SoCal theatre, April 22-29: ‘Hitler’s Tasters,’ ‘The Bald Soprano,’ ‘Galilee, 34’ and more
Theatre, musicals, cabaret, drag, standup comedy, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and books & lit for LA & OC
Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live theater, standup comedy, etc. on stages all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.
The curtain rises…
Theatre
Opening this week…
‘Stand By Your Drag’ Drag artist Varla Jean Merman graces the stage for a night of music and comedy. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. $25-$60; food and drink minimums apply. (323) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com
‘Call Your Mother’ Staged reading of Morgan Hollingsworth’s new indie-folk musical about a barista, his interactions with the coffee-house crowd, and his strained relationship with his mother. Chance Theater, Cripe Stage, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. $15. (888) 455-4212. ChanceTheater.com
‘Live in the Lounge: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night’ The 6th Act Theatre Company presents a tune-filled, jazz-inflected staged reading of the Bard’s classic rom-com. Ebell Lounge, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25. $20. ebellofla.org
‘Galilee, 34’ Jesus’ disciples try to find a path forward in the aftermath of his crucifixion in the world premiere of Eleanor Burgess’ drama; with Amy Brenneman (“Judging Amy”). South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:45 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 26 thru May 11. $29-$105. (714) 708-5555. scr.org
‘Singularities or the Computers of Venus’ Three female astronomers from different eras turns their eyes to the stars in Laura Stribling’s new drama. Road Theatre, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. Various dates and times thru June 2 (runs in repertory with Peter Ritt’s “High Maintenance,” thru May 19). $20, $39; Sundays, pay what you can. (818) 761-8838. roadtheatre.org
‘Urban Death’ The long-lived immersive horror-theatre experience returns; includes disturbing content, full nudity; for ages 17 and older only. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, April 26 thru May 11. $20, $25. zombiejoes.com
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