It鈥檚 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favorite guest? Character actor, pianist and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favorite: 鈥淭here鈥檚 a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.鈥� Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar鈥檚 audience鈥攁nd the rest of America鈥攚on鈥檛 soon forget.
Good Night, Oscar explores the nexus of humor and heartbreak, the ever-dwindling distinction between exploitation and entertainment, and the high cost of baring one鈥檚 soul for public consumption.
Directed by Lisa Peterson
Featuring Sean Hayes (Oscar Levant), Emily Bergl, Peter Grosz, Ben Rappaport, Ethan Slater, Tramell Tillman, John Zdrojeski
Tickets from $40
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