A-LISTS theatre by tony reverditto
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATRE
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company is on a world tour and
is making a stop in the O.C. The history of the troupe is quite interesting;
their grass roots beginning back in March of 1958 in of all places, the Young
Men’s Hebrew Association in New York. Led by Alvin Ailey, a group of young
African-American modern dancers work hard and perform beautifully. That
dedication has earned them a place as one of the most prestigious American
Dance companies in the world. These “Cultural Ambassadors” have per-
formed for over 23 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries, including
two historic residencies in South Africa. Runs March 2-7 at Orange County
Performing Arts Center-Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa
Mesa. Tickets:
OCPAC.org or 714.556.ARTS.
ED ASNER AS FDR BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS
Ed Asner is tackling one of the most With Dancing with the Stars in between sea-
challenging roles of his career in a sons, Backwards In High Heels’ show-stopping
one-man show depicting one of the dance numbers can fill that void until the next
most loved and famous presidents round starts. This Southern California premiere
in history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. musical is about the remarkable public persona
Asner is of course best known for his and fascinating private life of the legendary
award-winning roles on The Mary Tyler actress/dancer, Ginger Rogers. Ginger is best
Moore Show and Lou Grant. In his latest known as Fred Astaire’s dance partner; both
endeavor, he delivers a compelling having lifted the spirits of those during the
solo rendition of FDR, based on Dore depression era. Although tough times did not
Schary’s Broadway hit Sunrise at Cam- stop her from demanding the same pay as male
pobello, which ran for 70 weeks. FDR stars. Others appearances from the golden age
follows the life and times of America’s of Hollywood legends include Fred Astaire,
32nd president as he reflects on his Jimmy Stewart, Ethel Merman and Katharine
years in office, from his inauguration Hepburn. “The ‘Ginger Musical’ combines
to the challenges during World War unforgettable musical show-stopping dance
II. A night of education and entertainment plays for one performance only; numbers combined with a powerful story that touches the heart. Stars Matt Bauer,
Saturday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m. at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Christopher Carothers, Robin De Lano, Heather Lee, Jeff Payton and Anna Aimee
Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada. Tickets: 562.944.9801 or White. February 23-March 21 at Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E.
714.994.6310 or
lamiradatheatre.com. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach. Tickets: 562.436.4610 or
ictlongbeach.org.
The Second City: CAN YOU BE MORE PACIFIC?
The Second City comedy troupe is venturing “behind the Orange Curtain”
at The Laguna Playhouse. Speaking as an O.C. resident, there is truly a boun-
tiful supply of material in a variety of subjects. They come armed with their
latest mission; to acknowledge, spoof and trash cultural life in eclectic La-
guna Beach and the rest of Orange County. If you live in the O.C., according
to the website, you will likely see yourself; your neighbor and your favorite
plastic surgeon take a good ribbing. All topics are fair game! If you don’t
live in the O.C., then this is worth the drive, as you get to enjoy the new crop
of up-and-coming comedians doing what they love best, making people
laugh. Second City has spawned such talents as John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd,
Gilda Radner, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. Runs March 16-April 11 at The
Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Tickets:
949.497.ARTS (2787) or
boxoffice@lagunaplayhouse.com.
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