Opening Night
- For the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra album, see: Opening Night (Jones / Lewis album)
Opening Night is a (1977) drama film written and directed by John Cassavetes. The film stars Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Ben Gazzara, Joan Blondell and Zohra Lampert.
The Hold Steady's 2008 album Stay Positive makes various allusions to the film, the closing song "Slapped Actress" being the most explicit.
Plot
In the film, Broadway actress Myrtle Gordon (Rowlands) rehearses for her latest play, about a woman unable to admit that she is aging. When she witnesses the death of an adoring young fan, she begins to confront the personal and professional turmoils she faces in her own life.
Cast
References
External links
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