orange & los angeles counties theatre briefs
THE MISSING GENERATION In a new dance-theatre work, The Miss-
ing Generation gives voice to longtime survivors of the early AIDS epidemic. This powerful show is a love letter to a forgotten generation of survivors who witnessed and experienced the loss of an entire gen- eration of gay and transgender people to AIDS in the 1980s and 1990s. Sean Dorsey created the work over a two-year period, by conducting oral history interviews with longtime survivors of the early AIDS epidemic, by doing archival research and through hosting Community Residencies in six cities across the U.S. Taking place Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28 at the Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica, The Missing Generation features full-throttle dance, luscious partnering, intimate storytelling and theater as performed by Dorsey’s stellar, multi- generational ensemble of dancers. For tickets and more information, go to
seandorseydance.com.
CHRIS BOTTI Back by popular demand for an all-new show,
the world’s most popular trumpeter, Chris Botti returns to Pacific Symphony for a concert over- flowing with his astute mastery, as he effortlessly crosses the boundaries of jazz, classical, rock and pop. Botti makes his fourth Pacific Symphony ap- pearance for a night of heart-melting, expressive music, backed by the lush sounds of the orches- tra. Officially the best-selling instrumental artist in the country, Botti has received multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards and sold more than four million copies of his albums, including his latest Grammy-winning Impressions. Led by guest conductor Albert-George Schram, the orchestra is joined by the charismatic trumpeter on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, in the Segerstrom Concert Hall. “I am a great Chris Botti fan,” enthuses Maestro Schram. “We’ve done many concerts together. I love his muse, his class and, of course, the incredible way in which he plays his trumpet. He also is a very nice man.” Schram adds, “And I’m grateful to be back with Pacific Symphony, great musicians and lovely people, and even more so because the audience always puts a smile on my face! They are so ap- preciative!” For tickets and more information, call 714.755.5799 or go to
pacificsymphony.org.
MISS COCO PERU’S GUIDE TO A
SOMEWHAT HAPPY LIFE The Los Angeles LGBT Center welcomes
the return of the legendary Miss Coco Peru. The YouTube sensation brings her latest solo show to the Renberg Theatre for four nights only — Fridays and Saturdays, May 13 and 14 and May 20 and 21. Ever since becoming a phenomenon on YouTube, Miss Coco Peru has been inundated with emails from people of all ages asking her the same question: “Coco, what is the secret to a happy life?” Being the giver that she is, Coco has written a new show in which, through story and song, she shares a step-by- step guide that leaves you prepared to enter the world again ready to create your very own “somewhat” happy life. Why just a “somewhat” happy life? Well, let’s face it; you wouldn’t want to be happy all the time because “happy” people make such a racket! For tickets and more information, call 323.860.7300 or go to
lalgbtcenter.org/theatre.
A PORTRAIT OF PARADISE
WITH HAPA In its final concert of the season, the Long
NEXT FALL A limited run of Geoffrey Nauffts’ witty and provocative look at faith,
commitment and unconditional love takes place Friday, May 12 through Sunday, May 22 at Macha Theatre in West Hollywood. Winner of the 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New American Play and a Tony Award nomination for Best Play, Next Fall tells the story of Adam, a committed atheist and his lover and long-term partner, Luke, who is devoutly reli- gious. When a traffic accident changes their lives, Adam must turn to Luke’s conservative Christian family and friends for support… and answers. For tickets and more information, call 800.838.3006 or go to
nextfallweho.com.
Beach Symphony brings Hawaiian sounds to the Long Beach Arena with A Portrait of Paradise with HAPA on Saturday, May 14. Showcasing traditional and popular Hawaiian music that features hypnotic guitar runs, woven around clear vocals and immaculate harmonies. HAPA is often described as the “Sound of Maui” or the “Soundtrack of Hawaii.” Under the baton of Matt Catingub, longtime Pops conductor of the Honolulu and Hawaii symphonies, this concert is sure to evoke a feeling of beauty and serenity. The Long Beach Symphony POPS! is a fun and festive way to enjoy an entertaining night out and concertgoers are encouraged to come early and bring a picnic dinner along with your favorite libations to enjoy before and during the show. For tickets and more information, call 562.436.3203 ext. 0 or go to
longbeachsymphony.org.
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RAGE monthly | MAY 2016
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