“Whiplash” is headed to Beverly Hills.
In celebration of the film’s 10th anniversary, “Whiplash: In Concert,” conducted by Oscar-winning composer Justin Hurwitz, will debut on Nov. 9 and 10 in Beverly Hills at the Saban Theatre.
Hurwitz will lead an 18-piece jazz band that will accompany a screening of the original film. In a statement to Variety, Hurwitz said, “A decade later, I’m still so proud to have been a part of Damien’s gripping and thought-provoking film. That’s why I’m so excited to celebrate Whiplash’s 10th anniversary by conducting a live jazz band in front of the film in an iconic L.A. theater. I can’t wait for fans here to get to experience the energy and intensity of Whiplash in a whole new way, watching the movie while the music and insane drum solos are performed live in front of them.”
Guests will enjoy a full bar with specialty cocktails, concessions and food trucks at the Saban Theatre. General admission tickets are on sale now, starting at $42, with the most premium tickets priced between $95-$155. Limited tickets will be available at the door for all showtimes.
Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, the film follows Miles Teller as an ambitious young drummer who enrolls at a music conservatory and strives to impress the cut-throat instructor Terrence Fletchers (J. K. Simmons), who will stop at nothing to awaken his student’s true potential. The intense dynamic between mentor and protégé is accentuated by a rich and diverse score and soundtrack, showcasing the challenges of performing music at a world-class level.
The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and went on to win three, including best sound mixing, best film editing and best supporting actor for Simmons.
In addition to the concert series, “Whiplash” will also be re-released in cinemas on Sept. 20 in honor of the film’s 10th anniversary.
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