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Walking the Tightrope
24th Street Theatre
Jan. 26–May 18
“…Young Esme, who visits her grandparents every summer at a seaside resort, is left to wonder why, this year, Nanna isn’t there. On a more complex level, Tightrope explores the deep grief experienced by her grandfather over the death of his wife, and his redemption through the innocence and inherent joy of a young child.” “Appropriate for children 6 and up. Plays to adults and kids on multiple levels.”
West Coast premiere by Mike Kenny. Directed by Debbie Devine.
Stars Mark Bramhall, Tony Duran, Michael Redfield, and Paige Lindsey White.
1117 W. 24th St. Secure parking is available for $5 in the lot on the southwest corner of 24th and Hoover. The theater is wheelchair accessible.
Sat 2pm & 7:30 pm. Running time 65 minutes.
$10-15
213) 745-6516
www.24thstreet.org
goo.gl/maps/xtrzm
24th Street Theatre
Jan. 26–May 18
“…Young Esme, who visits her grandparents every summer at a seaside resort, is left to wonder why, this year, Nanna isn’t there. On a more complex level, Tightrope explores the deep grief experienced by her grandfather over the death of his wife, and his redemption through the innocence and inherent joy of a young child.” “Appropriate for children 6 and up. Plays to adults and kids on multiple levels.”
West Coast premiere by Mike Kenny. Directed by Debbie Devine.
Stars Mark Bramhall, Tony Duran, Michael Redfield, and Paige Lindsey White.
1117 W. 24th St. Secure parking is available for $5 in the lot on the southwest corner of 24th and Hoover. The theater is wheelchair accessible.
Sat 2pm & 7:30 pm. Running time 65 minutes.
$10-15
213) 745-6516
www.24thstreet.org
goo.gl/maps/xtrzm
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum
May 8–June 9
“[I]n a Pittsburgh boarding house…tenants come and go, forming a community that is altered time and time again. The daily routine of meals, conversation, gossip, arrivals and departures, and the changes that occur within this fluid grouping of people is set against a great tide of Americans of African descent, only 50 years out of bondage, who are moving toward the industrial cities of the North in search of economic opportunity, lost family members and new beginnings.”
Written by August Wilson.
Directed by Phylicia Rashad.
Stars Skye Barrett, Gabriel Brown, Keith David, January LaVoy, Vivian Nichole Nixon, Nathaniel James Potvin, Raynor Scheine, Erica Tazel, John Douglas Thompson, Glynn Turman, and Lillias White.
135 N. Grand Ave.
Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2:30pm & 8pm, Sun 1pm & 6:30pm. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission.
$20-75
(213) 628-2772
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
g.co/maps/a9xqj
Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum
May 8–June 9
“[I]n a Pittsburgh boarding house…tenants come and go, forming a community that is altered time and time again. The daily routine of meals, conversation, gossip, arrivals and departures, and the changes that occur within this fluid grouping of people is set against a great tide of Americans of African descent, only 50 years out of bondage, who are moving toward the industrial cities of the North in search of economic opportunity, lost family members and new beginnings.”
Written by August Wilson.
Directed by Phylicia Rashad.
Stars Skye Barrett, Gabriel Brown, Keith David, January LaVoy, Vivian Nichole Nixon, Nathaniel James Potvin, Raynor Scheine, Erica Tazel, John Douglas Thompson, Glynn Turman, and Lillias White.
135 N. Grand Ave.
Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2:30pm & 8pm, Sun 1pm & 6:30pm. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission.
$20-75
(213) 628-2772
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
g.co/maps/a9xqj
A Fried Octopus or Bridging the Gap or Anything Is Good
Bootleg Theater
May 17–June 8
“An original dream play that links the world of women in [Henri de] Toulouse-Lautrec’s paintings to the men who loved them. Through words, movement and love, the divine feminine of the past gains strength as a surreal absinthe night of drinking opens up a world that will enchant, challenge, frighten, and inspire.”
Based on research of the period by Bootleg artistic director Alicia Adams and on the writings of Bob Dylan, Jane Avril, Yvette Guilbert, Suzanne Valadon, Steve Connell, and Alphonse Allais, the letters of Toulouse-Lautrec, interviews with David Lynch, Scott Shepherd, William Styron, Alexis Rockman and the words of Brene Brown from her TED conference.
Directed by Justin Zsebe.
2220 Beverly Blvd.
Thu-Sat 7:30pm (note early curtain)
$15-20
(213) 389-3856
www.bootlegtheater.org
g.co/maps/j454m
Bootleg Theater
May 17–June 8
“An original dream play that links the world of women in [Henri de] Toulouse-Lautrec’s paintings to the men who loved them. Through words, movement and love, the divine feminine of the past gains strength as a surreal absinthe night of drinking opens up a world that will enchant, challenge, frighten, and inspire.”
Based on research of the period by Bootleg artistic director Alicia Adams and on the writings of Bob Dylan, Jane Avril, Yvette Guilbert, Suzanne Valadon, Steve Connell, and Alphonse Allais, the letters of Toulouse-Lautrec, interviews with David Lynch, Scott Shepherd, William Styron, Alexis Rockman and the words of Brene Brown from her TED conference.
Directed by Justin Zsebe.
2220 Beverly Blvd.
Thu-Sat 7:30pm (note early curtain)
$15-20
(213) 389-3856
www.bootlegtheater.org
g.co/maps/j454m
BURBANK/GLENDALE AREA
Brecht on Brecht
The Other Theatre Company at Atwater Playhouse***
Apr. 27–June 9
“A multimedia revue focusing on the work of the youthful Brecht, featuring poems, songs and excerpts from some of Brecht’s greatest plays, including Fears and Mysteries of the Third Reich, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, and The Threepenny Opera.
Based on the writings of Bertolt Brecht. Conceived by George Tabori from various translations.
Arranged and directed by Alistair Hunter. Musical director Gayle Bluemel.
Stars Gil Hagen-Hill, Daniel Houston-Davila, Belinda Howell, Susan Kussman, Gregg Lawrence.
3191 Casitas Ave. #100. Free parking in lot.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Dark on May 12, 24, 25, 26.
$18-25
(323) 960-1054
www.Plays411.com/brecht
***The venue is Atwater Playhouse. This is a new performing arts facility and should not be confused with the Atwater Village Theatre one block away.
goo.gl/maps/8EQJ1
The Other Theatre Company at Atwater Playhouse***
Apr. 27–June 9
“A multimedia revue focusing on the work of the youthful Brecht, featuring poems, songs and excerpts from some of Brecht’s greatest plays, including Fears and Mysteries of the Third Reich, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, and The Threepenny Opera.
Based on the writings of Bertolt Brecht. Conceived by George Tabori from various translations.
Arranged and directed by Alistair Hunter. Musical director Gayle Bluemel.
Stars Gil Hagen-Hill, Daniel Houston-Davila, Belinda Howell, Susan Kussman, Gregg Lawrence.
3191 Casitas Ave. #100. Free parking in lot.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Dark on May 12, 24, 25, 26.
$18-25
(323) 960-1054
www.Plays411.com/brecht
***The venue is Atwater Playhouse. This is a new performing arts facility and should not be confused with the Atwater Village Theatre one block away.
goo.gl/maps/8EQJ1
Falling for Make Believe
Colony Theatre
Apr. 27–May 19
Musical about the life and times of Lorenz Hart.
World premiere with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, and book by Mark Saltzman.
Stars Ben D. Goldberg, Rebecca Johnson, Jeffrey Landman, Tyler Milliron, Megan Moran, and Brett Ryback.
555 N. Third Street (at Cypress). Park in and enter from the shopping center structure.
Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm
$20-42
(818) 558-7000 ext. 15
www.ColonyTheatre.org
g.co/maps/47rcw
Colony Theatre
Apr. 27–May 19
Musical about the life and times of Lorenz Hart.
World premiere with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, and book by Mark Saltzman.
Stars Ben D. Goldberg, Rebecca Johnson, Jeffrey Landman, Tyler Milliron, Megan Moran, and Brett Ryback.
555 N. Third Street (at Cypress). Park in and enter from the shopping center structure.
Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm
$20-42
(818) 558-7000 ext. 15
www.ColonyTheatre.org
g.co/maps/47rcw
The Anatomy of Gazellas
Playwrights’ Arena in association with The Latino Theater Company at Atwater Village Theatre
Apr. 27–May 19
“Alex, a mysterious teen, arrives at a transitional house for young women run by a charismatic Evangelical leader. As the two women struggle to understand each other, Dona Lydia becomes more determined to save the young girl from herself. But Alex has already devised her own plan for salvation with the help of her imaginary friends.”
World premiere by Janine Salinas Schoenberg.
Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.
Stars Elizabeth Frances, Cristina Frias, Bianca Lemaire, Christine Marie Mantilla, Jacqueline Real, Eliza Saldana, and Carolyn Zeller.
3269 Casitas Ave.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$10–30
(866) 811-4111
www.gazellas.brownpapertickets.com
goo.gl/maps/frnNO
Playwrights’ Arena in association with The Latino Theater Company at Atwater Village Theatre
Apr. 27–May 19
“Alex, a mysterious teen, arrives at a transitional house for young women run by a charismatic Evangelical leader. As the two women struggle to understand each other, Dona Lydia becomes more determined to save the young girl from herself. But Alex has already devised her own plan for salvation with the help of her imaginary friends.”
World premiere by Janine Salinas Schoenberg.
Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.
Stars Elizabeth Frances, Cristina Frias, Bianca Lemaire, Christine Marie Mantilla, Jacqueline Real, Eliza Saldana, and Carolyn Zeller.
3269 Casitas Ave.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$10–30
(866) 811-4111
www.gazellas.brownpapertickets.com
goo.gl/maps/frnNO
The Size of Pike
Moving Arts Hyperion Station
May 3–June 1
“When, in the wake of his father’s death, Rod’s best friend Fetcher opts for a weekend at Lake Jamaica with the country club set instead of their annual fishing trip to Lake Fred, strong bonds forged in adolescence threaten to break. Caught in the middle, third-wheel John must choose sides: Rod’s, Fetcher’s or his own.”
Written by Lee Wochner.
Directed by Sara Wagner.
Stars Jon Amirkhan, Gregg Christie, and Dennis Delsing.
1822 Hyperion Ave.
Thu-Sat 8pm
$20
(323) 666-3259
www.movingarts.org
goo.gl/maps/ZZbCa
Moving Arts Hyperion Station
May 3–June 1
“When, in the wake of his father’s death, Rod’s best friend Fetcher opts for a weekend at Lake Jamaica with the country club set instead of their annual fishing trip to Lake Fred, strong bonds forged in adolescence threaten to break. Caught in the middle, third-wheel John must choose sides: Rod’s, Fetcher’s or his own.”
Written by Lee Wochner.
Directed by Sara Wagner.
Stars Jon Amirkhan, Gregg Christie, and Dennis Delsing.
1822 Hyperion Ave.
Thu-Sat 8pm
$20
(323) 666-3259
www.movingarts.org
goo.gl/maps/ZZbCa
The Importance of Being Ernest
C.A.P.S. Productions at Luna Playhouse
May 11–26
(In Japanese with English projected subtitles)
Written by Oscar Wilde.
Translated by Koji Nishimura.
Directed by Toshi Toda.
Stars Mie Aso, Takumi Bansho, Eiji Inoue, Sachiyo K, Akiko Katagiri, Shinichiro Shimizu, Yuki Tamura, Kazumi Zatkin, Shiori Ideta (u/s), and Yukiyo Komura (u/s).
3706 San Fernando Rd. (Free parking across the street at Harley Davidson and at Rally’s parking lots.)
Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$20
(818) 450-4801
japaneseearnest@gmail.com or credit card: www.itsmyseat.com/
goo.gl/maps/QN6Q4
C.A.P.S. Productions at Luna Playhouse
May 11–26
(In Japanese with English projected subtitles)
Written by Oscar Wilde.
Translated by Koji Nishimura.
Directed by Toshi Toda.
Stars Mie Aso, Takumi Bansho, Eiji Inoue, Sachiyo K, Akiko Katagiri, Shinichiro Shimizu, Yuki Tamura, Kazumi Zatkin, Shiori Ideta (u/s), and Yukiyo Komura (u/s).
3706 San Fernando Rd. (Free parking across the street at Harley Davidson and at Rally’s parking lots.)
Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$20
(818) 450-4801
japaneseearnest@gmail.com or credit card: www.itsmyseat.com/
goo.gl/maps/QN6Q4
PASADENA AREA
The Beaux’ Stratagem
A Noise Within
Apr. 6–May 26
“Two girl-crazy adventurers, on the road-trip of their young lives, tumble face-first into love in this swashbuckling romp.”
Written by George Farquhar, adapted by Thornton Wilder & Ken Ludwig.
Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott.
Stars Alan Blumenfeld, Abby Craden, Robertson Dean, Freddy Douglas, Apollo Dukakis, Alison Elliott, Blake Ellis, Luke Peckinpaugh, Deborah Strang, Joel Swetow, Time Winters, and Malia Wright.
3352 East Foothill Blvd.
See ANW website for repertory schedule.
$40–60
(626) 356-3100
www.ANoiseWithin.org
goo.gl/maps/9PqT5
A Noise Within
Apr. 6–May 26
“Two girl-crazy adventurers, on the road-trip of their young lives, tumble face-first into love in this swashbuckling romp.”
Written by George Farquhar, adapted by Thornton Wilder & Ken Ludwig.
Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott.
Stars Alan Blumenfeld, Abby Craden, Robertson Dean, Freddy Douglas, Apollo Dukakis, Alison Elliott, Blake Ellis, Luke Peckinpaugh, Deborah Strang, Joel Swetow, Time Winters, and Malia Wright.
3352 East Foothill Blvd.
See ANW website for repertory schedule.
$40–60
(626) 356-3100
www.ANoiseWithin.org
goo.gl/maps/9PqT5
God’s Man in Texas
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Apr. 12–May 18
“Centers on Houston’s Rock Baptist Church, a mega-church with a congregation numbering in the thousands…. The church’s beloved pastor is Dr. Phillip Gottschall, 81 years old, razor-sharp and remarkably vigorous and healthy, but nonetheless not immortal. A search committee selects a potential successor, young Rev. Jeremiah Mears, a devout Christian fundamentalist from a small congregation. The liaison between the two men is Hugo Taney, a man in recovery from all kinds of excess in his younger days.”
Written by David Rambo.
Directed by Nancy Youngblut.
Stars Ted Heyck, Christian Lebano, and Paul Perri.
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Ample free parking behind the theater.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$22-25
(626) 355-4318
www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
goo.gl/maps/iOia
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Apr. 12–May 18
“Centers on Houston’s Rock Baptist Church, a mega-church with a congregation numbering in the thousands…. The church’s beloved pastor is Dr. Phillip Gottschall, 81 years old, razor-sharp and remarkably vigorous and healthy, but nonetheless not immortal. A search committee selects a potential successor, young Rev. Jeremiah Mears, a devout Christian fundamentalist from a small congregation. The liaison between the two men is Hugo Taney, a man in recovery from all kinds of excess in his younger days.”
Written by David Rambo.
Directed by Nancy Youngblut.
Stars Ted Heyck, Christian Lebano, and Paul Perri.
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Ample free parking behind the theater.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm
$22-25
(626) 355-4318
www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
goo.gl/maps/iOia
True West
Stages Of Gray Theatre
Apr. 19–May 25
“The action centers on two adult brothers: Austin, a screenwriter on the verge of a big break; and his older brother, Lee, a ne’er-do-well desert rat. Lee wants in on what he imagines is the glamorous life style for which Austin will be headed. Austin longs for the freedom of life on the desert, the connection to the True West that Austin thinks Lee has.”
Written by Sam Shepard.
Directed by Randall Gray.
Double-cast. “The Arvin Cast will take a traditional approach to the material, while the Barstow Cast will probe the characters’ psychological underpinnings. The Arvin Cast consists of Kevin Ferris, Cliff Ingram, Maureen O’Donnell, and Shaun Ryan. It performs on April 19, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 24 and 25. The Barstow Cast consists of David Mandell, Ike Onuoha, Alex Nifong, and Wendy Rostker. It performs on April 26, May 3, 10 and 17.”
