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The Wake Opening Night

The Wake Opening Night

by Janet Thielke | April 1, 2010

Photos from the Kirk Douglas Theatre’s opening of The Wake, by playwright Lisa Kron and directed by Leigh Silverman, with attendees Betty White, Laura Allen, Robert Lasardo, Chad Faust and more.

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: (L-R) Director Leigh Silverman, cast member Heidi Schreck and Playwright Lisa Kron pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: (L-R) Playwright Lisa Kron, CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and Director Leigh Silverman pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Cast member Heidi Schreck (L) and Playwright Lisa Kron (R) celebrate during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Cast members Heidi Schreck (L) and Carson Elrod (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Director Leigh Silverman (L) and cast member Carson Elrod (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Director Leigh Silverman (L) and cast member Carson Elrod (R) kiss during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: (L-R) Cast member Andrea Frankle, CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie and cast member Carson Elrod pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28:(L-R) Cast member Andrea Frankle, Playwright Lisa Kron and cast member Deirdre O'Connell pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Director Leigh Silverman (L) and Playwright Lisa Kron (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Cast members Andrea Frankle (L) and Carson Elrod (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: CTG Managing Director Charles Dillingham (L) and Director Leigh Silverman (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Playwright Lisa Kron (L) and cast member Emily Donahoe (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Playwright Lisa Kron (L) and Miriam F. Glover (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Director Leight Silverman (L) and cast member Danielle Skraastad (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Cast member Emily Donahoe (L) and Director Leigh Silverman (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Cast members Danielle Skraastad (L) and Andrea Frankle (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Cast member Miriam F. Glover poses during the party for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Actress Betty White poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Actor Erick Avari poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

CULVER CITY, CA - MARCH 28: Socialite Michael Dean Shelton poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "The Wake" at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on March 28, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Loggia

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