Saturday, November 10, 2012
What's Happening Around Town for Saturday, November 10, 2012
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment bring you the most “Wonder”ful holiday treat of the season with Winter Wonderettes, created and directed by Roger Bean, with choreography by John Vaughan and musical direction by Brian Baker. It’s Christmas and the ladies are entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls must use their talent and creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday tunes such as “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” “Winter Wonderland” and 20 other seasonal favorites, to save their holiday party. The result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and entertaining show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. The cast includes three of the four original Los Angeles Wonderettes - Misty Cotton, Julie Dixon Jackson, Bets Malone - and making her Wonderette debut - Shannon Warne. The show previews Friday, December 7, opens Dec. 8 and runs through Dec. 30 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada. www.lamiradatheatre.com
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Donny and Marie - Christmas in Los Angeles
In the holiday tradition of the “Osmond Family Christmas” television specials, the legendary Donny and Marie invite you to celebrate the joy of the season in true Osmond fashion with them at the Pantages Theatre Dec. 4 – 23. With a dash of Christmas spirit and the entertainers’ trademark show-stopping production numbers, the show features Christmas songs and cheer plus hits from their illustrious careers, transporting audiences into a heartfelt nostalgic journey that will create present-day holiday memories to last a lifetime. The show is recommended for ages 8 and up. For tickets or more information go to www.BroadwayLA.org or call 800-982-2787. The Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, just east of Vine Street.
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The Jane Fuller Arctic Express stops at Sierra Madre Playhouse on December 9. Jane Fuller, a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Sierra Madre has developed a following at clubs throughout Southern California for her distinctive sound, a blend that she has called “jazz-inflected pop.” On Dec. 9 at 7pm she brings her one-woman Christmas show to the Sierra Madre Playhouse. The program of songs and storytelling will carry you through wild, wacky warm-hearted stops on a journey directly to St. Nick’s house! The price of admission also includes a copy of her Christmas CD, “The Spirit of Giving,” which features ten original songs and four Christmas classics. You are also invited to bring a toy that will be donated to a children’s charity that night. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. There is free parking behind the theatre. Tickets ($20) are available at www.sierramadreplayhouse.org or by calling (626) 355-4318.
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Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins channels Janis Joplin in this raucous new rock ‘n roll musical retrospective on Joplin’s turbulent life. Compared to Joplin ever since her own fast rise to stardom with the hit song “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,” Hawkins brings the iconic singer’s music to life, including “Down on Me,” “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” The four-piece band is headed by two-time Grammy Award-winning music producer Josh Sklair on guitar. Sold out for its initial four-week run, Room 105 extends through Dec. 30 at Macha Theatre in West Hollywood in advance of a 2013 tour. In addition to Hawkins, the show features Jeremy Lucas, Bonnie McMahon, Leslie Marreo, Lou Mulford, Rae Toledoand David Veach and musicians Josh Sklair (guitar), Ed Roth (keyboards), Daniel Pearson (bass) and Corey Coverstone (drums). Macha Theatre, 1107 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood CA 90069. For tickets, call 323-960-1055 or visit www.room105musical.com.
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Mel Brooks Strikes Back!
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Cabaret Noel featurin Gigi Bermingham returns with more music, more singers, and more holiday songs. December 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7pm, Antaeus Company, 5114 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood. Click Here for tickets.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
What's Happening Around Town for September 11
Ovation Nominations Will Stream Online
If you’re unable to attend tonight’s Ovation Award Nominees Announcement you can watch it live online at www.LASTAGETimes.com. You can also follow ongoing status updates you using the Twitter hashtag #OvationAwards. And if you’re planning on going to the event, you can Click Here to make a reservation. Doors open at 7:00 pm, Announcement begins at 7:30 pm at The LA Gay and Lesbian Center, The Village at Ed Gould Plaza Renburg Theatre, 1125 N. McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90038. There is a free parking lot located across the street from the LA Gay & Lesbian Center (enter via the first driveway just north of Santa Monica Blvd on the East side of McCadden Pl).This event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is encouraged as seats are limited.
Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal welcomes television and LA Ovation Award nominated theatre composer and performer Brett Ryback in the premiere of The Kid with The Keys Sunday, September 16, 2012. Ryback promises an elegant night of troublemaking, immaturity, and kid-play featuring music from the Millennial Generation of composers including Joe Iconis, Ryan Scott Oliver, Daniel Maté and, of course, Ryback himself. Mike Sawitzke (from indie band The EELS) will play guitar; and Max Mueller joins on cello for a show that explores prepubescent awkwardness through songs, anecdotes, and the uncorrected lyrics of grade schoolers who know a lot about life, love, and Unicorns - even if they can't quite spell. For more information about the artist, please visit www.brettryback.com. For ticket prices and further details visit www.msapr.net. Reservations can be made by calling (818) 754-8700. Sterling’s Upstairs at the Federal is located at 5303 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601. Valet Parking is available directly behind the Federal ($3.50 with validation) and street parking is also available.
Room 105 - Macha Theatre
Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston’s Room 105, a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins, is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin. The show is a modern-day retrospective on Joplin’s turbulent life, telling a story that reveals the iconic singer’s thoughts on love, sex, fame and belonging. It will premiere on October 4, the anniversary of Janis Joplin’s death, at the Macha Theatre -- blocks away from Barney’s Beanery where she had her last drink before her untimely death, joining the infamous 27 club. Showcasing classic Joplin music and original songs by Sophie B. Hawkins, Room 105 brings this transformative counterculture figure to life with realistic imagery and dramatic stage elements. Previews are Oct. 4 & 5, with opening night on Oct. 6th. Performances will continue through October 21st at Macha Theatre, 1107 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood, CA. 90069. Click Here for tickets or call (323) 960-1055.
Natalie Portman, the Musical!, a hilarious look at movies, musicals, and celebrity continues its run through September 30 at Chromolume Theatre. The musical goes through the life of Natalie Portman, and what may or may not have happened, stopping along the way at all her major movies and life events, led by a celebrity Narrator who acts as tour guide. The cast features Ali Axelrad, Maliz Aziz, Brittany Garms, Sam Marra, Lindsey Nesmith, Tara Pitt, and Adarius Smith, directed by Brittany Garms with musical direction by Tara Pitt. Chromolume Theatre is located at the Attic Theatre, 5429 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90016. Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission. For tickets call (323) 510-2688 or go to www.crtheatre.com/natport.html or http://www.plays411.com/natalieportman.
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