299 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena
Fri-Sat 8pm
$27–30
(866) 811-4111
www.stagesofgray.com
goo.gl/maps/6Mq1z
Stages Of Gray Theatre
Apr. 19–May 25
“The action centers on two adult brothers: Austin, a screenwriter on the verge of a big break; and his older brother, Lee, a ne’er-do-well desert rat. Lee wants in on what he imagines is the glamorous life style for which Austin will be headed. Austin longs for the freedom of life on the desert, the connection to the True West that Austin thinks Lee has.”
Written by Sam Shepard.
Directed by Randall Gray.
Double-cast. “The Arvin Cast will take a traditional approach to the material, while the Barstow Cast will probe the characters’ psychological underpinnings. The Arvin Cast consists of Kevin Ferris, Cliff Ingram, Maureen O’Donnell, and Shaun Ryan. It performs on April 19, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 24 and 25. The Barstow Cast consists of David Mandell, Ike Onuoha, Alex Nifong, and Wendy Rostker. It performs on April 26, May 3, 10 and 17.”
299 N. Altadena Dr., Pasadena
Fri-Sat 8pm
$27–30
(866) 811-4111
www.stagesofgray.com
goo.gl/maps/6Mq1z
SANTA MONICA/VENICE
The Rainmaker
Henry Jaglom & The Rainbow Theater Company, in association with Edgemar Center for the Arts, at Edgemar Center for the Arts
Dec. 6–16, Jan. 10–May 19
“Lizzie…lives on a family farm with her brothers and father in the Dust Bowl during the Depression. She capably takes care of the men in her house, but there’s an emptiness in her life. She has no one of her own, and she dreams of a husband and children. A visit to her cousins, actually a failing attempt to find a prospective mate, has left her more frustrated than ever.”
Written by N. Richard Nash. Directed by Jack Heller.
Stars Benjamin Chamberlain, Tanna Frederick David Garver, Ralph Guzzo, Steve Howard, Scott Roberts, and Robert Standley.
2437 Main St.
Thu-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 5pm (note early curtains)
$25–34.99
(310) 392-7327
www.edgemarcenter.org
goo.gl/maps/aRnPb
Henry Jaglom & The Rainbow Theater Company, in association with Edgemar Center for the Arts, at Edgemar Center for the Arts
Dec. 6–16, Jan. 10–May 19
“Lizzie…lives on a family farm with her brothers and father in the Dust Bowl during the Depression. She capably takes care of the men in her house, but there’s an emptiness in her life. She has no one of her own, and she dreams of a husband and children. A visit to her cousins, actually a failing attempt to find a prospective mate, has left her more frustrated than ever.”
Written by N. Richard Nash. Directed by Jack Heller.
Stars Benjamin Chamberlain, Tanna Frederick David Garver, Ralph Guzzo, Steve Howard, Scott Roberts, and Robert Standley.
2437 Main St.
Thu-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 5pm (note early curtains)
$25–34.99
(310) 392-7327
www.edgemarcenter.org
goo.gl/maps/aRnPb
Raise Me Up
Santa Monica Playhouse
Mar. 23–May 19
“This is a true story about a ‘moonstruck’
couple’s forbidden love, the hilarity and drama from their deeply passionate Italian-Greek families, and how they spent their last day on Earth together.”
World premiere by Lisa Phillips Visca.
Directed by Chris DeCarlo.
Stars Marla Adams, John Del Regno, Serena Dolinsky, Ben Feuer, Mitch Lerner, Michael Marinaccio, Lenora May, Stuart Pankin, Evelyn Rudie, and Joey Shea.
1211 Fourth St.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$15–25
(310) 394-9779 ext 1. By public transportation: take the Santa Monica Blue Bus or the LA Metro Rapid #720 and exit at 4th and Wilshire.
SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
goo.gl/maps/mRpYF
Santa Monica Playhouse
Mar. 23–May 19
“This is a true story about a ‘moonstruck’
couple’s forbidden love, the hilarity and drama from their deeply passionate Italian-Greek families, and how they spent their last day on Earth together.”
World premiere by Lisa Phillips Visca.
Directed by Chris DeCarlo.
Stars Marla Adams, John Del Regno, Serena Dolinsky, Ben Feuer, Mitch Lerner, Michael Marinaccio, Lenora May, Stuart Pankin, Evelyn Rudie, and Joey Shea.
1211 Fourth St.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$15–25
(310) 394-9779 ext 1. By public transportation: take the Santa Monica Blue Bus or the LA Metro Rapid #720 and exit at 4th and Wilshire.
SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
goo.gl/maps/mRpYF
One White Crow
Edgemar Center for the Arts
Apr. 20–June 9
“Tess O’Neill, top-notch journalist, recently lost her science-writer father to cancer. Her assignment is to profile famous television medium Judith Knight. An exclusive like this is impossible to turn down. But when Judith tells her this profile is all the idea of the spirit of Tess’s dead father, Tess enlists the help of her father’s protégé, renowned skeptic Alex Rimbaud, to help prove Judith to be a fraud.
”Written by Dale Griffith Stamos.
Directed by Deborah LaVine.
Stars Rob Estes and Michelle Danner.
2437 Main St., Santa Monica
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm (dark May 10–12)
$34.99, discounts available
(310) 392-7327
www.edgemarcenter.org
goo.gl/maps/vW82q
Edgemar Center for the Arts
Apr. 20–June 9
“Tess O’Neill, top-notch journalist, recently lost her science-writer father to cancer. Her assignment is to profile famous television medium Judith Knight. An exclusive like this is impossible to turn down. But when Judith tells her this profile is all the idea of the spirit of Tess’s dead father, Tess enlists the help of her father’s protégé, renowned skeptic Alex Rimbaud, to help prove Judith to be a fraud.
”Written by Dale Griffith Stamos.
Directed by Deborah LaVine.
Stars Rob Estes and Michelle Danner.
2437 Main St., Santa Monica
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm (dark May 10–12)
$34.99, discounts available
(310) 392-7327
www.edgemarcenter.org
goo.gl/maps/vW82q
What the Butler Saw
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
May 4–26
“Dr. Prentice is the head physician at a private and very exclusive psychiatric clinic. He is interviewing Geraldine for a secretarial position while making a frankly inept attempt to seduce her. Being a doctor, he takes advantage of his position to encourage her out of her clothes so he can examine her. Inopportunely, Mrs. Prentice arrives with a young man in tow, Nicholas, to whom she has promised the secretarial position, as he is blackmailing her. Geraldine is forced to go into hiding wearing only her skivvies or even less.”
Written by Joe Orton.
Directed by Ben Lupejkis.
Stars Phil Apoian, Harold Dershimer, Drew Fitzsimmons, Emily McLeod, Maria Pavone, and Frank Weidner.
2627 Pico Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$18-20
(310) 828-7519
www.morgan-wixson.org
goo.gl/maps/oouB
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
May 4–26
“Dr. Prentice is the head physician at a private and very exclusive psychiatric clinic. He is interviewing Geraldine for a secretarial position while making a frankly inept attempt to seduce her. Being a doctor, he takes advantage of his position to encourage her out of her clothes so he can examine her. Inopportunely, Mrs. Prentice arrives with a young man in tow, Nicholas, to whom she has promised the secretarial position, as he is blackmailing her. Geraldine is forced to go into hiding wearing only her skivvies or even less.”
Written by Joe Orton.
Directed by Ben Lupejkis.
Stars Phil Apoian, Harold Dershimer, Drew Fitzsimmons, Emily McLeod, Maria Pavone, and Frank Weidner.
2627 Pico Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$18-20
(310) 828-7519
www.morgan-wixson.org
goo.gl/maps/oouB
Delicious Reality
Miles Memorial Playhouse
May 11–19
“In stark contrast to cooking shows on reality TV, this new ensemble theater performance uncovers the untold experiences in the kitchens and dining rooms of today’s restaurants. This multicultural ensemble mixes together a series of tasty images, stories, and mythology from the front and back of the house, with a healthy dose of worker and immigrant perspective.”
Devised by its ensemble: Gloria Baraquio, Oakland Bautista, Kimiko Broder, Yayoi Hara, Cayetano Juarez, Christina Sanchez, Ova Saopeng, and Amy Shu. Dramaturgy by Ova Saopeng.
Directed by Corky Dominguez.
1130 Lincoln Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm; Sat. 2pm May 11, Sun 2pm May 19.
$15-20
(310) 998-8765
www.teada.org
goo.gl/maps/P8mdF
Miles Memorial Playhouse
May 11–19
“In stark contrast to cooking shows on reality TV, this new ensemble theater performance uncovers the untold experiences in the kitchens and dining rooms of today’s restaurants. This multicultural ensemble mixes together a series of tasty images, stories, and mythology from the front and back of the house, with a healthy dose of worker and immigrant perspective.”
Devised by its ensemble: Gloria Baraquio, Oakland Bautista, Kimiko Broder, Yayoi Hara, Cayetano Juarez, Christina Sanchez, Ova Saopeng, and Amy Shu. Dramaturgy by Ova Saopeng.
Directed by Corky Dominguez.
1130 Lincoln Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm; Sat. 2pm May 11, Sun 2pm May 19.
$15-20
(310) 998-8765
www.teada.org
goo.gl/maps/P8mdF
Dulce Rosa
LA Opera and The Broad Stage at Broad Stage
May 17–June 9
“A young woman confronts the guerrilla who murdered her father and attacked her, tearing her world apart.” Sung in English with projected English supertitles.
World Premiere opera by composer Lee Holdridge and librettist–director Richard Sparks, based on Isabel Allende’s short story "An Act of Vengeance."
Conducted by Plácido Domingo.
Stars include María Eugenia Antúnez, Alfredo Daza, and Greg Fedderly.
1310 11th St.
See Broad Stage website for schedule. Note 7:30 curtain.
$20–150
(310) 434-3200
thebroadstage.com
goo.gl/maps/65za2
LA Opera and The Broad Stage at Broad Stage
May 17–June 9
“A young woman confronts the guerrilla who murdered her father and attacked her, tearing her world apart.” Sung in English with projected English supertitles.
World Premiere opera by composer Lee Holdridge and librettist–director Richard Sparks, based on Isabel Allende’s short story "An Act of Vengeance."
Conducted by Plácido Domingo.
Stars include María Eugenia Antúnez, Alfredo Daza, and Greg Fedderly.
1310 11th St.
See Broad Stage website for schedule. Note 7:30 curtain.
$20–150
(310) 434-3200
thebroadstage.com
goo.gl/maps/65za2
WESTSIDE
Years to the Day
Beverly Hills Playhouse
Apr. 6–June 2
“Two 40-something men, who have been friends for decades but only cursorily in touch via social media over the past four years, finally get together for coffee. But their long anticipated ‘face to face’ meeting reaps surprising consequences now that truthful and dramatic changes in each of their lives are revealed.”
World premiere by Allen Barton.
Directed by Joel Polis.
Stars Jeff LeBeau and Michael Yavnieli.
254 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
$25-30
(702) 582-8587
www.ktctickets.com
goo.gl/maps/ydMP
Beverly Hills Playhouse
Apr. 6–June 2
“Two 40-something men, who have been friends for decades but only cursorily in touch via social media over the past four years, finally get together for coffee. But their long anticipated ‘face to face’ meeting reaps surprising consequences now that truthful and dramatic changes in each of their lives are revealed.”
World premiere by Allen Barton.
Directed by Joel Polis.
Stars Jeff LeBeau and Michael Yavnieli.
254 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
$25-30
(702) 582-8587
www.ktctickets.com
goo.gl/maps/ydMP
Do Lord Remember Me
Chromolume Theatre
Apr. 26–May 19
“A look into the past through the words of ex-slaves, now dead for more than half a century.”
A play with music by James de Jongh.
Directed by Wilson Bell.
Stars Alysia Livingston, Charles Mathers, DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor, Samuel Simmons, Gregory Thompson, Annzella Victoria, and Virginia Watson.
5429 W. Washington Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$20-25
(323) 205-1617
www.crtheatre.com
goo.gl/maps/eMxuY
Chromolume Theatre
Apr. 26–May 19
“A look into the past through the words of ex-slaves, now dead for more than half a century.”
A play with music by James de Jongh.
Directed by Wilson Bell.
Stars Alysia Livingston, Charles Mathers, DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor, Samuel Simmons, Gregory Thompson, Annzella Victoria, and Virginia Watson.
5429 W. Washington Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$20-25
(323) 205-1617
www.crtheatre.com
goo.gl/maps/eMxuY
Annapurna
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble at Odyssey Theatre
Apr. 20–June 9
“Emma and Ulysses haven’t laid eyes on each other in 20 years. Now she’s back, lugging her matching suitcases into his squalid Colorado motor home for a final reckoning that neither of them saw coming.”
Written by Sharr White.
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo.
Stars Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. See theater website for schedule, but generally runs Wed-Sun.
$25-30
(310) 477-2055
www.odysseytheatre.com
g.co/maps/b9j59
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble at Odyssey Theatre
Apr. 20–June 9
“Emma and Ulysses haven’t laid eyes on each other in 20 years. Now she’s back, lugging her matching suitcases into his squalid Colorado motor home for a final reckoning that neither of them saw coming.”
Written by Sharr White.
Directed by Bart DeLorenzo.
Stars Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman.
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. See theater website for schedule, but generally runs Wed-Sun.
$25-30
(310) 477-2055
www.odysseytheatre.com
g.co/maps/b9j59
Cops and Friends of Cops
VS. Theatre Company (new location)
Apr. 26–June 1
“Paul walks into the bar with a secret. Dom, the bartender, just wants to get through his shift. Roosevelt’s had just about enough of his partner Sal’s bullying sense of humor. So begins this play occurring roughly in real-time about regret, loss, explicit and implicit racism, and wrestling with masculine identity in constantly changing contemporary America.”
World premiere written and directed by Ron Klier.
Stars Rolando Boyce, Johnny Clark, Andrew Hawkes, Paul Vincent O’Connor, and Gareth Williams.
5453 W. Pico Blvd. Metered parking until 8pm.
Wed-Sat 8pm. Running time 2 hours and 15 minutes, including intermission.
$25
(323) 739-4411
www.vstheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/YIO5K
VS. Theatre Company (new location)
Apr. 26–June 1
“Paul walks into the bar with a secret. Dom, the bartender, just wants to get through his shift. Roosevelt’s had just about enough of his partner Sal’s bullying sense of humor. So begins this play occurring roughly in real-time about regret, loss, explicit and implicit racism, and wrestling with masculine identity in constantly changing contemporary America.”
World premiere written and directed by Ron Klier.
Stars Rolando Boyce, Johnny Clark, Andrew Hawkes, Paul Vincent O’Connor, and Gareth Williams.
5453 W. Pico Blvd. Metered parking until 8pm.
Wed-Sat 8pm. Running time 2 hours and 15 minutes, including intermission.
$25
(323) 739-4411
www.vstheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/YIO5K
I’m Not Rappaport
West Coast Jewish Theatre at Pico Playhouse
Apr. 27–June 23
“In New York’s Central Park, Midge, an African American man and Nat, a Jewish man, both elderly, meet and slowly develop a friendship.”
Written by Herb Gardner.
Directed by Howard Teichman.
Stars Jack Axelrod, Kaitlyn Benetz, Carl Crudup, Andy Scott Harris, Joe Langer, Patrick Rafferty, and Maria Spassoff.
10508 W. Pico Blvd.
Thu-Sat 8pm Sun 3pm
$35
(323) 860-6620
www.wcjt.org
goo.gl/maps/P6Sy
West Coast Jewish Theatre at Pico Playhouse
Apr. 27–June 23
“In New York’s Central Park, Midge, an African American man and Nat, a Jewish man, both elderly, meet and slowly develop a friendship.”
Written by Herb Gardner.
Directed by Howard Teichman.
Stars Jack Axelrod, Kaitlyn Benetz, Carl Crudup, Andy Scott Harris, Joe Langer, Patrick Rafferty, and Maria Spassoff.
