Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Sterling's Moves to New Location at The Federal
Sterling’s Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City closes its doors following its March 18 performance - Reba Buhr, co-star of Disney’s Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
“Located in the heart of North Hollywood’s trendy NoHo Arts District,” added Sterling, “The Federal has not only recognized first-hand our award-winning achievements and place within LA’s performing arts community... but our need to grow and to maintain our artistic integrity and technical production standards, as well as our equally high expectations in dining and superior service for our patrons. By all accounts, The Federal is a natural fit for us.”
For more information visit www.msapr.net. Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal is produced by Michael Sterling and Tony Monsour of Michael Sterling & Associates, the Studio City-based entertainment public relations and production company.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Prince and the Showboy Plays Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal
Continuing its nearly 6 year reign as the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area dedicated to presenting the best of Broadway performers and nightclub artists in concert, Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal welcomes Broadway’s Faith Prince and Jason Graae Monday, June 11, 2012 for the Los Angeles debut of The Prince and The Showboy.Veterans of 13 Broadway shows between them, The Prince and The Showboy showcases Tony Award Winner Faith Prince and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award Winner Jason Graae singing their most requested and memorable Broadway numbers, including a heartfelt tribute to Broadway legend Jerry Herman who has been a significant influence on the two stars... both personally and professionally.
Formerly known as Sterling’s Upstairs at Vitello’s, the new Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal had its grand opening on April 1, 2012 and is located at 5303 Lankershim Blvd. (at Weddington Street) in North Hollywood. Attendance is by advance reservation only: (818) 754-8700. Visit www.msapr.net for pricing and further information. Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal is produced by Michael Sterling and Tony Monsour of Michael Sterling & Associates, the Studio City-based entertainment public relations and production company.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Kritzerland Presents The Burt Bacharach Album
Update: Kritzerland has announced that its special guest for this show will be Daisy Eagan. Daisy became the youngest female to win a Tony Award in 1991 for "Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical" for playing Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden.
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Kritzerland at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal presents The Burt Bacharach Album Sunday, August 5th at 7:00 pm starring Danny Gurwin, Kim Huber, Dennis Kyle, Lisa Livesay, and Jane Noseworthy with music director Tom Griep and hosted by Bruce Kimmel.
Based on the 1996 album produced by Kimmel, this tribute to one of the greatest pop composers in history will be a tuneful treat through mostly Bacharach and David-land, featuring many of their classic and iconic pop songs, such as “The Look of Love,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “A House Is Not a Home,” “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” “Walk on By,” “Alfie,” and many more. They’ll also include songs from Burt and Hal’s great Broadway show, Promises, Promises, as well as some less well known Bacharach and David songs from their TV musical, On the Flip Side, and their film musical, Lost Horizon.
For reservations call (818) 754-8700.
Your phone reservation will be confirmed.
Dinner reservations: From 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
$28/person: $18 cover + $10 food minimum
Reservations highly recommended.
Sterling’s at The Federal is located at 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. The Federal Bar is adjacent to the El Portal Theatre. Parking is available – entrance for Federal lot is on Weddington Street (directly behind the building) at $3.50. There is also available street parking. Click Here for more information about Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Cortes Alexander's Have A Swell Holiday Show was...Swell!
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| Cortes Alexander. Photos by Eric Schneider |
There’s no denying it was a Swell night at Sterling’s Upstairs at the Federal on December 10th, thanks to Cortes Alexander and his Have a Swell Holiday Show. It was my first introduction to the charming performer, and it was also my first time at Sterling’s new supper club, where producer Michael Sterling has continued his tradition of presenting some of the finest musical theatre artists and nightclub entertainers L.A. has to offer.
Sterling moved to his present location in April, following a successful six year run at his original venue, Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City. The Federal’s sophisticated ambience offers a cool, uptown vibe and an intimate setting that highlights an ever-changing array of artists and music, perfect for a historic building in the NoHo Arts District that has itself had many different lives.
Alexander’s set list featured an eclectic mix of styles, from jazz to musical theatre to pop, with holiday favorites that slipped between his original songs like twinkling lights peeking out from a Christmas tree. He began the show with his own arrangement of Bricusse & Newly’s “Pure Imagination,” setting the tone for the evening with an enchanting invitation to travel in a world of his creation. Entertaining stories followed to introduce some of his original compositions. Among them were “Driving Song,” a smooth, slow composition about his first car, “LA to Paris,” a touching ode to love, and “Marguerite,” inspired by the cow in Hal Prince’s backyard.
