Friday, June 7, 2013
What's Happening Around Town for June 7, 2013
Alan Stillson, creator of I Remember Lou presents the world premiere musical Thank You, Minerva July 23 – August 18 at The Secret Rose Theatre. In it, the beautiful Goddess Minerva is summoned down to earth by her parents Jupiter and Juno to inspire lyricists to create the hit songs we know today. The show also features original music by Alan Stillson. The cast stars Rachel Berman as Minerva, John McCool Bowers as Jupiter and Julia Shear Kusherner as Juno, along with Jackson Smith, Jonathan Byram, and Rachel Howe playing American lyricsts. The creative team includes Alan Stillson (producer/writer), Alissa-Nicole Koblentz (director), Bonnie Janofsky (musical director), Patrick T. Rogers (production manager) and Natasha Baumgardner (costume designer). Performances take place at the Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 in the heart of the NoHo Arts District. Tickets are available at www.stillsonworks.com or call (818) 884-4284.
The MainStreet Theatre Company will present a world premiere, a west coast premiere, and a family friendly musical, all based on children’s literature for its 2013 – 2014 season. All three shows will be performed in the beautiful City owned and operated 536 seat Lewis Family Playhouse. The season includes:
Aesop in Rancho Cucamonga
Oct. 26 – Nov. 10, 2013
By Luis Alfaro
Directed by Robert Castro
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Feb. 1 – 16, 2014
Book by Timothy Allen McDonald
Music by McDonald, Jonathan K. Waller, David Weinstein & Stephen Gabriel
Lyrics by McDonald & Waller
Directed by Kevin Cochran
The Magic Finger
May 2 – 18, 2014
Adapted by David Wood
Directed by Abigail Deser
Musical Direction by Janice Rogers Wainwright
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley is based on the popular book by Jeff Brown and tells the story of Stanley Lambchop, a normal boy in all respects, who wants to do something amazing. One night, the bulletin board above his bed falls right on top of him– and he wakes up flat! This fun musical follows Stanley’s adventures around the globe as he mails himself to places he’s always dreamed of, including Hollywood, Paris and Honolulu, until he finally finds his way back home and becomes a three‐dimensional boy once more. For tickets and more information go to www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com or call (909) 477‐2752.
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