Selena Celebration of Life

Opening 28 March 2001 at the Doolittle Theater in Hollywood CA

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"Selena Celebration of Life" is an inspiring story of Selena's life through music. It is written to pay homage to the vibrant young artist who was an inspiration to her generation and will be an inspiration for generations to come. Her life is both an American success story and a tragedy. Although her career was short, Selena became Capitol EMI's best selling Latin singer. She received numerous awards including a 1994 Grammy.

Under the careful direction of Grammy and Emmy Award winner composer, arranger, and producer Fernando M. Rivas, the music production consists of new music written specifically for the musical, along with some of Selena's greatest hits. Mr. Rivas has worked with music giants such as Gloria Estefan, Celia Cruz, and Tito Puente. He was the 1997 recipient of the Richard Rogers Award for the musical theater piece "Barrio Babies."

Casting - Casting is underway in February 2001. More information on casting will be posted as it becomes available.

Director .... Daniel Vadez
Executive Producer .... Tom Quinn
Casting Director .... Rosalinda Morales
Selena .... tba
Abraham Quintanilla, Selana's father .... tba
Marcela Quintanilla, Selena's mother .... tba
Suzette, Selena's older sister .... tba
A.B., Selena's brother .... tba
Young Selena, at year 11 .... tba
Chris Perez, Selena's husband .... tba
Jose Behar, head of EMI Latin record label .... tba

Opening - Opening night is scheduled for Wednesday 28 March 2001. The production is scheduled for a six week run at the Doolittle Theater in Hollywood.

Where -
  Doolittle Theater
  1615 N Vine Street, Hollywood, CA
  Box Office: 323-463-0843 or 323-463-5427

Tickets -
  $30 to $45 price range is expected.

$10 off coupon is available at Vons, good for purchase of 4 tickets or more.
Tickets go on sale Friday 23 February 2001.

Sponsors - Coca Cola presents and Southwest Airlines.

Ricardo Montalban-Nostros Foundation - The Ricardo Montalban-Nostros Foundation was founded in 1970 by Ricardo Montalbán to improve the image of Latinos/Hispanics in the entertainment industry. The foundation bought the Doolittle Theater from UCLA in 2000. "Selena, Celebration of Life" is the first production for 2001 of the Doolittle Theater under the ownership of the Ricardo Montalban-Nostros Foundation

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