The five-time Tony-nominated production of 33 Variations with Jane Fonda, written and directed by Moisés Kaufman, opened Wednesday at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre. Stars like Cher, Colin Ferrell, Peter Fonda, Anjelica Huston, Christian Slater and Rosanna Arquette ventured downtown for the re-tooled LA mounting.
Fonda was nominated for the Tony Award for her role in the show’s 2009 Broadway run. The Tectonic Theater Project production was also nominated for a Tony, as was Zach Grenier for his portrayal of Beethoven, Derek McLane for scenic design (who won) and David Lander for lighting.
Fonda and Grenier are joined by Samantha Mathis, Don Amendolia, Susan Kellermann, Greg Keller, Grant James Varjas, Diane Walsh, Scott Barrow, Caitlin O’Connell and Yvonne Woods Slaten.
33 Variations, produced by Tectonic Theater Project for Center Theatre Group, opens Feb. 9; plays Tue.-Fri., 8 pm; Sat., 2 and 8 pm; Sun., 1 and 6:30 pm; through March 6. Tickets: $20-$80. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; 213.972.4400 or centertheatregroup.org/33.
33 Variations Opening Night Photos
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Opening Night Performance of "33 Variations" at CTG/Ahmanson Theatre
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM43.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actor Corey Stoll poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM42.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress Carla Gugino poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM41.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress Mia Barron poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM40.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress China Chow poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM39.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress Adriane Lenox poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM38.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Record Producer Richard Perry poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM37.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Mary Hart poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM36.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actor John Glover poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM35.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actor Hrach Titizian poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM33.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actor Christian Slater poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM32.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress Anjelica Huston poses during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM31.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actors Michael Emerson (L) and Carrie Preston (R) pose during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM30.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Parky DeVogelaere, actor Peter Fonda and actor Ben Vereen pose during the arrivals for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at the Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM28.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast members Samantha Mathis (L) and Greg Keller (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM27.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Cast members Don Amendolia, Greg Keller and Grant James Varjas pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM25.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast members Zach Grenier (L) and Don Amendolia (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM24.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast member Don Amendolia (L) and Playwright/Director Moises Kaufman (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM23.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast member Jane Fonda (L) and son Troy Garity (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM22.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Playwright/Director Moises Kaufman (L) and actress Mia Baron (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM21.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast member Susan Kellermann (L) and Playwright/Director Moises Kaufman (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM20.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Actress Rosanna Arquette, actor Peter Fonda and Parky DeVogelaere pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM18.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast members Grant James Varjas (L) and Samantha Mathis (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM17.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast member Zach Grenier (L) and actress Rosanna Arquette (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM16.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Actress Carrie Preston, actor Michael Emerson and Playwright/Director Moises Kaufman pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM15.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Cast members Jane Fonda (L) and Zach Grenier (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM13.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Cast member Jane Fonda, actress Carla Gugino and actor Ben McKenzie pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM12.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Actors Carla Gugino, Anjelica Huston and Rosanna Arquette pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM10.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actress Anjelica Huston (L) and cast member Jane Fonda (R) pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM07.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Cast member Jane Fonda, brother actor Peter Fonda and Parky DeVogelaere pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM04.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: (L-R) Cast member Jane Fonda, cast member Zach Grenier and Playwright/Director Moises Kaufman pose during the party for the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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http://www.lastagetimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/108668526RM01.jpgLOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 9: Actor Colin Farrell (L) and cast member Jane Fonda (R) pose backstage after the opening night performance of "33 Variations" at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre on February 9, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging)
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