"Puttin' on the Ritz"?

"Puttin' on the Ritz" is a popular song written and published in 1929 by Irving Berlin and introduced by Harry Richman in the musical film Puttin' on the Ritz (1930). The title derives from the slang expression "putting on the Ritz", meaning to dress very fashionably. The expression was inspired by the swanky Ritz Hotel. The song gives Gary Cooper as an example of someone who puts on the Ritz (Wikipedia).

The Music Box Venue

First opening in 1926, the majestic Henry Fonda Theatre frequently played host to silver-screen legends like Marlene Dietrich and Clark Gable. The theater is now a premier entertainment venue for Hollywood-style Premieres, Wrap parties, Awards Shows, HBO Specials, and mainstream musical performances including TV On the Radio, Lily Allen, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

The venue features a ballroom with concert lighting and a cabaret soundsystem, a rooftop speakeasy, balcony, mezzanine level, and beautiful entry lobby.


Read more about the venue:

• Official site for the Music Box @ Fonda
• Music Box @ Fonda history at Cinema Treasures
• Yelp reviews of the Music Box @ Fonda

Welcome!

L.A.'s finest consultants will celebrate a successful year at the Music Box in style. The Old Hollywood glamor theme will be embodied by the venue and its costumed guests will see an outstanding musical showcase, fine food and flowing drink, and a lineup of glammed-up fun including a red carpet entrance, Polite in Public photo shoots, giveaways.

On this blog you'll find updates, logistics for costuming, transport and lodging, links to artist profiles, and other details.

This will be a SoCal Accenture event to go down in history (or at least one for the KX).