10508 W. Pico Blvd.
Thu-Sat 8pm Sun 3pm
$35
(323) 860-6620
www.wcjt.org
goo.gl/maps/P6Sy
Miss Julie
Geffen Playhouse
May 1–June 2
“Strindberg’s scandalous turn-of-the-century play, banned in Britain for nearly 50 years after its publication, chronicles the night-long flirtation and seduction between the wealthy lady of the house and one of her father’s household employees.” In this version, set in 1921, “A cloud of desperation and despair will soon hang over the United States but tonight—in this kitchen that Strindberg conjured up 150 years ago—the lives of the three characters in Miss Julie will never be the same."
Written by Neil LaBute, based on August Strindberg's play.
Directed by Jo Bonney.
Stars Laura Heisler, Logan Marshall-Green, and Lily Rabe.
10886 Le Conte Ave. (immediately south of UCLA)
Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm
$69-73
(310) 208-5454
www.geffenplayhouse.com
goo.gl/maps/kJOA
Geffen Playhouse
May 1–June 2
“Strindberg’s scandalous turn-of-the-century play, banned in Britain for nearly 50 years after its publication, chronicles the night-long flirtation and seduction between the wealthy lady of the house and one of her father’s household employees.” In this version, set in 1921, “A cloud of desperation and despair will soon hang over the United States but tonight—in this kitchen that Strindberg conjured up 150 years ago—the lives of the three characters in Miss Julie will never be the same."
Written by Neil LaBute, based on August Strindberg's play.
Directed by Jo Bonney.
Stars Laura Heisler, Logan Marshall-Green, and Lily Rabe.
10886 Le Conte Ave. (immediately south of UCLA)
Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm
$69-73
(310) 208-5454
www.geffenplayhouse.com
goo.gl/maps/kJOA
The Royale
Kirk Douglas Theatre
May 5–June 2
“Set in the boxing world of the early 1900s, Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson has talent and confidence and wants what he feels is owed to him: a shot at the championship. Even though blacks were not offered bouts with white boxers, Jay wants to be the first African-American crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and is pushing hard to have that dream realized, no matter the consequences. [This play] is loosely inspired by the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African-American sports icon, and whose reign as the world heavyweight champion lasted from 1908 to 1915.”
World premiere by Marco Ramirez.
Directed by Daniel Aukin.
Stars Robert Gossett, Diarra Oni Kilpatrick, David St. Louis, Keith Szarabajka, and Desean Terry.
9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Parking underneath City Hall, south of the theater, across the street.
Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm and 8pm, Sun 1pm and 6:30 pm. No public performances on May 7, 8, 14, and 15 (Student matinees only). No 2pm performance on Sat, May 11.
$20–50
(213) 628-2772
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
g.co/maps/ejjjf
Kirk Douglas Theatre
May 5–June 2
“Set in the boxing world of the early 1900s, Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson has talent and confidence and wants what he feels is owed to him: a shot at the championship. Even though blacks were not offered bouts with white boxers, Jay wants to be the first African-American crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and is pushing hard to have that dream realized, no matter the consequences. [This play] is loosely inspired by the story of Jack Johnson, who was the first African-American sports icon, and whose reign as the world heavyweight champion lasted from 1908 to 1915.”
World premiere by Marco Ramirez.
Directed by Daniel Aukin.
Stars Robert Gossett, Diarra Oni Kilpatrick, David St. Louis, Keith Szarabajka, and Desean Terry.
9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Parking underneath City Hall, south of the theater, across the street.
Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm and 8pm, Sun 1pm and 6:30 pm. No public performances on May 7, 8, 14, and 15 (Student matinees only). No 2pm performance on Sat, May 11.
$20–50
(213) 628-2772
www.CenterTheatreGroup.org
g.co/maps/ejjjf
California Suite
Kentwood Players at Westchester Playhouse
May 10–June 15
Neil Simon’s four one-acts set in one suite in the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Directed by Alison Mattiza.
Stars Jeff Asch, Todd Andrew Ball, Gordon Chan, Andy Grosso, Catherine Rahm, Melodie S. Rivers, Valerie Sullivan, Stacey Tilford, Preeti Tiwari, and Michael Willens.
8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Running time two hours 30 minutes, including intermission.
$18
(310) 645-5156
www.kentwoodplayers.org
goo.gl/maps/jYTp9
Kentwood Players at Westchester Playhouse
May 10–June 15
Neil Simon’s four one-acts set in one suite in the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Directed by Alison Mattiza.
Stars Jeff Asch, Todd Andrew Ball, Gordon Chan, Andy Grosso, Catherine Rahm, Melodie S. Rivers, Valerie Sullivan, Stacey Tilford, Preeti Tiwari, and Michael Willens.
8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Running time two hours 30 minutes, including intermission.
$18
(310) 645-5156
www.kentwoodplayers.org
goo.gl/maps/jYTp9
Which Way Is Out?
The Caribbean American Repertory Theatre, West, and Marcus B. Entertainment Inc. at Stage 52
May 3–26
“The story of Monica, a poor girl from a remote rural district in Jamaica West Indies, with whom, a ‘well to do’ visiting American tourist falls in love. After much convincing, he marries her, and takes her to the U.S.A.”
Written by Basil Dawkins.
Directed by Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter.
5299 W. Washington Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$20-25
(323) 960-7784
www.plays411.com/wwio
goo.gl/maps/QSOAZ
The Caribbean American Repertory Theatre, West, and Marcus B. Entertainment Inc. at Stage 52
May 3–26
“The story of Monica, a poor girl from a remote rural district in Jamaica West Indies, with whom, a ‘well to do’ visiting American tourist falls in love. After much convincing, he marries her, and takes her to the U.S.A.”
Written by Basil Dawkins.
Directed by Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter.
5299 W. Washington Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$20-25
(323) 960-7784
www.plays411.com/wwio
goo.gl/maps/QSOAZ
Fraternity
Ebony Repertory Theatre at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
May 17–June 2
“Three weeks after Dr. King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, a bomb destroyed an Alabama church, murdering four young girls and shattering the dream that had inspired so many. Set in a private club in 1987, [this play] explores the journeys of seven successful black community leaders whose lives were forever affected by that tragedy.”
Written by Jeff Stetson.
Directed by Henry Miller.
Stars Obba Babatunde, Harvy Blanks, Rocky Carroll, Nasir Najieb, Roger Robinson, Tucker Smallwood, and William Allen Young.
4718 W. Washington Blvd.
Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 3pm
$35-55
(323) 964-9766
www.ebonyrep.org
goo.gl/maps/dee35
Ebony Repertory Theatre at Nate Holden Performing Arts Center
May 17–June 2
“Three weeks after Dr. King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, a bomb destroyed an Alabama church, murdering four young girls and shattering the dream that had inspired so many. Set in a private club in 1987, [this play] explores the journeys of seven successful black community leaders whose lives were forever affected by that tragedy.”
Written by Jeff Stetson.
Directed by Henry Miller.
Stars Obba Babatunde, Harvy Blanks, Rocky Carroll, Nasir Najieb, Roger Robinson, Tucker Smallwood, and William Allen Young.
4718 W. Washington Blvd.
Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 3pm
$35-55
(323) 964-9766
www.ebonyrep.org
goo.gl/maps/dee35
Opening Night
Theatre 40 at Reuben Cordova Theatre
May 16–June 16
“Jack and Ruth, who are not regular theatergoers, have managed to acquire theatre tickets for their 25th anniversary. Jack, truth be told, would rather be at home watching the World Series. Richard, the director, worries about audience numbers and other things. His new production, Whisper on the Wind, is about farmers…. He’s accompanied by his wealthy girlfriend Cilla, who’s paying more attention to the ticking of her biological clock than the spoken dialogue on stage. There’s an ingénue (who, it is implied, got her role by becoming Richard’s very good friend), a character actor, an unemployed actor, and an aspiring actor dispensing drinks and snacks in the V.I. P. lounge. By the end of the evening, all four will achieve milestones in their careers in ways they could not have expected.”
West Coast premiere by Norm Foster.
Directed by Bruce Gray.
Stars John Combs, Cassie Jordan, Gail Johnston, Eric Keitel, Ilona Kulinska, Richard Hoyt Miller, David Hunt Stafford, and Martin Thompson.
241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills (in the parking structure at the back of the campus of Beverly Hills High School, enter at north end of campus, free parking.)
Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm (March 22 by invitation only)
$24-26
(310) 364-0535
www.Theatre40.org
goo.gl/maps/jX5Z
Theatre 40 at Reuben Cordova Theatre
May 16–June 16
“Jack and Ruth, who are not regular theatergoers, have managed to acquire theatre tickets for their 25th anniversary. Jack, truth be told, would rather be at home watching the World Series. Richard, the director, worries about audience numbers and other things. His new production, Whisper on the Wind, is about farmers…. He’s accompanied by his wealthy girlfriend Cilla, who’s paying more attention to the ticking of her biological clock than the spoken dialogue on stage. There’s an ingénue (who, it is implied, got her role by becoming Richard’s very good friend), a character actor, an unemployed actor, and an aspiring actor dispensing drinks and snacks in the V.I. P. lounge. By the end of the evening, all four will achieve milestones in their careers in ways they could not have expected.”
West Coast premiere by Norm Foster.
Directed by Bruce Gray.
Stars John Combs, Cassie Jordan, Gail Johnston, Eric Keitel, Ilona Kulinska, Richard Hoyt Miller, David Hunt Stafford, and Martin Thompson.
241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills (in the parking structure at the back of the campus of Beverly Hills High School, enter at north end of campus, free parking.)
Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm (March 22 by invitation only)
$24-26
(310) 364-0535
www.Theatre40.org
goo.gl/maps/jX5Z
HOLLYWOOD and WEST HOLLYWOOD
Second City Premium May Shows
The Second City Studio Theater
Undatable (sketch show)
“An original sketch show comprising real online interactions that show you the science behind dating” Stars Chris Alvarado, Rob Belushi, Amanda Blake Davis, Kate Duffy, Bob Ladewig, and Robyn Norris. Music direction by Dan Wessels. Directed by Frank Caeti. Fri 8pm. $10.
House Improv Ensembles
“The Second City House Improv Ensembles are the newest crop of talent coming out of Second City that have been hand-picked to crank out the sketch and improv funny.” Fri 9pm. $5
The Really Awesome Improv Show
“Fun (and appropriate) for all ages, 2–200, this show features improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation. Great for the whole family! We are the Bugs Bunny of improv; come be a part of the show!” Directed by Frank Caeti. Sat 3:30pm. $5.
Fakers: The Best of The Second City (sketch show)
“Definitely not keepin it real. Without the fakers of the world, we would never appreciate the beauty of authenticity.” Stars Jimmy Carlson, George Caleodis, Kate Duffy, Jet Eveleth-Elam, and Martin Garcia. Music direction by Dan Wessels. Directed by Joshua Funk. Sat 8pm. $10.
6560 Hollywood Blvd.
www.secondcityhollywoodshows.com
goo.gl/maps/kGBj
The Second City Studio Theater
Undatable (sketch show)
“An original sketch show comprising real online interactions that show you the science behind dating” Stars Chris Alvarado, Rob Belushi, Amanda Blake Davis, Kate Duffy, Bob Ladewig, and Robyn Norris. Music direction by Dan Wessels. Directed by Frank Caeti. Fri 8pm. $10.
House Improv Ensembles
“The Second City House Improv Ensembles are the newest crop of talent coming out of Second City that have been hand-picked to crank out the sketch and improv funny.” Fri 9pm. $5
The Really Awesome Improv Show
“Fun (and appropriate) for all ages, 2–200, this show features improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation. Great for the whole family! We are the Bugs Bunny of improv; come be a part of the show!” Directed by Frank Caeti. Sat 3:30pm. $5.
Fakers: The Best of The Second City (sketch show)
“Definitely not keepin it real. Without the fakers of the world, we would never appreciate the beauty of authenticity.” Stars Jimmy Carlson, George Caleodis, Kate Duffy, Jet Eveleth-Elam, and Martin Garcia. Music direction by Dan Wessels. Directed by Joshua Funk. Sat 8pm. $10.
6560 Hollywood Blvd.
www.secondcityhollywoodshows.com
goo.gl/maps/kGBj
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs
Combined Artform/Theatre Asylum
Feb. 20–June 5
This monologue “examines the controversy of globalization through the rise and fall and resurrection of Apple, illuminating how Apple’s former CEO and his obsessions shape our lives. It follows the trail all the way to China to investigate the factories where millions toil to make iPhones and iPads, and shines a light on the human price we pay for our high-tech toys.”
Adapted from the monologue by Mike Daisey.
Directed by Robert McCaskill.
Performed by Alex Lyras.
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Wed 8pm
$15-20
(800) 838-3006
agonyecstasy.brownpapertickets.com/
goo.gl/maps/c9W6O
Combined Artform/Theatre Asylum
Feb. 20–June 5
This monologue “examines the controversy of globalization through the rise and fall and resurrection of Apple, illuminating how Apple’s former CEO and his obsessions shape our lives. It follows the trail all the way to China to investigate the factories where millions toil to make iPhones and iPads, and shines a light on the human price we pay for our high-tech toys.”
Adapted from the monologue by Mike Daisey.
Directed by Robert McCaskill.
Performed by Alex Lyras.
6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Wed 8pm
$15-20
(800) 838-3006
agonyecstasy.brownpapertickets.com/
goo.gl/maps/c9W6O
Trainspotting
Seat of Your Pants Productions at Elephant Theatre
Mar. 9–June 2
“In [this] bleak, black, tragically funny tale of a wasted generation destroyed by heroin, Mark Renton and his mates Sick Boy, Tommy, and Begbie embark on a horrific journey to the heart of a world peopled by psychos, junkies and drunk Scottish fathers.” Revival of the 2002 production.
Irvine Welsh’s novel adapted by Harry Gibson.
Directed by Roger Mathey.
Stars David Agranov, Katie Aquino, Sam Bangs, Sarah Allyn Bauer, Martin George Berishaj, AJ Jones, Elizabeth Knowelden, Libby Letlow, Michael Lutheran, Francesca Manzi, Travis McHenry, Martin J. Riddell, Jonathan Roumie, Katy Townsend, Matthew Tully, Karl Wade, Alison Walter, Ben Wilson, and Justin Zachary. Six actors are double cast.
6233 Santa Monica Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$15-20
(323) 960-7785
www.plays411.com/trainspotting
goo.gl/maps/WBKkp
Seat of Your Pants Productions at Elephant Theatre
Mar. 9–June 2
“In [this] bleak, black, tragically funny tale of a wasted generation destroyed by heroin, Mark Renton and his mates Sick Boy, Tommy, and Begbie embark on a horrific journey to the heart of a world peopled by psychos, junkies and drunk Scottish fathers.” Revival of the 2002 production.
Irvine Welsh’s novel adapted by Harry Gibson.
Directed by Roger Mathey.
Stars David Agranov, Katie Aquino, Sam Bangs, Sarah Allyn Bauer, Martin George Berishaj, AJ Jones, Elizabeth Knowelden, Libby Letlow, Michael Lutheran, Francesca Manzi, Travis McHenry, Martin J. Riddell, Jonathan Roumie, Katy Townsend, Matthew Tully, Karl Wade, Alison Walter, Ben Wilson, and Justin Zachary. Six actors are double cast.
6233 Santa Monica Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$15-20
(323) 960-7785
www.plays411.com/trainspotting
goo.gl/maps/WBKkp
Marilyn—My Secret
Macha Theatre/Films
Mar. 23–May 18
“From an unwanted orphan, to a bit player, to a sex goddess: the passion and secret of Norma Jean.”
Written by Willard Manus and Odalys Nanin.
Directed by Nanin.
Stars Kelly Mullis, Hester Van Hooven Ward, Monique Marissa Lukens, and Katarina Radivojevic.
1107 N. Kings Rd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm & 7pm
$30
www.machatheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/iqRZD
Macha Theatre/Films
Mar. 23–May 18
“From an unwanted orphan, to a bit player, to a sex goddess: the passion and secret of Norma Jean.”
Written by Willard Manus and Odalys Nanin.
Directed by Nanin.
Stars Kelly Mullis, Hester Van Hooven Ward, Monique Marissa Lukens, and Katarina Radivojevic.
1107 N. Kings Rd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm & 7pm
$30
www.machatheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/iqRZD
The Miracle Worker
Actors Co-op
Apr. 12–May 26
“The true-life story of young Helen Keller, blind and deaf, and her struggle to overcome adversity. With the help of an extraordinary teacher Anne Sullivan, Helen learns to communicate with the world and reveals that with faith and perseverance, miracles can happen.”