He talked about touring the world with Liza Minnelli, good and bad reviews he’s received, and how you can see his mother – well, her back at least – in the rain scene of Singing in the Rain. She was responsible for instilling in Alexander a joy for music and an ever-optimistic love of life as they tooled down the open road in their VW bus singing at the top of their lungs. His heartfelt remembrances were moving, and often humorous.
In the spirit of the season, Alexander included several luscious holiday songs including a jazzy version of “Winter Wonderland” arranged by Jason Robert Brown, Kay Thompson’s arrangement of “Jingle Bells,” and his own arrangement of “The Christmas Song.” It doesn’t matter how many times I hear that song, I love it every time and his version is quite special.
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| Cortes Alexander and The Swell Girls, (L-R) Julie Garnye and Melissa Bailey. |
Back-up was provided by the outstanding Swell Girls, Melissa Bailey and Julie Garnye, each featured in a big way; Bailey on a terrific arrangement she and Alexander created for “Slow Boat to China/Shanghai” by Frank Loesser and Garnye on the beautiful “Any Day Now.” The band was first-rate, led by musical director John Boswell on piano and included Norman Ludwin on bass, Terry Schoenig on percussion, and Paul Landry on guitar. Landry’s feature on the charming “Love on a Greyhound Bus” was a highlight.
A nice guy with a big personality and a charming way with a song – that’s Cortes Alexander. Spend an evening with him the next time he appears in L.A.
Cortes Alexander’s Have a Swell Holiday, Sterling’s Upstairs at the Federal, 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. You can check out upcoming shows at Sterling’s Upstairs online at www.msapr.net. For reservations call (818) 754-8700.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What's Happening Around Town for May 14, 2013
Creating Arts Presents Peter Pan
Creating Arts Company brings to life the classic story of Peter Pan, the mischievous boy who refuses to grow up Saturdays at 2:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm, now through June 30 at Promenade Playhouse. Join Peter in an adventure of a lifetime as he introduces Wendy, John and Michael Darling to his world of Never Neverland, where they meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily and her Indian Braves and the mean Captain Hook and his Pirates. Cheer for Peter, Boo for Captain Hook, Laugh along with Tinkerbell and help Wendy, John and Michael discover that growing up isn't quite so bad. This fun one hour audience interactive musical will have children of all ages singing and dancing along. Promenade Playhouse, 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401. For more information call (310) 804-0223 or go to www.creatingarts.org.
East West Players - CHESS
CHESS officially opens at East West Players Wednesday, May 15 at 8pm and will run through June 9. The musical features book by Richard Nelson, lyrics by Tim Rice, and music by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus and is directed by Tim Dang, with musical direction by Marc Macalintal and choreography by Marc Oka. From the lyricist of Jesus Christ Superstar and the composers of Mamma Mia!, the story involves a romantic triangle between two top chess players - an American and a Russian - and a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. It takes place within the context of the Cold War, as both countries vie for international chess victories for propaganda purposes. Featuring: Joan Almedilla, Elijah Rock, Victor E. Chan, Carey Rebecca Brown, Ray A. Rochelle, Michael Alexander Henry, and Ryan Castellino with Cesar Cipriano, Stephanie Mieko Cohen, Jasmine Ejan, Shay Louise, D.T. Matias, Maegan McConnell, Alex Sanchez, and Justin Vasquez. Click Here for more information.
Lillias White, A Woman On Love
Chris Isaacson Presents and Upright Cabaret proudly present the west coast club return of Broadway diva and Tony Award-winner Lillias White in her new show, A Woman On Love, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. There will be two performances only, on Mondays, June 3 and 10 at 8:30 pm, with cocktail and dinner service beginning at 6:30 pm. The June 10 show also marks the second anniversary of The Night After The Tonys, a tradition begun in 2012 by Ms. White and Upright Cabaret. Lillias White is currently starring in the critically acclaimed production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come And Gone, under the direction of Phylicia Rashad at the Mark Taper Forum. The music director for A Woman On Love is Abdul Hamid, and Ms. White will be joined onstage by OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) star Jake Simpson.
Admission is $30, and VIP seating is available. Tickets may be obtained by calling (866) 468-3399 or by visiting www.UprightCabaret.com/events. Tickets purchased online will receive priority seating.
