SoCal theatre, Aug. 27-Sept. 3: ‘The Pillowman,’ ‘Plan 9 from Outer Space,’ ‘God Will Do the Rest’ 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, cabaret, standup comedy, etc. on stages all around Southern California this week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for arts & entertainment at the Los Angeles Times.
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Opening this week…
Greystone Theatre Play Readings This new three-part series featuring actors and directors from Theatre 40 gets underway with the Norm Foster comedy “The Love List.” Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. $10, $15. beverlyhills.org
‘Chekhov in Shorts’ The Long Beach Shakespeare Company presents a trio of the Russian playwright and author’s comedic short stories translated, adapted for the stage and directed by Diane Benedict. Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 ½ Atlantic Blvd., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 30 thru Sept. 20; also 8 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 5 and 19. $15, $25. (562) 997-1494. lbshakespeare.org
‘An Evening with Jennifer Holliday’ The Tony-winning “Dreamgirls” star graces the stage in three-night engagement. Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. $65-$225; food and drink minimums apply. (323) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com
‘Plan 9 From Outer Space’ Brian Newell’s hit stage adaptation of Ed Wood’s notoriously schlocky 1959 sci-fi/horror flick is back. Maverick Theater, 110 E. Walnut, Fullerton. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 30-Sept. 8. $11.50, $21.50. (714) 526-7070. mavericktheater.com
WestFest 2024 Theatre West’s annual month-long showcase returns with a raft of new company-developed non-commercial and experimental works, with a different program each weekend. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, L.A. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 30 thru Sept. 22. $15 suggested donation; ticketsnot required. (323) 851-7977. theatrewest.org
‘A Woman Named Gloria’ Trailblazing former L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina, who died in 2023, is celebrated in Josefina López’ fantastical new biographical fable; Corky Dominguez directs; includes post-show panel discussions each Sunday in September. Casa 0101 Theater, 2102 E. 1st St., Boyle Heights. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 30 thru Oct. 6. $20-$25; advance reservations recommended. casa0101.org
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