Written by William Gibson. Adapted from Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life.
Directed by Thom Babbes.
Stars Joanne Atkinson, Tara Battani, Khara Bigham, Kassandra Carrington, Tony Christopher, Phil Crowley, Jakobe Dempsey, Jayce Dempsey, Tate Downing, Ariana Gabriel, Alexandra Gabriel, Catherine Gray, Mackenzie Konjoyan, Bruce Ladd, Chinyere Nwodim, and Danielle Soibelman.
1760 N. Gower St. (located on the grounds of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood)
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm (additional Saturday performances April 20 and May 18, 2:30pm, no Sat performance May 25)
$20-30
(323) 462-8460, ext. 300
www.ActorsCo-op.org
goo.gl/maps/Bb38l
Actors Co-op
Apr. 12–May 26
“The true-life story of young Helen Keller, blind and deaf, and her struggle to overcome adversity. With the help of an extraordinary teacher Anne Sullivan, Helen learns to communicate with the world and reveals that with faith and perseverance, miracles can happen.”
Written by William Gibson. Adapted from Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life.
Directed by Thom Babbes.
Stars Joanne Atkinson, Tara Battani, Khara Bigham, Kassandra Carrington, Tony Christopher, Phil Crowley, Jakobe Dempsey, Jayce Dempsey, Tate Downing, Ariana Gabriel, Alexandra Gabriel, Catherine Gray, Mackenzie Konjoyan, Bruce Ladd, Chinyere Nwodim, and Danielle Soibelman.
1760 N. Gower St. (located on the grounds of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood)
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm (additional Saturday performances April 20 and May 18, 2:30pm, no Sat performance May 25)
$20-30
(323) 462-8460, ext. 300
www.ActorsCo-op.org
goo.gl/maps/Bb38l
Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake)
Theatre 68
Apr. 20–May 18
“It’s Christmas, and a year has passed since the untimely death of Janice’s father. Struggling to cope, Janice holds spiteful conversations with her dolls, propelling her Mother into bouts of panic. Though their deteriorating Apartment incessantly begs for repair, they are blinded by grief, only finding solace in the visits from their respective celebrity crushes. With the support of Justin Timberlake’s affection, Janice begins to craft a plan that will mend the chasm in their lives. Meanwhile, the Apartment is developing murderous plans of its own.”
Written by Sheila Callaghan.
Directed by Ronnie Marmo.
Stars Bill Doherty Jr., Shelly Hacco, Stephen Kline, Julianna Bolles-Morrison, Heidi Rhodes.
5419 W. Sunset Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm. Running time 80 minutes, no intermission.
$25
(323) 960-5068
www.plays411.com/crumble
goo.gl/maps/kgHvC
Theatre 68
Apr. 20–May 18
“It’s Christmas, and a year has passed since the untimely death of Janice’s father. Struggling to cope, Janice holds spiteful conversations with her dolls, propelling her Mother into bouts of panic. Though their deteriorating Apartment incessantly begs for repair, they are blinded by grief, only finding solace in the visits from their respective celebrity crushes. With the support of Justin Timberlake’s affection, Janice begins to craft a plan that will mend the chasm in their lives. Meanwhile, the Apartment is developing murderous plans of its own.”
Written by Sheila Callaghan.
Directed by Ronnie Marmo.
Stars Bill Doherty Jr., Shelly Hacco, Stephen Kline, Julianna Bolles-Morrison, Heidi Rhodes.
5419 W. Sunset Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 6pm. Running time 80 minutes, no intermission.
$25
(323) 960-5068
www.plays411.com/crumble
goo.gl/maps/kgHvC
Kill Me
The Visceral Company at Lex Theatre
Apr. 26–June 2
“After a horrific car accident, a young woman emerges from a coma convinced that beings from another dimension have made her immortal. Her sister and lover think she is suffering from mental illness—until the same beings start affecting them as well.”
Written by Scott T. Barsotti.
Directed by Dan Spurgeon.
Stars Natasha Charles Parker, Yanna Fabian, Karen Nicole, Jonica Patella, Alexander Price, Angela Stern, and Lamont Webb.
6760 Lexington Ave.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
Running time approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission.
$20
www.thevisceralcompany.com
goo.gl/maps/C4Pb
The Visceral Company at Lex Theatre
Apr. 26–June 2
“After a horrific car accident, a young woman emerges from a coma convinced that beings from another dimension have made her immortal. Her sister and lover think she is suffering from mental illness—until the same beings start affecting them as well.”
Written by Scott T. Barsotti.
Directed by Dan Spurgeon.
Stars Natasha Charles Parker, Yanna Fabian, Karen Nicole, Jonica Patella, Alexander Price, Angela Stern, and Lamont Webb.
6760 Lexington Ave.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
Running time approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission.
$20
www.thevisceralcompany.com
goo.gl/maps/C4Pb
The North Plan
The Elephant Space
Apr. 27– June 1
“When a ruthless splinter group seizes power in Washington, a bureaucrat for the State Department runs off with the new regime’s top-secret Enemies List. With Department of Homeland Security agents trailing him, he finds himself trapped in a police station in a small Missouri town. His last hope for survival is in the people around him: an unsympathetic police chief, an ambivalent administrative assistant, and a fellow prisoner—a motor-mouthed local who’s turned herself in for drunk driving.”
Written by Jason Wells.
Directed by David Fofi.
Stars Kerry Carney, John Forest, Chris Game, Gregory Hoyt, Dominic Rains, Stan Roth, Bernadette Speakes, and Salvator Xuereb.
6233 Santa Monica Blvd.
Thu-Sat 8pm $20 (May 2 pay what you can)
(855) 663-6743
www.ElephantTheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/WBKkp
The Elephant Space
Apr. 27– June 1
“When a ruthless splinter group seizes power in Washington, a bureaucrat for the State Department runs off with the new regime’s top-secret Enemies List. With Department of Homeland Security agents trailing him, he finds himself trapped in a police station in a small Missouri town. His last hope for survival is in the people around him: an unsympathetic police chief, an ambivalent administrative assistant, and a fellow prisoner—a motor-mouthed local who’s turned herself in for drunk driving.”
Written by Jason Wells.
Directed by David Fofi.
Stars Kerry Carney, John Forest, Chris Game, Gregory Hoyt, Dominic Rains, Stan Roth, Bernadette Speakes, and Salvator Xuereb.
6233 Santa Monica Blvd.
Thu-Sat 8pm $20 (May 2 pay what you can)
(855) 663-6743
www.ElephantTheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/WBKkp
Hamlet
Ark Theatre Company at Arena Stage @ Theatre of Arts
Apr. 27–May 9
Written by William Shakespeare.
Directed by Cooper Sivara.
Stars Keshava Betts, Jared Dager, Guy-Zachary Gardner, James Guinn, Brendon Hawley, Kaitlin Humphreys, Linnea Jefferson, Cody Kearsley, Cindy Mersten, Brad Satterwhite, and Joshua Verges.
1625 N. Las Palmas Ave.
Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm
$15-20
(818) 606-6679
www.arktheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/fy8ur
Ark Theatre Company at Arena Stage @ Theatre of Arts
Apr. 27–May 9
Written by William Shakespeare.
Directed by Cooper Sivara.
Stars Keshava Betts, Jared Dager, Guy-Zachary Gardner, James Guinn, Brendon Hawley, Kaitlin Humphreys, Linnea Jefferson, Cody Kearsley, Cindy Mersten, Brad Satterwhite, and Joshua Verges.
1625 N. Las Palmas Ave.
Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm
$15-20
(818) 606-6679
www.arktheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/fy8ur
Peter Pan: The Boy Who Hated Mothers
The Blank Theatre at 2nd Stage
Apr. 27–June 2
“This…retelling of the JM Barrie classic explores the original ideas and inspirations behind the iconic fantasy of Peter Pan…a dark new retelling of the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up.”
Written by Michael Lluberes.
Directed by Michael Matthews.
Stars Liza Burns, Benjamin Campbell, Jackson Evans, David Hemphill, Trisha LaFache, Amy Lawhorn, and Daniel Shawn Miller.
6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (Valet parking available for evening performances.)
Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$30
(323) 661-9827
www.TheBlank.com
g.co/maps/vcq7k
The Blank Theatre at 2nd Stage
Apr. 27–June 2
“This…retelling of the JM Barrie classic explores the original ideas and inspirations behind the iconic fantasy of Peter Pan…a dark new retelling of the story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up.”
Written by Michael Lluberes.
Directed by Michael Matthews.
Stars Liza Burns, Benjamin Campbell, Jackson Evans, David Hemphill, Trisha LaFache, Amy Lawhorn, and Daniel Shawn Miller.
6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (Valet parking available for evening performances.)
Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$30
(323) 661-9827
www.TheBlank.com
g.co/maps/vcq7k
Hemophelia’s House of Horrors
The Visceral Company at Lex Theatre
May 3–June 8
“Horror-themed comedy/variety show that will leave you screaming… with laughter! Our very own ghoul of cool, Hemophelia, hosts a troupe of seven experienced comedians as they bring you hysterical tales of the macabre, hilarious original songs, weird puppets, and more.”
“Not recommended for young children.”
Conceived and directed by Dan Spurgeon, with sketches and original songs written by Matt DeNoto and puppets by Jana Wimer.
Stars Casey Christensen, Matt DeNoto, Lara Fisher, Torrey Halverson, Samm Hill, Brian Prisco, Cloie Wyatt Taylor, and Cynthia Zitter.
6760 Lexington Ave.
Fri-Sat 10:30pm. Running time approximately 1 hour, with no intermission.
$15
(800) 838-3006
www.thevisceralcompany.com
goo.gl/maps/C4Pb
The Visceral Company at Lex Theatre
May 3–June 8
“Horror-themed comedy/variety show that will leave you screaming… with laughter! Our very own ghoul of cool, Hemophelia, hosts a troupe of seven experienced comedians as they bring you hysterical tales of the macabre, hilarious original songs, weird puppets, and more.”
“Not recommended for young children.”
Conceived and directed by Dan Spurgeon, with sketches and original songs written by Matt DeNoto and puppets by Jana Wimer.
Stars Casey Christensen, Matt DeNoto, Lara Fisher, Torrey Halverson, Samm Hill, Brian Prisco, Cloie Wyatt Taylor, and Cynthia Zitter.
6760 Lexington Ave.
Fri-Sat 10:30pm. Running time approximately 1 hour, with no intermission.
$15
(800) 838-3006
www.thevisceralcompany.com
goo.gl/maps/C4Pb
Steel Magnolias
FCBC
Repertory Company at Hudson Backstage Theatre
May 3–19
“In the world of Truvy's local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighborly gossip.” African-American cast.
Written by Robert Harling.
Directed by Dino Shorté.
Stars Aba Arthur, Audra Bryant, Kimberly Dooley, Dayna Dooley, Erin Frigo, and Sonya Shepherd.
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Running time is 110 minutes, “with” intermission.
$20
(213) 632-9320
www.plays411.com/steelmagnolias
goo.gl/maps/G8YPc
FCBC
Repertory Company at Hudson Backstage Theatre
May 3–19
“In the world of Truvy's local-homegrown beauty salon, six very different women come together to share their secrets, fears and love for one another while engaging the audience in hysterical and neighborly gossip.” African-American cast.
Written by Robert Harling.
Directed by Dino Shorté.
Stars Aba Arthur, Audra Bryant, Kimberly Dooley, Dayna Dooley, Erin Frigo, and Sonya Shepherd.
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Running time is 110 minutes, “with” intermission.
$20
(213) 632-9320
www.plays411.com/steelmagnolias
goo.gl/maps/G8YPc
Hot Cat
Theatre Movement Bazaar at Theatre of NOTE
May 3–June 1, then through June 30 on Fringe Fest schedule
“Inspired by the work of Tennessee Williams, [this work] explores the mendacity in family dynamics, unrequited sexual yearnings, mortality, and sibling rivalries.”
World premiere text by Richard Alger.
Directed and choreographed by Tina Kronis.
Stars Blaire Chandler, Crystal Diaz, David Guerra, Eric Neil Gutierrez, David LM McIntyre, Justin Okin, Gina Garcia Sharpe, and Jenny Soo.
1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm through June 1, then Fringe Fest schedule
$20-25
(323) 856-8611
www.theatreofnote.com
g.co/maps/kp9cv
Theatre Movement Bazaar at Theatre of NOTE
May 3–June 1, then through June 30 on Fringe Fest schedule
“Inspired by the work of Tennessee Williams, [this work] explores the mendacity in family dynamics, unrequited sexual yearnings, mortality, and sibling rivalries.”
World premiere text by Richard Alger.
Directed and choreographed by Tina Kronis.
Stars Blaire Chandler, Crystal Diaz, David Guerra, Eric Neil Gutierrez, David LM McIntyre, Justin Okin, Gina Garcia Sharpe, and Jenny Soo.
1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Thu-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm & 7pm through June 1, then Fringe Fest schedule
$20-25
(323) 856-8611
www.theatreofnote.com
g.co/maps/kp9cv
The Matchmaker
Actors Co-op
May 10–June 16
“Businessman and penny-pincher Horace Vandergelder [pursues love] love with the help of social hurricane and matchmaker extraordinaire, Mrs. Dolly Levi.”
Written by Thornton Wilder.
Directed by Heather Chesley.
Stars Joe Barone, Lori Berg, Katie Buderwitz, Dimitri Christy, Michael Dye, Jeff Fazakerley, Matthew Gilmore, Ellis Greer, Brian Habicht, Robert Henry, Deborah Marlowe, Rory Patterson, Lauren Thompson, and Coy Benning Wentworth.
1760 N. Gower St. (located on the grounds of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood).
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm (additional Saturday performances May 18 and June 16, 2:30pm.
$20-30
(323) 462-8460, ext. 300
www.ActorsCo-op.org
goo.gl/maps/Bb38l
Actors Co-op
May 10–June 16
“Businessman and penny-pincher Horace Vandergelder [pursues love] love with the help of social hurricane and matchmaker extraordinaire, Mrs. Dolly Levi.”
Written by Thornton Wilder.
Directed by Heather Chesley.
Stars Joe Barone, Lori Berg, Katie Buderwitz, Dimitri Christy, Michael Dye, Jeff Fazakerley, Matthew Gilmore, Ellis Greer, Brian Habicht, Robert Henry, Deborah Marlowe, Rory Patterson, Lauren Thompson, and Coy Benning Wentworth.
1760 N. Gower St. (located on the grounds of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood).
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm (additional Saturday performances May 18 and June 16, 2:30pm.
$20-30
(323) 462-8460, ext. 300
www.ActorsCo-op.org
goo.gl/maps/Bb38l
NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Weird On Top
The Eclectic Company Theatre
Ongoing
Improvisational comedy troupe. “Be prepared for the bizarre, the unexpected, and the very, very funny.”
Stars Danielle Cintron, Tiffany Cole, Mason Hallberg, Kerr Seth Lordygan, Sarah McCann, and Alex Sanborn.
5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Thu 8pm
$10
(818) 508-3003
www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/IZf1r
The Eclectic Company Theatre
Ongoing
Improvisational comedy troupe. “Be prepared for the bizarre, the unexpected, and the very, very funny.”
Stars Danielle Cintron, Tiffany Cole, Mason Hallberg, Kerr Seth Lordygan, Sarah McCann, and Alex Sanborn.
5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Thu 8pm
$10
(818) 508-3003
www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/IZf1r
Smoke and Mirrors
Disappearing Inc. and Road Theatre Company at Historic Lankershim Arts Center
Jan. 26–May 26
“A semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age story about a boy who uses magic to face the world after the death of his father…packed with magic tricks, elaborate illusions, special effects, improv, audience participation, humor, and a handful of poignancy.”
Written by Albie Selznick.
Directed by Paul Millet
Stars Beck Black, Cody Bushee, Yanna Fabian, Rob Martinez, Albie Selznick, and Bettina Zacar.
