Today’s Highlights:
Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Jordan Fein, featuring Adam Dannheisser (Tevye), Lara Pulver (Golde), Beverley Klein (Yente.), Natasha Jules Bernard (Tzeitel), Georgia Bruce (Hodel), Hannah Bristow (Chava), Ashleigh Schuman (Shprintze), Georgia Dixon as Bielke), Matthew Woodyatt (Alternate Tevye / Mordcha /Innkeeper), Dan Wolff (Motel), Daniel Krikler (Perchik), Gregor Milne (Fyedka), Michael S. Siegel (Lazar Wolf), Mark Faith (Rabbi), Toby Turpin (Mendel), Gareth Davies (Avram), Ed Bruggemeyer (Nachum), Sue Appleby (Shandel), Susannah van den Berg (Rifka), Carys McQueen (Mirila), Raphael Papo (The Fiddler), Karl Wilson (Constable), Simon Anthony (Sasha), Jack Osmond (Russian #1), and Alex Pinder (Russian #2), with Dylan Saffer, Chris Drapher, Maya Kristal Genenberg, opens at London’s Barbicon Theatre.
The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, by Joe Iconis & Gregory S. Moss, directed by Christopher Ashley, featuring Eric William Morris (Hunter S. Thompson), George Abud (Nixon), Darlesia Cearcy (Jann), Giovanny Diaz De Leon (The Kid), Ciovanny Diaz De Leon Loring Lisitza (Virginia), Megh McLeod (Flower Child), George Salazar (Ocar), Ryan Vona (Juan), Tatiana Wechsler (Sandy), Jason SweetTooth Williams (Seadman), and Josiah Cajudo (Puppeteer), with Tzian Coli and Stephen Russell Murray, opens at DC’s Signature Theatre.
New York Classical Theatre‘s FREE All’s Well That Ends Well, directed & adapted by Stephen Burdman, featuring Angelique Archer (Diana/Lady Dumaine), Anique Clements (Helena), Paul Deo Jr. (Bertram), Karel Heřmánek Jr., (Parolles, Carine Montbertrand (Countess of Rossillion/Widow), Briana Gibson Reeves (Lavatch/Lady Dumaine), Nick Salamone (King of France/Time), and Clay Sorseth (Lefeu), opens in Central Park.
Your Name Means Dream, written & directed by José Rivera, featuring Sara Koviak (Stacy) and Anne O’Sullivan (Aislin), opens at TheaterWorks Hartford.
Life of Pi, directed by Max Webster, featuring Taha Mandviwala (Pi), Jessica Angleskhan (Amma/Nurse/Orange Juice), Alan Ariano (Mr. Okamoto/Captain), Emmanuel Elpenord (Cook/voice of Richard Parker), Rishi Jaiswal (Mamaji/Pandit Ji), Sinclair Mitchell (Admiral Jackson/Russian Sailor/Father Martin), Mi Kang/Lulu Chen/ Mrs. Biology Kumar / Zaida Khan), and Sorab Wadia (Father, opens at Costa Mesa’s Segerstrom Center.
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Little Woman, an original full-length classical Ballet, will run Jun 21-22 at CA’s Pasadena Playhouse, with over 35-40 dancers, and choreography by Emma Andres.
Losphia Moritz (Jo), Rebekah Tkach (Margret March (Meg), Batie Faye (Amy March), Riley Jennings (Young Louisa May Alcott), Christopher Flores (Laurie), Jacob Robleto (Fredrich Bhaer), Aberto Hernandez (John Brooke), Ludmila Malakov (Marmee), José Luis Reyes (Father), Ross Clark (Grandfather), Denise Moses (Aunt March), Kate Seales (Sallie), Evan Hernandez (Ned), and Jordan Oz (Frank Vaughn), with Audrey Blair, with Makena Bolton, Odette Finn, Odette Finn, Isabella Granquist, Deneen Melody McCracken, Betty Moler, Jill Oates,Hanna Peddicord, Anna Lee Rohovec, Claire Simmons, Kassandra Vogel, DJ Smith, Michael Press, Keira Tkach, Keira Tkach, Eleni Julia Rodriguez, Elodie Collet, Laila Jennings,Isla Bischoff, Charlotte Orlando, David Gerdman, and Florence Russin.