Terri White Concert Debut at Sterling’s
Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal welcomes Broadway’s Terri White Sunday, May 19... direct from her critically acclaimed cabaret concert in the Barbara Cook Spotlight Series at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ in Washington, D.C. White, who was also featured in the Kennedy Center’s Washington-to-Broadway production of Follies, as well as Follies at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, has appeared in several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows including Barnum, Ain't Misbehavin', Nunsense I & II, Nuncrackers, Finian's Rainbow, and Liza Minnelli Stepping Out at Radio City Music Hall.
Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal is located at 5303 Lankershim Blvd. (at Weddington Street) in North Hollywood, CA. Attendance is by advance reservation only: (818) 754-8700. Dinner Seating for Terri White is 5:30 – 6:00 pm; Showtime: 7:00 pm. VIP Reserved Seating is available at $25 per person; as well as non-reserved general admission Seating at $15 per person. A $10 food and/or beverage minimum and $3 Facility/Security charge also applies to each ticket price. For more information about Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal, visit www.msapr.net.
We’re All in the Mood for a Melody
This Performance Benefit for SkyPilot Theater Company’s 2013 Season takes place Friday, May 17, at 7:00 pm at River Rock Lounge. Welcome to the Cafe Chanteuse, where in between performances of classic pop and Broadway tunes, hearts are broken, lives are changed and maybe even one or two dreams come true. Because everyone is beautiful at the ballet -- but at the Cafe Chanteuse, everyone has a chance to be a star. Happy Hour starts at 5:00 pm (full menu also available) and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Cocktail attire is encouraged. Tickets: $10.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
What’s Happening Around Town for October 28, 2012
It began 60 years ago with eight guys sitting around a poker table in a smoke-filled room on a Monday night, trying to figure out what to do with $600. Typically, they’d throw themselves a year-end bash with the money they put aside from each pot at their weekly poker game. But the talk had gotten around to doing something different that year – something for someone else. And that’s exactly what they did. 60 years later Help Youth Charities Fund has raised over $ 4.5 Million dollars towards its charter cause. "Helping handicapped and underprivileged children of every race, color & creed." This year they guys are putting up Mel Brooks’ The Producers November 1 -11 at the ACME Comedy Theatre on La Brea. The entire production is volunteer driven & ALL funds raised through the production will go towards our mission of helping the kids! Some past projects & programs funded include:
-Therapeutic Swimming pool for Physically Challenged Youth
-Training kitchen for multi-disability blind children.
-Woodworking shop to rehabilitate street kids.
-A voice synthesizer for a teenager without any vocal chords.
-Construction of special needs playground for disabled kids.
Tickets are $20 online at www.acmecomedy.com/tickets.htm and $25 at the door. Get them now!
HAIR
The Grove Theatre in Upland announces auditions for HAIR on Saturday, November 3rd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. at 276 E. Ninth Street in downtown Upland. Callbacks, by invitation, will be held on Sunday, November 4th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. All roles are being cast (Ages 18+). For information go to www.grovetheatre.com. Prepare 16 bars of a pop or rock song (no traditional Broadway tunes) that shows vocal range. Bring a headshot and resume. The auditions are being held at The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth Street, Upland, CA 91786.
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Kritzerland at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal presents Mostly Rodgers & Hammerstein (with a little Hart and a little Sondheim) hosted by Bruce Kimmel Sunday, November 4th at 7pm. The show stars Stuart Ambrose, Dennis Kyle, Lisa Livesay, Jane Noseworthy, Shannon Warne, and special guest Alvin Ing, with musical direction by Lloyd Cooper. Our last few shows have been jam-packed so early reservations are recommended by calling 818 754-8700. Dinner reservations: From 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Cover charge $15 + $10 food minimum + $3 facility charge. Sterling’s at The Federal, 5303 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601. Parking is available – entrance for Federal lot is on Weddington Street (directly behind the building). http://www.msapr.net/Sterling-s-at-The-Federal.html
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Whether these iconic songs are performed by someone with the wrong skill set, gender, race, or age, they will all be hilariously... Miscast! Proceeds go to "Project Angel Food" whose mission is to bring nourishment to those living with AIDS, cancer or other life threatening diseases. This Miscast on November 5th will feature Mandy Kaplan, Jennifer Hall, Will Collyer, Thomas Threats, Christopher Carlisle, Rob Blatt, Mona Chatterjee, Jay Marcus, Tommy Metz, Netta Most, and Brett Ryback on piano. Door opens at 7:00 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm on the dot! Drinks and food after. Click Here for more details.
