Arts & Entertainment
Latest Cabaret at Theatre Features Classic Country Music
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Upright Cabaret are thrilled to announce the performers for its fourth show of their season, COWBOYS & ANGELS-starring Tony Award-nominee and T.V. star VALARIE PETTIFORD (Film: "Jumping The Broom," TV: UPN's "Half & Half," "Criminal Minds," Broadway: Fosse, Chicago), KARISSA NOEL and DANIEL TATAR (Life Could Be A Dream, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).
They will be performing the music of Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks and Loretta Lynn, with such memorable songs as "Crazy," "I Fall To Pieces," "Friends In Low Places," "If Tomorrow Never Comes," "Coal Miner's Daughter," and more - as well as their own selections, under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach, in a one night only concert - COWBOYS AND ANGELS which will perform on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 7:30PM at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.
Ticket prices for Upright Cabaret Single Shows: $45 (VIP)/ $35 / $25 / $15
Tickets to this extraordinary show are now available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
Marvelous Musical Marks Memories
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy?Rigby Entertainment present the fifth and final production of their 2010-2011 season of shows, the critically-acclaimed, smash-hit musical comedy The Marvelous Wonderettes, written, created and directed by Roger Bean, musical direction by Brian Baker, choreography by Janet Miller and starring former and original Wonderettes, Misty Cotton, Beth Malone, Leslie Spencer and Lowe Taylor The Marvelous Wonderettes will open on Friday, June 3 (with a press opening on Saturday, June 4) and run through Sunday, June 19 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
A cotton-candy colored, nonstop pop musical blast from the past! Featuring your favorite songs from the '50s and '60s, The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes - Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match!
Award-Winning “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Theatre Sunday
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the award-winning Storybook Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk. Performances are Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Storybook Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk is an interactive, musical version of the centuries-old fairy tale. A rapping giant, a talking goose and chases up and down the beanstalk await the adventurous hero, Jack, in this fun-filled telling of a favorite children's tale.
There are plenty of songs and audience participation to delight the whole family as members of the audience help to hide Jack from the giant. The play features book and lyrics by Lloyd J. Schwartz, who also directs, and music by Ben Lanzarone. The cast includes Melanie Wahla, Caitlin Gallogly, Jason Galloway, Adam Conger, Barbara Mallory Schwartz and Stephen Reynolds.
National Theatre Live’s Season Continues at LM Theatre With “King Lear”
"The finest King Lear I have ever seen!" - Daily Telegraph
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fifth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from The Donmar Warehouse in London, internationally acclaimed actor Derek Jacobi stars as King Lear, being broadcast on Sunday February 20th at 2 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The hugely acclaimed performance will be seen in cinemas and performing arts venues around the world when the Donmar Warehouse's sell-out production, directed by Michael Grandage, is filmed live at the Donmar's home in London's Covent Garden.
Subscriptions to this extraordinary season are still available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801. Single tickets are $20 per screening and are available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
Programs for Young Audiences Continues At LM Theatre
La Mirada~JazzReach presents Hangin' With The Giants featuring Metta Quintet and special guests, as part of the Programs for Young Audiences series at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Hangin' With The Giants is a live multi-media performance aimed at introducing jazz music to children in an entertaining and interactive way.
The show is recommended for children in grades K-4. Performances are Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Hangin' With The Giants is a fun, high-energy program designed to promote the inclusiveness and accessibility of jazz while highlighting the legacies and music of some of the art form's central contributors. Staged as a late night talk show, Hangin' With The Giants features animated likenesses of jazz greats, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk as show guests and offers numerous opportunities for students to interact and participate. Curriculum connections include Social Studies, U.S. History, African American History and Arts Education.
Learn the Lessons of Multi-Award Winner “The Giver” at La Mirada Theatre
Win a family 4-pack to "The Giver"! Visit the La Mirada Blog Facebook Page on February 20th at 6:30 PM PT
La Mirada~Phantom Projects Theatre Group based at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, continues their 15th anniversary season with an adaption of the stunning multi-award winner and "Best Book for Young Adults" The Giver.
Follow the journey of Jonas, chosen for special training from The Giver-to receive and keep the memories of the community. Through this astonishing and moving presentation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.
Performances are February 23rd at 12pm & 7pm, and February 24th at 10am, 12 pm, and 7pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
Additional information can be found at www.lamiradatheatre.com or www.phantomprojects.com or by calling (714) 690-2900.
Third Installment of McCoy-Rigby Series Now Playing at LM Theatre
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing arts & McCoy/Rigby Entertainment present the third production of their 2010-2011 season of shows – the heavenly, ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3', starring everyone’s favorite Sister – Maripat Donovan, written by Maripat Donovan with Marc Silvia and directed by Marc Silvia. "Late Nite" opened on Friday, January 28th, 2011 (with a press opening on Saturday, January 29) and is running through Sunday, February 13th at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
After teaching countless students all about the saints, venial sins, guilt, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up her hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites, including her own wacky version of The Newlywed Game in this latest class to be unveiled in the sinfully funny series.
Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for some quality time with Sister, the feistiest new couples counselor in town. As always, each performance is unique and will appeal to people of all ages and faiths!
American Idolâs Frenchie Davis to Perform in âSweet Soul Musicâ
L.A.'s famed Upright Cabaret is once again bringing the "next generation" of world-class entertainers to La Mirada
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & Upright Cabaret are thrilled to announce American Idol star Frenchie Davis will appear in the second show of their second season, "Sweet Soul Music".
The show will feature the music of Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Gladys Knight, under the musical direction of Gerald Sternbach. Additional performers for this extraordinary evening will be announced shortly. Sweet Soul Music will perform - ONE NIGHT ONLY! - Sunday, JANUARY 30, 2011 at 7:30PM.
UPDATE: Tony Award Nominee Brandon Victor Dixon (The Color Purple) and Leslie Odom Jr. (Rent, CSI: Miami) just added to bill!
For more information call (562) 944-9801 or visit www.lamiradatheatre.com/upright_cabaret/sweet_soul_music.htm
Tony Award-Winning Musical Broadcast at La Mirada Theatre
Fourth Production of National Theatre Live's Second Season, One Night Only
La Mirada~From London's National Olivier Theatre, the musical sensation and Tony nominee for Best Musical, FELA! will be broadcast live on FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 at 8pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.
A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with captivating songs and Bill T. Jones' 2010 Tony Award-winning choreography.
National Theatre Live performances are filmed live in high definition and broadcast via satellite to over 300 cinemas around the world.
For further information call 562-944-9801 or visit www.lamiradatheatre.com.
Guest Conductor With Acclaimed Pianist Featured at La Mirada Concert
La Mirada~The second concert of the New Beginnings Season for the La Mirada Symphony
will be presented on Saturday, January 22. 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the La
Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd..
In a program of "Themes and Variations", Guest Conductor Clyde Mitchell will take the baton to fill the
hall with the exciting variations of the music of Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Elgar.
Nationally acclaimed pianist Yin Yin Huang will be featured for Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Visit www.lamiradasymphony.com for more information or call (562) 941-5779.
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