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GENERAL THEATRE:

AWAKE AND SING!
Mar. 20 - May 23. Set among the economic ravages of 1930s New York that threaten to destroy the tenuous ties that bind the Berger family. Matriarch Besse Berger is willing to crush her children's dreams, but the irrepressible spirit of youth refuses to be extinguished. A NOISE WITHIN, 234 South Brand Blvd., Glendale,.
(818) 240-0910 x1
www.ANoiseWithin.org

Bagels
Runs through Mar. 21. The story of two seniors on their first date, having met online. Jake is frustrated that their night together included only sleep, Rachel is trying to hide her embarrassing history with the internet, and to make matters worse, Jake's old flame Karen shows up. $22. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 766-3691
www.secretrose.com

A Big, Gay, North Hollywood Wedding
Mar. 7, 14. As Joshua Weinberg and Brent Logan attempt to have a civil and respectable wedding, their loving friends and family get in the way. $25. Crown City Theatre @ St. Matthew's Church, 11031 Camarillo St., N. Hollywood.
(818) 745-8527
www.crowncitytheatre.com

Billie: Backstage with Lady Day
Runs through Mar. 28. This solo show examines the life and career of jazz legend Billie Holiday, exploring the troubles she struggled with, the people and things she loved, and her unforgettable musical career. $20. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.
(818) 990-2324
http://whitefiretheatre.com

Broads!
Runs through Apr. 4. Elaine and Myra are sisters residing at Millennium Manor Retirement Village. They team up with fellow seniors Louise and Nilda to put on an annual variety show. When Louise delivers some unexpected news right in the middle of their act, the ladies have to scramble to pull themselves together - with hilarious results. $35. El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 508-4200
www.broadsthemusical.com

Broadway Star Christine Ebersole Sings at Cal State Northridge
Apr. 24. The long-time Broadway star is known for her impressive range -- she excels at both comic alto and lyric soprano roles. A two-time Tony Award winner, she's also had an illustrious film and TV acting career. Her program is styled after the sassy nightclub acts of the 1960s. $70. Cal State Northridge, Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, 18111 Nordhoff St.,
Northridge.
(818) 677-3943

Celadine
Runs through Mar. 7. A fiercely intelligent woman becomes entangled in a lively, lusty tale of espionage and mistaken identity in 17th century London. $42. Colony Theatre, 555 North Third St. Burbank.
(818) 558-7000
www.ColonyTheatre.org

The Columbine Project
Runs through Mar. 12. A decade after the massacre at Columbine High School that left 13 people dead, the play explores the tragic event from various perspectives. $20. Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 766-9100
www.averyschreibertheatre.com

Cousin Bette
Runs through Mar. 21. Bette, a cunning spinster, subservient to her wealthy family, decides enough is enough and plots their downfall. $30 - $34. Deaf West Theatre, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 506-1983
www.antaeus.org

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Runs through Mar. 21. Lawrence Jameson makes his living by talking rich ladies out of their money. Freddy Benson swindles women by waking their compassion with stories about his grandmother's failing health. They agree on a settlement: the first one to extract $50,000 from a young female target, heiress Christine Colgate, wins and the other must leave. NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 765-8732
www.interactla.org

DON JUAN DISPENSO
Runs through Apr. 4. Don Juan, at first a handsome young man, chooses his victims from all classes and age groups. His acts of cruel seduction, physical abuse and rape eventually confine him in a Spanish prison. He is released, but whether or not this experience has changed him is only revealed at play's end. The Missing Piece Theatre, 2811 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank.
(323) 422-1958

Hell Hath No Fury
Runs through Mar. 21. Six wildly different women come together for a "surprise party," only to realize that the surprise is on them -- they've all been having a fling with the same guy! Suddenly, the party takes an unexpected turn that leads to murder, mystery, and a whole lot of hilarity. $15. Actors Workout Studio, 4735 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 506-3903
www.actorsworkout.com

The Hollywood Show
Apr. 25. Now entering its 25th year, The Hollywood Show features hundreds of celebrities at its annual Burbank, California events. $20. Burbank Marriott, 2500 N.Hollywood Way, Burbank.
(951) 258-4968
www.marriott.com

Indulgences in the Louisville Harem
Runs through Mar. 13. The story of two Kentucky spinster sisters struggling against the suffocating loneliness inherent in their cloistered existence, until swept into a thrilling yet bizarre courtship by a world-famous mesmerist and his assistant. T.U. Studios, 10943 Camarillo St., N. Hollywood.
(818) 238-0501

Just Imagine: A Tribute to John Lennon
Runs through Mar. 28. A multi-media tribute to rock legend John Lennon. Tim Piper, who's toured the world performing Beatles' hits, will front a live band in note-perfect renditions of Lennon's timeless songs, and share anecdotes from his life and career. $35 - $65. Platinum Live Supper Club, 11345 Ventura Blvd Studio City.
(310) 234-2600

The Kings of the Kilburn High Road
Mar. 5, 6. The Kings of the Kilburn High Road, a group of Irish men living in London gather in a worn-out pub for a wake. A rowdy afternoon of laughing, drinking, singing, fighting ensues as the lifelong friends grapple with having squandered their lives as strangers in a strange land. $18. The Banshee, 3435 W. Magnolia
Burbank.
(818) 846-5323
www.theatrebanshee.org

Leon's Dictionary
Mar. 20, 21. A riveting exploration of a Jewish family's attempt to emigrate from Kiev in 1994. JCC, Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St. West Hills.
(818) 464-3300
www.jccatmilken.org