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The musical mash-up parody that rocked the Cavern Club Theatre at Casita del Campo this August returns for another limited engagement at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood. Loosely based on Judy Blume’s popular coming of age novel published in 1970, this musical parody lovingly recalls the sights, sentiments and sounds of the era. This version will also feature music from the cherished holiday album, Carpenters Christmas Portrait. Conceived, written and directed by Dane Whitlock with choreography by Kim Hale, Are You There God? It’s Me, Karen Carpenter features Carey Peters, Jennifer Blake and Drew Droege. Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sundays at 3 pm at The Hudson Theatres, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA, 90038. Tickets ($20) are available at www.plays411.com/karencarpenter.
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Falcon Theatre is proud to present Troubadour Theater Company’s Rudolph the Red-Nose ReinDOORS, directed by Matt Walker. Celebrate the Season with a wild, stripped-down, bare bones, rock re-telling of the classic holiday tale of Rudolph, with a sexy, sultry, scary soundtrack - and snow. It's Strange Days in the North Pole when a reindeer named Rudolph is born with a glowing red nose. Finding no Hello I Love You at the Reindeer Games, Rudolph is left alone with his Roadhouse Blues. Only when he meets the darling doe Clarice, does he proclaim, "You Light My Fire!" But can Rudolph save Christmas by leading the Reindeer Riders On The Storm and help Santa Break On Through the blizzard? Whip up some season cheer in your Soul Kitchen and meet the Troubies down on Love Street for an unforgettable show - you're sure to Love Her Madly! The show runs November 28 – January 6, with opening night on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets go on sale November 6th at www.FalconTheatre.com or by calling (818) 955-8101.
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The Grove Theatre presents A Really, Really Good Time, Holly Jolly Christmas Carol, by Mary Willard, starring Fred Willard as E.B. Scrooge. The time is December 20, 2012 and the United States Superstar Show has really, really gone into overtime. It is to air Christmas Eve night but E.B. Scrooge is not happy with any of the people auditioning. E.B. is even more irritated, aggravated and riled up with everyone and everything...the talent, the set, the workers and most of all Bobby Cratchit, his right hand man. After an exhausting day he returns to his apartment where he is visited by the Ghost of Johnny Carson. Johnny tells him he will be visited by three spirits who will help him become the man that Johnny knows he can become. Performances begin Friday, November 30, and end Sunday, December 16. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (909) 920-4343, or by visiting www.grovetheatre.com.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014
LA’s Next Great Stage Star® 2014 is Jennifer Kranz
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| L-R: Jennifer Kranz (winner); Travis Leland (2nd place); Adrienne Visnic (third place); Daniella Painton (4th place); Jade Johnson (5th place); Kimberly Hessler (6thplace). Photo Credit: Peter Welkin. |
Congratulations to USC student Jennifer Kranz, who was named the winner of LA’s Next Great Stage Star® 2014 competition last weekend at Sterling’s Upstairs at the Federal. Kranz is a senior at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles majoring in Theatre and minoring in Musical Theatre. The blonde, blue-eyed Jennifer Kranz began performing when she was 8 years old and has since studied with John Rubenstein, Gerogia Stitt and others at USC. Her win follows six weeks of intense competition conducted before live audiences who were also part of the voting process.
Additionally, the young Ms. Kranz will receive audition opportunities from such major, regional producing entities as Cabrillo Music Theatre which presents at the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA; Julia Flores Casting, which represents the Pasadena Playhouse, Boston Court Theatre and McCoy/Rigby Entertainment at the La Mirada Performing Arts Center; and other similar regional auditions.
Upon her return to Sterling’s later this year with her own concert, she will also receive an overnight stay in a Luxury VIP Suite and dining for two at the iconic Sheraton Universal Hotel. Known as the “Hotel of the Stars” for 45 years, the Sheraton is nestled between the Hollywood Hills and the San Fernando Valley and overlooks the world renowned Universal Studios. www.sheratonuniversal.com. Ms. Kranz has also been invited by Stage Star judge Bruce Kimmel to be featured in an upcoming Kritzerland Records live stage event during 2014 at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal.
The only competition of its kind, 8 former competitors have since made their Broadway debuts; one of whichis Derek Klena (top finalist/LA’s Next Great Stage Star 2011) who recently co-starred on Broadway as Fiyero in the 10th anniversary production of Wicked; and is currently co-starring in The Bridges of Madison County. Additionally, over 80 out of 160 former competitors are now working professionally in either U.S. National Tours, sit down productions in Las Vegas Hotels, major regional theatres productions, and television.
