“Dynasty” Divas Joan Collins and Linda Evans Reunite

In the Classic Catfight Comedy LEGENDS!

At San Diego CIVIC THEATRE, JANUARY 9 - 14, 2007  

In the 1980’s, Joan Collins and Linda Evans sent television ratings soaring as “Dynasty’s” glamorous rivals - Alexis and Krystal Carrington.  Now they are reuniting for a new version of the brilliant comedy LEGENDS!, as a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation at SAN DIEGO CIVIC THEATRE from JANUARY 9 – 14, 2007.  

LEGENDS!, a comedy by Tony-Award® winning author James Kirkwood (A Chorus Line), centers on two somewhat desperate and waning movie stars named Sylvia (played by Joan Collins) and Leatrice (played by Linda Evans).  Both actresses are courted by an unscrupulous young producer to star together in a Broadway show, despite the fact that they have hated each other for decades.  He convinces both ladies to go along by misleading them into believing that they will be starring in the show with Paul Newman. This hilarious set-up provides the background for the full-blown comic confrontation between these two divas and the surprising and hilarious resolution, played to the hilt by the two stars that the world will know as “rivals to the death” from the internationally acclaimed television series “Dynasty.”                                                       

Individual tickets go on sale Friday, November 10th at 10AM at the Civic Theatre Ticket Office (3^rd & B Street , downtown San Diego ).  To order by phone, call the Ticket Office at (619) 570-1100 or Ticketmaster at (619) 220-TIXS; or purchase tickets via the Internet at www.ticketmaster.com.                                                  Mature Language  

WHEN:                                  January 9 - 14, 2007  

WHERE:                                San Diego Civic Theatre, 3^rd and B Street , downtown San Diego  

PERFORMANCE                  Tuesday & Thursday at 7:30PM

TIMES:                                   Wednesday at 7PM

Friday at 8PM

                                                Saturday at 2PM & 8PM; ADA/ASL performance Sat. January 13 at 2PM

Sunday at 1PM & 6PM  

TICKETS:                              $19--$75   Tickets On Sale Friday, November 10 at 10AM

TICKET PURCHASE:          Civic Theatre Ticket Office, (619) 570-1100

                                                Ticketmaster    (619) 220-TIXS

                                                Group Discounts (619) 564-3001  

THEATRE ADDRESS:        3^rd and B Street , 1100 Third Ave.  

PARKING:                             Paid parking available in the San Diego Concourse Parking structure.     

WEBSITE:                             www.broadwaysd.com

Joan Collins made her London stage debut at nine in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at the Arts Theatre.  She studied drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art when she was 16 and was soon signed by 20^th Century Fox in Hollywood .  

Her first major theatrical role was Sabina in Thornton Wilder’s The Skin Of Our Teeth.  After working in films and television for several years, Ms. Collins returned to the British stage in 1980 to play the title role in the Chichester Festival Theatre’s production of The Last Of Mrs. Cheyney, which soon moved to the West End .  In 1990, Ms. Collins played Amanda in a revival of Noel Coward’s Private Lives in the West End and on Broadway.  In 2000, she completed an American tour of Love Letters opposite Stacy Keach.  In 2001, she starred in Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo at London ’s Old Vic Theater , and in 2004 she toured the UK in Alan Melville’s Full Circle .  

Ms. Collins has appeared in more than 60 feature films and dozens of television programs working with some of the greatest movie legends including Richard Burton, Bing Crosby, Bette Davis, Kirk Douglas, Sir John Gielgud, Gene Kelly, Laurence Harvey, Bob Hope, and yes, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward.  She is internationally renowned for her role of Alexis Carrington Colby in “Dynasty” for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a television series and the People’s Choice Award and was nominated for an Emmy and many other awards.  

Ms. Collins has published thirteen books to date, beginning in 1985 with her first best-selling autobiography, Past Imperfect.  Her debut novel, Prime Time, was published in 1988 followed by Love & Desire & Hate, Too Damn Famous, Star Quality and Misfortune’s Daughters.  Her beauty and inspiration book, Joan’s Way, was published last year. In 1997 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presented Ms. Collins with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) for her lifetime contribution to the arts and her continuing charity work – particularly for children.  

Linda Evans began her acting career while still a school girl, attending Hollywood High School .  Upon graduation, she was placed under contract with MGM Studios until her big break arrived in 1965 with “The Big Valley”, playing the role of Audra Barkley in the successful ABC series until 1969.  

Ms. Evans is internationally recognized for portraying Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington on the highly acclaimed television series “Dynasty” and has received five People’s Choice Awards; a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Dramatic Television Series and a Best Actress  Emmy nomination for her work on that series.  

She has been awarded Italy ’s coveted Telegetto Award for favorite female television star as well as being recognized as one of the worlds “Ten Most Beautiful Women” for four consecutive years by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine.  

Ms. Evans honed her craft at the Actor’s Studio under the watchful eye of Lee Strasberg. Her many film credits include “Beach Blanket Bingo,” “Tom Horn,”  “The Klansman,” “Twilight Of Honor,” “Those Callaways” and “Avalanche Express.”  Ms. Evans has also been featured in a host of made-for-television  movies including “Dynasty, The Reunion,” “Standing Tall,” “Step Sister,” “I’ll Take Romance,” “Nakia” and “Nowhere To Run”.  In addition to “The Big Valley” and “Dynasty,” Ms. Evans was featured in the acclaimed TV series “Hunter” as well as many TV miniseries such as “Bare Essence,” “Last Frontier,” “North & South – Book II,” “Gambler II – The Adventure Continues,” “Gambler II – Luck Of The Draw” and “Dazzle”.  

Ms. Evans resides in Washington , where her personal concerns extend beyond the entertainment world. An avid and dedicated environmentalist, she has taken up the cause nationwide.  At the request of former Presidents’ Ronald Reagan and George Bush,     Ms. Evans served as spokesperson for the “Take Pride in America ” campaign - targeted at preserving our natural resources.   

Ms. Evans is the author of a popular self-help book, Linda Evans’ Beauty and Exercise. She is currently giving lectures around the country on women’s wellness issues.   

LEGENDS! was originally produced in 1986 starring Carol Channing and Mary Martin.  

LEGENDS! is directed by John Bowab.  Joan Collins and Linda Evans join a very long list of leading ladies with whom he has worked – Sweet Charity productions with Gwen Verdon, Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera and Debbie Allen and Mame productions with Angela Lansbury and Ann Miller.  Bowab is joined by an illustrious design team including, Phil Monat (Lighting) and Jesse Poleshuck (Set) and Nolan Miller (costumes), whose Emmy award-winning work on “Dynasty” captivated not only America but also the world.   

LEGENDS! is produced by Ben Sprecher.  

For more information on the LEGENDS! tour, visit www.legendsthecomedy.com.