5108 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$34
(800) 595-4849
www.smokeandmirrorsmagic.com
goo.gl/maps/OucD6
Disappearing Inc. and Road Theatre Company at Historic Lankershim Arts Center
Jan. 26–May 26
“A semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age story about a boy who uses magic to face the world after the death of his father…packed with magic tricks, elaborate illusions, special effects, improv, audience participation, humor, and a handful of poignancy.”
Written by Albie Selznick.
Directed by Paul Millet
Stars Beck Black, Cody Bushee, Yanna Fabian, Rob Martinez, Albie Selznick, and Bettina Zacar.
5108 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
$34
(800) 595-4849
www.smokeandmirrorsmagic.com
goo.gl/maps/OucD6
Urban Death
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Mar. 2–June 8
“Zombie Joe’s Underground’s terrifying signature production is back, diving deep into the depths of all-new inexplicable horrors, unfathomable monstrosities, and the disturbed spirits that walk among us.”
Directed by Zombie Joe.
Stars Adalys Alvarez, Vanessa Cate, Denise Devin, Mark Hein, Cimcie Nichols, Emmanuel Paraskiv, Willy Romano-Pugh, Chelsea Rose, Kevin Van Cott, Caroline Vuchetich, Roger K. Weiss, and Corey Zicari.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Sat 11pm
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Mar. 2–June 8
“Zombie Joe’s Underground’s terrifying signature production is back, diving deep into the depths of all-new inexplicable horrors, unfathomable monstrosities, and the disturbed spirits that walk among us.”
Directed by Zombie Joe.
Stars Adalys Alvarez, Vanessa Cate, Denise Devin, Mark Hein, Cimcie Nichols, Emmanuel Paraskiv, Willy Romano-Pugh, Chelsea Rose, Kevin Van Cott, Caroline Vuchetich, Roger K. Weiss, and Corey Zicari.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Sat 11pm
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Dirty Little Demon
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Mar. 22–May 3
A “full-throttle thriller of sex, murder and damnation, about a man who will go to any lengths to fulfill his deepest and darkest of desires.
World premiere written and directed by Joseph Le Compte.
Stars Keri Green, David Wyn Harris, Matthew Harrison, Joseph LeCompte, Mark Leland, Caitlin Reilly.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri 8:30pm (no perf. April 5)
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Mar. 22–May 3
A “full-throttle thriller of sex, murder and damnation, about a man who will go to any lengths to fulfill his deepest and darkest of desires.
World premiere written and directed by Joseph Le Compte.
Stars Keri Green, David Wyn Harris, Matthew Harrison, Joseph LeCompte, Mark Leland, Caitlin Reilly.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri 8:30pm (no perf. April 5)
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Fragments of Oscar Wilde
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Mar. 23–May 18
“Interweaving of Oscar Wilde’s pinnacle moments of love, loss, joy and passion, excavated and re-assembled from his infamous works ‘La Sainte Courtisane,’ ‘A Florentine Tragedy,’ ‘The Nightingale and the Rose,’ ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray,’ and ‘Salome.’
World premiere adapted and directed by Vanessa Cate.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Sat 8:30pm
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
Mar. 23–May 18
“Interweaving of Oscar Wilde’s pinnacle moments of love, loss, joy and passion, excavated and re-assembled from his infamous works ‘La Sainte Courtisane,’ ‘A Florentine Tragedy,’ ‘The Nightingale and the Rose,’ ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray,’ and ‘Salome.’
World premiere adapted and directed by Vanessa Cate.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Sat 8:30pm
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Low Tech
The Eclectic Company Theatre
Apr. 12–May 19
“Beautiful model and actress Allegra Marcos is the face and figure of the product line of High Tech International. Her contract with the firm is unusually invasive, placing her on-call 24/7. So intrusive is it that not only her employers but also consumers of the products feel entitled to know what she is doing or thinking every moment of the day. Driven to the point of exhaustion, she collapses during a trade show.”
World premiere by Jeff Folschinsky.
Directed by Chelsea Sutton.
Stars Mark Bate, Jason Britt, Megan Crockett, Michelle Danyn, Paul Duffy, Fuz Edwards, Dan Mandel, Amanda Smith and Tyler Tanner.
5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
$18
(818) 508-3003
www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/IZf1r
The Eclectic Company Theatre
Apr. 12–May 19
“Beautiful model and actress Allegra Marcos is the face and figure of the product line of High Tech International. Her contract with the firm is unusually invasive, placing her on-call 24/7. So intrusive is it that not only her employers but also consumers of the products feel entitled to know what she is doing or thinking every moment of the day. Driven to the point of exhaustion, she collapses during a trade show.”
World premiere by Jeff Folschinsky.
Directed by Chelsea Sutton.
Stars Mark Bate, Jason Britt, Megan Crockett, Michelle Danyn, Paul Duffy, Fuz Edwards, Dan Mandel, Amanda Smith and Tyler Tanner.
5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
$18
(818) 508-3003
www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/IZf1r
Second Annual P L.A.Y Noir
Punk Monkey Productions in association with The Actor’s Workout Studio
Apr. 19–May 26
“An evening of short plays, revolving around classic noir themes of greed, lust and betrayal.”
Featured plays are Speak No Evil, by Michael W. Moon; Desperate Desires, by David Galanter; Outside Job, by Hope Thompson; and The Zone Ranger, by Ben Goldstein and Mac Taylor.
Stars Elisa Dyann, James Elden, Christopher Flowers, Rebecca Herrick, Andrew J. Hillis, Adam Hunter Howard, Sarah Kelly, Art Oden, Jim Shipley, Michael C. Silva, and Anna Laura Singleton.
4735 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Running time 2 hours including intermission.
$17–20
(800) 838-3006
www.playnoirla.com
goo.gl/maps/xuM00
Punk Monkey Productions in association with The Actor’s Workout Studio
Apr. 19–May 26
“An evening of short plays, revolving around classic noir themes of greed, lust and betrayal.”
Featured plays are Speak No Evil, by Michael W. Moon; Desperate Desires, by David Galanter; Outside Job, by Hope Thompson; and The Zone Ranger, by Ben Goldstein and Mac Taylor.
Stars Elisa Dyann, James Elden, Christopher Flowers, Rebecca Herrick, Andrew J. Hillis, Adam Hunter Howard, Sarah Kelly, Art Oden, Jim Shipley, Michael C. Silva, and Anna Laura Singleton.
4735 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Running time 2 hours including intermission.
$17–20
(800) 838-3006
www.playnoirla.com
goo.gl/maps/xuM00
Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me
The Group Rep at Lonny Chapman Theatre
Apr. 19–June 2
“In a cell in Lebanon in the 1980s, three men are taken hostage by a group of Islamic militants. Forced to cope with the daily challenges of fear and uncertainty, the men are thrust into a dangerous emotional climate that shifts between savage fighting, gentle understanding, uproarious laughter, and deep grief.”
Written by Frank McGuinness.
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel.
Stars Bert Emmett, Lloyd Pedersen, and Evan L. Smith.
10900 Burbank Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$17-22
(818) 763-5990
www.thegrouprep.com
goo.gl/maps/i4IHM
The Group Rep at Lonny Chapman Theatre
Apr. 19–June 2
“In a cell in Lebanon in the 1980s, three men are taken hostage by a group of Islamic militants. Forced to cope with the daily challenges of fear and uncertainty, the men are thrust into a dangerous emotional climate that shifts between savage fighting, gentle understanding, uproarious laughter, and deep grief.”
Written by Frank McGuinness.
Directed by Gregg T. Daniel.
Stars Bert Emmett, Lloyd Pedersen, and Evan L. Smith.
10900 Burbank Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$17-22
(818) 763-5990
www.thegrouprep.com
goo.gl/maps/i4IHM
Timon of Athens
The Porters of Hellsgate at The Actors Forum Theatre
May 3–June 2
“Lord Timon [is] a generous pillar of society, whose patronage has helped to build the wealth and security of his country and friends. When financial disaster strikes, he looks to those same friends for aid, only to find none. Embittered by this rejection, he abandons society, forswearing it and mankind forever.”
Written by William Shakespeare.
Directed by Charles Pasternak.
Stars Thomas Bigley.
10655 Magnolia Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Running time “under” 2 and a half hours, including intermission.
$15-20
PortersofHellsgate@gmail.com
(818) 325-2055
PortersTimon.brownpapertickets.com
goo.gl/maps/bI4TH
The Porters of Hellsgate at The Actors Forum Theatre
May 3–June 2
“Lord Timon [is] a generous pillar of society, whose patronage has helped to build the wealth and security of his country and friends. When financial disaster strikes, he looks to those same friends for aid, only to find none. Embittered by this rejection, he abandons society, forswearing it and mankind forever.”
Written by William Shakespeare.
Directed by Charles Pasternak.
Stars Thomas Bigley.
10655 Magnolia Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Running time “under” 2 and a half hours, including intermission.
$15-20
PortersofHellsgate@gmail.com
(818) 325-2055
PortersTimon.brownpapertickets.com
goo.gl/maps/bI4TH
The Women
Theatre West
May 10–June 9
“Sweet Mary Haines believes that she has the perfect marriage. Someone in her circle lets slip that her husband has a mistress. Mary is devastated, and her wise mother gives her sage advice to preserve her marriage. Mary then proceeds to ignore her mother’s counsel, making every mistake she could possibly make.”
Written by Clare Boothe Luce.
Directed by Arden Teresa Lewis.
Stars Jeanine Anderson, Heather Alyse Becker, Leona Britton, Jacque Lynn Colton, Caitlin Gallogly, Mary Garripoli, Maria Kress, Rebecca Lane, Anne Leyden, Paula K. Long, Constance Jewell Lopez, Barbara Mallory, Emily Mount, Deborah Webb Thomas, Dianne Travis, Sandra Tucker, and Ayn Olivia Vaughn.
3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. Free parking in lot across the street.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$5-28
(323) 851-7977
www.theatrewest.org
goo.gl/maps/KkMU3
Theatre West
May 10–June 9
“Sweet Mary Haines believes that she has the perfect marriage. Someone in her circle lets slip that her husband has a mistress. Mary is devastated, and her wise mother gives her sage advice to preserve her marriage. Mary then proceeds to ignore her mother’s counsel, making every mistake she could possibly make.”
Written by Clare Boothe Luce.
Directed by Arden Teresa Lewis.
Stars Jeanine Anderson, Heather Alyse Becker, Leona Britton, Jacque Lynn Colton, Caitlin Gallogly, Mary Garripoli, Maria Kress, Rebecca Lane, Anne Leyden, Paula K. Long, Constance Jewell Lopez, Barbara Mallory, Emily Mount, Deborah Webb Thomas, Dianne Travis, Sandra Tucker, and Ayn Olivia Vaughn.
3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. Free parking in lot across the street.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$5-28
(323) 851-7977
www.theatrewest.org
goo.gl/maps/KkMU3
Shakespeare’s Richard III
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
May 10–June 16
Directed by Denise Devin.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri 8:30pm, Sun 7pm
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre
May 10–June 16
Directed by Denise Devin.
4850 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri 8:30pm, Sun 7pm
$15
(818) 202-4120
www.ZombieJoes.com
g.co/maps/7aqw5
The Crucible
The Antaeus Company at Deaf West
May 16–July 7
Written by Arthur Miller.
Co-directed by Armin Shimerman and Geoffrey Wade.
Double-casting stars Bo Foxworth and Christopher Guilmet as John Proctor; Kimiko Gelman and Devon Sorvari as Elizabeth Proctor; Ann Noble and John Prosky as Reverend Hale; John Allee and Joe Delafield as Reverend Parris; Eva Beebe and Ranya Jaber as Betty Parris; Marcia Battise and Saundra McClain as Tituba and Judge Hathorne; Rhonda Aldrich and Lily Knight as Ann Putnam; Stephen Mendel and Stoney Westmoreland as Thomas Putnam; Fran Bennett and Dawn Didawick as Rebecca Nurse; William C. Mitchell and Joseph Ruskin as Francis Nurse; Steve Hofvendahl and Philip Proctor as Giles Corey; James Sutorius and Reba Waters Thomas as Deputy Governor Danforth; Nicole Erb and Kate Maher as Abigail Williams; Shannon Lee Clair and Alexandra Goodman as Mary Warren; Morgan Marcell and Rachel Berney Needleman as Mercy Lewis; Jim Kane and R. Scott Thompson as Ezekiel Cheever; and Daniel Dorr and Aaron Lyons as Marshall Herrick.
5112 Lankershim Blvd. Parking is available in the lot at 5125 Lankershim (west side of the street, south of Magnolia, north of Otsego) for $7.
Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm (no matinee 5/18) and 8pm, Sun 2pm
$30-34
(818) 506-1983
www.Antaeus.org
goo.gl/maps/B6Gn
The Antaeus Company at Deaf West
May 16–July 7
Written by Arthur Miller.
Co-directed by Armin Shimerman and Geoffrey Wade.
Double-casting stars Bo Foxworth and Christopher Guilmet as John Proctor; Kimiko Gelman and Devon Sorvari as Elizabeth Proctor; Ann Noble and John Prosky as Reverend Hale; John Allee and Joe Delafield as Reverend Parris; Eva Beebe and Ranya Jaber as Betty Parris; Marcia Battise and Saundra McClain as Tituba and Judge Hathorne; Rhonda Aldrich and Lily Knight as Ann Putnam; Stephen Mendel and Stoney Westmoreland as Thomas Putnam; Fran Bennett and Dawn Didawick as Rebecca Nurse; William C. Mitchell and Joseph Ruskin as Francis Nurse; Steve Hofvendahl and Philip Proctor as Giles Corey; James Sutorius and Reba Waters Thomas as Deputy Governor Danforth; Nicole Erb and Kate Maher as Abigail Williams; Shannon Lee Clair and Alexandra Goodman as Mary Warren; Morgan Marcell and Rachel Berney Needleman as Mercy Lewis; Jim Kane and R. Scott Thompson as Ezekiel Cheever; and Daniel Dorr and Aaron Lyons as Marshall Herrick.
5112 Lankershim Blvd. Parking is available in the lot at 5125 Lankershim (west side of the street, south of Magnolia, north of Otsego) for $7.
Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm (no matinee 5/18) and 8pm, Sun 2pm
$30-34
(818) 506-1983
www.Antaeus.org
goo.gl/maps/B6Gn
Cooperstown
The Road Theatre’s New Second Home: The Road on Magnolia
May 17–July 20
“It is the summer of 1962, and Jackie Robinson is about to be the first black player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. That has a surprising impact on Junior Murphy, a black diner employee who can’t get a promotion, and whose little sister has her own history-making plans for the weekend. When a Midwest minor-leaguer comes to town chasing his idol, a collision of race, family, love, and baseball turns a sleepy New York town upside down.”
West Coast premiere by Brian Golden.
Directed by Darryl Johnson.
Stars Cecil Burroughs, Jamye Grant, Alexa Shoemaker, TJ McNeill, and Ann Hu.
10747 Magnolia Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$34
(866) 506-1248
www.RoadTheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/bfDXl
The Road Theatre’s New Second Home: The Road on Magnolia
May 17–July 20
“It is the summer of 1962, and Jackie Robinson is about to be the first black player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. That has a surprising impact on Junior Murphy, a black diner employee who can’t get a promotion, and whose little sister has her own history-making plans for the weekend. When a Midwest minor-leaguer comes to town chasing his idol, a collision of race, family, love, and baseball turns a sleepy New York town upside down.”
West Coast premiere by Brian Golden.
Directed by Darryl Johnson.
Stars Cecil Burroughs, Jamye Grant, Alexa Shoemaker, TJ McNeill, and Ann Hu.
10747 Magnolia Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
$34
(866) 506-1248
www.RoadTheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/bfDXl
Fool for Love
T.U. Studios
May 18–June 23
“Eddie, a rodeo stuntman, has hunted down May, his ‘forever connection,’ and found her in a motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie can’t leave other women alone and he can’t leave May alone, and now there’s a Countess, elusive, dangerous, and obsessed with Eddie—but [the playwright] leaves her outside in her Mercedes Benz during the play.”
Written by Sam Shepard.
Directed by Gloria Gifford.
Stars Chad Doreck, Zach Killian, Robert May, Lauren Plaxco, and Bill Stevenson.
10943 Camarillo St. Free parking available.
Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Running time 90 minutes.