LA’s Next Great Stage Star® 2014 has been executive produced by Michael Sterling of Michael Sterling & Associates www.msapr.net in Los Angeles since 2007 and was created by Michael Sterling and Tony Monsour. Preceded by serving as producer of LA’s Next Great Stage Star® since 2012, author, speaker, performer, business woman and arts philanthropist, Barbara Van Orden, joined Sterling this year as co-executive producer www.barbaravanorden.com. Writer/Performer Peter Welkin was assigned duties as associate producer for his second year; with James Lent returning as musical director for his fifth consecutive year. Bryan Blaskie assumed responsibilities as associate musical director for his first year; and Jackie Evans rounded out the creative as choreographer for her second year.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Holiday Shows For Your Merry Entertainment – 2013
Musicals/Plays/Stage Shows/Events
December 6 – 22
Hudson Backstage Theatre
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/513439
*54th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
December 24 (3 - 6 pm)
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Music Center
www.HolidayCelebration.org FREE
*A Broadway Christmas
December 7
NoHo Arts Center
http://globaltruthcenter.org/calendar-of-events?task=view_event&event_id=220
*A Christmas Carol
December 7 – 22
A Noise Within
www.anoisewithin.org
*A Christmas Carol
November 30 - December 22
Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group
http://zombiejoes.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4552
*A Christmas Carol
November 29 – December 24
Glendale Centre Theatre
www.glendalecentretheatre.com
*A Christmas Carol
December 7 - 15
Lewis Family Playhouse
www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com
*A Christmas Carol
December 20 – 22
Long Beach Shakespeare Company
www.lbshakespeare.org/show.php?id=15
*A Christmas Carol
Sierra Madre Playhouse
Nov. 29- Dec. 23
www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
*A Christmas Carol
November 30 – December 27
South Coast Repertory
www.scr.org/calendar/view?id=6337
*A Christmas Carol with Orson Bean
December 13, 14 & 15
First Lutheran Church Venice
No reservations needed, no collections will be taken FREE
*A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens
December 8 – 29
Kirk Douglas Theatre
www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/A-Christmas-Carol-Twist-Your-Dickens/
*A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens
December 5 - 22
Independent Shakespeare Co.
www.iscla.org
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Monday, March 18, 2013
What's Happening Around Town for March 18, 2013
When Monty Navarro (Ken Barnett), the black sheep of the D’Ysquith family, finds out he is ninth in line to inherit a dukedom, he decides to eliminate the other eight heirs standing in his way – all played by Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife). Set in England’s elegant Edwardian era, this witty music hall comedy was proclaimed “gorgeous, funny and melodious” by the Harford Courant. Named one of the top 10 “Hottest Tickets of the Year” by The New York Times, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder explores how low we’ll go to make it to the top. www.theoldglobe.org
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LADCC Winners Announced
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the winners and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2012. The 44th Annual LADCC Awards ceremony took place tonight at the Los Angeles Theatre Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Congratulations to all! Click Here to go to the LA Stage Alliance website for a complete list of winners.
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RENT Benefits The Stigma Project
Beyond the Stage Productions has announced a special three-performance engagement of Jonathan Larson’s RENT, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Proceeds will benefit The Stigma Project, a Los Angeles HIV/AIDS outreach and education organization. Prior to the show on Friday (April 5), AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Advocate Magazine, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Project Angel Food, AIDS/Lifecycle, and Manchester Labs will host a star-studded red carpet event and panel discussion with community leaders and outreach professionals. The curtain will rise at 8:00 on Thursday 4/4, Friday 4/5, and Saturday 4/6, at the Founder’s Center Auditorium on West Sixth Street in Los Angeles. Producer Michael Smith promises an exciting re-imagining of the musical theatre classic. “Using state-of-the-art 3D video mapping technology for a portion of the set, we will be presenting the show in a stunning and unique way. The audience is in for a real treat.” Smith says, “Our cast includes veterans of Broadway tours and hit television shows, as well as some incredible new talent from right here in Los Angeles.” For tickets and more information go to www.TheRentProject.com. Founder’s Center Auditorium is located at 3281 West Sixth Street, in Los Angeles, 90020. Ample parking is available adjacent to the theatre.
