercy 127 East 23rd Street, NYC on Wednesday, March 26, Thursday, March 27, Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. All shows at at 8 pm Tickets: $34 - $41.50. www.livenation.com
For all of you in Southern California, here is some exciting news concerning The Rutles.
Rutlemania
The semi-spectacular TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Fab Four as The Pre-Fab Four
Dirk, Nasty, Stig and Barry,
The semi-legendary Rutles
whose legend will last a lunchtime
Ricardo Montalbán Theatre
Saturday, March 15 at 8 pm, Sunday March 16 at 5 pm,
Wednesday, March 19 at 8 pm, Thursday, March 20 at 8 pm, Friday, March 21 at 8 pm
Thirty years ago, The Rutles invaded America. Now to celebrate the fact that they went back, Eric Idle and Lorne Michaels modestly present RUTLEMANIA, the semi-spectacular TRIBUTE CONCERT starring The Fab Four as The Pre-Fab Four – Dirk, Nasty, Stig and Barry - the semi-legendary Rutles, whose legend will last a lunchtime. Tickets priced at $35.00 are available on the web at www.ticketweb.com and by phone at 866-468-3399.
The concert has been devised and directed by Eric Idle. The music and lyrics are by Neil Innes. RUTLEMANIA is produced by WestBeth Entertainment.
These performances are part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of The Rutles –which includes an event that takes place on Monday, March 17 at the American Cinematheque’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. On that night, the Mods & Rockers Film Festival is presenting two special screenings of “All You Need is Cash” (the 1978 film that started it all) - with Rutle rarities and Q&A with the Rutles. For more information visit: www.ModsAndRockers.com.
Don’t forget, Neil Innes is one of our Special Guests at our Chicago FEST in August. Click HERE for details.