Press Release: LET'S WRITE A MUSICAL Comes to the McCadden Theatre
May 05, 2019
When David is diagnosed with cancer, he turns to his wife, Lucy, and says “let’s write a musical”. While David and Lucy are experiencing the ups and downs of their cancer journey, so are the characters in their musical comedy on a roller coaster ride. Their musical is based in the 50’s. It is the story of Olive and Blake who are smitten after their first date, but then, a friend interferes with their romance and shenanigans ensue. Of course, love wins out in the end. “Let’s Write a Musical” will be performed at the McCadden Theatre, 1157 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, California 90038.
The show is based on a true story: When Lawrie Chiaro Smylie’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, they wrote a musical to keep his spirits up. They performed the show in their living room for 50 friends. Of course, they received a standing ovation. After his passing, Lawrie took the next step to produce it for the Hollywood Fringe Festival with the assistance of director/choreographer John Coppola and