Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasMarch 25, 2008

Opening This Week AGING WITH GRACE The 18th annual New Works Festival kicks off with a reading of Frank Farmer’s romantic comedy. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach; Sat., March 29, 2 p.m. (562) 494-1014. DEEP TISSUE COMEDY RELEASE II: THE QUICKENING Late-night sketch comedy, courtesy Theatre......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasMarch 25, 2008

Opening This Week AGING WITH GRACE The 18th annual New Works Festival kicks off with a reading of Frank Farmer’s romantic comedy. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach; Sat., March 29, 2 p.m. (562) 494-1014. DEEP TISSUE COMEDY RELEASE II: THE QUICKENING Late-night sketch comedy, courtesy Theatre......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasMarch 11, 2008

Opening This WeekBLACK & BLUESTEIN Jerry Mayer’s dramedy about racial prejudice in 1963 St. Louis. The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica; opens March 15; perfs Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 p.m.; thru May 3. (800) 838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. DIETRICH & CHAVALIER, THE MUSICAL Jerry Mayer’s......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasMarch 11, 2008

Opening This WeekBLACK & BLUESTEIN Jerry Mayer’s dramedy about racial prejudice in 1963 St. Louis. The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica; opens March 15; perfs Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 p.m.; thru May 3. (800) 838-3006, www.brownpapertickets.com. DIETRICH & CHAVALIER, THE MUSICAL Jerry Mayer’s......

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L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasDecember 30, 2007

Opening This Week AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Fats Waller tribute, musical direction by Darryl Archibald. Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Opens Fri., Jan. 4; perfs Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. (7 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6); thru Jan. 13......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasDecember 30, 2007

Opening This Week AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Fats Waller tribute, musical direction by Darryl Archibald. Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts, Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Opens Fri., Jan. 4; perfs Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. (7 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 6); thru Jan. 13......

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L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasDecember 7, 2007

Opening This Week A CHRISTMAS CAROL Jason Moyer’s “queered-up” version of the Dickens classic. CELEBRATION THEATRE, 7051-B Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd.; opens Fri., Dec. 7, 8 p.m.; perfs Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; thru Dec. 23. (323) 957-1884 or www.celebrationtheatre.com. CHRISTMAS 9-1-1 Police pick up perp who claims he’s......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasDecember 7, 2007

Opening This Week A CHRISTMAS CAROL Jason Moyer’s “queered-up” version of the Dickens classic. CELEBRATION THEATRE, 7051-B Santa Monica Blvd., Hlywd.; opens Fri., Dec. 7, 8 p.m.; perfs Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; thru Dec. 23. (323) 957-1884 or www.celebrationtheatre.com. CHRISTMAS 9-1-1 Police pick up perp who claims he’s......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasNovember 24, 2007

Opening This Week ALICE SIT-BY-THE-FIRE J.M. Barrie’s comedy about a mother reunited with her children after serving five years of military duty. PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice; opens Sat., Dec. 29, 8 p.m.; perfs Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; thru Feb. 10. (310) 822-8392. THE VAMPIRES Chris......

Theater Listings

L.A. Weekly Theater Critics, Compiled by Derek ThomasNovember 24, 2007

Opening This Week ALICE SIT-BY-THE-FIRE J.M. Barrie’s comedy about a mother reunited with her children after serving five years of military duty. PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice; opens Sat., Dec. 29, 8 p.m.; perfs Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; thru Feb. 10. (310) 822-8392. THE VAMPIRES Chris......