Beyond the Stage Productions has announced a special three-performance engagement of Jonathan Larson’s RENT, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Proceeds will benefit The Stigma Project, a Los Angeles HIV/AIDS outreach and education organization. Prior to the show on Friday (April 5), AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Advocate Magazine, AIDS Project Los Angeles, Project Angel Food, AIDS/Lifecycle, and Manchester Labs will host a star-studded red carpet event and panel discussion with community leaders and outreach professionals. The curtain will rise at 8:00 on Thursday 4/4, Friday 4/5, and Saturday 4/6, at the Founder’s Center Auditorium on West Sixth Street in Los Angeles. Producer Michael Smith promises an exciting re-imagining of the musical theatre classic. “Using state-of-the-art 3D video mapping technology for a portion of the set, we will be presenting the show in a stunning and unique way. The audience is in for a real treat.” Smith says, “Our cast includes veterans of Broadway tours and hit television shows, as well as some incredible new talent from right here in Los Angeles.” For tickets and more information go to www.TheRentProject.com. Founder’s Center Auditorium is located at 3281 West Sixth Street, in Los Angeles, 90020. Ample parking is available adjacent to the theatre.
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Kritzerland’s The Songs of Comden & Green
Kritzerland at Sterling’s Upstairs at The Federal presents Just in Time, The Songs of Comden & Green Sunday April 7th at 7:00 pm. The show stars Cynthia Ferrer, Damon Kirsche, Lisa Livesay, Madison Claire Parks, Jenna Rosen, Robert Yacko, and special guest Jason Graae, with musical direction by Lloyd Cooper. Comden and Green burst on the Broadway scene with On The Town and, after that auspicious debut, wrote an amazing array of Broadway musicals, including Wonderful Town, Peter Pan, Bells Are Ringing, Subways are for Sleeping, Do Re Mi, Fade Out - Fade In, Hallelujah, Baby, On the Twentieth Century, and The Will Rogers Follies. They also wrote the MGM musical, It’s Always Fair Weather, and provided the screenplays for others such as Good News, The Barkleys of Broadway, The Band Wagon and Singin’ in the Rain. For reservations call (818) 754-8700. Dinner reservations are 5:30 - 6:00 pm, Cover charge is $15 plus a $10 food minimum and $3 facility charge. Sterling’s at The Federal, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood, CA 91601. For more information go to www.msapr.net/Sterling-s-at-The-Federal.html.
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San Diego Musical Theatre announces their second production of their 2013 season, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music, May 10 – 26 at the Birch North Park Theatre. The production will be directed by Todd Nielson, with Don LeMaster serving as music director & conductor. Featured in the cast are Allison Spratt Pearce as Maria Rainer, Randall Dodge as Captain Georg von Trapp, David McBean as Max Detweiler, Jill Van Velzer as Elsa Schraeder, and Victoria Strong as The Mother Abbess. The cast also includes Luke Babbitt, Susan Boland, Annie Buckley, Laura Bueno, Janie d’Avignon, Gabriella Dimmick, Mary Ann DiPietro, Max Gidaley, Jeni Hawkes, Glenn Hermans, Katelyn Katz, Hourie Kilijian, Jim Marshall, Ashlee Mayer, Charles Maze, Kevin McDonald, Jonas McMullen, Chad Patterson, Kelly Prendergast, Alexis Ritchey, Doug Shattuck, and Debra Wanger. For tickets, call 858-560-5740 or visit www.sdmt.org.
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Are you part of a band, jazz group, dance group, or singing group? Looking to perform at a venue for 100 – 300 people? The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is extending an open invitation to all local performing arts groups to join the SummerFest at Rivendale this July and August. Rock bands, singers, a capella groups, theatre performances, jazz groups or dance groups are invited to join the stage for the festival, which will open July 12 and run through August 4. There are still performance dates available for local groups that are interested in performing for an evening outdoors. So far this year’s SummerFest includes performances by The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival, The Tribe Theatre Company, SCV Concert Band, and the SCSF Apprentice Company. Others in the works include a series of children’s programming and other music performances. The Rivendale site is located at the entrance of Towsley Canyon and is co-sponsored by City of Santa Clarita. Groups interested in participating in the SummerFest should contact SCSF at info@scshakespearefest.org.
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Happy Panda Productions is debuting their latest comic video sensation, The REAL Women of LA. Intended as a parody response to comic DJ Lubel’s viral music video The Women of LA, this hilarious short features appearances by actresses from TV, Film & Broadway. Co-producers are Deborah S. Craig and Milena Govich, who also appear in the short. In addition to Craig and Govich, the video features Broadway’s Lisa Datz, Jacqui Polk, Haviland Stillwell and Jessica-Snow Wilson. www.HappyPandaProductions.com.
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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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