70’S ICON TELLY SAVALAS COMES BACK FROM THE DEAD IN BREAKTHROUGH LOUNGE ACT AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FEST

Tom DiMenna Embodies the Legend In “Who Loves You, Baby?”
Premiering June 18, 2011 At the Improv Olympic Theater Dir. by Taylor Negron

Los Angeles, CA – May xx, 2011 – Telly Savalas (or Kojak as he is more widely known) is making his post-humous debut in Who Loves You, Baby?, a surreal retro-lounge act starring Tom DiMenna and directed by Taylor Negron (Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Last Boyscout). The latest incarnation of the cult-hit show will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in the Improv Olympic Theater on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11pm for a show run until Sunday, June 26th.

“Telly’s an angel now. A messenger. Working for the Big Guy In the Sky.” And he’s here to teach the cynical hipsters of today a thing or two about what it means to be a real man. Telly’s got a beautiful sermon for you, baby, and he’s going to deliver it with a lot of piano-backed singing (often while smoking), penetrating gazes at the women in the audience and occasionally brandishing a .45 revolver.

Truly a fresh face in the vintage world, and with nothing but a bald-cap and lounge lizard suit, Tom DiMenna channels pitch-perfect that iconic brand of 70’s masculinity every night he goes on stage. But also shares it on YouTube. For a taste of the show, as well as some useful Telly Tips, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeqQ3cMMx2w.

Who Loves You, Baby? opens at the Hollywood Fringe Festival on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 8pm with additional shows on Sunday, June 19 at 7pm, Monday, June 20 at 7pm, Wednesday, June 22 at 8pm, and Friday, June 24 at 11pm. The final show will be on Sunday, June 26th at 8pm. All performances will be at the Improv Olympic Theater on 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, between N. Cahuenga & Vine St. Tickets are $10. Purchase at www.hollywoodfringe.org.

ABOUT TOM DIMENNA
Weaned in the smoke and tears of the cabaret by his doting singing mother, Tom DiMenna has spent his entire life behind the parting velvet curtains of the stage. Tom’s education has included Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Learn more about the man under the bald-cap at www.tomdimenna.com.

ABOUT FRINGE FEST

Known as havens for underground and emerging art scenes, fringe festivals have been around since 1947, originating in Edinburgh, Scottland. The Hollywood Fringe Festival is no different. Venues will include both traditional and unorthodox venues; fully equipped theatres, street corners, clubs, bars, and places unexpected. Performances are self-produced by local, national, and international arts companies and independent performers. In the spirit of most Fringes, participation is open and uncensored. To learn more about locations, performances and schedule, visit www.hollywoodfringe.org.