Theater & Dance


Meg Stuart: Hunter Choreographer Stuart explores


her body as an archive of personal and cultural memories, ancestors and artistic heroes in this solo dance performance staged inside an installation made with video, scenery and light. à REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St (213-237- 2800, redcat.org). Jan 26–28: Thu–Sat at 8:30pm. $10–$25.


Zoot Suit Returning to the theater where


it premiered in 1978, this first- ever Chicano play reminds Angelenos of our fascinating but violent history. Luis Valdez directs his own production, which is inspired by the Sleepy Lagoon murder trial and Zoot Suit riots. à Mark Taper Forum, 135 N Grand Ave (213- 972-4400, centertheatregroup.org). Jan 31– Mar 12: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 1, 6:30pm. $25–$95.


FEBRUARY Long Day’s Journey


Into Night Eugene O’Neill’s semi- autobiographical four-act work focuses on one family’s addictions, illnesses and deep misery. Director Jeanie Hackett’s cast is headed by Jane Kaczmarek and Alfred Molina. à Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave (310-208-5454, geffenplayhouse.com). Jan 31–Mar 18: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 3, 8pm; Sun at 2, 7pm. $76–$82.


For Piano and Harpo Real-life pianist and raconteur


Oscar Levant wakes up in a psych ward, where he meets fellow artists. The work was written by and stars Dan Castellaneta (yes, the voice of Homer Simpson), with Stefan Novinski directing. à Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Dr, Burbank (818–955-8101, falcontheatre.com). Feb 1– Mar 5: Wed–Sat at 8pm, Sun at 4pm. $30–$60.


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946: The Amazing Story


of Adolphus Tips Kneehigh, Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre join forces to tell a story of wartime Britain, in which American soldiers occupy the house of a 12-year-old. à Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills (310-746-4000, thewallis.org). Feb 9–Mar 5: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $29–$110.


Once on This Island Cross The Little Mermaid with


Romeo & Juliet and you get this bittersweet 1990 Caribbean- themed musical (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty), based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy. à 3-D Theatricals at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach (714-589-2770, 3dtshows.com). Feb 10–19: Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $25–$100. • Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr S (714-589-2770, 3dtshows .com). Feb 24–Mar 5: Thu at 7:30pm; Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $40–$85.


Finding Neverland Where did the idea for Peter


Pan originate? The first national tour of this musical flies through L.A., telling the tale of playwright J.M. Barrie’s inspiration and bravery. à Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd (800-982-2787, hollywoodpantages.com). Feb 21–Mar 1: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 1, 8pm; Sun at 1, 6:30pm. $35–$149.


MARCH Edward Albee’s At Home


at the Zoo Deaf West Theatre presents deaf and hearing-impaired actors in material designed for both deaf and hearing audiences. The troupe performs Albee’s The Zoo Story along with the first act he later added to the play, Homelife. à Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills (310-746-4000, thewallis.org). Mar 7– 26: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2, 7pm. $40–$75.


Time Out Los Angeles January–March 2017


Fun Home ttttt This exquisite musical is drawn from cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir about discovering her own identity as a lesbian and, as a consequence, discovering her father’s hidden homosexuality. It’s groundbreaking and emotionally impactful. à Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Ave (213-972-4400, centertheatregroup. org). Feb 21–Apr 1: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 1, 6:30pm. $25–$125.


Master of the Dance In this three-piece program, the


Los Angeles Ballet premieres its rendition of George Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15 and also performs the choreographer’s dances Prodigal Son and Who Cares?. à Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale (818-243-2539). Mar 11 at 7:30pm. • Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach (310- 998-7782). Mar 18 at 7:30pm. • Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr (310-825-2102). Mar 26 at 2pm. • losangelesballet.org; $36–$104.


Twelfth Night Filter Theatre, in association


with the Royal Shakespeare Company, promises an “explosive and irreverent new take” on the Bard’s hilarious story of mistaken gender. Sean Holmes directs. à Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills (310-746-4000, thewallis.org). Mar 14–19: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 2pm. $35–$85.


An American in Paris An expat veteran and a


mysterious French girl explore love and Paris in the national tour of this Broadway show. The music and lyrics are by the Gershwins, with direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. à Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd (800-982-2787, hollywoodpantages.com). Mar 22–Apr 9: Tue–Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 1, 6:30pm. $35-$225.


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The Town Hall Affair New York’s experimental theater


company the Wooster Group adapts the documentary Town Bloody Hall, about feminism and art, for the stage. Elizabeth LeCompte directs, and the work stars Wooster regulars. à REDCAT, 631 W 2nd St, underneath Disney Hall (213-237-2800, redcat.org). Mar 22–Apr 1: Tue–Sat at 8:30pm, Sun at 3pm; $30–$55.


Jesus Christ Superstar Forty-six years after its initial


debut, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical still mesmerizes audiences as it tells the story of the last week of Christ’s life with rock music and power ballads. à Fred Kavli Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA (805-449-2787, civicartsplaza.com). Mar 23,-26: Thu at 7:30pm; Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2, 8pm; Sun at 7pm. $34-$79.


Limón Dance Company Created in 1946, Limón is


considered one of the best modern dance companies in the world, celebrating the legacy of founder José Limón and his mentors, Doris Humphrey and Charles Weidman. This program includes Concerto Grosso, Chaconne, Corvidae, The Exiles and The Moor’s Pavane. à Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, 9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills (310-746-4000, thewallis.org). Mar 24, 25 at 8pm; $39–$99.


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