Joan Collins and Linda Evans reunite for LEGENDS!
Written by Tony Award®-winning author James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), LEGENDS centers on two fading and somewhat desperate movie stars, Sylvia (Joan Collins) and Leatrice (Linda Evans). Both actresses are courted by an unscrupulous young producer to star together in a new Broadway show, despite the fact that they have hated each other for decades. He convinces both ladies to go along by misleading them into believing they will be starring alongside Paul Newman. This hilarious set-up provides the background for the full-blown comic confrontation between these two divas and the surprising and hilarious resolution, played to the hilt by the two stars that the world knows as “rivals to the death” from the internationally acclaimed television series “Dynasty”.
Ms. Collins made her
Her first major theatrical role was Sabina in Thornton Wilder’s The Skin Of Our Teeth. After working in films and television for several years, Ms. Collins returned to the British stage in 1980 to play the title role in the Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of The Last Of Mrs. Cheyney, which soon moved to the
Ms. Collins has appeared in more than 60 feature films and dozens of television programs working with some of the greatest movie legends including Richard Burton, Bing Crosby, Bette Davis, Kirk Douglas, Sir John Gielgud, Gene Kelly, Laurence Harvey, Bob Hope, and yes, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. She is internationally renowned for her role of Alexis Carrington Colby in “Dynasty” for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a television series and the People’s Choice Award and was nominated for an Emmy and many other awards.
Ms. Collins has published thirteen books to date, beginning in 1985 with her first best-selling autobiography, Past Imperfect. Her debut novel, Prime Time, was published in 1988 followed by Love & Desire & Hate, Too Damn Famous, Star Quality and Misfortunes Daughters. Her beauty and inspiration book, Joan’s Way, was published last year. In 1997 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presented Ms. Collins with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) for her lifetime contribution to the arts and her continuing charity work – particularly for children.
Ms. Evans began her acting career while still a school girl, attending
Ms. Evans is internationally recognized for portraying Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington on the highly acclaimed television series “Dynasty” and has received five People’s Choice Awards; a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Dramatic Television Series and a Best Actress Emmy nomination for her work on that series.
She has been awarded
Ms. Evans honed her craft at the Actor’s Studio under the watchful eye of Lee Strasberg. Her many film credits include “Beach Blanket Bingo,” “Tom Horn,” “The Klansman,” “Twilight Of Honor,” “Those Callaways” and “Avalanche Express.” Ms. Evans has also been featured in a host of made-for-television movies including “Dynasty, The Reunion,” “Standing Tall,” “Step Sister,” “I’ll Take Romance,” “Nakia” and “Nowhere To Run”. In addition to “The Big Valley” and “Dynasty,” Ms. Evans was featured in the acclaimed TV series “Hunter” as well as many TV Miniseries such as “Bare Essence,” “Last Frontier,” “North & South – Book II,” “Gambler II – The Adventure Continues,” “Gambler II – Luck Of The Draw” and “Dazzle”.
Ms. Evan’s resides in
Ms. Evans is the author of a popular self-help book, Linda Evans’ Beauty and Exercise. She is currently giving lectures around the country on women’s wellness issues.
LEGENDS was originally produced in 1986 starring Carol Channing and Mary Martin.
LEGENDS is directed by John Bowab. Joan Collins and Linda Evans join a very long list of leading ladies with whom he has worked – Sweet Charity productions with Gwen Verdon, Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera and Debbie Allen and Mame productions with Angela Lansbury and Ann Miller. Bowab is joined by an illustrious design team including, Phil Monat (Lighting) and Jesse Poleshuck (Set) and Nolan Miller (costumes), whose Emmy award-winning work on “Dynasty” captivated not only
LEGENDS is produced by Ben Sprecher.
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