$18-25
(310) 366-5505
www.tix.com
goo.gl/maps/2X6l
T.U. Studios
May 18–June 23
“Eddie, a rodeo stuntman, has hunted down May, his ‘forever connection,’ and found her in a motel in the Mojave Desert. Eddie can’t leave other women alone and he can’t leave May alone, and now there’s a Countess, elusive, dangerous, and obsessed with Eddie—but [the playwright] leaves her outside in her Mercedes Benz during the play.”
Written by Sam Shepard.
Directed by Gloria Gifford.
Stars Chad Doreck, Zach Killian, Robert May, Lauren Plaxco, and Bill Stevenson.
10943 Camarillo St. Free parking available.
Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm. Running time 90 minutes.
$18-25
(310) 366-5505
www.tix.com
goo.gl/maps/2X6l
Through a Glass Darkly
Collaborative Artists Ensemble at Raven Playhouse
May 17–June 9, June 28–July 7
“Recently released from a mental hospital, Karin and her family go on their annual holiday to a small island off the coast of Sweden. They all have high hopes for regaining a sense of normalcy, but Karin’s inner and outer worlds begin to collide, forcing a shattering of her sense of reality and those of the men (her husband, father, and brother) who are trying to save her.”
Written by Ingmar Bergman, adapted for the stage by Jenny Worton.
Directed by Steve Jarrard.
Stars Anthony Auer, Jon Boatwright, Timothy Walker, and Meg Wallace.
5233 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
$15-25
(323) 860-6569
www.plays411.com/darkly
g.co/maps/p3th
Collaborative Artists Ensemble at Raven Playhouse
May 17–June 9, June 28–July 7
“Recently released from a mental hospital, Karin and her family go on their annual holiday to a small island off the coast of Sweden. They all have high hopes for regaining a sense of normalcy, but Karin’s inner and outer worlds begin to collide, forcing a shattering of her sense of reality and those of the men (her husband, father, and brother) who are trying to save her.”
Written by Ingmar Bergman, adapted for the stage by Jenny Worton.
Directed by Steve Jarrard.
Stars Anthony Auer, Jon Boatwright, Timothy Walker, and Meg Wallace.
5233 Lankershim Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm
$15-25
(323) 860-6569
www.plays411.com/darkly
g.co/maps/p3th
Mahmoud
Whitefire Theatre
May 18–June 29
“An aging Iranian engineer-cum-taxi drive, a fabulously gay Spaniard, and a young Iranian-Canadian girl…are all trying to get through the day-to-day grind in a large metropolitan city.”
Written by Tara Grammy and Tom Arthur Davis. Directed by Davis. Stars Grammy.
13500 Ventura Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm. Running time 1 hour.
$30
(800) 504-4849
www.mahmoudtaxi.tix.com
goo.gl/maps/IVogK
Whitefire Theatre
May 18–June 29
“An aging Iranian engineer-cum-taxi drive, a fabulously gay Spaniard, and a young Iranian-Canadian girl…are all trying to get through the day-to-day grind in a large metropolitan city.”
Written by Tara Grammy and Tom Arthur Davis. Directed by Davis. Stars Grammy.
13500 Ventura Blvd.
Fri-Sat 8pm. Running time 1 hour.
$30
(800) 504-4849
www.mahmoudtaxi.tix.com
goo.gl/maps/IVogK
VENTURA COUNTY
Lonesome Traveler
Rubicon Theatre Company
Apr. 24–May 19
“A musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American Folk Music—from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s.” “Presented in the style of a concert, performed by nine artists who create musical portraits inspired by folk immortals such as Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Carter Family, Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, The Almanac Singers, The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary and others.”
Written and directed by James O’Neil. Musical direction by Trevor Wheetman.
Stars Justine Bennett, Sylvie Davidson, Justin Flagg, Brendan (B. Willing) James, Anthony Manough, Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, Jennifer Leigh Warren, James Webb, and Trevor Wheetman.
1006 E. Main St.
Wed 2pm & 7pm, Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm
$30–59
(805) 667-2900
www.rubicontheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/ua7pA
Rubicon Theatre Company
Apr. 24–May 19
“A musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American Folk Music—from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s.” “Presented in the style of a concert, performed by nine artists who create musical portraits inspired by folk immortals such as Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, The Carter Family, Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, The Almanac Singers, The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary and others.”
Written and directed by James O’Neil. Musical direction by Trevor Wheetman.
Stars Justine Bennett, Sylvie Davidson, Justin Flagg, Brendan (B. Willing) James, Anthony Manough, Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper, Jennifer Leigh Warren, James Webb, and Trevor Wheetman.
1006 E. Main St.
Wed 2pm & 7pm, Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm
$30–59
(805) 667-2900
www.rubicontheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/ua7pA
SOUTH BAY and LONG BEACH AREA
Ruthless! The Musical
Torrance Theatre Company
Apr. 10–May 18
Musical spoof of Gypsy and Mame, All About Eve and The Bad Seed.
Composed by Marvin Laird, book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
Directed by Jim Hormel.
Stars Daina Bowler, Shirley Hatton, Lacey Keane, Lisa Brock, Paul Rorie, and Makenna Butcher and Rosie Wilson alternating as Tina.
1316 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2m. Running time 2 and a half hours, including intermission.
$25
(424) 243-6882
torrancetheatrecompany.com
goo.gl/maps/CIyPC
Torrance Theatre Company
Apr. 10–May 18
Musical spoof of Gypsy and Mame, All About Eve and The Bad Seed.
Composed by Marvin Laird, book and lyrics by Joel Paley.
Directed by Jim Hormel.
Stars Daina Bowler, Shirley Hatton, Lacey Keane, Lisa Brock, Paul Rorie, and Makenna Butcher and Rosie Wilson alternating as Tina.
1316 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2m. Running time 2 and a half hours, including intermission.
$25
(424) 243-6882
torrancetheatrecompany.com
goo.gl/maps/CIyPC
The Bald Soprano and The Chairs
The Garage Theatre and Alive Theatre at Garage Theatre
May 10–June 8
“Two of this austere playwright’s works, in the style of a long-form play with a segue in the middle—there will be an intermission...of sorts.”
Written by Eugene Ionesco.
Directed by Jamie Sweet.
251 E. 7th St., Long Beach
Thu-Sat 8pm
$15–20
contact@thegaragetheatre.org
www.thegaragetheatre.org
www.alivetheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/u2wBg
The Garage Theatre and Alive Theatre at Garage Theatre
May 10–June 8
“Two of this austere playwright’s works, in the style of a long-form play with a segue in the middle—there will be an intermission...of sorts.”
Written by Eugene Ionesco.
Directed by Jamie Sweet.
251 E. 7th St., Long Beach
Thu-Sat 8pm
$15–20
contact@thegaragetheatre.org
www.thegaragetheatre.org
www.alivetheatre.org
goo.gl/maps/u2wBg
ORANGE COUNTY
The Fantasticks
South Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
May 18–June 9
“Re-imagined at an abandoned amusement park, invoking a magical innocence from a long-ago time. Rhode Island’s Rocky Point Park becomes the location, and Eugene Lee’s set design includes actual pieces from that park, which closed in 1995.”
Book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt.
Directed by Amanda Dehnert.
Stars Anthony Carillo, Nate Dendy, Richard Doyle, Hal Landon Jr., Addi McDaniel, Gregory North, Perry Ojeda, and Scott Waara.
655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Tue-Fri 7:30pm, Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm. Running time approximately 85 minutes, no intermission.
$20-59
(714) 708-5555
www.scr.org
goo.gl/maps/YHjQY
South Coast Repertory Segerstrom Stage
May 18–June 9
“Re-imagined at an abandoned amusement park, invoking a magical innocence from a long-ago time. Rhode Island’s Rocky Point Park becomes the location, and Eugene Lee’s set design includes actual pieces from that park, which closed in 1995.”
Book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt.
Directed by Amanda Dehnert.
Stars Anthony Carillo, Nate Dendy, Richard Doyle, Hal Landon Jr., Addi McDaniel, Gregory North, Perry Ojeda, and Scott Waara.
655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa
Tue-Fri 7:30pm, Sat-Sun 2pm & 8pm. Running time approximately 85 minutes, no intermission.
$20-59
(714) 708-5555
www.scr.org
goo.gl/maps/YHjQY
The Laramie Project and The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later
Chance Theater
Apr. 23–May 19
“These chronicle the life of the town of Laramie, Wyo., during the 10 years after the murder of Matthew Shepard. The first play covers the first year after this tragedy. The second…explores what changed or didn’t 10 years later.” “Recommended for ages 13 and up. These productions are for mature audiences as they contain strong language and subject matter. This play contains hate speech that may be inappropriate for children under 13.”
Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber.
Directed by Oanh Nguyen.
Stars Jocelyn A. Brown, Robert Foran, David McCormick, James McHale, Erika C. Miller, Karen O’Hanlon, Brandon Sean Pearson, and Karen Webster.
5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills
Thu 8pm (The Laramie Project) Fri 8pm (The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later) Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm (Laramie/Laramie: 10 years later)
$27–35.Student, senior, and group discounts are available.
(714) 777-3033
www.chancetheater.com
goo.gl/maps/rh9Hz
Chance Theater
Apr. 23–May 19
“These chronicle the life of the town of Laramie, Wyo., during the 10 years after the murder of Matthew Shepard. The first play covers the first year after this tragedy. The second…explores what changed or didn’t 10 years later.” “Recommended for ages 13 and up. These productions are for mature audiences as they contain strong language and subject matter. This play contains hate speech that may be inappropriate for children under 13.”
Written by Moisés Kaufman, Leigh Fondakowski, Greg Pierotti, Andy Paris, and Stephen Belber.
Directed by Oanh Nguyen.
Stars Jocelyn A. Brown, Robert Foran, David McCormick, James McHale, Erika C. Miller, Karen O’Hanlon, Brandon Sean Pearson, and Karen Webster.
5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills
Thu 8pm (The Laramie Project) Fri 8pm (The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later) Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm (Laramie/Laramie: 10 years later)
$27–35.Student, senior, and group discounts are available.
(714) 777-3033
www.chancetheater.com
goo.gl/maps/rh9Hz
Steel Magnolias
Laguna Playhouse
May 4–26
“Follows a group of friends who gather each week at a salon in Chinquapin Parish, La.”
Written by Robert Harling.
Directed by Jenny Sullivan.
Stars Elyse Mirto, Teri Ralston, Alyson Lindsay Schuster, Joanna Strapp, Von Rae Wood, and Stephanie Zimbalist.
606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Opening night 7:30pm. Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm (additional performances Sun, May 5 and 12 at 7pm; Thu, May 5 and 12, 7pm; Thu, May 16 and 23, 2pm)
$35–65
(949) 497-2787
www.lagunaplayhouse.com
goo.gl/maps/duKvj
Laguna Playhouse
May 4–26
“Follows a group of friends who gather each week at a salon in Chinquapin Parish, La.”
Written by Robert Harling.
Directed by Jenny Sullivan.
Stars Elyse Mirto, Teri Ralston, Alyson Lindsay Schuster, Joanna Strapp, Von Rae Wood, and Stephanie Zimbalist.
606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach
Opening night 7:30pm. Tue-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm (additional performances Sun, May 5 and 12 at 7pm; Thu, May 5 and 12, 7pm; Thu, May 16 and 23, 2pm)
$35–65
(949) 497-2787
www.lagunaplayhouse.com
goo.gl/maps/duKvj
Parade
3–D Theatricals at Plummer Auditorium
May 10–26
“A tragic and true story of the 1913 trial of a Brooklyn-born Jewish factory manager Leo Frank who was accused of raping and murdering a 13-year-old employee, Mary Phagan. Already guilty in the eyes of those around him, the trial, sensationalized by the media, aroused anti-Semitic tensions in Atlanta and the state of Georgia.”
Book by Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
Directed by T.J. Dawson. Choreographed by Dana Solimando. Music director David Lamoureux.
Stars E.E. Bell, Connor Berkomapas, Abby Bolin, Rufus Bonds Jr., Brennley Brown, Zack Crocker Jeanette Dawson, Lisa Dyson, Allen Everman, Zach Ford, Amy Glinskas, Gordon Goodman, Caitlin Humphreys, Joanna Jones, David LaMarr, Jordan Lamoureux, Norman Large, Robert W. Laur, Valerie Rose Lohman, Micaela Martinez, Danny Michaels, Renna Nightingale, Sharie Nitkin, Jenelle Lynn Randall, Kirklyn Robinson, Jenna Lea Rosen, Ryan Ruge, Natalie Sachse, William Shaffner, Jeff Skowron, Allyson Spiegelman, Leslie Stevens, Christopher Van Etten, Harrison White, Andrew Ross Wynn, and Robert Yacko.
201 E. Chapman Ave.,Fullerton
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Also Sat 2pm May 25.
$23–60
(714) 589‐2770, ext. 1
www.3DTshows.com
goo.gl/maps/Xa9aI
3–D Theatricals at Plummer Auditorium
May 10–26
“A tragic and true story of the 1913 trial of a Brooklyn-born Jewish factory manager Leo Frank who was accused of raping and murdering a 13-year-old employee, Mary Phagan. Already guilty in the eyes of those around him, the trial, sensationalized by the media, aroused anti-Semitic tensions in Atlanta and the state of Georgia.”
Book by Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
Directed by T.J. Dawson. Choreographed by Dana Solimando. Music director David Lamoureux.
Stars E.E. Bell, Connor Berkomapas, Abby Bolin, Rufus Bonds Jr., Brennley Brown, Zack Crocker Jeanette Dawson, Lisa Dyson, Allen Everman, Zach Ford, Amy Glinskas, Gordon Goodman, Caitlin Humphreys, Joanna Jones, David LaMarr, Jordan Lamoureux, Norman Large, Robert W. Laur, Valerie Rose Lohman, Micaela Martinez, Danny Michaels, Renna Nightingale, Sharie Nitkin, Jenelle Lynn Randall, Kirklyn Robinson, Jenna Lea Rosen, Ryan Ruge, Natalie Sachse, William Shaffner, Jeff Skowron, Allyson Spiegelman, Leslie Stevens, Christopher Van Etten, Harrison White, Andrew Ross Wynn, and Robert Yacko.
201 E. Chapman Ave.,Fullerton
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Also Sat 2pm May 25.
