Monday, October 7, 2019
Musical News to Get You Out the Door and Off to the Theatre
ANASTASIA
Anastasia makes its L.A. premiere at the Pantages Theatre Oct. 8 – 27. The dazzling Broadway musical will transport the audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Adapted by Terrence McNally and set to a gorgeous score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Anastasia is currently celebrating an open-ended run on Broadway. The touring production is directed by Tony Award®-winning director Darko Tresnjak and also features choreography by Peggy Hickey, music supervision by Tom Murray, music direction by Lawrence Goldberg, and orchestrations by Doug Besterman. The cast stars Lila Coogan as Anya, Stephen Brower as Dmitry, Jason Michael Evans as Gleb, Joy Franz as Dowager Empress, Tari Kelly as Countess Lily, Edward Staudenmayer as Vlad and Victoria Amelia Bingham as Little Anastasia. A limited number of $25 tickets will be offered by Digital Lottery. Get all the details here: hollywoodpantages.com/Lottery. Click Here for more information and to purchase tickets.
DEAR JERRY SEINFELD
You can check out the latest rock musical from composer Michael Teoli this month at Three Clubs when he combines Seinfeld and Dear Evan Hansen to bring you Dear Jerry Seinfeld. If watching Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer and even Newman sing and dance about nothing sounds like the stuff of your dreams, then this one’s for you. Starring Alex Lewis of Bring The Funny, Allyson Phillips, Heather Woodward, Matthew Patrick Davis, Brock Baker, Dahlya Glick, Madison Lanesey, Vic Michaelis, Andrew Young and Ari Stidham from the TV series Scorpion as Newman. Thursdays at 8pm, Oct. 10 – Nov. 21. The Three Clubs has a two drink minimum per person but you can bring in outside food. Please note, you must be 21 to attend. www.dearjerryseinfeld.com
This “prequel” to William Finn’s groundbreaking March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland is directed by Corey Lynn Howe, and produced by Zachary Harris Lutsky and Tal Fal. In the opening chapter of the Marvin Trilogy, Marvin explores his sexuality and identity through his relationships with the three most important woman in his life: his high school sweetheart; his teacher; and his wife. Torn between his natural inclination and his desire not to upset his family life as he knows it, Marvin ultimately makes the decision he feels is best for him. Cast stars Braxton Molinaro in the title role, with Tal Fox (His Wife), Michelle Lane (His Teacher), and Lea Madda (His High School Sweetheart). Brooke van Grinsven is the Female Cover. The show is appropriate for ages 14+ and runs 90 minutes with no intermission. Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood. brownpapertickets.com/event/4323015
Get those trombones ready everyone! Adam Pascal stars as Professor Harold Hill in 5-Star Theatricals’ upcoming production of The Music Man at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The Meredith Willson classic musical is directed by Larry Raben and features musical direction by Brad Ellis and choreography by Peggy Hickey. The cast also includes Katharine McDonough as Marian, Trent Mills, Joshua Blond, Lisa Dyson, Savannah Fischer, Dani Gonzalez, Rich Grosso, Joe Hart, Christie Lynn Lawrence, Antonia Vivino, Chris Hunter, Jonathan Matthews, James Thomas Miller, Richard Storrs, L. Michael Wells, Adam Winer, and an ensemble of 24. Oct. 18 – 27 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. 5startheatricals.com [Photo by Ed Krieger]
October is Drug Abuse Prevention Month and AK Ink is giving back by donating all proceeds from their new musical Good Fishermen Know A Lot About Sex to benefit Opioid Abuse Prevention. Writer Alexa Karas and composer Konner Scott explore what happens when you combine a grieving family of four, hoping to put the past behind them, with a boatful of local Hawaiian fishermen. As Ally and her family learn about the cycle of life and how sex and fishing are intimately connected, they realize that even when faced with the most difficult of circumstances, life goes on. The cast includes Kelley Pierre, Ryan Lee Hughes, Peter Miller, Dorothy Blue, Earl Baylon, Kit Nolan, Konner Scott, and Jimmy Clabots. Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 at the Hudson Theatre. onstage411.com/goodfisherman
MainStreet Theatre Company opens its new season at the Lewis Family Playhouse with the west coast premiere of OLIVÉRio: A Brazilian Twist. This musical retelling of Oliver Twist is set in modern-day Rio de Janeiro and features book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. A play-within-a-play setting follows Oli (Ella Saldana North), an orphan girl who asks Iemanja (Patricia Jewel), the goddess of the sea, for a “little bit more” in her life. Along comes con artist Falcão (Janet Greaves) and her artful young thief Zé Esquiva (Max Torrez) who attempt to use Oli’s innocence for their own gain. Soon everyone must decide whether they will do the right thing or take the easy way out. Robert Castro directs, choreography is by Tamica Washington-Miller, and Richard Miller is musical director. The score will be performed by a live Brazilian band. Also included in the cast are Anthea Neri as Nancí, a wash maid with dreams of her own, Reuben Uy as Sykes, an unscrupulous policeman, and Gigi Bermingham as the rich widow Rosa Maria. Oct. 12 – 27. www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
3-D Theatricals launches its 2019-2020 season with ONCE, The Musical directed by Kari Hayter and choreographed by Linda Love Simmons with musical direction and conducting by David Lamoureux. Adapted from the Academy Award-winning motion picture written and directed by John Carney, ONCE follows a heartbroken Irish guitarist who has given up on love and music until an immigrant girl inspires him to keep going. Their shared love of music draws the two together and the unexpected friendship quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story. 3DT’s production stars a company of actor/musicians who will play their own instruments and the venue will be transformed to an intimate in-the-round configuration. Cast includes Tom Frank as Guy, and Aurora Florence as Girl, Tony Award-winner Scott Waara as Da, and original Broadway cast member Andy Taylor as Bank Manager, along with Chuck McLane, Katherine Washington, Cynthia Marty, David Coe Lamoureux, Andrew Huber, Cameron Tagge, Erich Schroeder, Leota Rhodes, and Quinn Copeland. ONCE, The Musical features a book by Enda Walsh, and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. Oct. 11 – 27 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. 3dtheatricals.org
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