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The Orange Cat issue 377

“Love Actually” Live – Tue, Dec 4 – Mon, Dec 31, 7:30 PM in Beverly Hills

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For The Record returns to The Wallis with a multimedia musical celebration of Richard Curtis’ beloved holiday movies of all time, Love Actually. The world premiere production of Love Actually Live, presented by special arrangement with Universal Pictures and Working Title Films, will transform the Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater into a giant, immersive, cinema for the modern day. The production will include songs from the hit soundtrack, including “Christmas is All Around,” “The Trouble With Love Is,” “All Alone On Christmas” and more. Performed live by an all-star cast and 15-piece orchestra.

“Searingly visceral, the movies sing!” – Los Angeles Times

Showtimes vary. Check the schedule online. [Read more…]

Beauty And The Beast – Sun, Nov 11, 2:30 PM in Beverly Hills

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In a timeless story about looking beyond the surface and beyond our differences to find the truth and dignity within each other, a strong and unselfish heroine sacrifices for her family and saves a man trapped in a prison of his own making. Join Beauty on her journey from her good-natured acceptance of her family’s changing fortunes to her adventurous stay in the Beast’s castle as she teaches him to love himself and share that love with others. Vibrantly colorful hand-painted scenery showcases hand-carved wooden marionettes who appear and disappear mystically through the magic mirror. Young and old alike will marvel at the science and technology which brings this magic to life. [Read more…]

Dance Sundays With Debbie Allen And Friends – Sun, Nov 11 – Sun, Jun 9, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM in Beverly Hills

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Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen returns with the 4th season of FREE, outdoor dance events for the whole family.

November 11 | 12pm – 2pm
SALSA SUNDAY
Family-friendly Salsa dancing class taught by Debbie Allen with assistance from Lyrik Cruz of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.

December 9 | 12pm – 2pm
AFRICAN DANCE
This class welcomes all ages and levels to participate in an energetic union of music, dance and tradition of West Africa. Accompanied by live drummers.

January 13 | 12pm – 2pm
SALSA SUNDAY
February 10 | 12pm – 2pm
BREAK THE FLOOR: HIP HOP
Join us for an introduction to Hip-Hop class with a fun and energetic routine.

March 10 | 12pm – 2pm
AFRICAN DANCE
Instruction by Titus Fotso.

April 14 | 12pm – 2pm
FLAMENCO
Try something new and join us for an introduction to basic Flamenco dance technique. Wear shoes with a hard sole.

May 12 | 12pm – 2pm
VOGUE
Celebrate Pride and unleash your inner diva as you learn the basics of Voguing, a stylized dance originating from the black and Latino LGBT community of New York City.

June 9 | 5pm – 7pm
SALSA SUNDAY [Read more…]

The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide To The Galaxy – Thu, Jun 14 – Sun, Jun 17, 8:00 PM in Beverly Hills

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Douglas Adams wrote The Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a radio play in 1978. With sharp wit and ironic style, it quickly became a worldwide cult classic. This vibrant, fast-paced, gender-bending production integrates puppetry, stylized movement, miniature sets and live music to bring the timely political satire to life.

Note: Show time on Sunday, June 17th is 2:30PM

Featuring Trecey Dory, Jayde Kief, Matt Maguire, Kelvin Morales, Mauricio Morazan, Madalina Nastase, Jo Rodriguez, Helya Salarvand, Alex Sheldon, Siera Williams

“On the planet Earth, humans had always assumed that they were more intelligent than dolphins because they had achieved so much—the wheel, New York, wars and so on—whilst all the dolphins had ever done was muck about in the water having a good time. But conversely, the dolphins had always believed that they were far more intelligent than humans —for precisely the same reasons.” – Douglas Adams [Read more…]

Dance Sundays With Debbie Allen & Friends – Sun, May 13, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM in Beverly Hills

Three-time Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen is back for the third season running with her wildly popular Dance Sundays, an exhilarating series of FREE, outdoor dance events – Salsa, African, Tap, Hip-Hop and more – for the whole family!

AFRICAN DANCE : This class welcomes all ages and levels to participate in an energetic union of music, dance and tradition of West Africa. Accompanied by live drummers. Instruction by Titus Fotso. [Read more…]

Creating Musical Theater: A Collaborative Lab – Sun, Mar 18 – Sun, Mar 18, 7:00 PM in Beverly Hills

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GRoW @ The Wallis is pleased to offer a unique opportunity for creative teams developing new musicals! This presentation is a Showcase of two teams participating in the Creating Musical Theater: A Collaborative Lab course. Each team received intensive coaching starting in September 2017, including a special feedback session with Stephen Schwartz. The Showcase will include a performance of portions of each show, performed by professional local Los Angeles actors, followed by a Q&A with our writers/composers.

Venue: BRAM GOLDSMITH THEATER

Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission

Recommended Age: Not appropriate for children younger than 12. One of the shows contains adult themes and strong language. [Read more…]

Story Pirates – Sun, Mar 11, 2:15 PM in Beverly Hills

The Story Pirates celebrate the words and ideas of the kids of LA! Join first-rate actors and comedians on the Promenade Terrace for stories written by kids from all around the country and brand new stories written by kids in the audience.

“The Story Pirates teach kids a love of creative writing. It helps kids to see that their words and ideas are really important. I believe that what the Story Pirates are doing is helping America, nay, humanity – helping humanity itself. It’s crazy entertaining.” – Jon Stewart, The Daily Show [Read more…]

Story Pirates Live Radio Show – Sat, Jan 13 – Thu, Jan 18, 5:00 PM in Beverly Hills

A high-energy, musical sketch comedy show performed at standing microphones in the Lovelace Studio Theater that is equal parts Monty Python, Schoolhouse Rock and A Prairie Home Companion. Story Pirates Radio is an evolution of the education and media company’s successful podcast and long-running show on Sirius XM Radio.

JUST ADDED! 5PM Performance with Special Guest Patton Oswalt! [Read more…]

Story Pirates – Sun, Nov 12, 2:30 PM in Beverly Hills

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NOV 12 – MAR 18

STORY PIRATES

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November 12: New Story Show 2:30pm
February 11: Toddler Show 2:30pm
March 11: New Story Show 2:30pm
FREE!

The Story Pirates celebrate the words and ideas of the kids of LA! Join first-rate actors and comedians on the Promenade Terrace for stories written by kids from all around the country and brand new stories written by kids in the audience.

“The Story Pirates teach kids a love of creative writing. It helps kids to see that their words and ideas are really important. I believe that what the Story Pirates are doing is helping America, nay, humanity – helping humanity itself. It’s crazy entertaining.” – Jon Stewart, The Daily Show
Venue: PROMENADE TERRACE
Recommended Age: 3-12 [Read more…]