JANUARY

January 8-16, 2010
Phillips Performing Arts presents:
High School Musical

Two high school juniors, the captain of the boys basketball team and a transfer student who excels in math and science try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school.

Directed by Obba Babatunde (known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the television movie Miss Evers' Boys, his Tony Award-nominated performance as C.C. White in the original cast of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, and most recently in his highly acclaimed role as Sammy Davis Jr. in Sammy at the Globe Theatre)  Choreography by Rena Phillips (Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Star Search) and Sherman Steward (Dance Theater of Harlem), and  Musical Direction by DeBorah Sharpe-Taylor (Director of the United Voices for Peace Children's Choir who recently performed at the Michael Jackson Memorial at Staple's Center)

Please join us for this high energy Disney musical suitable for audiences of all ages!

Public Shows:
Friday, Jan 8th at 7:00pm
Saturday, Jan 9th at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 10th at 3:00 pm
Friday, Jan 15th at 7:00pm
Saturday, Jan 16th at 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

General Admission:  $20
Students:  $15
Kids (12 & under): $12

January 21 – 31, 2010
GPAC Kids present:
The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music, with music by Richard Rogers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, is based on the memoir The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Many songs from the musical have become standards, including the title song "The Sound of Music", "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" and "Do-Re-Mi". Performed entirely by children aged 7 – 15.

 

Performance Times:
Thursday, Jan 21st at 7:00 pm
Friday, Jan 22nd at 7:00 pm
Saturday Jan 23rd at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 24th at  12:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Thursday, Jan 28th at 7:00 pm
Friday, Jan 29th at 7:00 pm
Saturday Jan 30th at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, Jan 31st at  12:30 pm & 4:30 pm

General Admission: $11 to $15
Children 6 & under: $9 to $11

 

February 7, 2010
El Shaddai Foursquare Church presents:
Celebrating Friendship

Youth from the El Shaddai Foursaure Church will present a concert to celebrate friendship.

Performance Time:
Sunday, Feb 7th at 10:00am

Admission is Free !!

 

 

February 12 – 14, 2010
GPAC Teens present:
Hello Dolly!

Hello, Dolly!, with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, is the story of a meddlesome widow who strives to bring romance to several couples and herself in the big city. Performing entirely by youth aged 10 to 17.

Performance Times:  TBA

Admission: TBA

 

February 19, 2010
Dan Gabriel presents:
Rex Navarrete

The premiere Filipino American comedian is returning to the Madrid Theatre for one night only!

Performance Times:
Feb 19th at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm

Admission: $18 in advance, $22 at the door

 

February 20, 2010
West Coast Performing Arts Presenters presents:
Ol’ Blue Eyes is Back: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Mark W, Curran’s intimate cabaret stile production features the hits of Frank Sinatra and a salute to the legendary singers of Las Vegas with select interpretations from the Great American Songbook. Songs will include ‘My Way,’ ‘New York, New York,’ ‘Luck Be a Lady’ and many more swingin’ and snappy classics!

Performance Times:
Feb 20th at 7:30 pm

Admission: $25 to $40

February 21, 2010
Kalapeetham Dance Company presents
Kalapeetham Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Dance

Performance Time:
Sunday, Feb 21st at 3:00 pm

Admission: TBA

February 27 and 28, 2010
Center Stage Opera presents:
Gounod’s Faust

Featuring The Center Stage Opera Orchestra, conducted by Brian Onderdonk
Sung in French, with English supertitles projected above the stage.

Director: Dylan F. Thomas               Costume Designer: Amanda Ellison
Cast Members: Gabriel Vamvulescu, Phil Meyer, Liam McLachlan, Josh Shaw, Shira Renee Thomas, Adrien Roberts, Gabriel Manro, Raeeka Shahabi-Yaghmai, Danielle Marcelle Bond, Sarah-Nicole Ruddy-Carter, Jonathan Dauermann and Luvi Avendano.

Performance Times:
Saturday, Feb. 27th at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Feb 28th at 3:00 pm

General Admission: $20 to $36