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January 24th, 2008 Written by: Guest Writer· No Comments

TheatreCurtain08-01-24The weekend is coming up and there are quite a few shows opening up. This is partial list of shows opening today and tomorrow. Check back on Friday for an update on shows opening up through the rest of the weekend. As always, please call forward and check for directions and prices.

Sunday in the Park With George - Musical Theatre Repertory at USC

Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine Pulitzer Prize winning musical based on the life of 19th century French artist Georges Seurat.
Jan. 24 - Jan. 27, Sundays: 2 p.m., Thursdays: 8 p.m., Fridays: 8 p.m., Saturdays: 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Price: Free.
Email: uscmtr@gmail.com
Box office: 213-500-3225.

Pancho Villa - Frida Kahlo Theater, 2332 W. 4th St., L.A.

A play by Rubén Amavizca-Murúa’s (The Women of Juarez) the legendary leader of the Mexican revolution. It is presented by Grupo de Teatro Sinergia. There are performances in Spanish and in English; Performances in English
Feb. 1-3 and 15-17. Jan. 25 - Feb. 24, Sundays: 6 p.m. Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays: 8 p.m.
Price: $15
Box office: 213-382-8133

El Verde - Casa 0101, 2009 E. 1st St., L.A.

Anthony Aguilar’s serial stage play about the adventures of Arturo Sanchez. According to the myspace site: “Born as an alien from the not so far away world of Mexico, mild mannered Arturo Sanchez came to the United States to live an ordinary life. But after a freak elote (corn) accident, Arturo became… El Verde!!!”
Schedule note: Additional performances on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 11 p.m. Jan. 25 - Feb. 2 Saturdays: 8 p.m.
Price: $10
Information: 323-263-7684
www.myspace.com/elverdeshow

The Odd Couple - Wadsworth Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A.

Reprise! Broadway’s BestMartin Short and Jason Alexander star in a staged reading of Neil Simon’s classic comedy about polar-opposite roommates.
Friday, January 25: 8 p.m. Saturday, January 26: 8 p.m.
Price: $40-$95
Ticketmaster: 213-365-3500, Box office: 310-479-3636

The Time Machine - Woman’s Club of Hollywood, 1749 N. La Brea, Hollywood

Stage adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel.
Jan. 25 - Mar. 14, Sundays: 8 p.m., Fridays: 8 p.m.
Price: $20
Information: 310-473-4422

What the Butler Saw - Sacred Fools Theater, 660 N. Heliotrope Drive, Hollywood

Purchase tickets online at Sacred Fools Theater Company. Kiff Scholl’s sexually charged interpretation of Joe Orton’s comedy about a doctor, his wife, their sexual improprieties and everything that goes with it.
Jan. 25 - Mar. 1, Thursdays: 8 p.m., Fridays: 8 p.m., Saturdays: 8 p.m.
Price: $20
Box office: 310-281-8337

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