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Articles by Catherine Mims
REVIEW: A Delightful Evening of Comedy and Romance at La Mirada Theatre
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please return your seats to the upright position and securely fasten your seat belts. You will need to be belted in when you are doubled-over with laughter."
Fans of “Mad Men” who long for the carefree days of the saucy and sexy sixties, “Boeing, Boeing” will be a delightful evening of comedy and romance.
Ably directed by JEFF MAYNARD, this Tony Award-winning comedy features a self-styled playboy, Bernard, based in a stylish Parisian apartment , with his Italian (Gabriella), German (Gretchen), and American (Gloria ) fiancés, all beautiful airline hostesses with frequent "layovers.”
Adding to the fun is his hilariously exasperated housekeeper Berthe and his visiting American buddy, Robert.
With the expertise of a juggler, Bernard keeps "one up, one down and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three ladies to Paris and his apartment at the same time.
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| "Boeing, Boeing" is playing through February 10th at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts |
The cast is high energy and commit themselves admirably to the hilarious antics. Working together like a well-oiled machine, all the actresses and actors fully embrace their roles and plunge into the verbal and slapstick antics with abandon. The play is fast moving and funny, however, it is also ultimately touchingly romantic.
The scenic design by Kevin Clowes transports the audience to the joyful sixties with the clever use of bright colors and geometric shapes.
For a happy-go-lucky evening of humor and romance, get a boarding pass for “Boeing Boeing” and be prepared for a pleasurable and satisfying voyage.
REVIEW: Walking in a Winter Wonderettes Wonderland at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
La Mirada~Christmas is all about reflecting on past holidays and creating new memories and if you are looking for a cheerful evening of Christmas entertainment, “Winter Wonderettes” is a delightful and buoyant musical enjoyable for all ages.
Created and directed by Roger Bean with choreography by John Vaughan and musical direction by Brian Baker, The Wonderettes are a joyous quartet of ladies who celebrate Christmas of 1968 with jubilant enthusiasm, wit, humor and verve.
The two act musical is more than a nostalgic jukebox musical with familiar and lesser known Christmas songs from around the world. “Winter Wonderettes” has an established plot
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| The Wonderettes at curtain call last Saturday at La Mirada. Now playing through December 30th. photo broadwayworld.com |
with clever writing.
Set in a beautifully decorated and brightly lit hardware store, The Wonderettes are the entertainment for the employee Christmas party. And how they entertain! Outfitted in lovely and vibrant vintage dresses, the gals act, sing, dance and engage the audience from beginning to end.
Each Wonderette has a distinct and well developed personality. Misty Cotton (Missy), Shannon Warne (Cindy Lou), Bets Malone (Suzy) and Julie Dixon Jackson (Betty Jean) shine and sparkle like baubles on a Christmas tree. Starting with “Mister Santa,” a Christmas version of “Mr. Sandman,” and finishing with “Winter Wonderland,” “Winter Wonderettes” is a nonstop frolic and perfect for anyone who needs a little Christmas.
“Winter Wonderettes is now playing through December 30th at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada. Click here for ticket information.
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