The Johnny Smith Myth

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Event The Johnny Smith Myth
Venue Taki Rua Theatre [Depot Theatre] (1984-1997), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 9 January 1991
Last Date 1991
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Set in a television studio in which Smith is involved in a 'This Is Your Life' programme. … The play is a mixture of fantasy (Johnny's discovery by Paul Simon in hs relentless search for authentic ethnic music; his rise in stardom to become the voice behind Milli Vanilli), recollection (Mother, childhood, church choir, growing up in Samoa) and revue-style skits. It's a loose format and the narrative thread is hard to follow at times. …
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Biographical
Solo
Pacific Island Theatre
Subjects Samoa
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Eteuati Ete Actor Johnny Smith
Eteuati Ete Director
Eteuati Ete Playwright
Tommy Honey Set Designer
Text Nationality New Zealand
Production Nationality New Zealand
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 185592