| Two Trains Running Sep 5 - Oct 3, 2020 |
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| As the Civil Rights Movement sweeps the nation, Pittsburgh's Hill District undergoes a transformation. It's 1969, and Memphis Lee's diner is slated to be demolished, a casualty of urban renewal. While he fights city hall for a fair price, Memphis and his customers gather daily to gossip, confront the realities of their lives and dream of the future. Described by Variety as "a work by a writer at the peak of his powers," Two Trains Running revisits a time of extraordinary change and the ordinary people left behind. Recommended for high school and up. |
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| Threshold Sep 27 - Oct 18, 2020 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| In this autobiographical journey infused with music and movement, celebrated actress Amy Brenneman (Heat, "Judging Amy," "The Leftovers," "Goliath") takes us along as she learns how to become a true ally to her daughter Charlotte, born with a rare chromosomal abnormality. Years of testing and assessment yield frustratingly few results, leading Brenneman to surrender to a new path forward. Funny, poignant and powerful, Threshold, starring Brenneman, takes a bold look at preconceptions of disability, what we consider "normal," and the promise/challenge of a truly inclusive society. |
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| Quixote Nuevo Oct 17 - Nov 14, 2020 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| This modern retelling of Don Quixote from one of the storytellers behind the animated film Coco bursts with imagination and Tejano music. With his trusted sidekick, the valiant knight-a.k.a. Jose Quijano-embarks on a dangerous quest to reunite with his long-lost love. But nothing is as it seems, and while Jose gets lost in his chivalrous fantasies, the family and community around him must wrestle with his stark reality. This fast-paced, bilingual fable about the joys and perils of being the hero of your own story was proclaimed "revelatory" by the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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| Oklahoma! Nov 3 - Nov 22, 2020 |
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Dolby Theatre |
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| Stripped down to reveal the darker psychological truths at its core, Daniel Fish's production tells a story of a community circling its wagons against an outsider, and the frontier life that shaped America. Upending the sunny romance of a farmer and a cowpoke, this OKLAHOMA! allows the classic musical - and our country - to be seen in a whole new light. |
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| You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Nov 6 - Nov 22, 2020 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| Good grief! The whole "Peanuts" gang is here-Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and, of course, that wishy-washy blockhead, Charlie Brown. He's never pitched a winning baseball game and he can't muster the courage to talk to the Little-Red Haired Girl. But all his best qualities-and those of his clever friends-get celebrated in this delightful musical filled with gleeful tunes such as My Blanket and Me, Suppertime and Happiness. |
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| A Christmas Carol Nov 28 - Dec 27, 2020 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| It's your last chance to see the holiday favorite that audiences have been raving about for 40 years before we unveil an all-new version in 2021. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters-Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come-and everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge. This grand and glorious holiday tradition "beautifully rings in the season" (The Daily Pilot). SCR Founding Artist Richard Doyle, known for years as The Ghost of Christmas Past, will step into the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. |
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| Tiger Style! Jan 3 - Jan 24, 2021 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| What happens when "tiger parenting" goes wrong? Meet Albert and Jennifer Chen-brother and sister, once brilliant students and musicians, now epic failures leading unfulfilling lives. The problem? Their parents set unrealistic standards. The solution? Escape from Irvine and go on an "Asian Freedom Tour" to Shenzen, China-a hilarious, eye-opening journey filled with colorful characters, intrigue and surprise. Expect "comic sparks from the collision between expectations and outcomes" (Boston Globe) in this sharp comedy about today's family. |
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| The Illusionists Jan 12 - Jan 17, 2021 |
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Dolby Theatre |
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| THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY is produced by Simon Painter, Tim Lawson and MagicSpace Entertainment. Conceived by Simon Painter, the show's creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward and creative director Jim Millan. Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder, THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth. |
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| Our Town Jan 23 - Feb 20, 2021 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| May 7, 1901. Life has begun in Grover's Corners, New Hampshire. Milk is being delivered. Breakfast is on the stove. We meet the town gossips, the boys who play baseball and the choirmaster with a secret sorrow. And soon teenagers George Gibbs and Emily Webb will go from friends to puppy love to wedding day and beyond-two families forever joined together. And as they come to terms with the meaning of their lives, this Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic beautifully celebrates our own shared humanity. SCR Founding Artist Hal Landon Jr. is featured as The Stage Manager. |
