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This Week in Theatre Round Up - It’s a Gay Old Time

February 7th, 2008 Written by: Guest Writer· No Comments

Theater08-02-07It’s a gay old time (mostly) this week with three shows dealing with diverse gay-themes…from baseball, to marriage, to killings. As always, please double check directions and availability of seats. Theatre does sell out in L.A…well, sometimes.

Nocturne By Adam Rapp

Tres Stage | 1523 N. La Brea Ave., second floor, L.A. - Map

Human story about dealing with human loss. With the chilling first line, “Fifteen years ago I killed my sister,” the drama unfolds in a one-man show that deconstructs this tragedy.

Feb. 7 to Mar. 30

Sundays: 7 p.m. | Thursdays: 8 p.m. | Fridays: 8 p.m. | Saturdays: 8 p.m.

Price: $15

Box office: 323-448-8542

Stay Forever: The Life and Music of Dusty Springfield

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Renberg Theatre | 1125 N. McCadden Place, L.A.- Map

One of the most powerful and influential voices in the history of popular music is brought to life in this production of songs and monologues that details the life of Dusty Springfield .

Feb. 7 - Feb. 24

Sundays: 7 p.m. | Thursdays: 8 p.m. | Fridays: 8 p.m.

Price: $25

Box office: 323-860-7300 | Purchase tickets online

Regretrosexual: The Love Story By Dan Rothenberg and Colleen Crabtree

Hudson Guild Theatre | 6543 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood - Map

The website states “Destiny has brought Dan to one woman with as many issues as he has. But there’s one last item Dan needs to tell her about his past. He was sort of…gay for two years. She’ll be cool. These things happen. Don’t they?” A one man show that recounts this true story.

Feb. 7 - Mar. 15

Thursdays: 8 p.m. | Fridays: 8 p.m. | Saturdays: 8 p.m.

Price: $20

Box office: 323-960-7822

Melancholy Play: A Contemporary Farce By Sarah Ruhl

Son of Semele Ensemble | 3301 Beverly Blvd., L.A.- Map

A play about sadness with an unusually upbeat and lighthearted script.

Now through Feb. 24

Price: $15

Contact: (800) 838-3006

Thrill Me

Hudson Backstage | 6539 Santa Monica Blvd - Map

Off-Broadway musical comes to L.A. about the infamous duo, Leopold and Loeb. This 2-person musical examines the nature of these two killers. This subject has been covered by Hitchcock, Sondheim, and a few other movies. But this one has the added bonus of singing killers.

Now through March 2nd

8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays.

Contact: (323) 960-4429

** Photo by Houseofgrapham.com via Flickr - Photo is not of any above mentioned theatres.

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