LOS ANGELES -- Combining live theatre and radio, California Artists Radio Theatre will stage Hollywood Is a State of Mind, on July 11 & 12. The play features John Astin as Charlie Chaplin, William Windom as John Ford, and Dan O'Herlihy as George Bernard Shaw. An audience views the presentation, which is recorded for radio broadcast later. Originally listed as opening this weekend, The Story of Edwin Booth is now slated for August 8 and 9. The play by Milton Geiger will feature Rene Auberjonois (Metamorphosis), John Saxon and David Warner.
Performances are held at 1:30 PM. The show takes place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel's Cinegrill, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. For more information, call (213) 683-3422.
-- By Michael Farkash
Southern California Correspondent