In Beverly Hills…Here There Are Blueberries opens at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis. The must-see show features 17 performances and runs from March 13 to 30, 2025. This new work from Tectonic Theater Project (The Laramie Project) is conceived and directed by Tony and Emmy nominee Moisés Kaufman. It is co-written by Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich. Tectonic Theater Project is producing the play in partnership with Brian and Dayna Lee and Sonia Friedman Productions. Read a review of Here there are Blueberries.
The Wallis Must See Show
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The cast includes Scott Barrow, Nemuna Ceesay, Delia Cunningham, Luke Forbes, Barbara Pitts, Jeanne Sakata, Marrick Smith, Grant James Varjas, Anna Shafer and Sam Reeder.
Synopsis
A mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding. As Rebecca and her team of historians begin to unravel the shocking story behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world. Hence, it ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Pulitzer Prize Nominee Here There Are Blueberries tells the story behind these historical photographs. Moreover, these images uncover the truth about the perpetrators of the Holocaust and, ultimately, about our own humanity.
The design team includes scenic design by Tony Award-winner Derek McLane, and costume design by Tony Award nominee Dede Ayite. Lighting design is by Tony Award nominee David Lander, and sound design is by Bobby McElver. In addition, projection design is by David Bengali. Furthermore Ann James serves as Intimacy Coordinator & Sensitivity Specialist. Amy Marie Seidel is Associate Director and Dramaturg. Finally Jacob Russell is the Stage Manager, while casting is by Stephanie Yankwitt.
Additional Events
On March 15, a post-performance conversation took place with Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich. More upcoming events take place after the performances: March 20th, the topic is What Can We Learn About Ourselves from The Professionals ln and Around Nazi Germany? Following the March 21 evening performance, the topic is How Do We Deal with the Sins of Our Fathers? After the March 22 matinee the topic is Why Continue to Study the Holocaust? The March 22 evening continues this discussion with The Transformation of Norms and Complicity as the New Normal.
Admission starts at $49 per person; To purchase single tickets, subscriptions and for more information, please call 310-746-4000 (Monday – Friday, 10 am to 6 pm) or visit TheWallis.org.
What: Here There Are Blueberries at the Wallis
Where: The Wallis, Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills 90210
When: March 13 to 27, 2025, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm and 7:30pm; Sunday March 16 at 7pm; Sundays March 23 and 30 at 2pm
Website: https://thewallis.org
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