Eli Hans
Award-winning Playwright & Actor; Theatre Coach
PRESENTATION of "OUT OF THE BLUE" and related workshops.
Award-winning and rave-reviewed OUT OF THE BLUE - A Miraculous Musical is an inspiring, mostly one-man show about hope and resilience.
It was nominated in 6 categories by Broadway World, Los Angeles (Eli won runner-up for best solo performance) and received the acclaimed Producer's Encore Award at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, 2022.
International audiences LOVE the show, as its Universal themes of love and self-acceptance touch audiences in very meaningful ways.
As moving and inspiring as it is, it's also delightfully fun, funny and entertaining.
Talkbacks after the shows are always lively, engaging and often quite enlightening.
Pat Launer
Emmy-Award theatre critic
"As a theater critic for over 30 years, never has a piece of theater so affected me personally. A transformative experience."
Debra Poneman
Founder, Yes to Success
"This show is at the top of my favorite musical theatre list. So many moving moments that touch your heart. Eli's voice will take you to Heaven."
Mitch Ditkoff
President, Idea Champions
"Infused with humanity, soul, heart, heartache, vulnerability, wisdom, humor, and pathos. Incredibly inspiring."
Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros
NoHo Arts Center
"A gorgeous performance from a very talented actor. Eli has tremendous musical theatre presence; all light, magic and sweetness."
Carla Delaney
Playwright & Actor
"A bite-sized Broadway show in a solo package! You'll laugh, cry, and cheer on your feet, asking for an Encore!"
So, what's the show about?
Infused with humor and original music, award-winning Out of the Blue is a heart-warming and inspiring true story of hope and resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
After a dire cancer diagnosis, Eli embarks on a memorable healing journey learning to make peace with his past, as a gay kid on a quest for love.
Playing nearly 25 characters - and joined by his husband Joseph Bennett on stage - Eli takes the audience on an intimate ride filled with love, laughter, heartache and miracles.
You'll laugh, cry and even fall in love a little.
NOTE: For audiences over 14 years old.
How can you book the show?
There are various formats in which you can book the show for your groups, theatre or organization, depending on needs and budget.
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The LIVE show - a fully stage theatrical production on a stage with set, lighting, sound, props, etc.
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Hybrid version - HD Video projected on a large movie screen along with a Live performance surprise.
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Online streaming presentation - Your audience can watch from anywhere on their computers.
Each performance includes an engaging 15-20 minute talkback session afterwards.
Various inspiring WORKSHOPS can be added to the booking, from 1 to 3 hours in length, in various topics that relate to the Universal themes of Out of The Blue.
Possible topics: Hope and resilience, self-love and self-acceptance, deep healing and connecting to our intuition, surviving the suicide of a loved one, the artistic process of creating a successful solo show.
Would you like to get more info and talk about possibilities for your group?
We'd love to.
WATCH THE TRAILER
Nominated in 6 categories by Broadway World Los Angeles, 2022!
Runner Up: Best Solo Performance!
Sweet PRAISE
"As a theater critic for 30 years, never has a piece of theater so affected me personally. It’s relentlessly charming and delightful… full of heart, humor, and hope.” Pat Launer - Emmy Award-winning theater critic, San Diego CA
“Wow! What an accomplishment! An award-winning performance and a first-class production all the way!”
Michael Gottlieb - Artistic director, actor, author.
"Delightfully straightforward, honest and earnest, amusing and moving, beautifully sung and cleverly staged. Bravo! Bravo!" Michael Dobbin - Theatre Director
"Polished, moving and beautifully told. The songs were not only entertaining, but memorable. The whole package was superbly engaging. I adored the show! Susan Page - Executive Director, San Miguel Writers' Conference
"A triumph! Smart, insightful and compelling. Eli’s singing and acting are exceptional and contain enjoyable nods to classic musicals." Janette Higgins - Audience member