A-LISTS theatre by tony reverditto
THE NEXT FAIRY TALE Leave it to Los Angeles’ most celebrated same
sex performing arts company, the Celebration Theatre, to come up with a hot world premiere musical saga. Fantasy and romance, song and dance and men in tight pants! The legendary Fairy Godmothers have never hesitated to assist a hero in saving his true love, but then again, they had never met a prince who’s true love was . . . another prince. Every one-hundred years, the fabled magic mirror chooses which “hero’s quest” shall become the next fairy tale. The mirror selects Prince Copernicus, and the Fairy Godmistress Minerva, meets with him to better select the most appropriate Godmother to save his true love from a dragon. Runs March 11 through April 24 at the Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood.
Tickets:
Celebrationtheatre.com 323.957.1884 or
THE MERCY SEAT Vs. Theatre Company presents the Los Angeles premiere of Neil LaBute’s con-
troversial, perceptive, and sarcastically witty examination of opportunism and betrayal in the face of the 9-11 tragedy. On September 12, 2001, Ben Harcourt finds himself in the downtown apartment of his boss and secret mistress, Abby. I’m guessing that he was supposed to be at work in one of the twin towers, but by a twist of fate or lust he wasn’t there. Naturally his loved ones become deeply concerned about his well being and make countless cell phone calls thus disturb- ing Ben and Abby’s discussion on the options available to them, that did not exist a day ago. Will Ben let his family know he’s alive or will he run away with Abby? Runs March 17 through April 24 at The Ford Theatre, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Hollywood. Tickets: 323.461.3673 (GO 1-FORD) or
www.FordTheatres.org
AVENUE Q The cast consists of three actual human characters and eleven pup- pets that interact as if human. The adorable puppets are animated and voiced by actor/puppeteers who are present onstage, but remain “invis- ible” relative to the storyline. It is an “autobiographical and biographical” coming-of-age parable which satirizes the issues and anxieties associated with searching for purpose in life. The characters lament that as children, they were assured by their parents, and by children’s television programs such as PBS’s Sesame Street, that they were “special” and “could do anything”. A Princeton, bright-eyed college grad moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account; the only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone’s looking for a reason. Runs March 1 through 6 at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boule- vard, Hollywood.
Tickets:
800.982.ARTS (2787) or
www.BroadwayLA.org
SOUTHERN COMFORTS It is with great anticipation and excitement that ICT welcomes the talented
actress, Michael Learned, best known for her role on–but certainly not limited to–Little House on the Prairie. Joining her is accomplished stage and screen actor, Granville Van Dusen. He played Katherine Helmond’s love interest/doctor on the smash hit, Soap. This show is a contemporary story filled with enchanting romance, as a snowy old New Jersey widower meets a honey-accented Tennes- see widow. They discover that love is as complex in the later years of life as it was the first time around . . . go figure! Anyway, if one is fortunate enough to live to a ripe old age, this exploration of the twilight years certainly gives a hope of a chance in the romance and companionship departments; with sweet surprises as well as unpredictable trials and tribulations. Runs March 15 - April 10, Inter- national City Theatre Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd. Tickets: 562.436.4610 or
InternationalCityTheatre.com
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RAGE monthly | MARCH 2011
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