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The parade of bold-faced names who showed up to see ‘Kate’ included Bo Burnham, Phoebe Bridgers, Maya Rudolph, Olivia Wilde, Kumail Nanjiani, Brie Larson and Nathan Fielder.
By Chris Gardner
The stars came out for Kate.
Kate Berlant’s one-woman show with the one name title opened at the Pasadena Playhouse on Jan. 21, and the night featured a parade of bold-faced names in the 91101. Checking out the 75-minute production — written and performed by Berlant with direction by Bo Burnham — were Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Olivia Wilde, Kumail Nanjiani, Vanessa Bayer, Bob Odenkirk, Brie Larson, John C. Reilly, Nathan Fielder, Billy Eichner, Lionel Boyce, Abbi Jacobson, Rachel Sennott, Jordan Firstman, Reggie Watts, Paul Downs, Vanessa Bayer and Chelsea Peretti. Also, there was the show’s director Burnham with rumored girlfriend Phoebe Bridgers.
The stars responded to the show, which “explores the events of her life that have brought her to this moment,” with a standing ovation. Before that, however, they lined up for pics on a step-and-repeat that featured oversized images of Berlant in various poses (seen above). Drinks and light bites were served pre-curtain and an intimate cocktail reception followed after at the Playhouse’s Bar Chelou where all attendees mingled to celebrate Kate.
Kate is now running at the Pasadena Playhouse through Feb. 11.
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