This July 4th weekend does not have to be all about fireworks, burnt barbecue, and Uncle Sam. Take the nontraditional track with a late-night improv show, a dark comedy set in an overseas land, or a sex-filled coming-of-age story. True, going to the theater may not be the best way to express one’s patriotism, but what better way to support one of your favorite city’s favorite industries? Read below for more information about The Completely Different Late Show, Refuge from the Storm, Spring’s Awakening, and Maestro, If You Please!
The Completely Different Late Show - An improvisational show with members of The Groundlings, an improvisation troupe whose alumni include Will Ferrell and Lisa Kudrow, “The Completely Different Late Show” isn’t just your set of old “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” games. Given its successful alums, however, the laughs should be bountiful! While this is a weekly event, brand new material by the troupe plus guest appearances by Saturday Night Live alumni make this a lively event for any weekend, not just July 4th.
Indefinite run on every Friday night at 10:00 PM.
- Price: $15.00 (Buy Now)
- Ralph Waite’s Oxford Theatre
- 7307 Melrose Avenue
- Hollywood, CA 90046 (Map)
- More info at: Groundlings
Refuge from the Storm - If you’re sick of patriotic happiness, take a trip to Maine to explore the ups and downs of a tumultuous marriage. A dark comedy, “Refuge from the Storm” recalls the story of a couple’s infidelity and how they try to salvage their marriage. It may not sound too funny, but insights into relationships can always provide a bit of wry honesty.
July 5th - August 10th. Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays: 8 P.M.
- Price: $18.00 (Buy Now)
- The Actors Gang Theatre
- 4378 Lankershim Boulevard
- North Hollywood, CA 91602 (Map)
- More info at: Plays411
Spring’s Awakening - An adaptation of Frank Wedekin’s notorious play about budding teenage sexually, set in turn-of-the-century Germany, “Spring’s Awakening” gives Wedekin’s play contemporary relevance while still maintaining its universal and timeless messages about the human condition. This will be a great show for fans of the recent Tony-award winning musical, “Spring Awakening,” as well as the original play.
July 3rd - July 26th. Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays: 8 P.M. One special Wednesday (7/23/08) production at 8 P.M.
- Price: $20.00 (Buy Now)
- Powerhouse Theater
- 3116 2nd Street
- Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Map)
- More info at: The Los Angeles Theater Ensemble
Maestro, If You Please - Looking for some frothier entertainment for the fourth? Look no further than Bang Studio’s improvised musical! Based on a title suggested by an audience member, the company improvises an entire musical production. Will there be wackiness? Guaranteed.
Every Saturday night in July at 8 P.M.
- Price: $12.00 (Buy Now) or $14.00 at the door.
- The Bang. Studio
- 451 N. Fairfax Avenue
- Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Map)
- More info at: bang. studio
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