'Whiplash' Live Jazz Band Screenings Set in Beverly Hills
Sept. 4, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
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“ Whiplash ” is coming to Beverly Hills.
In celebration of the film's 10th anniversary, “Whiplash: In Concert,” conducted by Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz , will debut on Nov. 9 and 10 in Beverly Hills at the Saban Theatre.
Hurwitz will lead an 18-piece jazz band that will accompany a screening of the original film. In a statement to Variety, Hurwitz said, “A decade later, I’m still so proud to have been a part of Damien’s gripping and thought-provoking film. That’s why I’m so excited to celebrate Whiplash’s 10th anniversary by conducting a live jazz band in front of the film in an iconic L.A. theater. I can’t wait for fans here to get to experience the energy and intensity of Whiplash in a whole new way, watching the movie while the music and insane drum solos are performed live in front of them.”
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Attendees will have access to a full bar featuring specialty cocktails, concessions, and food trucks at the Saban Theatre. General admission tickets are available now, starting at $42, with the most premium tickets priced between $95-$155. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for all showtimes.
Written and directed by Damien Chazelle , the film tells the story of Miles Teller as a driven young drummer who enrolls in a prestigious music conservatory and strives to impress the demanding instructor Terrence Fletchers (J. K. Simmons), who will go to any lengths to push his student to their full potential. The intense relationship between mentor and student is emphasized by a rich and diverse score and soundtrack, showcasing the challenges of performing at the highest levels of the music world.
The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won three, including best sound mixing, best film editing and best supporting actor for Simmons.
In addition to the concert series, “Whiplash” will also be re-released in theaters on Sept. 20 in honor of the film's 10th anniversary.
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