“It’s better to be dead and remembered, than alive and forgotten.” What happens when you mix three of the best singers from Andy Prieboy’s “White Trash Wins Lotto”, two of El Vez’s El Vettes, and a Kid in the Hall? You get The Tribute. Written by Tracy De Nisi (White Trash Wins Lotto, The Velveteen Variety Hour), Crissy Guerrero (White Trash..., El Vez, La Posada Magica), Laura Milligan (White Trash..., Waiting for Studio 54), Pinky Turzo (Guadaloop, El Vez) and Dave Foley (Kids in The Hall, Newsradio, Celebrity Poker Showdown), The Tribute takes a comedic, acerbic look at four forgotten former bandmates whose lives fell apart when the only break-out star and tabloid bad girl from their 1980’s girl band, Sparkle, went solo. After the Diva’s recent, and, not at all surprising demise, the four women are reunited after 15 years to perform a tribute show in her honor. Weaving standards and musical theater songs into a dark satire on the nature of “the biz”, the soaring vocals and lush harmonies will almost make you forget that the four women are only here hoping for one last pathetic grasp at fame. The original production of The Tribute at The Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood, CA was co-directed by Dave Foley and Stephen Hibbert (who directed the Groundlings’ most recent and well-received show, and who also directs the show’s video pieces), and choreographed by Linda Kostalik (La Posada Magica). The four singers are supported by a three piece combo, originally including Gere Fennelly (Redd Kross) on keyboards, Mark Rivers (The Cave Dogs, and Mr. Show) on drums and Willie Bongiovanni (El Vez) on upright and electric bass. The Tribute opened at the Steve Allen Theater on November 5, 2005. The show was recently invited to open the San Francisco Sketchfest in January 2006. The cast returned to Los Angeles to the Steve Allen Theater In January, March and September 2006. The September show marked the debut of The Tribute’s newest cast member, Monica Guy, and new trio line-up with Eban Schletter on drums, Dan West on keyboards, and Willie Bongiovanni returning on bass. This performance also introduced a new “Dead Diva”, Lucina Guerrero. Dave Foley and the cast have been heard on Los Angeles radio stations, KPFK and Indie 103.1. Keep checking this site for more updates and show dates. NEWSFLASH! The Tribute will be performing at The Best Comedy in the Universe Festival at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC in November. Click here for more information. “A fun, sassy lounge act” - San Francisco Bay Guardian Tracy.htmlCrissy.htmlLaura.htmlMonica.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlhttp://www.cfiwest.org/theaterStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlhttp://www.sfsketchfest.comMonica.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlStars%20Behind%20the%20Stars.htmlhttp://homepage.mac.com/dsf63/Menu2.htmlhttp://www.indie1031.comhttp://www.ucbthetre.com/ny/Tribute%20Updates/6CDD6222-552A-414B-AC23-1DDB2D148CAC.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2shapeimage_1_link_3shapeimage_1_link_4shapeimage_1_link_5shapeimage_1_link_6shapeimage_1_link_7shapeimage_1_link_8shapeimage_1_link_9shapeimage_1_link_10shapeimage_1_link_11shapeimage_1_link_12shapeimage_1_link_13shapeimage_1_link_14shapeimage_1_link_15shapeimage_1_link_16shapeimage_1_link_17shapeimage_1_link_18shapeimage_1_link_19shapeimage_1_link_20shapeimage_1_link_21
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