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DIANA
ROSS The
Supreme pop diva treats her fans to an unforgettable night of new and
enduring hits from her repertoire. A 12-time Grammy-winner and
Oscar-nominated singer/actress/record producer, Ross is not only one of
the most iconic female singers of all time, but also one of the most
prominent women in popular music history and culture. Ross has also won
the Golden Globe and Tony Award, and the prestigious Kennedy Center
Honors recognized her contributions to American culture and humanitarian
work in December 2007.
Ross’ Academy
Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Billie Holiday in
Lady Sings the Blues is a legend on its own. Her jazz recording,
BLUE, from the Motown vaults was recently released to wide
critical acclaim and her most recent album, I Love You, has
already received rave reviews and jumped onto the charts as Billboard
Magazine’s Hot Shot Debut title.
Beginning in the
60’s, as lead singer of The Supremes, Ross achieved the
unprecedented feat of twelve No.1 singles in the U.S., becoming the most
successful American group in history. Ross went on to achieve six No.1
singles as a solo artist. Join this legend at Segerstrom Hall and
celebrate memories as you create new ones.
$56 - $96 Sunday,
December 7 Segerstrom Hall 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa 714 755
0236
Backseats and
Bathroom Stalls –
A Not-so
Romantic Comedy of Bad Manners
Bisexual,
pansexual or just sexual – the raunchy, hilarious play by
writer/director Rob Mersola explores it all as it follows 6 New Yorkers
navigating through the woes of dating. The charming play is buoyed by a
stellar cast that makes it hard for any one person to steal the show. A
chance to socialize with the talent after each performance at
neighboring Casita Del Campo makes this the hottest ticket (and play) in
town. The hot cast includes Anil Kumar, Sadie Alexandru, Daniel Ponickly,
Joshua Bitton, Michael Alperin and the intense Jeni Pearsons.
October 26th
– November 23rd at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre 2106 Hyperion
Avenue, Silver Lake
(323) 960-7829
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AMERICAN
WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
In it’s 26th
year, the trio of spectacular culinary events benefiting the
Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation kicks off at Wolfgang Puck’s
Red Seven on Friday. The next day, head to the wildly
successful festival at Universal Studios featuring the world’s
top chefs and fine wine and spirit purveyors in a musical,
outdoor setting. This concludes with the 9th Annual
Chef’s Grand Tasting Dinner at Spago, Beverly Hills, featuring
coveted Chefs Nobu, Joel Robuchon, Eric Ripert, Jose Andres,
Daniel Humm and Sam Mason.
September
26-28 Red Hot @ Red Seven/AWF Festival @ Universal Studios/Chefs
Grand @ Spago Beverly Hills. Prices vary.
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18TH
ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING
Created by
actress/singer Sheryl Lee Ralph in 1991, this annual benefit
concert produced in conjunction with the Diva Foundation, helps
to raise money and awareness about the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Having always featured the most talented women in show business
including Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, Stephanie Mills, and Oleta
Adams, this event is a dream for lovers of R&B and Pop music and
packs the punch of several concerts in one.
$25 - $250
Saturday, October 11, 7:30 PM Wilshire Theatre 8440 Wilshire
Blvd, Beverly Hills 213 480 3232
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THE
SCHOOL OF NIGHT
When
Elizabeth I was on the throne, the young 29 year-old playwright,
Christopher Marlowe was brutally and mortally stabbed through
the eye. In this gripping mystery thriller William Shakespeare,
Thomas Kyd, and nearly everyone are suspects and everyone has a
hidden agenda.
Prices
vary October 30th – December 14th Mark
Taper Forum 135 N. Grand, LA
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PIPPIN
Tony Award-winning Pippin is the lively coming of age story of
King Charlemagne’s oldest son and features music from the
award-winning composer of Wicked and Godspell. Contains brief
sexuality and mature themes.
Prices
vary January 15th–March 15th Mark Taper
Forum 135 N. Grand, LA
www.centertheatregroup.org
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LYDIA
A Mexican-American family is mired in grief and guilt over a
daughter tragically disabled. The Flores family welcomes Lydia,
an undocumented maid, into their El Paso home and is immediately
set on a mysterious journey of discovery that threatens to
uncover elusive secrets.
Prices vary
April 2nd- May 17th Mark Taper Forum 135
N. Grand, LA
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Macy's Passport 2008
Commemorating an iconic
quarter-century of unparalleled men's, women's and children's fashion,
state-of-the art theatrics, celebrity guests and unwavering dedication
to our HIV/AIDS community. Since the onset of the AIDS pandemic in the
early 1980's, Macy's in steadfast partnership with our sponsors, top
designers and community organizations has raised invaluable awareness
and over $27 million toward saving lives.
Now in its 26th year, Macy's
Passport is the result of fashion and compassion joining forces for the
common good. One of the best-loved fashion theatre events in America,
it's also the one with the biggest heart.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 VIP Tent, Barker
Hangar, Santa Monica Air Center
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