Category Archives: Theater

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

The Best Of DooWop

Posted on Sunday, October 4, 2009 by Paul

The Best Of Doo Wop Featuring The Buck Ram Platters, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, Original Coaster Leon Hughes and His Group, The Olympics, The Vibrations, and Brenda Holloway With Comedy Host Scott Wood and The American Gold Band. We love DooWop … Continue reading →

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We Are Off To South Coast Reperatory

Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2009 by Paul

Here’s to Stephen Sondheim! We’re having a party to celebrate the legendary musical genius. It’s an elegant evening, filled with his most memorable songs—from tender to passionate, from bittersweet to melancholy—and you’re invited. In a posh Manhattan condo, a glamorous … Continue reading →

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Les Brown At Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Posted on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by Paul

Les Brown’s Band of Renown, led by Les Brown Jr., plays the swinging hits of the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, including songs by Glenn Miller, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, and Dean Martin. Singer-actress-songwriter Jan Daley performs with the band in a … Continue reading →

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Legally Blond At OCPAC

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 by Paul

It’s Wednesday evening and we are off to the theater! The hilarious MGM film is Broadway’s new smash hit musical, and now Legally Blonde the Musical is in Orange County. Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde … Continue reading →

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Nat King Cole Tribute At CPAA

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 by Paul

It’s opening night at CPAA for the 2010 Season! We saw a terrific tribute to Nat King Cole. It was a great afternoon event! Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1917 – February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat “King” Cole, … Continue reading →

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Fiddler On The Roof

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Paul

We went to see Topol’s performance of Fiddler at the Performing Arts Center! It was a great evening even though the musical was three hours in length. We went to the Westin Hotel lounge for a glass of wine ahead … Continue reading →

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The Andrews Brothers At Fullerton

Posted on Friday, July 17, 2009 by Paul

Yup! The Andrews Brothers. Do you still remember those great songs from the 1940s like “Hold Tight”, “On a Slow Boat to China”, and “Rum and Coca Cola”? Do you remember the USO shows of World War II? If there … Continue reading →

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Birthday Weekend Continues With Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Posted on Saturday, July 11, 2009 by Paul

We are off to the Orange County Performing Arts Center to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. With music from the songwriters of Mary Poppins and book by Ian Fleming, creator of the James Bond franchise, comes the Broadway sensation Chitty … Continue reading →

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Pageant Of The Masters

Posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 by Paul

Ninety minutes of “living pictures” – incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, … Continue reading →

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Ring Of Fire

Posted on Sunday, June 21, 2009 by Paul

From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. From June 5 through 21, a cast of multi-talented performers takes you on … Continue reading →

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