‘Twist -- An American Musical’ premiere

Actor Coco Monroe arrives at the Pasadena Playhouse’s premiere of ‘Twist -- An American Musical.’ The young star plays a mulatto orphan in Depression-era New Orleans in the stage adaptation of Charles Dickens‘ “Oliver Twist.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

March 16, 2014 7:44 PM PT

Producer Norman Lear. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“How I Met Your Mother” actor Ben Vereen. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“White Collar” actress Diahann Carroll arrives at the premiere at the Pasadena Playhouse. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Theater, television and film actress Freda Payne, who is known for her 1970s hit song “Band of Gold.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

'Twist - An American Musical' opening night

Singers Billy Davis Jr.and Marilyn McCoo pose at the after party. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Warehouse 13” actress CCH Pounder. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

“Dallas” actress Charlene Tilton, right, and her daughter Cherish Lee, who appeared in the film “American History X.” (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Director Debbie Allen, right, and her daughter actress Vivian Nixon. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Singer Freda Payne. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Cast member Alaman Diadhiou poses with Ben Vereen at the after party. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)