$23–60
(714) 589‐2770, ext. 1
www.3DTshows.com
goo.gl/maps/Xa9aI
New seasons and upcoming productions
Center Theatre Group’s 2013 Season at Mark Taper Forum
www.centertheatregroup.com
Tribes
“At the center of Tribes is Billy, the youngest son of a raucous family of intellectuals obsessed with self expression. As his parents and siblings verbally spar and compete for attention, Billy, who is deaf, catches what he can by lip-reading. When Billy meets Sylvia, a young woman who is an expert at sign language and is losing her hearing, he asks her to teach him how to sign, and for the first time, he is introduced to the deaf community. Billy’s life is transformed as a different world is unveiled to him. But when a new door opens, does another have to be closed?” Written by Nina Raine, directed by David Cromer. March 10–April 14, 2013
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
“Joe Turner is set in 1911 in a Pittsburgh boarding house, where tenants come and go, forming a community that is altered time and time again. The daily routine of meals, conversation, gossip, arrivals and departures, and the changes that occur within this fluid grouping of people, is set against a great tide of Americans of African descent, only 50 years out of bondage, who are moving toward the industrial cities of the North in search of economic opportunity, lost family members and new beginnings.” Written by August Wilson, directed by Phylicia Rashad. May 8–June 9, 2013
A Parallelogram
“A darkly comic play, A Parallelogram introduces us to Bee, who believes she has the ability to know what happens in the future. With what appears like a little time-bending she sees how her life, and that of her boyfriend and the world at large, will play out. To the increasing concern of those around her, Bee tries to make sense of this new-found knowledge. Should she try to reinvent destiny? Or is the trajectory of life basically unalterable?” Written by Bruce Norris, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. July 21–Aug. 18, 2012
What the Butler Saw
“Set in the consulting room of a private psychiatric clinic, the action begins when the very proper Dr. Prentice is interrupted by his wife just as he is about to seduce a beautiful, young woman who is applying for a job as a secretary. As his botched efforts to conceal his actions spiral outrageously out of control, [Joe] Orton ferociously skewers psychiatry, religion, marriage, morality, government and definitions of gender.” Written by Joe Orton Farce, directed by John Tillinger. Oct. 6–Nov. 3, 2012
The Steward of Christendom
“The Steward of Christendom is set in the early 1930s at an Irish county mental home, where 75-year-old Thomas Dunne has been committed by his daughter. Here, his mind wanders in and out of lucidity as he remembers his childhood, his wife and children, and his career as the head of Dublin’s Metropolitan Police, where he rose through the ranks to the highest position a Catholic could hope to achieve.” Written by Sebastian Barry, directed by Steven Robman. Stars Brian Dennehy. Dec. 8–Jan. 5, 2014
www.centertheatregroup.com
Tribes
“At the center of Tribes is Billy, the youngest son of a raucous family of intellectuals obsessed with self expression. As his parents and siblings verbally spar and compete for attention, Billy, who is deaf, catches what he can by lip-reading. When Billy meets Sylvia, a young woman who is an expert at sign language and is losing her hearing, he asks her to teach him how to sign, and for the first time, he is introduced to the deaf community. Billy’s life is transformed as a different world is unveiled to him. But when a new door opens, does another have to be closed?” Written by Nina Raine, directed by David Cromer. March 10–April 14, 2013
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
“Joe Turner is set in 1911 in a Pittsburgh boarding house, where tenants come and go, forming a community that is altered time and time again. The daily routine of meals, conversation, gossip, arrivals and departures, and the changes that occur within this fluid grouping of people, is set against a great tide of Americans of African descent, only 50 years out of bondage, who are moving toward the industrial cities of the North in search of economic opportunity, lost family members and new beginnings.” Written by August Wilson, directed by Phylicia Rashad. May 8–June 9, 2013
A Parallelogram
“A darkly comic play, A Parallelogram introduces us to Bee, who believes she has the ability to know what happens in the future. With what appears like a little time-bending she sees how her life, and that of her boyfriend and the world at large, will play out. To the increasing concern of those around her, Bee tries to make sense of this new-found knowledge. Should she try to reinvent destiny? Or is the trajectory of life basically unalterable?” Written by Bruce Norris, directed by Anna D. Shapiro. July 21–Aug. 18, 2012
What the Butler Saw
“Set in the consulting room of a private psychiatric clinic, the action begins when the very proper Dr. Prentice is interrupted by his wife just as he is about to seduce a beautiful, young woman who is applying for a job as a secretary. As his botched efforts to conceal his actions spiral outrageously out of control, [Joe] Orton ferociously skewers psychiatry, religion, marriage, morality, government and definitions of gender.” Written by Joe Orton Farce, directed by John Tillinger. Oct. 6–Nov. 3, 2012
The Steward of Christendom
“The Steward of Christendom is set in the early 1930s at an Irish county mental home, where 75-year-old Thomas Dunne has been committed by his daughter. Here, his mind wanders in and out of lucidity as he remembers his childhood, his wife and children, and his career as the head of Dublin’s Metropolitan Police, where he rose through the ranks to the highest position a Catholic could hope to achieve.” Written by Sebastian Barry, directed by Steven Robman. Stars Brian Dennehy. Dec. 8–Jan. 5, 2014
L.A. Theatre Works 2012–13 Season
at the James Bridges Theater
www.latw.org
Recordings of L.A. Theatre Works’ The Play’s the Thing radio theater series
The Seagull, by Anton Chekhov, translated by Christopher Hampton, stars Stephen Collins, Calista Flockhart, T.R. Knight, and Dakin Matthews. Sept. 20–23
The Nightwatcher, written and performed by Charlayne Woodard. Oct. 18–21
Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Cristina Calvit from the novel by Jane Austen, stars Jane Carr and Nicholas Hormann. Nov. 15–18
Lips Together, Teeth Apart, by Terrence McNally, stars Steven Weber. Dec 6–9
The Motherfucker With the Hat, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, stars Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Annabella Sciorra. Jan. 31–Feb. 3, 2013
Red, by John Logan, featuring Alfred Molina. March 14–17, 2013
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, by Ntozake Shange, directed by Shirley Jo Finney, stars Cherise Boothe. April 18–21, 2013
Glengarry Glen Ross, by David Mamet, stars Joe Mantegna, Joshua Malina, Thomas Sadoski, and Josh Stamberg. May 16–19, 2013
Kindertransport, by Diane Samuel, stars Jane Kaczmarek. June 20–23, 2013
Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand, translated by Anthony Burgess, stars Emily Swallow. July 11–14, 2013
James Bridges Theater on the campus of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Enter UCLA off Sunset Boulevard and Hilgard, and park in Lot 3 on the lower level.
Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 4pm
$15–49
(310) 827-0889
at the James Bridges Theater
www.latw.org
Recordings of L.A. Theatre Works’ The Play’s the Thing radio theater series
The Seagull, by Anton Chekhov, translated by Christopher Hampton, stars Stephen Collins, Calista Flockhart, T.R. Knight, and Dakin Matthews. Sept. 20–23
The Nightwatcher, written and performed by Charlayne Woodard. Oct. 18–21
Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Cristina Calvit from the novel by Jane Austen, stars Jane Carr and Nicholas Hormann. Nov. 15–18
Lips Together, Teeth Apart, by Terrence McNally, stars Steven Weber. Dec 6–9
The Motherfucker With the Hat, by Stephen Adly Guirgis, stars Bobby Cannavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Annabella Sciorra. Jan. 31–Feb. 3, 2013
Red, by John Logan, featuring Alfred Molina. March 14–17, 2013
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, by Ntozake Shange, directed by Shirley Jo Finney, stars Cherise Boothe. April 18–21, 2013
Glengarry Glen Ross, by David Mamet, stars Joe Mantegna, Joshua Malina, Thomas Sadoski, and Josh Stamberg. May 16–19, 2013
Kindertransport, by Diane Samuel, stars Jane Kaczmarek. June 20–23, 2013
Cyrano de Bergerac, by Edmond Rostand, translated by Anthony Burgess, stars Emily Swallow. July 11–14, 2013
James Bridges Theater on the campus of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Enter UCLA off Sunset Boulevard and Hilgard, and park in Lot 3 on the lower level.
Thu-Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm & 8pm, Sun 4pm
$15–49
(310) 827-0889
LA Opera’s 2012–2013 Season at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion www.LAOpera.com
Verdi’s The Two Foscari, Sept. 15–Oct. 9
Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Sept. 22–Oct. 14
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, Nov. 17–Dec. 9
Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, March 9–30, 2013
Rossini’s Cinderella [La Cenerentola], March 23–April 13, 2013
Puccini’s Tosca, May 18–June 8, 2013
The conductors for the season include James Conlon, Placido Domingo, and Grant Gershon. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA.
Verdi’s The Two Foscari, Sept. 15–Oct. 9
Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Sept. 22–Oct. 14
Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, Nov. 17–Dec. 9
Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, March 9–30, 2013
Rossini’s Cinderella [La Cenerentola], March 23–April 13, 2013
Puccini’s Tosca, May 18–June 8, 2013
The conductors for the season include James Conlon, Placido Domingo, and Grant Gershon. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA.
Theatre 40
2012–2013 Season
www.theatre40.org
The Bat. See listing. Written by Mary Roberts Rinehart, directed by Martin Speer. July 26–Aug. 26
Robert E. Lee—Shades of Gray . See listing. Written and performed by Tom Dugan, directed by Mel Johnson Jr. July 30–Aug. 22
The Circle. “A witty satire concerning marriage, infidelity, and the battle between passion and practicality, [it] captures the poise of high society in the 1920s with observations about the sexes and the nature of relationships.” Written by W. Somerset Maugham, directed by Jules Aaron. Sept. 27–Oct. 28
Mrs. Mannerly. “Inspired by hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, the playwright conjures up the world of a 10-year-old studying manners. Mrs. Mannerly is demanding, and no student in her etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. Young Jeffrey discovers her secret past and is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside.” West Coast premiere by Jeffrey Hatcher. Nov. 15–Dec. 15
The Last Romance. “A crush can make anyone feel young again—even a widower named Ralph. On an ordinary day, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk—one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph woos the elegant Carol, embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost.” Written by Joe DiPietro, directed by James Paradise. Nov. 23–Dec. 19
7 Stories. “A man contemplating leaping from a seventh-story building ledge is interrupted by the building’s colorful residents, who are too caught up in their own lives to notice or question his being out there.” West Coast premiere by Morris Panych, Directed by Bruce Gray. Jan. 24–Feb. 24, 2013
Remembrance. “A warm drama played against the backdrop of Northern Ireland, [it] charts the love that develops between a Protestant father and a Catholic mother who meet in the cemetery where their sons are buried, both victims of violence.” Written by Graham Reid. Directed by Tim Byron Owen. March 21–April 21, 2013
Opening Night. “Ruth and Jack Tisdale are having a night out, with dinner and the theatre. Jack didn’t really want to go. Ruth thinks it’s time to get a little culture in their lives. She has tickets that let them mingle with the elite of the theatre world in the V.I.P. lounge before the play and during the intermission. That’s where the fun begins.” West Coast premiere by Norm Foster, directed by Bruce Gray. May 16–June 16, 2013
2012–2013 Season
www.theatre40.org
The Bat. See listing. Written by Mary Roberts Rinehart, directed by Martin Speer. July 26–Aug. 26
Robert E. Lee—Shades of Gray . See listing. Written and performed by Tom Dugan, directed by Mel Johnson Jr. July 30–Aug. 22
The Circle. “A witty satire concerning marriage, infidelity, and the battle between passion and practicality, [it] captures the poise of high society in the 1920s with observations about the sexes and the nature of relationships.” Written by W. Somerset Maugham, directed by Jules Aaron. Sept. 27–Oct. 28
Mrs. Mannerly. “Inspired by hilarious memories of a childhood etiquette class, the playwright conjures up the world of a 10-year-old studying manners. Mrs. Mannerly is demanding, and no student in her etiquette classes has ever achieved a perfect score. Young Jeffrey discovers her secret past and is determined to be the first to achieve this feat. This unique comic tale reveals truths about the face we present and the real selves that lie inside.” West Coast premiere by Jeffrey Hatcher. Nov. 15–Dec. 15
The Last Romance. “A crush can make anyone feel young again—even a widower named Ralph. On an ordinary day, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk—one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph woos the elegant Carol, embarks on the trip of a lifetime, and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost.” Written by Joe DiPietro, directed by James Paradise. Nov. 23–Dec. 19
7 Stories. “A man contemplating leaping from a seventh-story building ledge is interrupted by the building’s colorful residents, who are too caught up in their own lives to notice or question his being out there.” West Coast premiere by Morris Panych, Directed by Bruce Gray. Jan. 24–Feb. 24, 2013
Remembrance. “A warm drama played against the backdrop of Northern Ireland, [it] charts the love that develops between a Protestant father and a Catholic mother who meet in the cemetery where their sons are buried, both victims of violence.” Written by Graham Reid. Directed by Tim Byron Owen. March 21–April 21, 2013
Opening Night. “Ruth and Jack Tisdale are having a night out, with dinner and the theatre. Jack didn’t really want to go. Ruth thinks it’s time to get a little culture in their lives. She has tickets that let them mingle with the elite of the theatre world in the V.I.P. lounge before the play and during the intermission. That’s where the fun begins.” West Coast premiere by Norm Foster, directed by Bruce Gray. May 16–June 16, 2013
The Geffen Playhouse
2012–2013 season
www.geffenplayhouse.com
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (West Coast premiere) written by Lynn Nottage, directed by Jo Bonney. Sept. 18–Oct. 28
Build (world premiere) written by Michael Golamco, directed by Will Frears. Oct. 9–Nov. 18
Coney Island Christmas (world premiere commission) written by Donald Margulies, directed by Bart DeLorenzo, based on the short story The Loudest Voice by Grace Paley. Nov. 20–Dec. 30
The Gift (American premiere) written by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Maria Aitken. Jan. 29–Mar. 10, 2013
American Buffalo, written by David Mamet, directed by Randall Arney. Apr. 2–May 12, 2013
Miss Julie (world premiere), written by Neil Labute, based on August Strindberg play, directed by Jo Bonney. May 1–June 2, 2013
Yes, Prime Minister (American premiere) written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, directed by Jonathan Lynn. June 4–July 14, 2013
Musical Theatre Guild
2012–2013 season
www.musicaltheatre.com
Titanic—The Musical, score by Maury Yeston and Peter Stone. Replaces Death Takes a Holiday.
Monday, Sept. 24, 7:30pm, Alex Theatre, Glendale
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, 3pm, Sherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Call Me Madame, music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, featuring “It’s a Lovely Day Today” and “The Hostess With the Mostess.”
Monday, Nov. 19, 7:30pm, Alex Theatre, Glendale
Sunday, Nov. 25, 3pm, Sherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Chess, music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice and Björn Ulvaeus, about two top players in an international chess tournament.
Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, 7:30pm, Alex Theatre, Glendale
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, 3pm, Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
A Catered Affair (Los Angeles premiere), music and lyrics by John Bucchino, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the 1956 film The Catered Affair by Gore Vidal and the original 1955 teleplay by Paddy Chayefsky.
Monday, Apr. 15, 2013, 7:30pm, Alex Theatre, Glendale
Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013, 3pm, Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Girl Crazy, music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by Guy Bolton and John McGowan, including “Embraceable You,” “But Not for Me,” and “I Got Rhythm.”
Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:30pm, Alex Theatre, Glendale
Sunday, June 16 , 2013, 3pm, Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
The Cabrillo Music Theatre
2012–2013 season
www.cabrillomusictheatre.com
Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2pm and 8 pm, Sun. 2pm.
1776
Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone, directed by Nick DeGruccio, music direction by Darryl Archibald. Oct. 19–28
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schultz; book, music, and lyrics by Clark Gesner. Feb. 8–17, 2013
Grease
Book, music, and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Barry Pearl, choreographed by Kelly Ward. Apr. 12–21, 2013
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. July 19–28, 2013
2012–2013 season
www.cabrillomusictheatre.com
Thu. 7:30pm, Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2pm and 8 pm, Sun. 2pm.
1776
Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards, book by Peter Stone, directed by Nick DeGruccio, music direction by Darryl Archibald. Oct. 19–28
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schultz; book, music, and lyrics by Clark Gesner. Feb. 8–17, 2013
Grease
Book, music, and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, directed by Barry Pearl, choreographed by Kelly Ward. Apr. 12–21, 2013
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Book by Heather Hach, music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture. July 19–28, 2013
The Pasadena Playhouse
2012–2013 season
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
Under My Skin
Written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser, directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, this world premiere is a “Broadway-bound comedy about sex, love, and the health care business.” Sept. 11–Oct. 7
Intimate Apparel
“In 1905 New York, a black seamstress makes a respectable living sewing for the wealthy elite. As she dreams of investing her savings in a beauty parlor for black women, she finds herself torn between two suitors: a mysterious Caribbean man who, sight-unseen, writes her beautiful love letters, and the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth.” Written by Lynn Nottage, directed by Sheldon Epps. Nov. 6–Dec. 2
A Snow White Christmas
December 13–23
Fallen Angels
In Noël Coward’s classic, “Best friends now happily married to others, Julia and Jane both once counted the dashing Frenchman Maurice as their lover.” Jan. 29–Feb. 24, 2013
One Night With Janis Joplin
Sleepless in Seattle—The Musical
World premiere musical based on Nora Ephron’s film. June–July 2013
2012–2013 season
www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
Under My Skin
Written by Robert Sternin and Prudence Fraser, directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, this world premiere is a “Broadway-bound comedy about sex, love, and the health care business.” Sept. 11–Oct. 7
Intimate Apparel
“In 1905 New York, a black seamstress makes a respectable living sewing for the wealthy elite. As she dreams of investing her savings in a beauty parlor for black women, she finds herself torn between two suitors: a mysterious Caribbean man who, sight-unseen, writes her beautiful love letters, and the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth.” Written by Lynn Nottage, directed by Sheldon Epps. Nov. 6–Dec. 2
A Snow White Christmas
December 13–23
Fallen Angels
In Noël Coward’s classic, “Best friends now happily married to others, Julia and Jane both once counted the dashing Frenchman Maurice as their lover.” Jan. 29–Feb. 24, 2013
One Night With Janis Joplin
Sleepless in Seattle—The Musical
World premiere musical based on Nora Ephron’s film. June–July 2013
Center Theatre Group’s 2012–2013 Season at the Ahmanson Theatre
www.centertheatregroup.com
Seminar
“In Seminar, four aspiring young writers sign up for private writing classes with Leonard…an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this provocative new comedy.” West Coast premiere written by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold. Stars Jeff Goldblum. Oct. 17–Nov. 18
Anything Goes
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton, and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. Stars Rachel York. Nov. 28, 2012–Jan. 6, 2013
Backbeat
Written by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys, this American premiere tells the story of how the Beatles became the Beatles, based on the Universal Pictures film by Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward. Directed by David Leveaux. Jan. 23–Feb. 24, 2013
End of the Rainbow
“In a London hotel room preparing for a series of concerts, with both her new young fiancé and her adoring accompanist, Garland struggles to get ‘beyond the rainbow’ with her signature cocktail of talent, tenacity and razor-sharp wit. This savagely funny drama offers unique insight into the inner conflict that inspired and consumed one of the most beloved figures in American popular culture.” West Coast premiere, written by Peter Quilter, directed by Terry Johnson, Stars Tracie Bennett. March 20–April 21, 2013
Fela!
