Mary Poppins

Ahmanson Theatre

4 WEEKS ONLY!

August 9 – September 2

For tickets call 213.972.4400

or visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/MARYPOPPINS

All matinees at 2pm, all evening shows at 7:30pm

"A High-Fly spectacle!” --The Los Angeles Times

This spectacular hit has astonished over seven million people worldwide with its pure Broadway magic. With four productions currently running on three continents, Mary Poppins is one of the biggest stage musical successes in recent years to come out of London and New York.

DON’T MISS MARY POPPINS FOR JUST $49!

Family Friendly Price!
$49 (Reg. $72) for select seats Aug 9 - 17*
Family Friendly Time!
Evening shows start at 7:30pm

To purchase call 213.972.4400 and mention code SUGAR

or visit www.centertheatregroup.org/SUGAR.

The consummate Disney production features the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stage-craft to make it everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show.
So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls “a certifiable super hit!”

Glory ½Struck Productions presents:

Spring Awakening in Concert for Love is Louder

The Fans of MuMo were happy to attend Glory Struck’s production of Spring Awakening in Concert at the beautiful Hayworth Theater on opening night. There have been many productions of this Tony Award winning show in the last few years around Los Angeles, and I would have to say that this cast, with Kate Sullivan-Gibbens direction, really sets this show apart.

            Glory Struck is a production company dedicated to producing contemporary art that focuses on socially relevant issues in an effort to inspire collective action.  GS, along with the Love is Louder campaign, an organization promoting the message of love and support to fight depression in youth, have taken this gripping 1890’s German story and presents how it still can resonate in today’s society.

            I have seen this show many times, as it is my second favorite show, and I would have to say that Kelley Jakle in the lead of Wendla could possibly be my favorite interpretation of the character. She has a powerhouse voice, yet still has a lingering of innocence, which is so important for this coming of age girl. I’ll admit that “Whispering” is a track I usually skip on the album, but watching Jakle I finally had one of those “Oh, now I get it!” moments, that not even Lea Michelle could do for me.

            Another mention has to be made for Topher Rhys’s performance for Mortiz, the saddest of the characters, as this trouble youth is put through the ringer of his time. Rhys is truly exceptional and helped win over my theater guest who previously didn’t care for the show.

            Something I think I can say for this cast is that they are all believers in the Love is Louder organization and I you can see it in their performance. This is a group of creators who want to make a difference with their art, and if the rest of their run is anything like opening night, there is change to come!

This is definitely not a show to miss, one of the best performace of Spring Awakening in resent years. (Jennifer Barnes)  

Tickets $25 Friday Saturday Sunday Through July 29th

Reservations-  323 980 7780 

Hayworth Theater- 2511 Wilshire Blvd. 

Special MuMo Offer for Follies at the Ahmanson

http://www.centertheatregroup.org/follies

“…White-Hot…Vibrant and Moving!” – Ben Brantley, The New York Times

When former members of the “Weismann Follies” reunite on the eve of their theatre's demolition, two couples remember their past and face the harsher realities of the present. Reminiscing about their younger selves and the years gone by, the crumbling theatre brings back memories for both couples of good times and bad.

A LIMITED TIME OFFER – Experience Follies for just $49! 

Visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/BUDDY or call 213-972.4400 and mention code BUDDY.

With an extraordinary 28-piece orchestra, Follies features one of the largest casts ever to appear on the Ahmanson stage:  starring four-time Tony Award nominee Jan Maxwell as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Tony Award-winner Victoria Clark as Sally Durant Plummer, two-time Tony Award nominee Danny Burstein as Buddy Plummer, three-time Emmy Award nominee Ron Raines as Benjamin Stone and Olivier Award winner Elaine Paige as Carlotta Campion.

Containing such well-known songs as “Broadway Baby,” “I’m Still Here,” “Too Many Mornings,” “Could I Leave You?” and “Losing My Mind, don’t miss the Kennedy Center’s critically acclaimed Broadway production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award®-winning musical Follies at the Ahmanson Theatre for six weeks only, May 3 through June 9, 2012.

Only in Los Angeles. Only at the Ahmanson.

Review for American Idiot at the Ahmanson Theater

Blazing in on a blast of energy and punk musical theater rage, American Idiot is making its well-anticipated Los Angeles premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre from now until April 22. American Idiot tells the story of three friends who long to escape their self-described hell of suburbia with decidedly disappointing results. One can’t even leave their town, one gets seduced into the military, and the other succumbs to the allure of drug addiction. But the story isn’t the focus of this show: with very little dialogue, American Idiot brings to life Green Day’s seminal album as well as other songs from their catalogue by doling out those songs to the three characters and the women around them.

The show is every bit as powerful as it was on Broadway, with a young cast that mixes Idiot veterans with newcomers. Van Hughes is excellent as Johnny, who anchors the show with his voice and his guitar playing. Scott J. Campbell is a wonderful gentle giant as Tunny the enlistee. And Jake Epstein takes the very difficult role of Will, a guy who never leaves his couch, and makes him incredibly sympathetic. The Tony-winning industrial set is filled with scaffolding and TV monitors that comment on the action, and the Tony-winning lighting is particularly evocative. Every cast member is fiercely committed, and I’m a huge fan of Steven Hoggett’s choreography. If I had to pick a favorite moment, it would be Tunny’s dream in the military hospital, where he and The Extraordinary Girl (Nicci Claspell) literally take flight, and my favorite cast member would be Leslie McDonel as the pregnant girlfriend and the best dancer in the company.

American Idiot is a special, rewarding, even challenging show that was passed over for the Tony for Best Musical by the far more conventional (and, in my opinion, inferior) Memphis. Don’t miss it! - Andrew Blau

Green Day’s American Idiot

Ahmanson Theatre, downtown at the Music Center

March 13 – April 22

For tickets call 213.972.4400

or visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/IDIOT

Performance Schedule:  Tue – Fri at 8, Sat 2 & 8, Sun 1 & 6:30

For groups of 15 or more, call 213.972.3000

The music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong capture the spirit of a generation with its Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum album. American Idiot puts those raw emotions front and center in a highly theatrical and thoroughly satisfying rock opera that burns up the stage.  The songs are bursting with emotion.  The story dares you to feel and celebrate and hope.

Monster hits like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the title track soar like they were written for the stage under the direction of Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), choreography by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Black Watch) and music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt (Next to Normal).

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Special Ticket Offers for American Idiot!

GREENSEATS! Save 50% on Mezzanine seats!

Rear Mezzanine seats are just $42.50 (Tues-Fri; Reg. $85) or $50 (Sat-Sun; Reg. $100) for all performances through March 25 including the Gala Opening on Wednesday, March 14!    Call 213.972.4400 and mention code GREENSEATS or visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/GREENSEATS.

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Get up close and personal!  Sit in the front row for only $30! If your name is selected, you can purchase up to 2 tickets in the FIRST 2 ROWS of the theatre for just $30 each*! Visit http://www.centertheatregroup.org/lottery for more details.

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*To register for the lottery, visit the Ahmanson Theatre Box office to fill out form with your name, address, phone number and email address.  Registration begins at 12noon (Tuesday – Saturday) and at 11am (Sunday) and continues until the live drawing takes place 90 minutes prior to the performance.  On days with matinee and evening performances, you may register for both simultaneously, but you may only register once per performance.  You must be present when your name is drawn and present ID and proof of registration. Approximately 30 tickets are available per performance. Visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/Lottery for complete rules and additional details and a detailed performance schedule. Available on day of performance only.