MORE THEATRE EVENTS IN APRIL
MISS SAIGON This
Claude-Michel dramatic musical reworked is
based on Puccini’s Madame Butterfly,
by Schönberg
and Alain Boublil; the team that wrote the mega-hit Les Misérables. Set in 1975 Saigon, it
features Kim, a young Vietnamese girl fleeing from
her village after the killing of her family, who out of desperation becomes a call girl in a sleazy nightclub. American friends buy GI Chris her services for a night and they have a true connection, changing their lives forever. During the fall and evacuation of Saigon, the two are separated leaving Kim behind. Unbeknownst to Chris, Kim gives birth to his son, all the while clinging to the hope that one day she will be reunited with the love of her life. Desperate for her son to have a future in America with his father, Kim makes the ultimate sacrifice. Runs Friday, April 13 through Sunday, May 6 at the La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada Tickets: 562.944.9801 or 714.994.6310 or
lamiradatheatre.com.
saving her from Pa in those situations. However, when Celie sings “I’m Here,” she is placed in a situation which she has to save herself. That is something I feel every- one goes through in general—everyone has that moment in which you cannot ask someone else for their opinion, it’s really up to you to stand up! It’s something I needed to do for myself—just having had a breakup and knowing I had to stand up and be on my own out here in California and just do it! (Laughs). This character, having being on her own is the most beautiful part to me—every night it helps me get further on in my own life to sing that song. It sort of seems symbolic in nature that you’re giving a fresh take on the role this spring…. I don’t know the thought process of Celebration on doing this particular play at
this time of year, but I do believe that everything happens for a reason. We may not know that reason until later in the process or even afterwards, however, it is a beau- tiful thing that it’s at a time of new beginnings this year. I quote the horoscopes, “It’s supposed to be a year of change and taking chances.” I think that Celebration took a big chance in doing a play like this at that venue. Everybody took a chance doing something this heavy in such a small place—I know they took a chance on me. I hadn’t done theater in a few years and I don’t always orchestrate or sing very much, although I do have experience singing. Still, they took a big chance on me! (Chuckles). I think it all came together for a reason and I look forward to seeing the Broadway production afterward. As I’m sure readers are going to look forward to seeing you on stage at The Celebration The- atre – I know I certainly do! Thank you!
For much more of our article and an interview with the director from The Color Purple go to
ragemonthly.com!
The Color Purple is at the Celebration Theatre, 7051 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Holly- wood. For tickets and information call 323.957.1884 or go to
celebrationtheatre.com
SPRING AWAKENING Based on a German play written by Frank Wedekind in 1892, which was banned because of its frank portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. This brave alternative rock musical adaptation, won eight 2007 Tony Awards including best musical, best book and best score. The storyline boldly depicts how a handful of adolescents in 19th- Century Germany come of age by making their way through the thrilling, complicated, confusing and mysterious time of their sexual awakening. Unfortunately, parents and educators want to rain on the parade of the tortured teens and do so with tragic outcomes in some cases. Runs April 6 through May 5 at Theatre Out at The Empire Theatre, 202 N. Broadway in Santa Ana’s Artist Village. For tickets and information call 714.826.8700 or go to,
theatreout.com. Also playing through Sunday, April 22 at The Theatre of Arts Egyptian Arena Stage, 1625 N. Las Palmas in Hollywood. For tickets and information call 310.903.6150 or go to, brownpapertickets. com or
overthemoonproductions.virb.com.
by tony reverditto APRIL 2012 | RAGE monthly 17
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