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Marc Huestis
Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo & Juliet with star Olivia Hussey (Juliet) live in-person! interviewed by Jan Wahl with special music performance by Connie Champagne & Boris Goldmund
Thursday, Feb 14, 2008 7:00 PM PST
at Castro Theatre
in San Francisco, CA
This Valentines Day the greatest love story ever told Franco Zeffirelli's ROMEO & JULIET comes to the majestic Castro Theatre with stunning star Olivia Hussey ("Juliet") live in-person, interviewed by Jan Wahl! This rare screening of 1968 masterpiece screens in a gorgeous archival print. Setting the stage for this once-in-a-lifetime gala, Connie Champagne sings Nina Rota's haunting theme accompanied by Boris Goldmund on the harp. Zeffirelli's film galvanized a generation on its release when it cast 2 young & beautiful unknowns (Hussey & Leonard Whiting) to portray the star-crossed lovers -bringing exquisite visuals and new vitality to Shakespeare's classic. Hussey will discuss the making of this screen gem
as well as other career highlights. Celebrate the most romantic day of the year in true style at this very special event, produced by impressario Marc Huestis. Afterwards, join Ms. Hussey in the Castro Mezzanine for an autograph signing- open to all!
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