Take a moment to see which stand-out productions are closing this week that you don’t want to miss! At the same time, get a jump on ordering your tickets for the exciting new shows that are about to open!
Closing:
Much Ado About Nothing
5/21/10, A Noise Within, Hollywood
William Shakespeare’s effervescent comedy of the heart.
Treasure Island
5/22/10, MainStreet Theatre Company, San Gabriel Valley
A fast-paced adaptation of the ultimate pirate adventure story! (Ages 8+)
Side By Side By Sondheim
5/22/10, Attic Theatre Conservatory Inc, West Side
A Musical Entertainment featuring the Music and Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim.
The Playboy of the Western World
5/22/10, A Noise Within, Hollywood
One of Ireland’s most beloved playwrights skillfully weaves a multi-colored romantic comedy.
Tooth and Nail
5/22/10, Little Fish Theatre, Beaches
An off-the-rail dark comedy.
How The Other Half Loves
5/23/10, International City Theatre, Southern
An international hit comedy with 3 couples, 2 dinner parties taking place on stage at the same time!
My Sister in This House
5/23/10, Deaf West Theatre, San Fernando Valley
Deaf West explores class and identity struggles in a new version by playwright Wendy Kesselman.
The Sunshine Boys
5/23/10, Luna Playhouse, Hollywood
Neil Simon’s comedy of two old, quarrelsome comics reuniting for one last appearance.
Awake and Sing!
5/23/10, A Noise Within, Hollywood
Clifford Odets’s soaring ode to what is good and true in the American character.
CANNIBALS
5/23/10, The Zephyr Theatre, Hollywood
In this dog-eat-dog world, there is only one, true, people-eating-people town - Hollywood.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
5/23/10, Reprise Theatre Company, West Side
A fun and hit-filled homage to corporate America.
Nightmare Alley
5/23/10, Geffen Playhouse, West Side
This musical tells the tale of a young carnie couple whose wondrous feats make believers of us all.
Opening:
FORBIDDEN ZONE: LIVE IN THE 6TH DIMENSION
5/21/10, Sacred Fools Theatre Company, Los Angeles
Featuring the music of Danny Elfman & the Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo!
The Divine Teat
5/21/10, Sidewalk Studio Theatre, Burbank
German life coach Jürgen liebedich has discovered The Divine Teat and he’s not afraid of using it.
WHITE PEOPLE
5/21/10, Road Theatre Company, North Hollywood
What does it mean for ANY American to live in a country that’s not the one you were promised? A controversial and darkly funny play.
boom
5/22/10, Furious Theatre Company, Pasadena
A comedy that spans billions of years where no-strings sex takes on evolutionary significance.
Spike Heels
5/22/10, 68 Cent Crew Theatre Company, Hollywood
Stinging one liners. -NY Daily News
SUPERNOVA
5/22/10, Elephant Theatre, Hollywood
The Elephant Theatre Company begins its 14th season with the world premiere of Supernova!
The Wedding Singer
5/22/10, Repertory East Playhouse, Santa Clarita
The Wedding Singer sets a date with The REP.
