Terrence Mc'Nally's
Frankie and Johnny at the Clair de Lune
"Frankie & Johnny" is a simple yet romantic story about two people trying to find love. Johnny is a short order cook in a New York diner. Frankie is a waitress who has given up on love. The story of "Frankie & Johnny" takes place following the couple's first date…one that ends up in a night of passion at Frankie's apartment. Having fallen in love with her, Johnny woos Frankie with his candid words of lust and love as he attempts to help her let go of the fear of being hurt and to trust in love again.
Playwright Terrence McNally wrote the part of "Frankie" for actress Kathy Bates, who originated the role for the play's New York premiere at The Manhattan Theater Club in 1987. In 1991, Michelle Pfeiffer revived the role of "Frankie" opposite Al Pacino's "Johnny" in the feature film adaptation produced and directed by Garry Marshall.
With this Tamarind Theatre Production, Film and television producer and, director Michael Pressman returns to the Los Angeles stage for the first time in 15 years with his revival of Terrence McNally's romantic comedy "Frankie & Johnny at the Clair de Lune.
Lisa Chess has performed in various theater productions, including "Sisters Three," "Dark Of The Moon," "Sacrificial Dance" and "Ladies In Waiting." She has also co-starred in network made-for-television movies and guest starred in such television series as "Picket Fences," "Diagnosis Murder" and "Chicago Hope." Her film credits include "Star Trek," "Separate Lives" and the independent film, "Ladies In Waiting."
"Frankie & Johnny" is a simple yet romantic story about two people trying to find love. Johnny is a short order cook in a New York diner. Frankie is a waitress who has given up on love. The story of "Frankie & Johnny" takes place following the couple's first date…one that ends up in a night of passion at Frankie's apartment. Having fallen in love with her, Johnny woos Frankie with his candid words of lust and love as he attempts to help her let go of the fear of being hurt and to trust in love again.
Playwright Terrence McNally wrote the part of "Frankie" for actress Kathy Bates, who originated the role for the play's New York premiere at The Manhattan Theater Club in 1987. In 1991, Michelle Pfeiffer revived the role of "Frankie" opposite Al Pacino's "Johnny" in the feature film adaptation produced and directed by Garry Marshall.
With this Tamarind Theatre Production, Film and television producer and, director Michael Pressman returns to the Los Angeles stage for the first time in 15 years with his revival of Terrence McNally's romantic comedy "Frankie & Johnny at the Clair de Lune.