Los Angeles’ historic Hayworth Theater located at 2511 Wilshire Blvd. is presenting the new live musical comedy Rock & Roll Rehab on January 21 at 8:00 PM. Free special previews start Jan 7.
Rock & Roll Rehab stars Gregory Piper whose previous show, the John Lennon based Just Imagine, had a successful six month run at the Hayworth and is expected to return in February. Until then, anyone seeking a fix for his or her rock music addiction can find help at the “meeting” of Rock & Roll Rehab, a satirical self help group featuring the testimonial of Piper, a true lifelong rock musician and hard core music fan.
All original music performed live by the L.A. band, The Tooners, Rock & Roll Rehab explores the myths and urban legends of the Classic Rock era illustrated with animated music videos, cartoons and hilarious illustrations using large screen video projection.
Written and directed by Neal Warner, a former animator and director of animated television series for studios such as Disney TV, Klasky Csupo and Fred Wolf Films, among others, Rock & Roll Rehab is a colorful, fast paced, extremely funny and somewhat psychedelic experience perfect for those old timers wanting to relive their rock & roll past or for young people curious about an increasingly mythologized bygone era.
The trio of live musicians are lead by host and narrator Piper who adds a aura of authenticity as he not only knows the Classic Rock era and its music but actually lived it. The son of the couple who created the television game show, Concentration, and a professional musician in cover bands and Beatles tribute acts he is an engaging character that seems a bit of a cross between Alice Cooper, Rod Serling and Pee Wee Herman.
Rock & Roll Rehab is based on the book, The Official Rock & Roll Rehab Handbook and the abridged version, The Official Rock & Roll Rehab Members Guide by Neal Warner available on Amazon.com and as an eBook for Kindle.
Advanced tickets for the January 21 premiere can be purchased online at http://rocknrollrehab.eventbrite.com/
Free admission to the next preview on Saturday, Jan. 14 is on a first come basis. Information about future shows can be found at the Rock & Roll Rehab website: http://www.rocknrollrehab.com.
Rock & Roll Rehab stars Gregory Piper whose previous show, the John Lennon based Just Imagine, had a successful six month run at the Hayworth and is expected to return in February. Until then, anyone seeking a fix for his or her rock music addiction can find help at the “meeting” of Rock & Roll Rehab, a satirical self help group featuring the testimonial of Piper, a true lifelong rock musician and hard core music fan.
All original music performed live by the L.A. band, The Tooners, Rock & Roll Rehab explores the myths and urban legends of the Classic Rock era illustrated with animated music videos, cartoons and hilarious illustrations using large screen video projection.
Written and directed by Neal Warner, a former animator and director of animated television series for studios such as Disney TV, Klasky Csupo and Fred Wolf Films, among others, Rock & Roll Rehab is a colorful, fast paced, extremely funny and somewhat psychedelic experience perfect for those old timers wanting to relive their rock & roll past or for young people curious about an increasingly mythologized bygone era.
The trio of live musicians are lead by host and narrator Piper who adds a aura of authenticity as he not only knows the Classic Rock era and its music but actually lived it. The son of the couple who created the television game show, Concentration, and a professional musician in cover bands and Beatles tribute acts he is an engaging character that seems a bit of a cross between Alice Cooper, Rod Serling and Pee Wee Herman.
Rock & Roll Rehab is based on the book, The Official Rock & Roll Rehab Handbook and the abridged version, The Official Rock & Roll Rehab Members Guide by Neal Warner available on Amazon.com and as an eBook for Kindle.
Advanced tickets for the January 21 premiere can be purchased online at http://rocknrollrehab.eventbrite.com/
Free admission to the next preview on Saturday, Jan. 14 is on a first come basis. Information about future shows can be found at the Rock & Roll Rehab website: http://www.rocknrollrehab.com.
“ The print medium now has an alternative for new bands that want to be seen as well as heard but can’t afford to make a video. A new comic style magazine called PaperCuts...”
Kurt Loder / MTV News
Kurt Loder / MTV News
“...the cartoon quality is excellent and the music is entertaining, energized pop metal.”
Review / BAM Magazine
Review / BAM Magazine
“ ...you have been selected from over 300 entries as one of the 30 finalists for the 3M NEW TALENT AWARD IN MUSIC VIDEO at the AFI Television Workshop.”
The American Film Institute
The American Film Institute
“... artists will expand their vision beyond the realm of sound and the future will rock.”
Rock City News
Rock City News
The Gold Plaque In Music Video
The Chicago International Film Festival
The Chicago International Film Festival
Award Winner
MTV Animation Character Screen Test Competition
MTV Animation Character Screen Test Competition
Certificate Of Achievement
Billboard Magazine Song Contest
Billboard Magazine Song Contest
Certificates Of Participation
The First and Third Los Angeles Animation Celebration
The First and Third Los Angeles Animation Celebration
Certificate Of Participation
The Denver International Film Festival
The Denver International Film Festival
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FAN COMMENTS:
You guys are so talented! I need my REHAB!
Ami
Ami
"This show is a riot! Excellent music and a story so many of us can relate to!"
Colleen
Colleen
"You ROCK!! LOVED the show! LOVED the music!! Mom does too! It was lots of fun!!
Carol
Carol
Hey Greg ..... I NEED ROCK N ROLL REHAB!!!
Stephanie
Stephanie
I'll be there, ready to kick the habit....!
Dan
Dan
Excellent show Greg, some very funny moments!
Keith
Keith
Great Show Greg, Neal & Patrick! Very Clever & original! Sure was a really entertaining evening! Excellent!!
Donald
Donald
Great show!
Philip
Philip
Step four is a tough one! Going to need more rehab!
Don
Don
11 Thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob
Bob
I like it….
Ron
Ron
Greg’s the best!!!
Chuck
Chuck
Rock on Rock & Roll Rehab - Two Thumbs Up
Susie
Susie
A great show and worthy of bigger recognition via the press and television reality. Rock on!
Dale
Dale
Rock and Roll Rehab Rocks!!! Definitely 2 “thumbs up”
This show pulls out all of the stops! Love it! See it! They ROCK!!!"
Paula
This show pulls out all of the stops! Love it! See it! They ROCK!!!"
Paula
* * Well, . . . my thumb’s ALL THE WAY UP ! ! !
Gary
Gary
Two thumbs up!
Sandee
Sandee
Greg Piper, a man of many talents….
Billy
Billy
Pure genius….Absolutely, Positively and Without Question the best show I haven’t seen yet………
Michael
Michael
The best! okay i’m planning to spend my old age producing this show.
Pat
Pat
Thank God for Rock-n-Roll Rehab…. What’s said in Rehab, stays in Rehab!!!
Ron
Ron
Great show, hot soundman
Mike
Mike
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