Arts & Entertainment
World Renowned Great Russian Nutcracker at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
La Mirada~The Moscow Ballet is set to perform its Great Russian Nutcracker for the second year in a row this holiday season at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts for just two performances only on December 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The World-renowned Moscow Ballet is celebrating its 19th annual tour of the Great Russian Nutcracker by performing in over 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Ticket prices are $25 - $85. Children 12 and under save 25%. VIP ticket packages are available for $150. Tickets to this LIMITED ENGAGEMENT are now available by calling the box office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
Holiday Heritage Event at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Featuring Costa De Oro Ballet Folklórico with Mariachi Mexicanísimo, A Holiday Treat for the Entire Family!
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to present a holiday tradition for the whole family, Posada Mexicana: A Mexican Holiday Holiday Spectacular - Featuring Costa De Oro Ballet Folklórico with Mariachi Mexicanísimo on December 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY!
Ticket prices for Ballet Folklorico, a limited engagement, are available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
It doesn’t snow here often, but when it does
Are you looking for a place to go skiing that's not too far from home, and yet doesn't take hours battling traffic to actually get there and get back safely? One can search through mountains high and past big bears to find such a sweet spot, to no avail. One longs for the proverbial swimming hole of ski resorts; a little-known place secret to most everyone except the locals, and, like Jackson, Wyoming, the standard practice to tell others about the place is to say, "that place was terrible," when in reality, it's actually great, and especially so since so few people go.
Well, today is your fortunate day.
During the ski season, if you notice a day where it is very rainy, and cold enough to snow in the mountains, get ready! Early the next morning, do like I did and head up to Mt. Baldy. Put some chains in your car, and, from our part of town, take Imperial to the 57 north, to the 210 east, and exit the freeway on Mills Avenue heading north, which turns into the aptly-named Mt. Baldy Road. You'll know you've found the place when you see a smallish parking lot and a simple shack. Bust out whatever you use to carve up the white stuff, and head on up the ski lift for a great day of moderate to difficult runs. Take a break at the little lodge near the top of the first mountain lift; you'll find plenty of old-school character: simple grub, a super-hot stove to dry off your duds, and a great place to hang out with friends. Hit the slopes again, and be back at home before dinner. Seriously, the drive there and back is super-easy compared to some of the other ski resorts available to us.
It doesn't snow often on Baldy, but when it does, head on out for a day you won't forget for a long time. Don't forget, "Mt. Baldy sucks." 
3rd Season of Cabaret Kicks Off at LM Theatre
Stars From American Idol to Broadway Featured
La Mirada~ The 3rd Season of Upright Cabaret's American icon Series starts off with Heart and Soul starring American Idol Finalist Syesha Mercado, Broadway sensation Shoshana Bean, and vocal powerhouse Sylvia Maccalla, celebrating the music of Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick & Whitney Houston!
Your favorite stars from American Idol to Broadway will blow you away with four unforgettable evenings of entertainment singing the #1 hits of our American Music Icons.
Under the musical direction of Todd Schroeder, expect to hear your favorites like Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Stop In The Name of Love, Say A Little Prayer For You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and I Will Always Love You, with dazzling video and images in this One Night Only multi-media concert event!
Heart and Soul will perform on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 7:30PM at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.
“Life Could Be A Dream” Features Classic Hits
Now Showing Through November 20th
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to present the second show of their 2011-2012 season with the LADCC, GARLAND and LA WEEKLY award-winning musical for Best Production, Life Could Be a Dream, written and directed by Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes), with musical direction by Michael Pa
ternostro, choreography by Lee Martino and featuring the original cast who performed in both the Hudson Theatre and Laguna Playhouse productions!
SH-BOOM! From the "marvelous" mind of creator Roger Bean, comes another trip to Springfield where we meet the "Crooning Crabcakes," the boy group banned from the Springfield High School prom which made it possible for "The Marvelous Wonderettes" to perform there.
Classical Children’s Tale at La Mirada Theatre
Programs For Young Audiences Series Season Debut; Bring the Kids to See Their Favorite Book on Stage
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2011-12 Programs for Young Audiences series with Theatreworks USA's Charlotte's Web based on the Newbery Medal-winning book by E.B. White. This 60-minute play is recommended for audiences ages 4 and up. Performances are Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
New Non-Profit Hopes to Let Kids Dance
Whittier~A new non-profit organization, the Whittier Youth Ballet, will hold its Premier Performance Fundraiser on Saturday, October 8th at the Whittier Community Theater, 7630 S. Washington Ave. in Whittier.
The goal of the WYB is to grant scholarships to help expose the underprivileged to dance as well as provide advanced training to youth in Whittier and the surrounding communities-giving kids more opportunities to study and appreciate the art of dance.
The free event begins at 5 p.m. with appetizers and refreshments, followed by a brief dance performance at 6:00. Door prizes will also be part of the festivities.
Donations will be accepted, but the main purpose of this event is to introduce WYB to the community.
For more information, to RSVP, or to make a donation, please contact Kathleen Diaz at (562) 533-0671.
New Season Begins at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Season Debuts with "Noises Off", Written by Michael Frayn and Directed by Richard Seyd; Opens Tonight and Runs Sept. 23 - Oct. 16
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment are thrilled to open their 2011-2012 season with one of the funniest comedies of all time, "Noises Off" written by Michael Frayn and directed by Richard Seyd. "Noises Off" will open on Friday, September 23, 2011 (with a press opening on Saturday, September 24) and run through Sunday, October 16, 2011 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
Are You a Performer or Artist? Applications Being Accepted for Project ‘11 at LM Theatre
La Mirada~ Applications are now available for 2011 Young Artist Project. Interested participants can submit an application online at www.PhantomProjects.com. This is neither a talent show nor a competition, and it is not an event for beginners. This is a fully-staged production written and performed by the participants. Only 10 of the nearly 100 individuals that will apply will be selected. Those selected will have exactly 14 days to completely create, rehearse and prepare their event to be performed as the final production in Phantom Projects Theatre Group's 2010-2011 Season at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The company is seeking actors, dancers, writers, singers, filmmakers, choreographers, stage mangers, and any other type of performance artist. Each participant must be between the ages of 16-23 and all will be asked to contribute in more than one area over the two-week rehearsal process leading up to the public performance. Applications for the workshop, which will be held at Phantom Projects' La Mirada facility, are currently being reviewed, and are still being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 5, 2011.
THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
We welcome Stephanie Garcia to the La Mirada Blog team to provide the community with theatre news and reviews.
The Marvelous Wonderettes is not worth seeing once - it's worth seeing twice! Once to enjoy each one of the remarkable comedic actor- vocalists and a second time to laugh at all the understated antics all four of them do that provide the hilarity of the show. Written and directed by Roger Bean, "Wonderettes" is overall a playlist of hit pop songs of the 1950s and 60s with a surprise second half full of early 70s songs. As I watched the show I wondered if the songs were actually bringing back memories for all the "baby boomers" in the audience. Council member Larry Mowles definitely thought the show was a complete success, when I asked him what he thought of the play. "It brought back a lot of memories, I danced to most of that music I knew girls in high school just like those four...they did an excellent job portraying the 50s and 60s."
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