LADY GA GA brings her tour to Los Angeles with Kid Cudi. This show is sure to be a sell-out as she continues to "...change the world one sequin at a time.”

NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE, December 21st

EQUIVOCATION A new play about the night England’s infamous Gunpowder Plot was foiled. For hundreds of years, this event has been celebrated as Guy Fawkes Day, but it’s clear there is no way the night could have unfolded the way the Crown claimed. King James hires the world’s greatest playwright. Shakespeare and his winsome troupe struggle to dramatize the King’s absurd account without losing their integrity - or their heads.

Written by Bill Cain/Directed by David Esbjornson. November 10 – December 20 Geffen Playhouse. Ticketmaster (213)480-3232.

THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES tells the story of Margot Mason – famed auteur of such influential works as "Madame Ovary," "Love and Other Four Letter Words" and "The Complete Insignificance of Male Sexuality" – who has retreated to her country home to pen her next masterpiece. Problem is, nothing's coming. Nothing, that is, except for a young former student who is intent on taking Margot hostage as punishment for her mixed message ideology. Starring Academy Award winner, Annette Bening.

Written by Joanna Murray-Smith/Directed by Randall Arney. February 2 – March 14 Geffen Playhouse. Ticketmaster (213)480-3232.

Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical The critically acclaimed, record-breaking Broadway production, will celebrate its Los Angeles premiere with a limited holiday engagement.  Featuring the hit songs "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas” from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from Holiday loving Whos.

$23 up. November 10, 2009 – January 3. Pantages Theater.  1-800-982-ARTS (2787)

CAMELOT Longtime Playhouse collaborator David Lee has helmed some of the most successful productions in Pasadena Playhouse history including the multi Ovation Award-winning revival of Cole Porter’s Can-Can. In 2010, Mr. Lee returns to kick off the season with a fresh take on the iconic American musical focusing on the three central characters, the power of a timeless love story and the magnificent score.

January 2010

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