The Falcon Theatre's Family Summer Theatre presents the world
premiere of the musical "Groovaloo." The Groovaloos, an eclectic
group of hip hop dancers, has recently been featured in Gap and iPod
commercials, the American Music Awards and films like "Charlie's
Angels." Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4
p.m. Sundays through Aug. 28. Tickets are $25, $20 for students,
seniors and subscribers and $15 for children 12 and under. For
reservations, call 955-8101. The theater is at 4252 Riverside Drive,
Burbank.
"Lend Me a Tenor," a comedy by Ken Ludwig, is continuing at
Glendale Centre Theatre. The fun begins at the opera house when the
world-famous tenor passes out and an aspiring singer tries to fill
in. Performances are at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 3 p.m.
Saturday through Aug. 27. Tickets range from $18 to $22 and can be
reserved by calling 244-8481. The theater is at 324 N. Orange St.,
Glendale.
Glendale Centre Theatre presents "The Sword in the Stone" adapted
by Craig Sabin with music by Chris P. Bacon at 11 a.m. Saturdays at
the theater, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Erin Villaverde is the
director. Tickets are $12.50 and $10.50 for children 12 and under.
For reservations, call (818) 244-8481. The play continues through
Nov. 19.
"Oklahomo!" by Justin Tanner has been extended until Sept. 23 at
Third Stage, 2811 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. A theatrical ensemble
rehearses an unauthorized and very gay adaptation of the Rodgers and
Hammerstein classic (reset in a leather bar) with disastrous results.
Will the Los Angeles theater community ever be the same? Performances
are at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Tickets are $18, with a $5
discount for students, seniors and 4-A union members. For
reservations, call (818) 842-4755.
The West Coast Premiere of "Power in the Blood" continues at the
Alliance Theatre, 3204 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. It is written by
Sarah E. Bewley and directed by Jim Blanchette. The play examines the
fundamental issues of hope, faith and how humanity relates to the
Devine. It previously won awards from Dayton (Ohio) Playhouse
FutureFest, a national competition for new plays. Performances are at
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 3. Tickets are $15.
For reservations, call (800) 595-4849.
"Blake ... da Musical!" continues at GTC Burbank. Performances are
8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 28. The theater is at
1111-b W. Olive Ave., behind Izay Park, in Burbank. For reservations,
call (818) 288-3855 or go to www.gtc.org. Tickets are $20, $18 if
purchased on-line and $15 for students, seniors and Burbank
residents.
