orange & los angeles counties theatre briefs
AMERICAN IDIOT Green Day won two Grammys for its multi-platinum albumAmerican
Idiot, which sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. Now, the powerhouse anthem is brought to life in a raucous, award-winning, rock and roll spectacular,American Idiot The Musical, coming to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing ArtsFriday, April 29 through Sunday, May
15.American Idiot The Musical chronicles the journey of three young men as they search for meaning in a hypocritical world. A compelling story, unforgettable music and thrilling movement fill this anthem for a new generation. This high-octane show includes every song from Green Day’s album of the same name, as well as several songs from their follow-up release, 21st Century Breakdown. For tickets and more information, call 562.944.9801 or 714.994.6310.
or go to
lamiradatheatre.com.
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA From the creators ofSouth Pacific andThe Sound of Music,the 2013 Tony
Award-winningRodgers & HammersteinBroadway musical,Cinderella, will play Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement from Tuesday, April 19 through Sunday, May 1. It’s a fresh new take on the beloved tale about a young woman transformed from a chambermaid into a princess. This hilarious and romantic version of the Rodgers + Hammerstein classic combines the story’s iconic elements—glass slippers, a pumpkin and a beautiful ball—along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size,Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairy-tale setting. She’s a spirited young woman with savvy and a soul, who doesn’t let her rags, or her gowns, trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She longs to escape the drudgery of her home life and dreams of making the world a better place. Fighting for not only her own dreams, she forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams, too. For tickets and more information, call 714.556.2787 or go to
scfta.org.
CASA VALENTINA The Pasadena Playhouse presents the West Coast Premiere ofCasa
Valentina by four time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein, the iconic playwright of the Broadway hits Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage Aux Folles, Newsies andKinky Boots and directed by nine-time Emmy Award winner David Lee of NBC’
sFrasier.Casa Valentina will play through Sunday, April 10. The recipient of four 2014 Tony Award nominations, Casa Valentina is a moving and insightful play set in an inconspicuous bungalow colony nestled in the Catskills in 1962, the land of dirty dancing and borscht belt comedy. Based on real events, Casa Valentina is more than a place to retire from the sweltering summer heat. For a group of heterosexual men it is a place to escape. For tickets and more information, call 626.356.7529 or go to
pasadenaplayhouse.org.
MARTIN SHORT It’s an unpredictable and undeniably fun night, when multitalented and multifaceted comedy legend Martin Short joins Pacific Symphony for a hilarious evening of song, dance and laughter. Short has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on Saturday Night Livenearly 30 years ago. The Emmy and Tony award-winning actor is best known for his scene-stealing roles inFather of the Bride and Three Amigos. “I’ve worked with Martin Short on several occasions in the past and it’s always a complete joy,” says Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. “His incredible creativity and talent is matched by his genuineness and true professionalism. The audience is going to absolutely love him!” In the first half of the concert, television personality Pat Sajak (Wheel of Fortune) joins in the fun with a narration of “Casey at the Bat” and vocalist Whitney Kaufman joins the orchestra to help celebrate her father Richard’s 25th Anniversary as principal Pops conductor. “Martin will bring all sorts of things to our shows,” Kaufman adds, “singing, comedy and undoubtedly some
surprises. People can expect to be really happy they were lucky enough to be there.” The show takes place onFriday and Saturday, April 15 and 16, at Segerstrom Concert Hall. For tickets and more information, call 714.755.5799 or go to
pacificsymphony.org.
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