A-LISTS theatre by tony reverditto
FIREWORKS FINALE A Night at the Moulin Rouge: A Magical Evening in Paris The Hollywood Bowl concludes its Summer Weekend Spectaculars Se-
ries with a French-themed concert under the stars, followed by a dazzling fireworks extravaganza. This production takes one through an intoxicat- ing adventure as the City of Lights Orchestra performs AnAmerican in Paris and other French-themed favorites. The jazzy cabaret vibes are provided by Paris Combo recreating the sounds from the street side cafes, topped off with a chorus line of long-legged-high-kicking dancers direct from the legendary Moulin Rouge. Paris Combo celebrates the rich diversity of world styles fronted by chanteuse, songwriter and accordionist, Belle du Berry fusing a jazzy and intriguing twist on the chanson tradition. Per- formances are Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17 at 8:30p.m. with a Sunday Sunset Show on September 18 at 7:30 at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood. Tickets: 323.850.2000 or
hollywoodbowl.com/tickets
WONDERLUST Theatre of NOTE continues the celebration of its 30th anniversary with
the world premiere of Wonderlust. After his wife leaves him, beloved high school biology teacher, Andrew Goodspeed suffers a mild heart attack. In an effort to make sense of his disillusionment, he devises a new course for his students; a study of the science of love. Sharon, Andrew’s best student, is convinced that she is incapable of love and manipulates the experiment, her teachers and peers to prove this theory. But she and Andrew begin to wonder: can true love be proven by observable physi- ological data? Against his better judgment, Andrew allows Sharon to guide the experiment down a more intimate track, putting his job and his reputation in jeopardy. Word of Andrew’s exploits spreads to an evan- gelical congressman with a personal interest in the story. Accusations of impropriety and misconduct fly, as the fine line between student and teacher, science and spirituality blur.Wonderlust runs through October 1st at Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (just north of Sunset) in Hollywood. Tickets: 323.856.8611
ortheatreofnote.com.
ROSE COTTAGES The West Coast premiere of Bill Bozzone’s de-
BEYOND THERAPY Prudence and Bruce, two Manhattanites are seeking stable romantic
relationships (aren’t we all)? Nonetheless, each seeks the guidance of their personal shrinks who both suggest that each place a personal ad to find love. By coincidence, Bruce, a highly emotional bisexual who is questioning his sexuality and tends to cry easily, meets his date Prudence, who happens to be a suppressed homophobe—which proves to be a recipe for disaster. The two report back to their respective therapists; Stuart the horn-dog who once seduced Prudence, and the eccentric Charlotte, who stumbles over the simplest of words and interacts with all her patients with the help of a stuffed Snoopy. Clearly the two “professionals” are more screwed up than their patients. Charlotte recommends a revised ad, which once again attracts Prudence. She and Bruce manage to get past their initial loathing and discover they actually like each other. Alas, complications ensue when Bruce’s jealous live-in lover decides to assert himself and do everything possible to hold on to his man. Runs September 23 through October 15 at Theatre Out at The Empire Theatre, 202 N. Broadway in Santa Ana’s Artist Village. Tickets: 714.826.8700
ortheatreout.com
lightfully quirky comedy is about our enduring need to belong, wherever we are and whatever the circumstances. Rose’s dilapidated tourist motel in South Florida, is the perfect play for the Will Geers Theatricum outdoor stage, which is terraced into the hillside of a rustic canyon in Topanga. A de facto family is formed when Rose, the beleaguered owner of said tourist motel, grudgingly befriends two unwelcome guests; a penniless teen skateboarder and a sassy widow who’s been dumped by her spineless son and his new bride. On top of it all, an inquisitive health inspector puts the entire future of Rose Cottages in jeopardy. Audience members are advised to dress casually (warmly for evenings) and bring cushions for bench seating. Snacks are available at the Hamlet Hut and picnickers are welcome before and after the performance. Runs through October 2 at The Will Geer The- atricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.,Topanga (midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway) Tickets: 310.455.3723
ortheatricum.com
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RAGE monthly | SEPTEMBER 2011
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