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| Last Stop on Market Street Feb 5 - Feb 21, 2021 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| Come along on a musical joy ride! CJ is staying with his Nana in the city, where everything is different than home. The food, the people, the noise-it's too much. He just wants to stay inside and watch videos, but Nana's having none of that. So together they board the Number 5 bus for an adventure, and CJ learns to look past the surface and appreciate the good in others. |
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| The 39 Steps Mar 7 - Mar 28, 2021 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel and add a dash of Monty Python-you get a fast-paced whodunit The New York Times called "absurdly enjoyable, gleefully theatrical!" Richard meets an exotic woman who claims she's a spy. Within hours, she is mysteriously murdered and he's on the run, pursued by a dangerous secret order. Packed with romance, thrills, unforgettable characters and ingenious stagecraft, this love letter to the theatre has delighted audiences from London to Broadway and back. |
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| The Cher Show Mar 23 - Apr 11, 2021 |
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Dolby Theatre |
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| Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture - breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award-winning musical of her story, and it's packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. |
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| Vladimir Mar 27 - Apr 24, 2021 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| "Where you are born, this is where you are useful...I speak because I have no choice." Moscow, 2004. Raya, a Russian journalist-celebrated by some, despised by others-is renowned for her unbending crusade to uncover the truth. Will she risk family, friends and freedom to bring down the most powerful man in the world? He never appears, but the title character is ever-present in this epic suspense drama by one of the nation's most promising playwrights. Part of the Pacific Playwrights Festival. |
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| Tootsie Apr 13 - May 2, 2021 |
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Dolby Theatre |
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| Call it "musical comedy heaven" (Rolling Stone). Call it "the most uproarious new musical in years!" (The Hollywood Reporter). Call it TOOTSIE! This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony winner David Yazbek (The Band's Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic's Pick is "a joyful delight" (The Washington Post) that's "so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!" (Bloomberg). "In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll," raves Rolling Stone. "TOOTSIE is it!" |
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| Aida May 13 - Jun 5, 2021 |
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Dolby Theatre |
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| Directed by Schele Williams, choreographed by Camille A. Brown and musical supervision by Tony Award-winning Jason Michael Webb, AIDA is a compelling tale of star-crossed lovers belonging to feuding nations, torn between their conflicted loyalties to their countries and to each other. With its stirring contemporary score and its powerful love story, AIDA reveals that we have the power to change history, but only when we make brave choices and embrace our destiny. |
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| Prelude to a Kiss May 15 - Jun 12, 2021 |
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South Coast Repertory |
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| Originally a 1988 South Coast Repertory world premiere, the acclaimed Broadway drama returns as a romantic musical, soaring through the peaks and valleys of love. "For better or worse" takes on new meaning when a mysterious guest requests a kiss at Peter and Rita's wedding-and their lives are forever changed. Will love conquer all, or are the challenges just too great? From the creators of the Broadway hit Amelie comes a tale where a kiss is much more than just a kiss. |
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| Pretty Woman: The Musical Jun 8 - Jun 27, 2021 |
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Dolby Theatre |
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| One of Hollywood's most beloved stories of all time, PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway. Featuring direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance ("Summer of '69", "Heaven"), and a book by the movie's legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton, PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. "If you love the movie, you'll love the musical!" (BuzzFeed News). |
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| The Lion King Jun 25 - Sep 5, 2021 |
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Pantages Theatre |
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| THE LION KING won six 1998 Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical. THE LION KING has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 GRAMMY® for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.
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| Moulin Rouge! The Musical Oct 13 - Jan 2, 2022 |
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Pantages Theatre |
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| Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular...Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. |
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