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Do Re Mi
September 19, 2005
at the Alex Theatre
Book by Garson Kanin
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green
For years, Do Re Mi was remembered as "the Phil Silvers musical" or, perhaps, as Nancy Dussault's first show. This, despite a 400-performance run. In 1999, however, New York's City Center Encores! revived Do Re Mi and the applause started anew. Featuring one of Jule Styne's liveliest scores (including "Make Someone Happy") and a fun book about gangsters, show biz, jukeboxes, Washington investigations and ...love! Come and see why Walter Kerr, NY Herald Tribune, said: "It's silly fun, loud fun, fast fun, grand fun."
45th Anniversary Production and a Jule Styne Centenary Event!
ALEX THEATRE: Monday, September 19 at 7:30 PM
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No, No, Nanette
November 14 & 21, 2005
at the Alex Theatre, Glendale; Carpenter Center, Long Beach
Book by Otto Harbach & Frank Mandel
Music by Vincent Youmans, Lyrics by Irving Caesars & Otto Harbach
Adaptation & original direction by Burt Shevelove
With some of the most famous show tunes ever written, like "Tea for Two" and "I Want to be Happy", No, No, Nanette's 1971 production started the nostalgia craze on Broadway. Refreshing, uplifting and jubilant, it tells the story of Jimmy Smith and all the trouble he gets into and out of one madcap summer weekend. The winner of four Tony awards, No, No, Nanette ran for 861 performances and is the perfect centerpiece for MTG's celebratory season.
Includes a post-performance conversation with the cast & special guests...plus a festive 10th Anniversary Reception exclusively for subscribers.
MTG 10th Anniversary Celebration!
Special Production made possible by a grant from the Irving Caesar Trust of the ASCAP Foundation. Honoring the life and work of songwriter Irving Caesar...and celebrating one of MTG's founding members, Susan Watson, Nanette in the 1971 Broadway Revival.
ALEX THEATRE: Monday, November 14 at 7:30 PM
CARPENTER CENTER: Monday, November 21 at 7:30 PM
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A Man of No Importance
February 6, 12 & 27, 2006
at the Alex Theatre, Glendale; Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks; Carpenter Center, Long Beach
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
MTG is delighted to be giving Los Angeles its first look at Ahrens & Flaherty's recent gem about the journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Based on the Albert Finny film, this musical version premiered at Lincoln Center in 2002. It tells the heartwarming story of Alfie, a Dublin bus conductor and director of the local community theatre. Alfie's passengers are also his performers and, through his eyes, come to experience the power that theatre has to transform their lives. "Rich in the necessary ingredient needed to make musicals sing - people about whom you care" - Associated Press.
Exclusive MTG "First Look" Event!
ALEX THEATRE: Monday, February 6 at 7:30 PM
SCHERR FORUM: Sunday, February 12 at 3:00 PM
CARPENTER CENTER: Monday, February 27 at 7:30 PM
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Li`l Abner
April 24, 30 & May 8, 2006
at the Alex Theatre, Glendale; Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks; Carpenter Center, Long Beach
Book by Norman Panama & Melvin Frank
Music by Gene de Paul
At 693 performances, Li'l Abner is perhaps the biggest forgotten hit of the 1950's. Based on characters from Al Capp's legendary comic strip, the musical includes all your favorite characters from Dogpatch (which in this version, the U.S. government wants to use as a nuclear testing site!), including Abner, Daisy Mae, Mammy & Pappy Yokum, Marryin' Sam, Stupefyin' Jones and, yes, Apassionata Von Climax. Ostensibly the story of Daisy Mae's quest for marriage, Li'l Abner is a satiric, tuneful laugh-fest. 50th Anniversary Production!
ALEX THEATRE: Monday, April 24 at 7:30 PM
SCHERR FORUM: Sunday, April 30 at 3:00 PM
CARPENTER CENTER: Monday, May 8 at 7:30 PM
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The Roar of the Greasepaint
June 12 & 18, 2006
at the Alex Theatre, Glendale; Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks
Book, Music & Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newle
A stylized "Laurel & Hardy" set to music, Roar is an exuberant, laugh-out-loud tale of how class differences can ultimately make way for mutual understanding. A follow-up to the authors' Stop the World, Roar ran for 232 performances and actually generated more hit songs,including "A Wonderful Day Like Today". "Look at that Face", "The Joker", "Feeling Good", and "Nothing Can Stop Me Now". Said the NY Post, "A delightful freshly imaginative show with a most haunting score."
40th Anniversary Production!
ALEX THEATRE: Monday, June 12 at 7:30 PM
SCHERR FORUM: Sunday, June 18 at 3:00 PM
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