Momentum: An Evening of Dance
Mar. 6. A benefit performance for Theatrics Dance Company and Los Angeles Youth Ballet Theatre. A special evening of dance performances featuring the dancers of Theatrics Dance Company, the Los Angeles Youth Ballet Theatre, and special guests Joelle Martinec's Unbound Dance Ensemble, Hollywood Hotshots and Nichelle Bane's Reflections Dance Company. $35. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 508-4200
www.elportaltheatre.com

Old Glory
Runs through Apr. 25. Explores a glimpse of war and the magnitude of loss that can result. $22- $34. The Victory Theatre Center, 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank.
(818) 841-5421

A Prayer for My Daughter
Runs through Mar. 6. There's been a murder, and it quickly becomes clear that the two investigating cops are as questionable as the pair of suspects they're interrogating. $17.50 - $30. Crown City Theatre @ St. Matthew's Church, 11031 Camarillo St., N. Hollywood.
(818) 745-8527

The Price
Runs through Mar. 21. In the attic of a Manhattan brownstone, filled with sheet-draped furniture, piles of books, rolled up carpets, and an old Victrola, the lives of four people converge one late afternoon in November, 1967, and none of them is unchanged by the encounter. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd West, Los Angeles.
(323) 851-7977
www.theatrewest.org

The Psychic
Mar. 26 - Apr. 18. Adam Webster, a down-on-his-luck writer, puts a sign in his window to make rent: "Psychic Readings $25." The sign draws the interest of the lovely Laura, her shady husband Roy, Roy's mistress Rita, a gangster and ace Detective Norris Coslow. The Psychic entangles Adam in a murder mystery (of sorts). The Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Dr., Burbank.
(818) 955-8101
www.FalconTheatre.com

THE RAINBOW ROOM
Mar. 20 - Apr. 11. A comedy/drama inspired by harrowing, real life events endured by its author/director Sara Kumar during her encounter with Myxedema Madness (a condition caused by "extreme" hypothyroidism which mimics schizophrenia). Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo, N. Hollywood.
(818) 205-1680
www.paragon-arts.org

Rehearsal For Murder
Runs through Apr. 3. Exactly one year after a boffo opening night where the beautiful leading lady (also the playwright's fiancee) threw herself off of a 10th story balcony, the playwright reassembles the cast and crew to rehearse a new play when startling connections to the death begin to unfold. $15. Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 720-2009
www.ravenplayhouse.com

SIDHE
Runs through March 20. "...for all the hillside was haunted as far as they could see, with the ones who live undaunted; the Irish call them...SIDHE." $30.
(866) 811-4111
www.roadtheatre.org

Spike Heels
Runs through Mar. 20. Pygmalion goes awry. The players in this game include a sexy, volatile young woman; a writer; a lawyer; and a fiancée who wears sensible shoes. Spike Heels is an unflinching look at the power of sex and the depth of its influence on relationships. $18. Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave. , Studio City.
(818) 762-2272

Sweet Sue
Runs through Apr. 25. It's summer and just as greeting card artist, Susan, questions her future and her talent, she's paid a visit by her son's roommate, Jake. Virile and on the verge of manhood, Jake seeks a meaningful relationship. $22. Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd.
N. Hollywood.
(818) 700-4878
www.thegrouprep.com

Tha' Intimate Phil
Ongoing, Sundays. A solo show that follows an actor/singer's faith journey as he discovers hidden treasure in his many encounters and relationships with a series of diverse characters in the City of Angels. $15. The Avery Schreiber Theatre, 11050 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood
(323) 674-5024

Ticket to Ride: A Live Tribute To The Beatles
Mar. 27. This live performance is an exciting musical journey through the best of The Beatles, opening with their greatest hits from the Sixties through the Sgt. Pepper era with authentic costume changes. $40. Madrid Theatre, 21622 Sherman Way, Canoga Park.
(818) 347-9938
http://www.culturela.org/madridtheatre/index.html

Torrid Affaire
Runs through Mar. 6. Five close friends gather for an evening of sexy fun. The reason for the gathering is a "Torrid Affaire" party, where the ladies review the scented body oils, lingerie and other…personal accessories…that the Torrid Affaire Company has to offer. As the evening progresses, each shares her secret. The Sherry Theatre
11052 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 849-4039
www.theatreunleashed.com

The Wedding Singer
Runs through Mar. 28. Based on the classic film starring Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer is a light romantic comedy set in a world of '80s-filled nostalgia. $20. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley.
(805)583-7900
www.simi-arts.org

Weird on Top
Ongoing. This improv comedy troupe's show fills the bill for some side-splitting, tear-inducing, undergarment-threatening laughter. Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 508-3003
www.eclecticcompanytheatre.org

KID'S THEATRE:

Detention Span
Ongoing, Saturdays & Sundays, 5 p.m. You think your teens are crazy? Come check out these mad players perform $8. 5233 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood
(818) 505-9355

Improv Comedy for Kids at LA Connection
Ongoing. LA Connection presents Improv Comedy for Kids, performed by some of the area's most talented young people. $7. L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre, 13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.
(818) 784-1868
www.laconnectioncomedy.com

The Princess and the Frog
Runs through March 6, Saturdays at 1 p.m. There's plenty of adventure, laughs, songs and interactive fun where a Prince becomes a frog, and the children of the audience join in and attend a banquet at the castle with the Princess and the King. $12.
(818) 761-2203
www.theatrewest.org/storybook.htm

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