War of the Worlds - 70th Anniversary Broadcast
Greetings,
In order to help raise funds their non-profit show at the Dickens Christmas Fair, La Legion Fantastique, a theatrical troupe based in San Francisco, CA, intends to stage a “re-enactment” of the infamous 1938 CBS broadcast of “The War of the Worlds” (written by Howard Koch and based upon the novel by H.G. Wells) - to be performed at the historic Castro Theatre.
The tentative date for the event will be of the official 70th anniversary, 2008!
This blog is intended to be an informational resource for anyone interested in our show. We have articles on the history, the people, and the materials that influenced this most famous of radio broadcasts.
Feel free to explore the following categories…
Watch the magic unfold as we give you an insider’s view into our production.
Learn about the men and women behind the legendary 1938 broadcast.
If you would like to help support La Legion Fantastique by being a volunteer, a sponsor, or a donor, please feel free to contact us at: legionfantastique@gmail.com
If you would like to be added to our mailing list to keep informed about our upcoming auditions contact our director HERE
Greetings
I would like to tell you that my Grandfather was Frank Readick
who played reporter Phillips… Its nice to see the broadcast
and old time radio being kept alive. Thank you.
-Jodd Readick
Jodd Readick said this on May 31, 2008 at 7:39 pm
I declare this awesome and give it three Martian thumbs up. Which I will then use to kill all humans.
Martian Command said this on June 5, 2008 at 9:46 pm