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Just Imagine

Just Imagine, the extraordinary rock ‘n’ roll celebration of the life and music of John Lennon starring look-and-sing-alike Tim Piper, will extend its run at the Hayworth Theatre. Performances will continue through Dec. 29 on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., with an additional performance to commemorate John Lennon’s birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m.

Backed by a live band, Tim Piper channels John Lennon in the smash hit, multimedia rock ‘n roll tribute that celebrates Lennon's life and music. Just Imagine intertwines the legendary singer’s songs with the stories behind them to create a unique and electrifying multimedia concert experience.

 “Just Imagine tells Lennon's story in what I hope is an accurate and compelling way,” says Piper. “If you were there, it’s a trip back in time. If you weren't, it’s a musical history lesson.”

In honor of what would have been Lennon’s 73rd birthday, free admission is being offered to anyone whose birthday is Oct. 9 to the performance that evening (valid ID required). As an extra bonus, “John Lennon” will serenade birthday guests with a special rendition of “Happy Birthday.”

The show has played all over the U.S and Canada, as well as Santiago, Chile and Liverpool, England.

The LA Weekly wrote, “GO! The fun of seeing and hearing Tim Piper’s great John Lennon impersonation in an intimate setting with an outstanding band, under Greg Piper’s musical direction, is just undeniable.” Agreed the Los Angeles Times, “CRITIC'S CHOICE... Nothing matches ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ live, dense and ecstatic, raining down around your ears.” KABC Radio enthused, “Tim Piper IS John Lennon,” and KLOS 95.5’s Chris Carter raved that “[Just Imagine is] “Breakfast with the Beatles approved… if you like John Lennon, you will love this show.”

A musician, actor and songwriter Tim Piper has traveled the world performing music made famous by The Beatles and has distinguished himself as the preeminent John Lennon with roles in the CBS production The Linda McCartney Story, E! Channel’s John Lennon Story, Beatle Wives and as the singing voice of Lennon for the NBC TV movie of the week, In His Life -The John Lennon Story. With Working Class Hero, Piper has performed at numerous special events, including a pre-screening performance for the re-release debut of Yellow Submarine and the John Lennon 20th anniversary memorial gathering in Central Park.

Just Imagine continues through Dec. 29, with performances on Saturdays @ 8 p.m. and Sundays @ 3 p.m., and an additional performance on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. to celebrate John Lennon’s birthday (free admission to that performance only for anyone born on Oct. 9 – valid ID required). Tickets are $30, $50 and $70. The Hayworth Theatre is located at 2511 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057. For reservations and information, call (323) 960-4442 or go to www.plays411.com/justimagine.

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