Category Archives: Theater

We love the theater and go to Cerritos, OC Performing Arts Center, and South Coast Reperatory

“Dreamgirls” At OC Performing Arts Center

Posted on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Paul

After a super day when the Back Surgeon says no changes in the hardware hence no operation needed, we ate an early dinner at Preveza (super eggplant sandwich). Then to the theater… Wow…. An excellent performance! Direct from the world … Continue reading →

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The Language Archive At South Coast Repertory

Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 by Paul

George is a brilliant linguist.  But things aren’t going his way.  He’s concerned that every two weeks a language vanishes from the face of the earth.  Now his wife is about to vanish—from his life—leaving cryptic notes around the house … Continue reading →

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Ambrosia Did In Our Diets!

Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2010 by Paul

We did errands most of the day and by days end, we were cleaned up and heading for the OC Pavillion to have dinner at Ambrosia and take in the current show entitled “Altar Boyz”.  They made a special meal … Continue reading →

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Off To See “Hair Spray” The Play At OCPAC

Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 by Paul

It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, a transformed Tracy uses her new found power to vanquish the reigning Teen … Continue reading →

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Pageant Of Our Lord

Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 by Paul

Pageant of Our Lord is a theatrical masterpiece that places live models into some of the world’s most renowned works of art. The concept finds its roots in Laguna Beach ’s Pageant of the Masters and has continually utilized the … Continue reading →

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In A Garden (Another Kind!)

Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 by Paul

Shopping is done, tomatoes are planted, time to go to the theater with Greg!  In summary:  A summer house will adorn the garden of the Culture Minister of Aqaat, designed by American architect Andrew Hackett. If he should live so … Continue reading →

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Tex Beneke With Dave Was A Load Of Fun

Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 by Paul

Gordon Lee Beneke (born February 12, 1914, Fort Worth, Texas – May 2000, Costa Mesa, California), professionally known as Tex Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader. His career is a history of associations with bandleader Glenn Miller and … Continue reading →

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The Taffetas

Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 by Paul

It’s 1950-something, and Kaye, Peggy, Cheryl and Donna, four singing sisters from Muncie, Indiana (The Taffetas) are making their national television singing debut. “Spotlight on Music,” a fictitious weekly 1950’s television show on the real-life Dumont Television Network, sets the … Continue reading →

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The Drowsy Chaperone At Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts

Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2010 by Paul

After church, we headed the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts to see “The Drowsey Chaperone”. Praised by The Boston Globe for being “full of imagination,” The Drowsy Chaperone has collected five Tonys and a long list of Drama Desk … Continue reading →

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Female Of The Species At The Geffen Theater In Westwood

Posted on Saturday, March 6, 2010 by Paul

Academy Award nominee Annette Bening returns to the Geffen Playhouse in this wildly wicked farce. Watch and laugh as a famed feminist author’s retreat is rudely and hilariously interrupted by a host of unexpected guests: a disgruntled student, an impatient … Continue reading →

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