Opening Night Gala: Thursday, July 12

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

DIR: JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL, 2000, USA, 35MM, 88 MIN.
With explosive imagination, wicked humor and a gold mine of original rock 'n' roll, John Cameron Mitchell breaths fierce and fiery air into the onscreen musical with this adaptation of his critically acclaimed off-Broadway hit, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH.

Born a boy named Hansel in Communist East Berlin, Hedwig always dreamed he'd find his other half and become a big American rock star. So when a handsome American GI promises love and liberation, it seems like a dream come true. But there's a catch - in order to marry and emigrate, Hansel must "leave a little something behind." Hedwig survives a botched sex change operation that leaves her with an "angry inch" only to be stranded in a Kansas trailer park the very day the Berlin Wall comes down. Undeterred, Hedwig dons immaculate makeup and a Farrah Fawcett wig to form her rock band, "The Angry Inch." Supporting herself babysitting, she falls for a 16-year-old Jesus freak she renames Tommy Gnosis. But Tommy steals her songs, becoming the rock star Hedwig always dreamed she'd be. Hissing at defeat, she defiantly performs in the shadow of Tommy's stadium tour, in crumbling theme restaurants where she seeks recognition, retribution, and possibly reconciliation with her other half.

With a sparkling performance by Mitchell himself and a Grammy-nominated soundtrack by Stephen Trask, this beautiful and brilliantly conceived musical seems destined to take its place beside THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW as a cult classic for a new generation.
- Shari Frilot, Co-Director of Programming
#1A/B/C THURSDAY July 12 8:00pm Orpheum

5TH ANNUAL OUTFEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
CHRISTINE VACHON



PRESENTED BY CAMRYN MANHEIM
It is a supreme and distinct pleasure to acknowledge the colossal force behind the production of our award-winning Opening Night feature, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. Christine Vachon is the single most important producer in the history of lesbian and gay cinema. Her films POISON, SWOON and GO FISH defined "the new queer cinema." Her subsequent films STONEWALL, VELVET GOLDMINE, I SHOT ANDY WARHOL, KISS ME, GUIDO and the Oscar winning BOYS DON'T CRY have ushered in an era of lesbian and gay film titles on the marquees of the nation's art houses, multiplexes and video stores. Over the last decade, she helped put our generation's most daring and original independent filmmakers - Todd Haynes, Tom Kalin, Mary Harron, Kimberly Peirce - on the map. Where no one else would dare travel in the world of cinema, Vachon has paved a superhighway. OUTFEST is extremely proud to honor Christine Vachon for her inspirational career and her bold, unwavering and singular vision.

OUR VENUE: The historic, 2000-seat Orpheum Theatre is downtown L.A.'s most spectacular 1920's movie palace. This architectural jewel is fully air conditioned and boasts the most restored interior of any palace downtown.

EVENT SCHEDULE

6:30pm
VIP Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Camryn Manheim in honor of Christine Vachon
Hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Susan Feniger and The Border Grill

8:00pm
Screening of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Preceded by the Presentation of the OUFEST Achievement Award

10:00pm
Opening Night Gala After-Party
Dance and schmooze the night away under the stars! Open bar courtesy of Absolut Mandrin. Tempting dishes prepared by a dozen of LA's most acclaimed restaurants.

TICKET PACKAGES

  • $125 VIP Ticket:
    VIP Cocktail Reception
    Loge or Center Orchestra seating
    Opening Night Gala After-Party

  • $75 Gala Screening Ticket
    Side Orchestra or Front Balcony seating
    Opening Night Gala After-Party

  • $40 Gala Screening Ticket
    (limited availability)
    Rear Balcony seating
    Opening Night Gala After-Party

PASSPORT TO THE WORLD SILENT AUCTION and Live Auction Hosted by Kathy Griffin and Jennnifer Tilly

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ESCAPE TO "SEX & THE CITY": Get set to jet to New York City in Business Class style courtesy CTS, Los Angeles, settle in for your stay in a suite at the fabulous W Hotel and join the girls for a fabulous walk-on role in HBO's smash hit series "Sex and the City" starring Sarah Jessica Parker. This is a Live Auction exclusive!

SWISS SOJOURN: A trip for two via Swissair to Switzerland, home of the majestic Alps, fine chocolates and yodeling!

ALOHA ISLAND GETAWAY: Kick back with a mai-tai and get leighed at the exclusive Cabana At Waikiki.

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NOTHIN'S SARONG IN TAHITI - Take off to the South Seas in Business Class for two people on Air Tahiti Nui. Relax for a week at the luxurious Inter-Continental Hotels in both Tahiti and Moorea and take a 4-wheel safari around this exotic island paradise! A Live Auction exclusive!

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD AT SEA LEVEL - Embark on a week-long Caribbean cruise aboard a luxury yacht, visiting the Uncommon Caribbean - those yachtsmen's hideaways and secluded coves that only our intimate ships can attain, courtesy Seabourn Cruise Line and Friends of Dorothy® Travel. See your caviar wishes and champagne dreams come true on Lifestyles of the Queer and Fabulous! A Cyber Auction Exclusive!

FUN IN FRANCE - CAN CAN DO! - Oh YES! You'll remember it WELL! It's off to France ? Par Avion ? on Air France for you and your special "ami." First stop is Paris where you'll be French kissin' in the Marais (the WeHo of Paris) at the 4-star La Villa Beaumarchais for 2 nights. Next, catch the TGV (train à grand vitesse) train in First Class to Marseilles in the South of France, then hop in "Le Car" and drive to your next destination all courtesy of Rail Europe. Now, relax for a week at Big Rubys L'Orangerie, located in the south of France on the Mediterranean coast in Aigues-Mortes, a 12th century medieval walled town. Pretend you're Brigit Bardot or Alain Delon and make sure you bring lots of Bain de Soléil. Fantastique! A Cyber Auction Exclusive!

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