Written by Hartford's very own Matthew Lombardo, Looped tells the story of Tallulah Bankhead, the internationally celebrated actress and hellraiser, being called into a sound studio in 1965 to re-record (or "loop") one line of dialogue for what would be her last film, the dreadful Die! Die! My Darling!

 

Southern, yes, but by no means a belle, Ms. Bankhead was known for her wild partying and convention-defying exploits that surpassed even today's celebrity examples.

Given her inebriated state and inability to loop the line properly, what ensues is an uproarious showdown between an uptight film editor and the outrageous legend.

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Valerie Harper will recreate her Tony Award-nominated performance as Tallulah Bankhead. Rob Ruggiero, who directed Looped on Broadway, will stage the show for Hartford and a subsequent national tour.