четверг, 20 февраля 2020 г.

16 theater productions to see in Southern California this week, Feb. 21-27

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

'A Body of Water' 

The Actors Co-op Theatre Co. presents a play by Lee Blessing about a couple who wake up in an unfamiliar house and are confused and worried about why they are there.

When: Show runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday through March 15. Also, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and 22.

Where: Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood.

Tickets: $35; $30 ages 60 and older; $25 students. 

Information: 323-462-8460. www.actorsco-op.org

'Billie! Backstage with Lady Day'

Synthia L. Hardy performs her one-woman show about singer Billie Holiday, accompanied by musicians Mark Allen Felton, Lanny Hartley, Michael Saucier and Bobby Wilkerson. Minimum age is 16.

When: Runs 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and 29 and March 7.

Where: Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

Tickets: $25.

Information: bit.ly/2RP0mKQ

'Hamlet – The Rock Musical'

The play by Cliff Jones, based on Shakespeare's play, with additional lyrics and music by Craig Fair.

When: Runs 8 p.m. Feb. 19-23.

Where: El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood.

Tickets: $49.50 and up.

Information: elportaltheatre.com/hamlet.html

'Human Interest Story'

A drama by Stephen Sachs about how a letter from a homeless woman to a columnist creates a nationwide discussion.

When: Runs 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday through April 5.

Where: The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles.

Tickets: $40; $45 VIP seating.

Information: 323-663-1525. www.fountaintheatre.com

'In My Mind's Eye' 

The Group Rep presents a play by Doug Haverty about a legally blind, female public school teacher.

When: Runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through March 15.

Where: Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood.

Tickets: $30; $25 seniors and students.

Information: 818-763-5990. www.thegrouprep.com

'The $5 Shakespeare Co.' 

The 6th Act presents the world premiere comedy by Matthew Leavitt about actors performing in a 99-seat theater for little to no pay. 

When: Runs 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday through March 8. 

Where: Theatre 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 

Tickets: $35. 

Information: bit.ly/3aNTBla

ORANGE COUNTY

'Barefoot in the Park'

Rita Rudner and Paul Rodriguez star in Neil Simon's comedy about newlyweds trying to adapt to married life while living in a too-expensive, run-down New York walk-up.

When: Previews begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 and continue with performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 with other show times through Feb. 29. Opening night is March 1.

Where: Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach

Tickets: $61-$101

Information: 949-497-2787; lagunaplayhouse.com

'She Loves Me'

Based on the Miklós László play, this musical is about Maraczek's Parfumerie clerks Georg and Amalia, who can't stand each other at work, but are each falling in love with a secret pen pal. Yes, it inspired "You've Got Mail."

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22

Where: South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Tickets: $36-$93

Information: 714-708-5555; scr.org

'Fun Home'

The Tony-winning musical about the main character's journey coming out as a LGBTQ writer, artist and woman opens the theater's 22nd season on Jan. 31. Recommended for ages 13 and older.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23  and other performances through March 1.

Where: Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim

Tickets: $49 for regular performances. Discounts for military, students, educators and seniors.

Information: 88-455-4212; chancetheater.com

'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: A Musical Adaptation'

This Theatre for Young Audiences production follows a young girl named Minli who sets out to find The Old Man of the Moon in an effort to bring good fortune to her village. Recommended for age 6 and older.

When: 2 and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23

Where: South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

Tickets: Preview $29-$35 adults, $24-$30 children, 4-12; regular performances $37-$41 adults, $31-$35 children

Information: 714-708-5555; www.scr.org

'Showdown at the Rainbow Ranch'

Camino Real Playhouse celebrates its 30th anniversary with an old favorite, this raucous melodrama set in San Juan Capistrano in 1898.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 and  2 p.m. Feb. 23

Where: Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano

Tickets: $27-$37

Information: 949-489-8082; caminorealplayhouse.org

'Taking Sides'

The play tells the story of Wilhelm Furtwangler, who had been conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic during the Nazi era, and the efforts of a U.S. major to put him on trial after the war.

When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23

Where: Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach

Tickets: $20-$25

Information: 949-631-0288; ntaconline.com

'The Great Gatsby'

The Maverick Theater in brings the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic to the stage.

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 (sold out), 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 and other dates through March 14

Where: Maverick Theater, 110 E. Walnut Ave., Fullerton

Tickets: $25 general admission; $10 students with ID

Information: 714-526-7070; mavericktheater.com

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

'The Girl in the Freudian Slip'

CAST Players will open this comedy, about psychiatrist Dr. Dewey Maugham who writes a play that's discovered by a literary agent with chaos ensuing, opens on Feb. 22.

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and Feb. 28. 2 p.m. Feb. 23, 29 and March 1. Doors open 30 minutes before the show.

Where: Beaumont Women's Club Community Center, 306 E. 6th St., Beaumont

Tickets: $18

Information: 951-315-4253, castplayers.org

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance'

The Rialto Community Players' production of the Western play by Jethro Compton based on the short story by Dorothy M. Johnson opens Feb. 22.

When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday Feb. 22-March 8.

Where: Sandra R. Courtney Community Theatre, 150 E. San Bernardino Ave., Rialto.

Tickets: $18 general admission; $15 seniors and students with ID.

Information: 909-873-8514; rialtocommunityplayers.com

'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Ophelia's Jump takes on this Edward Albee drama that centers around a couple battling during an anxiety-inducing evening.

When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday through March 7.

Where: 2009 Porterfield Way, Suite H, Upland

Tickets: $24 on Thursdays; $28 all other performances.

Information: 909-734-6565; opheliasjump.org

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