You Can See Ed Asner as FDR This Saturday in La Mirada

Multi-Award-Winning actor Ed Asner gives a Tour-de-Force performance as "FDR" Saturday Night at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

La Mirada~Ed Asner, recipient of seven Emmy Awards ("Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Lou Grant") and 16 nominations, five Golden Globe Awards, member of the TV Academy Hall of Fame, and the voice of Carl Fredricksen in Pixar's newest film, Up, will star in the solo performance drama, FDR based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit Sunrise at Campobello, which ran 70 weeks on Broadway.

FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.

Sunrise at Campobello, Dory Schary's play depicting FDR's early battles with polio, made its Broadway debut on January 30, 1958. Later made into a successful  movie, the play chronicles FDR's personal journey.

This one-man show takes through FDR's White House years including the Depression, the steps leading up to WWII and the war years. Ed Asner shows us why this president was known as "that man in the White House," scorned by many and admired by most.

Ed Asdner is magnificent as FDR and elivers a fearless performance of this dynamic and powerful world leader.

Performance is scheduled for this Saturday, March 20, 8 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Individual tickets are $65, $50 and $40. Call 562-944-9801 or visit www.lamiradatheatre.com

• Mar 17, 2010

March Madness Returns to LM Theatre

Eight Spectacular Events in One Amazing Month!

La Mirada~ La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts announces an extraordinary month of amazing entertainment!  Once again, it’s MARCH MADNESS in La Mirada – and 2010 brings some of its most spectacular events to date - featuring everything from Debbie Reynolds to Ed Asner as FDR; Journey to Abbey Road, there is absolutely something for everyone in a month full of sensational musical events and theatrical wonder!  MARCH MADNESS 2010 will include:

• Feb 28, 2010

REVIEW: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ LM Theatre for the Performing Arts

What: The 25^thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Choreography by DJ Gray, Musical Direction by David O, Directed by Jeff Maynard

Where:La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

When: Now Playing through Feb. 22^nd

Absolutely H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S!   The cast is a charming selection of young actors who do an excellent job of bringing their characters to life. 

Talk about packed with talent, wow!  I'll tell you this much, actors Jason Graae, Melvin Abston,, Shannon Mari  Mills, Cassie Silva, Laura Griffen, Tom Zohar, Brett Ryback, Daniel Tatar and Lana McKissack, well , they can carry a note from La Mirada to the East Coast.  I was extremely impressed.

• Feb 16, 2010

LM’s Phantom Projects Presents “The Bluest Eye” at the La Mirada Theatre

Play Adaption of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye to Coincide With Black History Month Celebrations at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts-2010 Marks the 40th Anniversary of the Bool's Publication

La Mirada~How does an 11 year old African-American girl define beauty when she hates the color of her skin and has only blonde-hair, blue-eyed dolls to play with? Set against the backdrop of 1940s Ohio, The Bluest Eye explores the toll that a legacy of racism has taken on a community, a family, and Pecola Breedlove, the central character in this play adaptation based on the novel by Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author Toni Morrison. The production, directed by 2009 Lucille Lortel Award Nominee Janet Miller (Off-Broadway, Marvlelous Wonderettes) will be presented by Phantom Projects Theatre Group on February 25, 2010 at 10AM and 7PM at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Phantom Projects is a proud member of the LA Stage Alliance.

• Feb 10, 2010

Experience the Cabaret Lounge at LM Theatre This Sunday

La Mirada~LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS  & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. 

The Light in the Piazza's David Burnham, Spring Awakening's Kyle Riabko and Little Shop of Horrors' Jennifer Leigh Warren will be performing their own selections while highlighting the music of Robert Goulet, Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan, under the musical direction of Chris Bratten, in a one night only concert-NEW YORK STATE OF MIND on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8PM. 

Ticket prices for UPRIGHT CABARET are single shows $45 / $30; series price $38 / $25 per show. Tickets to these extraordinary shows are now available by calling the box office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.     

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, Parking is free.

• Jan 26, 2010

Spelling Bee Coming to L-A M-I-R-A-D-A

La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are t-h-r-i-l-l-e-d to present the third production of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season of shows, the Tony Award-winning musical THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, additional material by Jay Reiss, choreography by DJ Gray, musical direction by David O and directed by Jeff Maynard

F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! - That's the only way to spell this smash-hit musical comedy! It is the story of how six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

• Jan 24, 2010

Oil Painting Demonstration in La Mirada

La Mirada~The public is invited to attend a free landscape painting demonstration by artist Katie Costello on Feb. 1st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting, La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd. 

Ms. Costello is a member of both the Southern California and Laguna Plein Air Painters Associations. She will discuss the challenges and joys of plein air painting. For more information, contact Madeline Thomas at (562) 941-4116.

• by Staff Report
• Jan 19, 2010

Phantom Projects Receives Large Donation

La Mirada~Phantom Projects has become the recipient of the entire inventory of Irvine-based company THE COSTUME HOUSE, appraised at a value $500,000, in one of the largest donations of its kind, Phantom Projects' Producing Artistic Director Steve Cisneros announced recently. The donation is the culmination of nearly 30 years of costuming by former costuming company and consists of thousand of vintage and hand-made costume pieces, wigs, props, hats, as well as costume racks and warehouse mounts; in addition to the many individual items, the gift includes entire shows including Guys and Dolls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wiz, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, and nearly 50 other complete productions.

• by Phantom Projects
• Jan 19, 2010

Children’s Concert Coming to LM Theatre

La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues its 2009-2010 Programs for Young Audiences series with 3-Time Grammy Award Winner Tom Chapin in Concert.  Performances are Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. 

Nicknamed "the Pied Piper of Children's Music" by Parents Magazine, Tom Chapin's live performances engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of children and adults alike. Tom has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his recordings aimed at 4 to 11 year-olds and their families. Tom and his collaborators John Forster, Michael Mark and Jon Cobert have created a body of songs, which are quickly becoming  children's classics. His family albums have been recognized with awards from the American Library Association, Parents' Choice, the New York Music Awards, the National Association of Parenting Publications and Parents Magazine. Five of his family recordings have received Grammy nominations for Best Musical Album For Children. 

• Jan 17, 2010