SoCal theatre, Dec. 31-Jan. 7: ‘An Evening with Groucho,’ New Year’s Eve shows and more
Theatre, musicals, cabaret, drag, comedy, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, books & lit and more 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.
(For our curated roundup of New Year’s Eve shows, concerts and other happenings, click here.)
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‘Listen to the Seventies’ The songs of Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, Carole King, et al. ring out in a special NYE matinee of this musical revue. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. $51, $66. lagunaplayhouse.com
‘The Annual One-Time Only New Year’s Eve Musical Revue’ The silliness and sing-alongs come with snacks and beverages in another edition of this long-running family-friendly NYE variety show. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. 7 and 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. $24.50-$49.50. santamonicaplayhouse.com
‘A Groovy New Year’s Eve’ with Rita Rudner The veteran comic is joined by cast members from the aforementioned tribute show “Listen to the Seventies” for a cork-poppin’ good time. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. $105, $131. lagunaplayhouse.com
The Groundlings’ ‘New Year’s Eve Spectacular’ Say “Smell ya later” to 2023 and “What’s cookin’?” to 2024 with a night of improv comedy and live music for ages 21 and older only. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. $100. groundlings.com
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