Tony Spires' "Ali" at the Santa Monica Playhouse

The Benefit Series and RASP Productions present: "ALI: The Man. The Myth.The People’s Champion."

Comedian and master impressionist Vincent Cook steps off the comedy stage and brings his unique talent to the theatre in this one-man show that goes beyond the stories, feature films and documentaries and digs into the soul of the man loved and respected by millions. Directed by filmmaker, manager and veteran theatre artist Tony Spires, ALI shares his quiet moments, his intimate feelings as well as his public triumphs. Outspoken and larger-than-life, Ali is also a sensitive, thoughtful and oftentimes comical man who loves humanity and champions world peace. "ALI: The Man. The Myth.The People’s Champion." highlights the Champ's historic battles in the ring and out and unveils his biggest fight of all—a moving tribute to Ali, Joe Frazier and the other boxing greats of our time.

"Long on Entertainment... Cook delivers a formidable performance as Ali... Cook's gift of mimicry does equal justice to his turns as sportscaster Howard Cosell, promoter Don King, opponents Joe Frazier and others."—L. A. Weekly

"Ali is a one-man play that boasts grace and style that presents ‘The Greatest’ in his glory."—L.A. Sentinel

All proceeds benefit the Save the Santa Monica Playhouse Campaign