Beverly Johnson's NAKED - a One Woman Show

Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) is partnering with The Palm Springs Cultural Center to present the World Premiere of Supermodel Beverly Johnson in her one woman show,“Beverly Johnson, Naked.”

Co-written by Johnson and Joshua Ravetch, Naked! tells Johnson's story beginning with her groundbreaking photo on the cover of Vogue Magazine. This empowering live performance will make its World Premiere at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on April 14th at 6pm.

There will be a limited number VIP tickets, at $100 pp, that includes a Meet & Greet with the Supermodel, following the show.

“We’re proud to be partnering with the Palm Springs Cultural Center to bring this amazing story about a woman who graced over 500 magazine covers and remains one of the most iconic figures in the world of fashion and modeling,” said past President of Palm Springs Women in Film & Television, Kim Waltrip.

“Her life took an unexpected turn when she broke her silence, went public, and revealed that she, too, was drugged by Bill Cosby,” said Josh Ravetch, director of the show. That disclosure became part of the key momentum that, in-part, helped to launch the #MeToo movement.

"This is an important program," Michael C. Green, Executive Director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center added. We are honored to be a part of it."

About Beverly Johnson

Making world history as the first woman of color to grace the covers of both American Vogue and French Elle magazines, her professional hallmark, forever changed the beauty ideal in the fashion world. Her stunning face has been captured on more than 500 magazine covers from Cosmopolitan to Glamour, Essence, Ebony and more. Four decades of accomplishments mark her as a global influencer. BEVERLY JOHNSON's unique voice and journey is documented as author and producer of many books and television series related to her Supermodel life. Her most notable and personal testament is imparted in her 2015 memoir, "The Face That Changed It All,” a New York Times Best Seller. Devoted to sharing her luxury taste with her audience, BEVERLY JOHNSON

LUXURY LIFESTYLE BRAND is dedicated to present the finest of beauty, health, fashion, home and lifestyle. Beverly Johnson is a recognizable figure in media often called by major networks such as CBS Morning Show, Good Day New York and L.A., FOX News, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, the Wendy Williams Show, the Steve Harvey Show and more. Honored by The Palm Springs Walk of Stars with the 405th Star Dedication award. Named as one of the "20th Century!s 100 Most Influential People in the Fashion Industry” by The New York Times and listed as Oprah Winfrey!s "25 top legends”, she sits as one of the most influential African-Americans in America. Acclaimed Author, Actress, Supermodel, Media Icon, Businesswoman, loving mother and grandmother, her impact is truly worldwide

About Joshua Ravetch

Ravetch is best known for his collaboration with actress/writer Carrie Fisher, co-creating and directing her in The Geffen Playhouse's world premiere of Wishful Drinking, Ms.

Fisher's smash-hit one-woman-show. The play enjoyed an extended run on Broadway atStudio 54 and was adapted into a special for HBO. Mr. Ravetch was collaborating with Ms. Fisher to the sequel to Wishful Drinking: Wishful Drinking Strikes Back, a Geffen Playhouse commission, at the time of her passing. Also at The Geffen playhouse, Ravetch co-wrote and directed Dick Van Dyke in his first-ever one-man show, Step in Time! A Musical Memoir. In the show, Van Dyke took audiences to the rooftops of London for a magical journey from Mary Poppins to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang including hilarious moments from th Dick Van Dyke Show involving a certain ottoman.

About Palm Springs Women in Film & Television

Palm Springs Women in Film & Television (PSWIFT ) is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2001, dedicated to empowering, promoting, educating and nurturing its members – both women and men – involved in the entertainment, communication and media industries. PSWIFT is also focused on educating, inspiring and bringing in more production work to the Coachella Valley. https://pswift.org

About the Palm Springs Cultural Center

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to incubate, produce and encourage arts and cultural programs in order to leverage the unique power of creativity to open minds, bridge what divides us, and discover what connects us. Programs include film festivals, farmers’ markets, live performances, art installations and lecture series—all of which act as creative inspiration points—expanding our learning and building meaningful relationships with the people and the environment around us.

As an organization, The Palm Springs Cultural Center is also at the forefront of recognizing the interconnection between the cultural arts and food culture, and their combined importance to the vitality, collective consciousness and sustainability the community.

https://psculturalcenter.org/pscc