Events for October 8th, 2008
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Wednesday - October 8th
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Hamlet
A Noise Within Theatre - 234 S. Brand Blvd. - Glendale
Pine for Ophelia, see the skull, see the prince, see the swordfights in A Noise Within's production of the Shakespeare classic. Michael Michetti directs. Sept. 27 - Dec.7 Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 p.m.Sat, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.Sun, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
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Wicked
Pantages Theatre - 6233 Hollywood Blvd - Los Angeles (Hollywood)
A little story about the Wicked Witch of the West, about how she maybe wasn't so Wicked after all. We bet you might have heard of this one. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m. Through Jan.11
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Alice in One Hit Wonderland 2: Through the Looking Glass
Falcon Theatre - 4252 Riverside Dr - Los Angeles
The latest romp from the Troubadour Theater Company sends Alice down, down, down the rabbit hole—with Top 40 hits adding an extra beat on her path to fantasia. Director Matt Walker brings the whimsy. Through Oct. 12 Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 p.m.Sat 4 p.m., 8 p.m.Sun, 4 p.m.
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As U2 Like It
Falcon Theatre - 4252 Riverside Dr - Los Angeles
Shakespeare's favorite gender-bending comedy "As You Like It" is set to Bono-infused beats. Expect fanciful costumes and staging by the Troubadour Theater Company. Matt Walker directs. Through Oct. 12 Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 8 p.m. Sun, 4 p.m.
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"9 to 5" The Musical
Ahmanson Theatre - 135 North Grand Avenue - Los Angeles (Downtown)
This 1980 workaday classic helped push the now ubiquitous theme song into the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Chart. Dolly Parton brings the premiere of the musical version of "9 to 5" to the center stage with a fresh score by Parton herself. Catch four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award...
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The House of Blue Leaves
Mark Taper Forum - 135 N Grand Ave - Los Angeles (Downtown)
John Guare's absurdist play takes place during a visit by the Pope to 1965 New York City. Through Oct. 19 Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 p.m. Sat, 2:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Sun, 6:30 p.m.
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Abigail's Party
Odyssey Theatre - 2055 South Sepulveda Blvd - Los Angeles (West L.A.)
Mike Leigh's tale of a raucous hostess, her sinking marriage and party. Sept. 23 - Oct. 19 Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 8 p.m.Sun, 2 p.m.
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Gem of the Ocean
Fountain Theatre - 5060 Fountain Ave - Los Angeles (East Hollywood)
Set in 1904 in Pittsburgh's Hill district slavery is still fresh in the memory of August Wilson's characters. The drama centers on the guidance-seeking Citizen Barlow who appears at the home of the legendary "soul-cleanser" Aunt Ester on the eve of her 287th birthday. Aunt Esther offers her wisdom...
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The Civilians' "This Beautiful City"
Kirk Douglas Theatre - 9820 Washington Blvd. - Culver City (Downtown Culver City)
Set in Colorado Springs, "This Beautiful City" delves into the boom of our country's evangelical Christian movement and the shifting line between church and state. Why is it that these evangelical churches are gaining more and more influence in our national policy? Steven Cosson and Jim Lewis'...
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Be Like Water
David Henry Hwang Theater - 120 N Judge John Aiso Street - Los Angeles
Dan Kwong's play centers on the tomboyish, Bruce Lee-obsessed Tracy who has some martial arts skills of her own. Watch as the 13 year-old Tracy deals with disagreements with her mother and battling the class bully. Chris Tashima directs. Through Oct. 12 Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat 8 p.m. Sun, 2 p.m.
