HILLARY AND CLINTON
The 2019 Broadway Political Dark Comedy by Lucas Hnath
In an alternate universe light-years away from our own is a planet called Earth. It looks a lot like our Earth, except it’s slightly different. And living on this other Earth is a woman named Hillary. Hillary is trying to become the president of a country called the United States of America. It’s 2008 and she’s campaigning in a state called New Hampshire. She’s not doing very well in the polls. She needs more money to keep the campaign going, so she calls her husband for help. He offers her a deal, a tough deal, but when she gets his help, she gets more than she bargained for. You may think you know where this story is going, but you don’t. After all, the play takes place in an alternate universe where anything can happen.
Running time: 90 minutes.
There will be no intermission.
New! All evening shows now start at 7 PM!
On top of it being a terrific production, [Andi] Matheny's portrayal of Hillary shines as bright as our very own North Star. It’s definitely a performance more than worthy of your attendance.
Hillary and Clinton is an entertaining, low-key and intimate study of what could have happened behind the scenes back in 2008… it will make you think—an important goal for any theatrical production.
Dezart Performs is rightfully touted as one of the best professional theatres in the desert. Director Craig Wells keeps the pace moving quickly with staging that enhances the dialog perfectly.
Without doing true impersonations, Andi Matheny (Hillary) and Brent Schindele (Bill) flawlessly capture the essence of the title characters.
Nov 15 2024 - Nov 24 2024
Show TimesFridays: 7:00 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Sundays: 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Pearl McManus Theater
at the Palm Springs Woman’s Club
314 S Cahuilla Road
Downtown Palm Springs, CA 92262
Ticket Info
Prices
$62 (+$4 service fee)
Opening Night with Post Show
Reception catered by Lulu California Bistro
$53 (+$4 service fee)
Matinee/Evening
TICKETS
Individual tickets will be available to the public beginning September 13.
The Cast
Andi Matheny (Hillary)
Andi is thrilled for the opportunity to play Hillary at Dezart Performs after a 13-year hiatus from the stage. TV and film credits include DOOM PATROL, DAVID MAKES MAN, the Hallmark Movie TRUE LOVE BLOOMS, recurring role of Dr. Kelley Whitley on THE RESIDENT, LADY OF THE MANOR opposite Justin Long and Ryan Phillippe and HIGH EXPECTATIONS opposite Kelsey Grammer. Andi wrote and directed the web series GOOD MORNING ST. PETE! winning Best Web Series in the 2018 Sunscreen Film Festival and earned Andi the 2018 Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival award for Best Leading Actress. In 2010 Andi founded The Andi Matheny Acting Studios helping hundreds of students start their acting careers. Her book ACT ALIVE: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO IGNITING AND SUSTAINING YOUR WORKING ACTOR CAREER was published in 2022.
Brent Schindele (Bill)
Brent is pleased to return to Palm Springs after appearing as Dr. Craven in THE SECRET GARDEN at the Art Museum last spring and Captain Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Sonoran in 2022. National tours: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Zeller/Captain Von Trapp), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Peter/Simon), WEST SIDE STORY (Tony). Off-Broadway: THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS – THE MUSICAL! (the Leading Man). Film/TV: GENERAL HOSPITAL, COLD CASE, CALL ME DAN, COLD COLD MAN. In Los Angeles, starred as Johnny Blue in the world premiere of SOUTH STREET at Pasadena Playhouse, Franklin Shepard in Sondheim’s MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Richard Hannay in THE 39 STEPS and the Kevin Costner role in THE BODYGUARD. He also played a young Ronald Reagan in the world premiere of IN A BOOTH AT CHASEN’S.
Craig Wroe (Mark)
Craig is very happy to be working again at Dezart Performs, where he previously played the Legionnaire/Mike in last season’s WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME (Desert Star Theater Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy). London’s West End: MISS EVERS’ BOYS. Off-Broadway: A LITTLE JOURNEY (Mint), THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY (Irish Rep), CATCH-22 (Lucille Lortel), AN OAK TREE (Barrow St. Theatre); OTHELLO AND KING JOHN (TFANA); “2”- GOERING AT NUREMBERG (Primary Stages); THE ALEXANDER PLAYS (Signature); THE TEMPEST (Roundabout); RICHARD II (Pearl). Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, Alliance Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Hartford TheaterWorks, Baltimore CenterStage, Old Globe, Philadelphia Theatre Co., Indiana Rep., among others. Film: A CURE FOR WELLNESS, ANYTHING BUT LOVE, 1000 YEAR REICH. Television: WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, CITY ON A HILL, F.B.I., THE LOOMING TOWER, THE GOOD FIGHT, GYPSY, BLACKLIST: REDEMPTION, MR. ROBOT, AMERICAN ODYSSEY, BOARDWALK EMPIRE,, BURN NOTICE, THIRD WATCH, LAW & ORDER, LAW & ORDER: S.V.U., LAW & ORDER: C.I., among others. Craig is the author of three books: AN ACTOR PREPARES…TO LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY, AN ACTOR PREPARES…TO WORK IN NEW YORK CITY and LIVING SMART: NEW YORK CITY – THE ULTIMATE INSIDER’S GUIDE FOR THE BUDGET SAVVY.
Napoleon Tavale (Barack)
Napoleon was born in American Samoa, raised in Minnesota and excited to be making his debut performance at Dezart Performs. Education: MFA- Drama; University of Virginia / BA – Theatre; Whittier College. TV/FILM: HAWAII FIVE-O, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, GENERAL HOSPITAL,THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, CRIMINAL MINDS, NCIS: LOS ANGELES, GREY’S ANATOMY, CSI: NY, YOUNG & HUNGRY, THE FOSTERS, NCIS: HAWAI’I, MAGNUM P.I. and Hallmark’s GROUNDSWELL starring alongside Lacey Chabert. Theatre Credits include: Griffith Park Shakespeare, Orange County Shakespeare, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Bootleg Theater, Griot Theatre, Native Voices of the Autry Museum, Circle X Theatre and East West Players. Upcoming: Hit the movie theaters starting Nov. 27 to hear Napoleon providing additional voices for the Disney Animated Sequel: MOANA 2.
