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True Rock Theatre
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact (for media only): Lucy Pollak
(818) 887-1499 lucy@lucypr.com
Los Angeles, Calif. (May 20, 2013) – Tim Piper returns to Los Angeles with Just Imagine, an extraordinary rock ‘n’ roll celebration of the life and music of John Lennon. Backed by rock band Working Class Hero (Greg Piper on bass; Don Butler on guitar, Morley Bartnof on keyboards and Don Poncher on drums), Piper will channel Lennon at The Hayworth Theatre beginning June 8.
Written and directed by Steve Altman, Just Imagine Intertwines John Lennon’s songs with the stories behind them for a unique multimedia concert experience.
The LA Weekly wrote, “GO! The fun of seeing and hearing Tim Piper’s great John Lennon impersonation in an intimate setting with an outstanding band, under Greg Piper’s musical direction, is just undeniable.” Agreed the Los Angeles Times, “Nothing matches ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ live, dense and ecstatic, raining down around your ears.” KABC Radio enthused, “Tim Piper IS John Lennon.” And KLOS 95.5’s Chris Carter raved that “[Just Imagine is] “Breakfast with the Beatles approved… if you like John Lennon, you will love this show.”
A musician, actor and songwriter Tim Piper has traveled the world performing music made famous by The Beatles and has distinguished himself as the preeminent John Lennon with roles in the CBS production The Linda McCartney Story, E! Channel’s John Lennon Story, Beatle Wives and as the singing voice of Lennon for the NBC TV movie of the week, In His Life -The John Lennon Story. With Working Class Hero, Piper has performed at numerous special events, including a pre-screening performance for the re-release debut of Yellow Submarine and the John Lennon 20th anniversary memorial gathering in Central Park.
Just Imagine runs June 8 through August 25, with performances on Saturdays @ 8 pm and Sundays @ 3 pm (no performances June 29-30 or July 13-14). Tickets are $30, $50 and $70. The Hayworth Theatre is located at 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057. For reservations and information, call (323) 960-4442 or go to www.plays411.com/justimagine.
WHAT:
Just Imagine — Backed by a live band, Tim Piper channels John Lennon in the smash hit,
multimedia rock ‘n roll tribute that celebrates Lennon's life and music.
“Critic’s Choice” – Los Angeles Times
“Go!” – LA Weekly
“Amazing!” – Variety
“If you like John Lennon, you’ll love this show" – Chris Carter, Breakfast with the Beatles, KLOS 95.5 FM
WHO:
Starring Tim Piper as John Lennon
Directed by Steve Altman
Musical Director Greg Piper
Backed by the band Working Class Hero: Greg Piper (bass), Don Butler (guitar), Morley Bartnof (keyboards), Don Poncher (drums)
Presented by True Rock Theatre
WHEN:
June 8 – August 25:
Saturdays @ 8 pm: June 8, 15, 22, July 6, 20, 27: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24
Sundays @ 3 pm: June 9, 16, 23, July 7, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
WHERE:
Hayworth Theatre
2511 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
HOW:
(323) 960-4442 or www.plays411.com/justimagine
TICKETS:
$30, $50, $70
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Tim Piper - LIVE - Studio10 TV interview and acoustic performance
Imagine John Lennon returns for one last concert and YOU ARE THERE!. "Just Imagine" transports you to another place and time, putting you 'one on one' with the musical legend who shook the world. Experience Lennon's timeless musical genius as Tim Piper takes you through John's life from tumultuous childhood to worldwide pop music superstar to groundbreaking social icon that influenced generations. You'll share a
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