orange & los angeles counties on stage


TODRICK HALL AMERICAN: THE FORBIDDEN TOUR Broadway and YouTube sensation Todrick Hall will pack up the music,


moves and madness for a worldwide extravaganza this spring. The openly gay singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, choreographer, costume designer, playwright and director will bring hisTodrick Hall American: The Forbidden Tour to audiences in more than 50 cities in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, including a Southern California date at La Mirada Theatre onSaturday, March 31. The show will feature a new storyline with original songs and costumes and a “high-energy production full of music and explosive choreography that will leave you wanting more.” In 2010, Hall rose to fame as a semi-finalist on the ninth season ofAmerican Idol, exposure he capitalized on by creating his own YouTube content. The viral sensation now boasts nearly 3 million subscribers and over 513 million views. Hall continues to captivate musical theatre audiences, most recently when he took on the role of Billy Flynn, in Broadway’s longest-running American musical,Chicago. Prior to that, he was on Broadway starring in the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musicalKinky Boots. He was also part of the smash hit musicalMemphis and took the stage alongside Fantasia Barrino inThe Color Purple. For tickets and more information, call 714.994.6310 or go tolamiradatheatre.com.


PINK MARTINI After standing ovations and shouts of “Bravo!” during their last visit in Orange County, Pacific Symphony is thrilled for the return of this popular group and their dynamic, high-energy show. Pink Martini is part big band, part classical ensemble, part salsa troupe and all fun! The energetic and enthusiastic “little orchestra” finds its musical inspiration from cultures around the world, easily jumping from genres like pop, jazz and classical to establish its own unique blend of music. Formed in Portland, Oregon, the 12-member ensemble has been a popular favorite in many countries for more than a decade with its revitalization of vintage Big Band sound, in combination with 1940s jazz, cross-cultural rhythms and much more! This month, Pink Martini will join Pacific Symphony musicians on stage for the third time since 2010, as Richard Kaufman conducts. This exciting addition to Pacific Symphony’s Pops Series takes placeFriday and Saturday, March 23 and 24in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. The band recently released its ninth studio album,Je dis oui!, featuring vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The album is Pink Martini’s happiest in years, offering 15 tracks spanning eight languages (French, Farsi, Armenian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Xhosa and English), and affirms the band’s 22-year history of global inclusivity. For tickets and more information, call 714.755.5799 or go topacificsymphony.org.


ROMEO & JULIET The Joffrey Ballet, one of Los Angeles’ favorite ballet companies, comes back


to town for a contemporary rendition of Shakespeare’s timeless classic with the West Coast premiere ofRomeo & Juliet. Performances will take place at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion onFriday, March 9, Sunday, March 11 and Saturday, March 17. A story relevant to generations past and present, Shakespeare’s cautionary tale of love serves as a modern metaphor for the influence of society over individual freedom. Although the personal journeys of Romeo and Juliet are integral to the tale, this is a love story within a clear social and political context -- the collective identity of the group is considered more important, and the lovers are destined for tragedy. The performances use a multimedia video backdrop to depict three different political eras of 20th century Italy, mapping the journey through a contemporary lens, as the story flows from one generation to the next. “The Music Center and The Joffrey Ballet have a long history of successful collaborations, andRomeo & Juliet is no exception,” said Rachel Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center. “This stunning adaptation ofRomeo & Juliet breathes new life into one of the greatest love stories of our time, while beautifully revealing its modern-day relevance. These performances provide a unique opportunity for both new and seasoned audiences alike to experience this classic masterpiece in an entirely new way.” For tickets and more information, call 213.972.0711 or go tomusiccenter.org.


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RAGE monthly | MARCH 2018


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