'Weird Al' Brings 'UHF' Back With a Live Orchestra at the Greek Theatre on Halloween
'Weird Al' Yankovic will screen his 1989 comedy UHF with its score played live by an orchestra, conducted by composer John Du Prez, at LA's Greek Theatre on Oct. 31, followed by a Q&A.
By the Bay Area Brief staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 3 min read
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"Weird Al" Yankovic is bringing his 1989 comedy UHF back to the big screen for one night, Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, with the film's score played live by a full orchestra.
Why it matters: The event marks the film's 37th anniversary.
The show
The score's composer, John Du Prez, will conduct. VIP meet-and-greet packages are also offered.
After the film, Yankovic will do a live Q&A with surprise guests. The show starts at 8 p.m., according to Live Nation.
About the movie
The UHF cast includes Michael Richards, before Seinfeld, and Fran Drescher, before The Nanny.
Sources
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