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Nothing But The Truth A gripping family drama set in post-apartheid South Africa featuring a powerful performance by John Kiani as the 63-year old assistant librarian, Sipho, who chose to stay in the homeland quietly protesting apartheid while his dashing, activist brother fled to exile in London.

September 18^th – November 7^th 135 N. Grand Avenue $30-$52 (213) 628-2772

The Ten Commandments The musical features a score with music by noted film composer and music producer Patrick Leonard, most known for the song “Like a Prayer” made famous by Madonna. It chronicles the story of Moses leading the Hebrews from captivity out of Egypt, and the passions that would drive the people to sacrifice their children, betray their kinsmen, and ultimately rise up against the greatest imperial power the world had ever known.

Kodak Theatre September 27^th Hollywood Blvd (213) 480-3232 6801 $27.50 - $102.50

HAIRSPRAY Broadway’s new musical comedy phenomenon starring Marissa Jaret Winokur and Bruce Vilanch has won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and is showing for a limited engagement. Set in the 50’s, Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and even bigger heart who wins a spot on the local TV dance program and is transformed into a celebrity. Based on the film written and directed by John Waters.

Plays through September 4^thPantages Theatre

6233 Hollywood Blvd $27-$87 (213) 365-3500 www.broadwayla.org or www.hairsprayontour.com

BOWLED OVER: EVENTS AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Latin Jazz Night The annual Latin jazz night returns with sizzling rhythms, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban flavors of Los Hombres Calientes, and the big band sounds of ALJO from Jazz@Lincoln Center Presents. Wednesday, August 11^th 8PM (323) 850-2000 Prices vary

John Williams: Olympic Fever Olympic fever hits the Bowl as John Williams returns to conduct his own scores: music that has defined the sound of the modern Olympiad. The program also includes music from several of his celebrated film scores. Friday, August 27^th, Saturday, August 28^th at 8:30 PM (323) 850-2000 Prices vary

Little Shop of Horrors Is the story of Seymour Krelbourn, a meek Skid Row florist who makes a Faustian pact with a tiny plant in order to win the heart of Audrey, the girl he loves. Hailed as “wondrously entertaining” by the New York Post and based on the 1960 Roger Corman film, it features lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken.

August 24^th through October 17^th The Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Avenue $20 - $75

The Walt Disney Company and TotalAXIS present The 2004 Celebrity Softball Game to benefit charity including Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. This one-day event will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2004 at The University of Southern California’s Dedeux Baseball Field located at the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Vermont Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.

$10 per person / $25 for family pack. For more information visit TotalAXIS.com/2004softball.htm

Garth Fagan Dance: DANCECOLLAGEFORROMIE An eclectic collage of dance and music, the Garth Fagan Dance Company blends African, Caribbean and Classical genres in a spectacular ballet arranged in three movements.

Saturday, October 23^rd at 7:30 PM and Sunday, October 24^that 2 PM Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Ave $20 - $55 (213) 365-3500

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LATIN PRIDE LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL 2004

The Latin Pride Foundation Inc is proud to announce the 6th Annual Latin Pride Los Angeles Festival that will take place once again in Downtown Los Angeles, Saturday and Sunday, September 4th and 5th 2004 during Labor Day Weekend.

Six years ago, Latin Pride Foundation Inc. hosted the first Latin Pride Los Angeles Festival in a small parking lot. Today, it has become one of the largest Latin Gay/Alternative Pride Community Festival in the United States, with last year's attendance surpassing 30,000 people in one day. For more information and a list of this year's performers visit www.latinpride.org

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