News Summary
Critically-acclaimed solo musical comedy ‘SAM,’ created and performed by Sam Labrecque, will embark on a national tour starting in June 2025. Following a sold-out debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, the show garnered multiple award nominations and received two ‘Best of’ LA Venue Awards. The tour kicks off in San Francisco and features stops in Chicago and New York. The show combines Hollywood satire with existential comedy, sharing Labrecque’s relatable journey as an aspiring actor.
Los Angeles – Critically-acclaimed solo musical comedy “SAM,” created and performed by artist Sam Labrecque, is set to launch a national tour beginning June 2025, following an impressive debut at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The show achieved a sold-out run during the festival and garnered multiple award nominations, including Best Solo Performance and Best World Premiere.
The success of “SAM” at the Hollywood Fringe is further highlighted by its receipt of two “Best of” LA Venue Awards. The musical blends elements of Hollywood satire and existential comedy, featuring meta improv sequences and Broadway parodies. It tells the humorous and unpredictable story of Labrecque’s journey of identity as an aspiring actor, making it a relatable experience for many theatergoers.
National Tour Schedule
The national tour of “SAM” will kick off on June 15, 2025, in San Francisco, California, at Endgames Improv. Subsequent performances will take place on:
- June 18 at iO Theater, Chicago, Illinois
- June 23 at Upright Citizens Brigade, New York, New York, where the performance will serve as a SPANK audition aimed at securing full theatrical runs at UCB venues.
Tickets and additional details about the tour can be accessed via the show’s official website, www.samlabrecque.com.
Related Musical Productions
In addition to “SAM,” the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival is expected to host other exciting theater productions, including an original musical comedy titled “Saturdays at 10am,” which is set to premiere with a limited run. These events, along with the recognition of Long Beach Symphony as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year, continue to enrich the vibrant arts scene in the area.
Notable Upcoming Theater Events
Theater enthusiasts can also look forward to Ilana Glazer starring in the Tony-nominated play “Good Night, and Good Luck,” alongside her collaboration with Garnier on a skincare campaign. Meanwhile, Tom Hanks is slated to star in and write a new play, titled “This World of Tomorrow,” scheduled to run from October 30 to December 21, 2025, at the Shed in New York City. This new work features a storyline about a scientist’s journey back to the 1939 World’s Fair in pursuit of love and derives inspiration from Hanks’s collection of stories named “Uncommon Type.” Kenny Leon will direct the play, which will feature a cast of 10 to 12 performers.
Theater Season Highlights
New York City’s theater season is experiencing a surge in activity as it approaches the Tony Awards nominations. It showcases a variety of new productions that are set to premiere, further enhancing the cultural landscape of the performing arts in the area. Upcoming pieces at the Shed include “The Brothers Size” and “Viola’s Room,” an immersive audio production, which adds to the diversity of theatrical offerings available to audiences.
The announcement of “SAM” embarking on a national tour demonstrates the growing recognition of solo performances and musical comedies in modern theater. With its humor and relatable themes, the show is poised to attract audiences nationwide as it travels to various cities, highlighting the importance of storytelling through live performances.
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