July 27 – August 8 Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy classic Young Frankenstein receives a musical makeover at the Pantages Theatre, located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. The 2008 Outer Critics Circle Award winner for Best Musical, features memorable moments from the motion picture, combined with the show stopping tunes, “Transylvania Mania” and “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” This re-imagined version relays how Dr. Frankenstein’s (he prefers the pronunciation of Fronkensteen) grandson brings his grandfather’s creature creation back to life, despite the fact that he has attempted to distance himself from that particular legacy in his capac- ity as a scientist of the non-mad variety. For further info, tickets, etc., call 323.468.1770.
Special Events July 12 – August 9
FREE MOVIE MONDAYS The Orange County Performing Arts Center kicks off its Free Movie Mondays with the treasured celluloid classic, The Wizard of Oz, on Monday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. and with the film starting at 8:00 p.m. The literal Free For All series are shown on a large outdoor screen and take place on the Center’s outdoor plaza on the side of Segerstrom Hall. This is the perfect place to watch the 70-year-old journey down the yellow brick road for Dorothy Gale (Judy Gar- land). Other films spotlighted during the summer include: Some Like It Hot (July 19), Oliver! (July 26), Dirty Dancing (August 2) and Mad Hot Ballroom (August 9). For additional queries, log onto
ocpac.org.
July 16 and July 17 “Comedy Tonight” The Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus, Men Alive, concludes its ninth season with three performances of “Comedy Tonight,” on Friday at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The comedic extravaganza will not only feature such odes to laughter with songs such as “Make ’Em Laugh,” but include campy comedy and dancing, and give a nod and wink to TV and Broadway productions of the past and present. In addition, music makers from Cole Porter to Del Shores will be honored. And speaking of Shores, his muse, Leslie Jordan, will serve as a special guest star at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, located at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine. Tickets can be purchased at
menalivechorus.org.
July 7 - July 11
STOOP STORIES Stoop Stories, an Obie Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated production, stars Dael Orlander- smith in the West Coast premiere of her celebrated one-woman show. Orlandersmith transforms herself into a multitude of New York City-based characters that flesh out neighbors from her past. There’s a Jewish im- migrant who recounts his meeting with Billie Holiday at his favorite watering hole, a Rock and Roll junkie and a vulnerable poet. Each character comes alive with her adeptness for capturing these slices of life. Another of her works, Bones, will also be showcased at the Kirk Douglas Theatre from July 30 – August 8. For tickets, go to
centertheatregroup.org/tickets.
July 16 – August 15 Take Me to The Fair! “The Beat Goes On” is the theme of this year’s OC Fair and 2010 OC Fair Summer Concert Series. Performers sched- uled to appear include: The B-52’s, Blondie, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, ZZ Top, LeAnn Rimes, Ratt, John Legend and Blue Oyster Cult. Exhibits range from the historic
July 16 and July 17
BUGS BUNNY AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL The Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by George Daugherty, will lead the celebration of Bugs Bunny’s 20th anniversary of gracing the Hollywood Bowl’s famed stage. Four Looney Tunes cartoons will have live orchestrated accompaniment, beginning at 8:30 during this two night salute to the rascally rabbit and friends, which include the event appropriate shorts What’s Opera, Doc? and The Rabbit of Seville. There will even be special appearances by Hanna Barbera toons The Flintstones, The Jetsons and Scooby-Doo, and a fireworks display to boot. For additional details, type hollywoodbowl. com into your favorite search engine.
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“Forever Fair!” that looks at 120 years of the OC Fair to Al’s Brain, a 3-D movie journey through the human brain starring “Weird Al” Yankovic. There will be competitions, demonstrations and contests built around one of the Fair’s guiltier pleasures…food. Take your pick of everything from Live Food Sculpting to a Daily Pie Eating Contest! For all things OC Fair, log onto
ocfair.com.
July 21 3rd Annual OC Look Soiree Orange Coast magazine will play host to the third annual OC Look Soiree, which not only highlights 16 select fashionistas, but also benefits the Orange County division of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation’s Dream Guild. The couture-based gala will be hosted at a private grand manor in Pelican Crest on the Newport Coast, with over 14,000 sq. ft. to mingle and be seen among Orange County’s trendsetter scene. The winners of the fashion forward accolades, which range from a plethora of behind-the-scenes fashion players, includes public relations gurus, fashion photographers, designers and even individuals from M•A•C Cosmetics, Neiman Marcus and Tiffany & Co. check out
jdrfoc.org/2010-OCLook/
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