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### Event Description: The Wallis RUFUS-RETRO-WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE: ACT 1

**Event Title:** The Wallis RUFUS-RETRO-WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE: ACT 1

**Venue:** The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, Bram Goldsmith Theater, Los Angeles

**Date and Time:** October 30, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Event Overview:**
Experience the U.S. debut of Rufus Wainwright's critically acclaimed "Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective," a unique musical journey that reimagines his COVID-19 born digital phenomenon. This event, premiering at The Wallis Center for Performing Arts, marks Wainwright's first performance on The Wallis stage and promises an unforgettable evening of music and artistry.

**Performance Details:**
- **Act 1: Songs of Youth and Addiction**
  - This act delves into Wainwright's early years and his struggles with addiction, exploring themes of obsession and artistic passion. The performance will feature a stripped-down arrangement, focusing on the craft of the songs and Wainwright's unique voice.
  - Wainwright's debut album was released when he was 25, but his songwriting journey began much earlier. His candid reflections on addiction and his ultimate triumph through his art and music will be a central theme of this act.

**Visual Art Collaboration:**
- Renowned Italian painter and media artist Gioele Amaro will create art videos to accompany each song, adding a visual dimension to the performance. These videos will offer poetic and culturally rich imagery, enhancing the audience's experience and creating a sense of wonder and storytelling.

**Additional Information:**
- The "Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective" spans three nights, each featuring a different thematic program:
  - **Act 2: Songs of Love and Desire** (November 1, 2024)
  - **Act 3: Songs of Contempt and Resistance** (November 2, 2024)

**Tickets:**
- Tickets are available for purchase. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness Rufus Wainwright's herculean musical journey through over 70 songs in one epic week.

**Safety Information:**
- Please read the safety protocols on The Wallis Center for Performing Arts website to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Join us for an evening of profound musical exploration and artistic collaboration as Rufus Wainwright takes you on a journey through his life and music in "The Wallis RUFUS-RETRO-WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE: ACT 1."

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