The Front Page – Free Hilarious Theatre in the Park

Free live theatre in the park returns in July! Culver City Public Theatre marks its 26th year of live outdoor shows for the entire family with the classic comedy, “The Front Page.” This hilarious play was the basis for the screwball comedy hit, “His Girl Friday.’

Culver City Public Theatre’s annual free outdoor productions have entertained audiences for many years.

Implementing many of the changes made to the original, by the 1940 classic, “His Girl Friday,” CCPT’s “The Front Page” follows Hildy Johnson, ace reporter for the Chicago Examiner, as she tries to bolt the manic world of journalism and corrupt Chicago politics, to lead a normal married life. Her ex-husband and editor, Walter Burns has other ideas, and when a convicted murderer escapes and hides in the press room, Hildy cannot escape the lure of the newspaper biz. The laughs and twists come at a breakneck pace in this timeless classic.

The show is adapted and directed by CCPT president Trace Oakley. The cast includes CCPT vets Danielle Fraser, Rizzy Fuentes, Tamara Koltes, Steven Milner and Eric Billitzer, a member of the company since its inception in 1998. Also starring are Alicia Sterling Beach, Ted Burke, Phoenix Ever, Rory McLaverty, Lynda Palmer, Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Philip Rossi, Roderick Walker, Tae Ho Yoon and Tanya Laine as Hildy. Sophia April Grose returns as costume designer.