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FALSETTOS Theatre Out, Orange County’s gay and lesbian theatre


company, brings to its stage Falsettos, William Finn’s landmark musical. The show follows the exploits of Marvin, a neurotic bisexual who decides to leave his wife and son and begin a new life with his friend Wizzer. Complicating matters is the fact that Marvin still wants everyone to be one big happy family. In the age of Ronald Reagan and ig-


WOLVES Up next in Celebration Theatre’s celebratory 30th Anniversary


Season is the fascinating psychological drama, Wolves. A world premiere new play written by Steve Yockey and directed by Ova- tion award-winner and Celebration Theatre’s Co-Artistic Director Michael Matthews (Justin Love, The Color Purple). Wolves plays fromFriday, March 8 through Sunday, May 5 at the Celebration Theatre. It tells the story of Ben, a timid young city-dweller who freaks out when his ex-boyfriend and reluctant roommate Jack brings home a big bad wolf for a one-night stand. Things get out of hand when Ben tries to “rescue” Jack and sets into motion a dan- gerous chain of events that will change their world forever. Throw in a peculiar narrator who clearly knows more than she’s letting on, and this savagely funny fairy tale for grown-ups twists and turns toward a messy, breathtaking climax. Performances take place at the Celebration Theatre, 7051B


Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information call 323.957.1884 or go tocelebrationtheatre.com.


norance, Marvin struggles with self-acceptance and realizes that love is what defines a family in this touching musical. Performances for the Tony Award- winning Falsettos run Friday, March 22 through Saturday, April 27 at The Empire Theatre located at 202 N. Broadway in the Santa Ana Artists’ Village. For tickets and more information call 714.220.7069 or log visit theatreout. com


DREAMGIRLS DOMA Theatre Company opens its second “all musicals” season with the Tony, Drama Desk and Grammy Award- winning hit that sizzles with R&B soul. The six-week run opens Friday, March 1 at the intimate MET Theatre in Hollywood. First a smash hit musical on Broadway, then an award-winning motion picture, Dreamgirls captures


the spirit and hope of Motown. Inspired by show biz R&B stories of 1960s acts like The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown and others, it tells the story of a black girl group from Chicago that makes it big in a business controlled by white men. As superstardom challenges their musical and cultural identity, the trio fights for recognition, fellowship and love. The musical’s message about striving to “get to the top” and the personal cost invoked to stay there is universal. Director Marco Gomez adds, “I love the glitter and the spectacle but the heart ofDreamgirlsis the music. The songs are so emotional. Achieve- ment. Love. Betrayal. It’s a roller coaster ride.”Dreamgirls runsFriday, March 1 through Sunday, April 7. The MET Theatre is located at 1089 North Oxford Avenue in Los Angeles.


For more information or to purchase tickets, call 323.802.4990 or go to domatheatre.com.


THE GERSHWINS: HERE TO STAY The music of George and Ira Gershwin has long been a part of the


American consciousness. Even the mention of the name Gershwin brings to mind the glamour and sophisticated sounds and style of the American jazz age of the ‘20s and ‘30s. From 1924 until George’s death in 1937, the brothers composed more than two-dozen scores for Broadway and Hollywood. From Thursday, March 14 through Saturday March, 16 the Pacific Symphony and renowned Gershwin interpreter Kevin Cole celebrate George and Ira through a new multimedia concert event featuring family photos, rare audio and video footage, artwork, privately held manuscripts and new musical arrangements. Performances include “I Got Rhythm,” “Strike Up the Band,” “The Man I Love,” “They All Laughed,” “’S Wonderful,” along with many other favorites. To purchase tickets, or for more information call 714.755.5799 or go to pacificsymphony.org


THE L.A. WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL Celebrate the achievement of extraordinary women


in theatre at The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF). LAWTF presents its star-studded Emerald Anni- versary, “A Perfect 20!” Marking 20 years producing close


to 500 extraordinary multicultural and multi-disciplined solo performers from around the globe. The longest-running annual solo festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF, will be held Thursday, March 21 through Sunday, March 24 at the Renberg Theatre located at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Hosted by Danny Glover and Hattie Winston, the Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony taking place onThursday, March 21 is themed “A Toast To Greatness” and will honor exceptional women who have made laudable con- tributions in theatre. Following the reception, the festivities continue with a presentation of the Integrity, Eternity, Rainbow and Maverick Awards to distinguished local women. For tickets and a complete festival schedule go tolawtf.com


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