“A triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, Fela! is the true story of Kuti, who created a new type of music, Afrobeat, and mixed these pounding eclectic rhythms (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies) with incendiary lyrics that openly attacked the corrupt and oppressive military dictatorships that rule Nigeria and much of Africa. His songs of rebellion were an inspiration to millions.” Book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, music and lyrics by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, additional Lyrics by Jim Lewis, additional music by Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean, based on the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis, and Stephen Hendel Directed and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones. April 26–May 5, 2013
The Scottsboro Boys
“The show is based on the infamous Scottsboro case in the 1930s, and tells the story of the nine unjustly accused African American men whose lives would eventually spark the Civil Rights Movement.” Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, book by David Thompson, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. May 21–June 30, 2013
www.centertheatregroup.com
Seminar
“In Seminar, four aspiring young writers sign up for private writing classes with Leonard…an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this provocative new comedy.” West Coast premiere written by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Sam Gold. Stars Jeff Goldblum. Oct. 17–Nov. 18
Anything Goes
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton, and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman. Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. Stars Rachel York. Nov. 28, 2012–Jan. 6, 2013
Backbeat
Written by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys, this American premiere tells the story of how the Beatles became the Beatles, based on the Universal Pictures film by Softley, Michael Thomas and Stephen Ward. Directed by David Leveaux. Jan. 23–Feb. 24, 2013
End of the Rainbow
“In a London hotel room preparing for a series of concerts, with both her new young fiancé and her adoring accompanist, Garland struggles to get ‘beyond the rainbow’ with her signature cocktail of talent, tenacity and razor-sharp wit. This savagely funny drama offers unique insight into the inner conflict that inspired and consumed one of the most beloved figures in American popular culture.” West Coast premiere, written by Peter Quilter, directed by Terry Johnson, Stars Tracie Bennett. March 20–April 21, 2013
Fela!
“A triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, Fela! is the true story of Kuti, who created a new type of music, Afrobeat, and mixed these pounding eclectic rhythms (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies) with incendiary lyrics that openly attacked the corrupt and oppressive military dictatorships that rule Nigeria and much of Africa. His songs of rebellion were an inspiration to millions.” Book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, music and lyrics by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, additional Lyrics by Jim Lewis, additional music by Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean, based on the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis, and Stephen Hendel Directed and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones. April 26–May 5, 2013
The Scottsboro Boys
“The show is based on the infamous Scottsboro case in the 1930s, and tells the story of the nine unjustly accused African American men whose lives would eventually spark the Civil Rights Movement.” Music and Lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, book by David Thompson, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. May 21–June 30, 2013
Center Theatre Group’s 2012–2013 Season at Kirk Douglas Theatre www.centertheatregroup.com
Radiate
“An intimate concert—part happening, part revival—in which the writer and performance artist Jomama Jones embodies a legendary soul singer on her American comeback tour.” Conceived by Daniel Alexander Jones with Bobby Halvorson A Workshop Presentation. Aug. 3–4
Elephant Room
“By turns fresh, silly and profound, Elephant Room is set in a basement rec room where three semi-pro conjurers hang out and practice their tricks with varying competence. These self-deluded illusionists are brimming with childlike wonder and undeserved self-confidence, but there is something mysterious about their Elephant Room. Things are not as they seem.” Written by Trey Lyford, Geoff Sobelle, and Steve Cuiffo, directed by Paul Lazar. A Center Theatre Group Commission in its West Coast premiere. Aug. 26–Sept. 16
Gate Theatre Dublin’s Production of Krapp’s Last Tape
“On his 69th birthday, Krapp continues his ritual of making a tape recording of his thoughts about the year just passed and listening to his taped thoughts on years gone by. For this birthday he chooses a tape made 30 years earlier, and with a mixture of regret and disgust, he hears his youthful voice, full of strength and bravado, talk about his aspirations and the woman he loved.” Written by Samuel Beckett, directed by Michael Colgan, performed by John Hurt. Oct. 10–Nov. 4
The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!
“In addition to Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the fat, plucked goose and those glum ghosts, the famous Victorian streets will spring to life with scheming politicians, sunbathing Santas, shoplifting celebrities and hilarious improvs, all performed by a talented group of Second City alums and an ever-changing stable of starry, drop-in special guests.” World premiere by Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort. Nov. 29–Dec. 30
The Nether
“The Nether is set in the not-too-distant future where a cyber detective investigates a highly interactive digital site in which taboo acts of secret desires are blurring the boundaries of right and wrong, and of virtual and real. The detective soon finds herself in a battle of wills with a charismatic suspect and wrestles with the question, is it a crime if the blood is just bits of computer code?” World premiere by Jennifer Haley, directed by Neel Keller. March 24–April 14, 2013
The Royale
“In the boxing world of the early 1900s, Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson has talent and confidence and wants what he feels is owed to him: a shot at the championship. Even though blacks were not offered bouts with white boxers, Jay wants to be the first African American crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and is pushing hard to have that dream realized, no matter the consequences.” World premiere by Marco Ramirez, directed by Daniel Aukin. April 28–June 2, 2013
Neva
“Neva takes place in 1905 in St. Petersburg where Anton Chekhov’s widow, the actress Olga Knipper, is huddled with fellow actors in a dimly lit rehearsal room, while in the streets outside striking workers are being gunned down by the tsarist regime.” Written and Directed by Guillermo Calderón, English translation by Andrea Thome. Co-produced with South Coast Repertory and La Jolla Playhouse. Performed in the Kirk Douglas Theatre rehearsal room, Upstairs @ KDT. June 11–16, 2013
Radiate
“An intimate concert—part happening, part revival—in which the writer and performance artist Jomama Jones embodies a legendary soul singer on her American comeback tour.” Conceived by Daniel Alexander Jones with Bobby Halvorson A Workshop Presentation. Aug. 3–4
Elephant Room
“By turns fresh, silly and profound, Elephant Room is set in a basement rec room where three semi-pro conjurers hang out and practice their tricks with varying competence. These self-deluded illusionists are brimming with childlike wonder and undeserved self-confidence, but there is something mysterious about their Elephant Room. Things are not as they seem.” Written by Trey Lyford, Geoff Sobelle, and Steve Cuiffo, directed by Paul Lazar. A Center Theatre Group Commission in its West Coast premiere. Aug. 26–Sept. 16
Gate Theatre Dublin’s Production of Krapp’s Last Tape
“On his 69th birthday, Krapp continues his ritual of making a tape recording of his thoughts about the year just passed and listening to his taped thoughts on years gone by. For this birthday he chooses a tape made 30 years earlier, and with a mixture of regret and disgust, he hears his youthful voice, full of strength and bravado, talk about his aspirations and the woman he loved.” Written by Samuel Beckett, directed by Michael Colgan, performed by John Hurt. Oct. 10–Nov. 4
The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!
“In addition to Scrooge, Tiny Tim, the fat, plucked goose and those glum ghosts, the famous Victorian streets will spring to life with scheming politicians, sunbathing Santas, shoplifting celebrities and hilarious improvs, all performed by a talented group of Second City alums and an ever-changing stable of starry, drop-in special guests.” World premiere by Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort. Nov. 29–Dec. 30
The Nether
“The Nether is set in the not-too-distant future where a cyber detective investigates a highly interactive digital site in which taboo acts of secret desires are blurring the boundaries of right and wrong, and of virtual and real. The detective soon finds herself in a battle of wills with a charismatic suspect and wrestles with the question, is it a crime if the blood is just bits of computer code?” World premiere by Jennifer Haley, directed by Neel Keller. March 24–April 14, 2013
The Royale
“In the boxing world of the early 1900s, Jay ‘The Sport’ Jackson has talent and confidence and wants what he feels is owed to him: a shot at the championship. Even though blacks were not offered bouts with white boxers, Jay wants to be the first African American crowned undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and is pushing hard to have that dream realized, no matter the consequences.” World premiere by Marco Ramirez, directed by Daniel Aukin. April 28–June 2, 2013
Neva
“Neva takes place in 1905 in St. Petersburg where Anton Chekhov’s widow, the actress Olga Knipper, is huddled with fellow actors in a dimly lit rehearsal room, while in the streets outside striking workers are being gunned down by the tsarist regime.” Written and Directed by Guillermo Calderón, English translation by Andrea Thome. Co-produced with South Coast Repertory and La Jolla Playhouse. Performed in the Kirk Douglas Theatre rehearsal room, Upstairs @ KDT. June 11–16, 2013
The Colony Theatre Company 2012–2013 Season www.colonytheatre.org
The Savannah Disputation
“When susceptible Catholic spinster Margaret politely admits perky Pentecostal evangelical Melissa into her home, her seemingly solid faith starts to waver, much to the chagrin of her feisty sister Mary.” LA premiere, written by Evan Smith. June 16–July 8
Blame It on Beckett
“What really goes on behind the scenes in non-profit theatre?” West Coast premiere, written by John Morogiello. Aug. 11–Sept. 2
American Fiesta
“When an obsessive collector of vintage Fiestaware sets off in search of the perfect specimens, he finds some startling divides within his own family, as well as a surprising series of connections between residents of ‘red’ and ‘blue’ states. West Coast premiere, written by Stephen Tomlinson. Sept. 29–Oct. 21
The Morini Strad
“After a full and rewarding life as a world-renowned musician, aging Erica Morini inadvertently damages her legendary Stradivarius…so she secretly hires an unassuming but dedicated violin maker to restore her priceless instrument.” West Coast premiere, written by Willy Holtzman, based on a true story Nov. 17–Dec. 16
I’ll Be Back Before Midnight
“Sweet, vulnerable Jan has had a nervous breakdown. To help her recover, her husband Greg rents a remote cabin in the country.... A classic thriller in the Alfred Hitchcock mode.” Los Angeles premiere, written by Peter Colley. Feb. 9–March 3
Falling for Make Believe
“A brand new musical developed by The Colony featuring some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. World premiere musical, book by Mark Saltzman, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers. Apr. 27–May 19
The Savannah Disputation
“When susceptible Catholic spinster Margaret politely admits perky Pentecostal evangelical Melissa into her home, her seemingly solid faith starts to waver, much to the chagrin of her feisty sister Mary.” LA premiere, written by Evan Smith. June 16–July 8
Blame It on Beckett
“What really goes on behind the scenes in non-profit theatre?” West Coast premiere, written by John Morogiello. Aug. 11–Sept. 2
American Fiesta
“When an obsessive collector of vintage Fiestaware sets off in search of the perfect specimens, he finds some startling divides within his own family, as well as a surprising series of connections between residents of ‘red’ and ‘blue’ states. West Coast premiere, written by Stephen Tomlinson. Sept. 29–Oct. 21
The Morini Strad
“After a full and rewarding life as a world-renowned musician, aging Erica Morini inadvertently damages her legendary Stradivarius…so she secretly hires an unassuming but dedicated violin maker to restore her priceless instrument.” West Coast premiere, written by Willy Holtzman, based on a true story Nov. 17–Dec. 16
I’ll Be Back Before Midnight
“Sweet, vulnerable Jan has had a nervous breakdown. To help her recover, her husband Greg rents a remote cabin in the country.... A classic thriller in the Alfred Hitchcock mode.” Los Angeles premiere, written by Peter Colley. Feb. 9–March 3
Falling for Make Believe
“A brand new musical developed by The Colony featuring some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. World premiere musical, book by Mark Saltzman, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers. Apr. 27–May 19
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CHILD-FRIENDLY THEATER
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The Really Awesome Improv Show
The Second City Studio Theater
“Fun (and appropriate) for all ages, 2–200, this show features improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation. Great for the whole family! We are the Bugs Bunny of improv; come be a part of the show!” Directed by Frank Caeti.
6560 Hollywood Blvd.
Sat 3:30pm
$5
www.secondcityhollywoodshows.com
goo.gl/maps/kGBj
Enchanted Fairytale Interactive Theatre
Santa Monica Playhouse
Halloween storytelling, singalongs, crafts, face-painting, enactment of a fairytale, and theater games. Recommended for ages 4–10 and their grown-ups.
Directed and performed by the Enchanted Fairytale Players.
1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica
Sat-Sun 1pm, running time 90 minutes.
$15 for children 4 to 10, one free adult admission with every paid child's ticket; additional accompanying adults are $5 each. Includes free refreshments and a special gift for each guest.
Space for 15 families only. Reservations are necessary. (310) 394-9779 ext 2.
By public transportation: take the Santa Monica Blue Bus or the LA Metro Rapid #720 and exit at 4th and Wilshire.
http://SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
http://goo.gl/maps/mRpYF
Saturday Mornings at the Opera
LA Opera at Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall, on the second floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
“LA Opera believes that you’re never too young to enjoy the classics, so its family tradition of Saturday Mornings at the Opera continues this season with two different presentations for elementary school–aged children and their families. Creative workshops preceding each hour-long performance add to the excitement with art and music-making activities.”
Don’t Be Afraid; It’s Just Opera!
“Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Suzanna Guzmán performs her award-winning show, a fun and interactive family program that reveals the universal appeal of opera for all ages.”
May 18, workshops at 10am, performance at 11am
135 N. Grand Ave., downtown LA
$15 (Maximum of 10 tickets per household per performance; everyone must have a ticket for entry, regardless of age.)
(213) 972-8001
www.LAOpera.com/SMO
www.laopera.com/community/families
goo.gl/maps/5QzKc
The Circus Is Coming to Town—an interactive musical
Theatre West
Mar. 23–July 6
“The kids in the audience join the ringmaster, animal trainer, and clown as they become the acts in the circus. Lots of songs as the kids learn that they have talents of their own as they put on their own show.” Recommended for ages 3–9.
Book and lyrics by Lloyd J. Schwartz, music by Brian Feinstein.
Directed by Elliot Kevin Schwartz.
3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Universal City/Studio City. Free parking in a lot across the street.
Sat 1pm
$10 for children, $12 for adults
(818) 761-2203
www.theatrewest.org
goo.gl/maps/KkMU3
Fred Garbo’s Inflatable Theater Co.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
May 19
“The show begins when a 10-foot cylinder slithers onto the stage and implodes, and before long the entire audience is playing catch with gigantic inflatable props! The big blow-up shapes shimmer, balloon, deflate, and bounce in a rainbow of colors.”
“Recommended for audiences ages 4 and up.”
Stars Fred Garbo and Daielma Santos.
14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Ample free parking.
1pm and 3:30pm.
Running time 60 minutes.
$8 for children, $12 for adults
(562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310
www.lamiradatheatre.com
goo.gl/maps/iI4Jx
Summer With Shakespeare camp enrolling now.
“This summer stay active and have fun in the theater.”
“This three-week, fun-filled intensive for young people ages 10–18, led by theater professionals, challenge young artists to be scholars, and performers of the Bard.”
Mask work, voice, movement, scene study, stage combat and more will be taught.
June 24–July 13
3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena
(626) 356-3104
www.ANoiseWithin.org/SWS
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