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THEATRE BRIEFS by tony reverditto


BLAST Blast is one of the most incredible, indescribable and moving theatrical spec-


tacles that I have seen on the stage—it’s guaranteed to give you goose bumps. It is no surprise that it won the 2001 Tony Award for “Best Special Theatrical Event” and the 2001 Emmy for “Best Choreography.” Audiences will be wowed by a collaboration of 35 brass and percussion musicians combined with visual performers creating a unique explosion of music and theater. A diverse journey through 15 unforgettable numbers that range from classical, the blues, jazz, rock ‘n’ roll to techno-pop. The show is on Friday, March 30 and Sunday, April 1 at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. For tickets call 562.467.8818 or go to cerritoscenter.com.


THE COLOR PURPLE Steven Spielberg immortalized this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice


Walker on film in 1985. It took producer Scott Sanders eight years to prove that it would be a compelling musical. He vowed to honor the material and that the mu- sic would be a wonderful way to transcend the words. The proof is in the pudding, as the production went on to be nominated for 11 Tony Awards. The protagonist and narrator Celie, is a poor, uneducated, 14-year-old black girl, living in rural Georgia. She starts writing letters to God because her father Alphonso, beats and rapes her and as a result impregnates her. She gives birth to a girl, whom her fa- ther steals and presumably kills in the woods—a second child, a boy is also taken. Her father passes, opening the door for Celie to save herself, as she sets out on an unforgettable and inspiring journey to find her voice. Runs through Saturday, May 26 at the Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hollywood. For tickets call 323.957.1884 or go to celebrationtheatre.com.


CLOSER An intimate character study of two London couples as they engage in an


ultimate game of infatuation and partner swapping. Gorgeous Alice Ayers flees from the seedy sex industry in New York. As a new arrival in London, she meets the mediocre obituary journalist, Daniel. She becomes a waitress and ends up moving in, but it isn’t long before Dan must decide between his girlfriend and his lover, Anna, a photographer. Anna herself is torn between Dan and her other lover, the striking Doctor Larry. Will each wind up with the partner to whom they are best suited? The film version starred Julia Roberts, Clive Owen, Natalie Port- man and Jude Law. Runs through Saturday, March 17 at The Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood. For tickets and information call 310.709.3008 orgo to theghostplayers.net.


SISTER’S EASTER CATECHISM: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven? In the latest chapter of the sinfully funny Late Night Catechism series, Sister


“Soap fans are the best because they are incredibly loyal—I love my fans and it is always great to meet them.”


brings in the Easter Season by bringing to light the origins of Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter baskets, Easter bonnets and, of course, those yummy Easter Peeps. Sister always has her wits about her and addresses questions about Saint Francis, patron saint of animals, as well as pet heaven and the true significance of those adorable baby chicks. Audiences will participate as Sister runs her own version of the Easter egg hunt, with special rewards and candy giveaways. Bring the whole family and all of your friends and don’t forget to don your bonnet! Tuesday, March 13 through Sunday, April 8 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. For tickets and information call 949.497. ARTS (2787) or go to lagunaplayhouse.com


MARCH 2012 | RAGE monthly 19


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