A-LISTS theatre by tony reverditto
BECKETT’S BUTTON
Based on his own colorful true life story, Andreas Beckett relives his lusty journey from native Germany through
finding his way in America. He began playing Ice Hockey at the age of seven, and by sixteen was a five-time
champion. Once in New York, he eventually submerged himself into a reckless life of sex, alcohol and gangs, thus
“Beckett’s button” was born. That button, when pushed, was rage, which led to many ugly scenes and unfortunate
outcomes. In his musical dramedy solo piece, he evolves right before your eyes and eventually discovers love. The
show is directed and scored by the married show biz veteran’s, Ken and Mitzie Welch, both of which have an impres-
sive list of television credits, including years with The Carol Burnett Show. I recently attended a one-time Benefit
Series Performance at the Santa Monica Playhouse with my partner. We both thought Beckett was damn sexy and
very entertaining. Performances will resume as part of the Whitefire Solo Series at the Whitefire Theatre.
Beckett’s Button reopens: Sunday, February 7, 2010 and runs through the summer of 2010 (only once a month).
Whitefire Theatre is located at 13500 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks. Tickets: 818.760.7337 or
whitefiretheatre.com.
HEARTS FOR THE ARTS
One More Productions offers a nostalgic celebration by
welcoming back over 50 past performers, all which bring to life
a musical journey of Broadway’s best songs. Each of the three
performances will be special and unique. On Friday, February 12,
8:00 p.m. enjoy the show and stay for a fully catered celebration
with the cast afterwards. Saturday, February 13, 8:00 p.m., enjoy
appetizers and fine wines as you join OMP for their annual Silent
Auction. Sunday, February 14, 3:00 p.m. performance followed by
desserts and champagne. The Grove Theatre is located at 12852
Main St. Garden Grove. Tickets: $30. by calling 714.741.9550 ext.
221 or
onemoreproductions.com.
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES
When it comes to family, there are three sides to every story; at least in the Pulitzer
Prize winning play, The Subject Was Roses, it’s true. The story chronicles a young
man’s return from World War II and how he becomes a catalyst for an emotional tug-
of-war in which love is both the prize and the weapon. Martin Sheen returns to the
play that earned him a Tony Award nomination in 1964—but now as the patriarch
of a family, he is forced to confront exploding emotions and buried truths. Frances
Conroy (Six Feet Under) and Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker) complete the struggling
tumultuous family triangle. All try to reconnect after years of emotional distance
with the hope to rediscover the beauty in a simple gift of roses. February 10 - March
21 at Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave. L.A. Audience Services: 213.628.2772 or
CenterTheatreGroup.org.
IT’S JUST SEX!
L.A.’s hottest smash comedy hit tackles lust and trust and
returns to the Two Roads Theatre in an all-new production.
A FEW GOOD MEN
Written by Jeff Gould, directed by Rick Shaw, It’s Just Sex has
First produced on Broadway in 1989 and shortly
been called “successful risky adult fun.” It’s a self-proclaimed,
thereafter immortalized on film with Jack Nicolson
thought-provoking, brutally honest and side-splittingly funny
and Tom Cruise. The military mentality and code of
look at marriage and fidelity. With the kids away at camp, three
honor is put on trial in this thought-provoking case
married couples get together for an evening of relaxation and
where two fellow Marines are being tried for complic-
laughs. But as the liquor flows, games are played, secrets re-
ity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay.
vealed, trust tested, boundaries broken and reality swings into
Prodded by a female member of his defense team,
fantasy. If that weren’t enough, it also contains discreet nudity
a young lawyer eventually makes a valiant effort to
and suggestive sexual behavior. Two Roads Theatre is located
defend his client. Freshly updated and conditioned
at 4348 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City. Tickets: 818.762.2272.
to our time and socio-political climate. Now through
Show extended to February 28. Performance times are Friday
February 21. Newport Theatre Arts Center at 2501
and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. General
Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. Tickets: 949.631.0288 or
admission is $25.
ntaconline.com.
12 RAGE monthly | February 2010
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