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Stephen Schwartz & Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Queen of Versailles will begin previews Oct. 8 and open Nov. 9 at the St. James Theatre, directed by Michael Arden.
Kristin Chenoweth (Jackie Siegel), F. Murray Abraham (David Sietel), and more TBA.
From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel sees herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. Now, as the wife of David “The Timeshare King” Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invite us to behold their most grandiose venture yet: they’re building the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David’s dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles explores the true cost of fame and fortune, and one family’s pursuit of the American Dream – at any cost.
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Mixed eMotion Theatrix will present Gatsby Redux June 5-14 at LA’s Greystone Mansion (905 Loma Vista Drive in Beverly Hills) directed & choreographed by Janet Roston.
The performance invites audience members to follow the dancers on an exciting and evocative journey into the 1920’s. This 90-minute outdoor performance explores themes from the novel as well as immersing the audience into Gatsby’s world amidst the stunning backdrop of the vintage gardens and mansion.
Additional information: The event is outside and will involve walking throughout the performance, at times walking on slate, grass and stairs. Comfortable shoes are encouraged. Guests are encouraged to arrive between 6:30 and 7 p.m., dressed in 1920s-themed attire, if they so wish, for a chance
to take photos on the beautiful terrace of Greystone. Due to the historic nature of the grounds, some sections of the performance are only accessible via stairs.
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The Noir-inspired adaptation of Hamlet continues through July 6 at the Mark Taper Forum, directed by Robert O’Hara.
Patric Ball (Hamlet), Gina Torres (Gertrude), and Coral Pena (Ophelia).
“So…once more… tell me about this Ghost.” That’s how the legendary story begins. But ghosts are tricky things. Especially in a world of madness, murder, and mayhem. A rich, entitled Prince goes on a ferocious rampage that will lead to a massacre in the living room. Is he a tragic hero as we’ve often been told? Or a royal-blooded serial killer? In this brisk and intense excavation of the classic text with new scenes and characters, we will step into a forensic investigation of the ultimate crimes of passion to see what really went down.
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Joe DiPietro’s What New Pussycat will offer industry presentaions (times not announced) on June 24 & 25 at NYC’s New 42 Studios (229 W. 42nd St), directed by Luke Sheppard.
Taylor Louderman, Dominic Andersen, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, John-Andrew Morrison, Kuhoo Verma, Erich Bergen, Veanne Cox and David Harris
A wildly entertaining new musical comedy that marries Henry Fielding’s classic novel Tom Jones with the iconic pop hits of Tom Jones. Set in swinging 1960s London, What’s New Pussycat? follows a charming young romantic on a madcap quest to win back the love of his life. Featur ove, and plenty of surprises.
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The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will present its next concert, Dancing Queens, on June 21 & 22 at the Saban Theatre, directed by Dr. Gerald Gurss.
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The L.A. premere of Jeremy Desmon & Jeff Thomson’s Pump Up the Volume will run June 6-15 at the Hudson Backstage Theatre, directed by Dave Solomon, with music direction by Anthony Zediker.
Anthony Norman, Robert Mammana, Emily Ann Pember, Michele Ragusa,Darcy Rose Byrnes, Jasiana Caraballo, Aaron Gibbs, Amanda Angeles, Bryan Munar, Will Riddle, Luz Rodriguez, Madison Miyuke, Tarrick, and Marcel Walker.
The musical channels the rebellious energy of underground radio into a heart-pounding theatrical experience, and follows the story of Mark, a teen outcast who rocks a small town after launching an underground pirate radio station, broadcasting nightly as a no-holds-barred shock jock. When tragedy strikes and the powers-that-be make him their scapegoat, this unlikely hero must cut through the static and find his true voice. Running time is 150 minutes, including one intermission.
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(Watch here) Highlights from Maltby & Shire’s About Time, which continues through June 15 at CT’s Goodspeed Theatre.
Darius de Haas, Shinnerrie Jackson, Daniel Jenkins, Eddie Korbich, Issy van Randwyck, and Lynne Wintersteller.