First Look! Valerie Harper Takes on Tallulah in Looped on Broadway

Talullah Bankhead, who was as infamous for her offscreen antics as she was for her onscreen triumphs, has been the subject of a number of plays. Bankhead’s over-the-top shenanigans are catnip for actresses looking for a meaty part. Now Valerie Harper is taking on Talullah, and she’s not just offering up witty one-liners (though there are plenty of those) from the hard-partying legend; Harper is looking for her heart. Matthew Lombardo’s Looped, directed by Rob Ruggiero, places Bankhead in a 1965 sound studio, where she is supposed to dub (or loop) one line for a film. Turns out that’s a tall order for the soused star. Can’t wait for the show to open at the Lyceum Theatre on March 14? Take a look at these pics by Carol Rosegg for an instant preview!