“Whiplash” is coming to Beverly Hills.
In celebration of the film's 10th anniversary, “Whiplash: In Concert,” presented by Academy Award-winning composer Justin Hurwitz, will premiere November 9 and 10 in Beverly Hills at the Sabine Theater.
Horowitz will lead an 18-piece jazz band that will accompany the original film screening. In a statement to diverse, “A decade later, I’m still incredibly proud to have been a part of Damien’s thought-provoking and exciting film,” said Horowitz. “That’s why I’m so excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Whiplash by leading a live jazz band in front of the film at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic theaters. I can’t wait for fans here to experience the energy and intensity of Whiplash in a whole new way, watching the film as the music and crazy drumming are played right in front of them.”
Guests will enjoy a full bar with specialty cocktails, snacks and food trucks at the Sabine Theatre. General admission tickets are on sale now, starting at $42, with premium tickets priced between $95 and $155. Limited tickets will be available at the door for all showtimes.
Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, the film follows Miles Teller, an aspiring young drummer who enrolls in a music conservatory and strives to impress the tough teacher Terence Fletchers (J.K. Simmons), who will stop at nothing to awaken his student's true potential. The intense mentor-protégé dynamic is heightened by a rich and diverse soundtrack that showcases the challenges of performing music on a world-class level.
The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won three, including Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, and Best Supporting Actor for Simmons.
In addition to the concert series, “Whiplash” will be re-released in theaters on September 20 in honor of the film's 10th anniversary.
