 OPENING ON THE MAINSTAGE The Hollow Murder Mystery by Agatha Christie Directed by Neno Pervan An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow‚ an English country estate. The London Times deemed The Hollow "ingenious entertainment." Enjoy the twists and turns of this engaging Agatha Christie tale of infidelity, suspicion and intrigue, as directed by Neno Pervan. March 13 - April 24, 2010 (Preview performance March 12th, 8pm) Opening Night Champagne Reception after the show, March 13th Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun Matinees, 2pm - beginning Mar 21st TICKETS |
 THE BUZZ ON BETTY: “...with just enough levity and latitude and a great deal of intelligence, this farce of TV culture hopscotches past sublime and ridiculous all the way to absurd without missing a step. ” ~James Scarborough, Gazettes.com “...y’all are in for a hell of a ride...engaging, novel, and just plain fun. ” ~Marianne Fritz, Socal.com "That the Long Beach Playhouse was willing to open its 81 st season with a play like this suggests a willingness to experiment that is healthy." ~John Farrell, Press-Telegram 'Betty's Summer Vacation' by Christopher Durang Directed by Robert Craig Betty is looking forward to a relaxing vacation at the ocean. But Trudy, whom she knows only slightly, chatters incessantly; and then there are the other housemates – sexy lout Buck, who’s pathologically on the make with women all the time, and sweet, withdrawn Keith who carries a shovel and a mysterious hatbox and just may be a serial killer…. (RECOMMENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES) Feb 19 - Mar 27, 2010 | Fri & Sat. 8pm | Sun 2pm TICKETS | INFO |
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REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
Comedy by Josefina Lopez Frantic to save their tiny sewing factory and their jobs, five full-figured Mexican-American women dash to meet unachievable production deadlines. Set in East L.A., this hilarious story reveals the hopes of Ana, the youngest worker, who aspires to escape the barrio through a college education and to achieve fame as a writer. Eventually, Ana learns to appreciate her work and the women who do it. After writing a moving essay, she is awarded a journalism fellowship that will help her realize her dreams and take her to New York City. “I want … to be a catalyst in the artistic renaissance of Boyle Heights.” —Josefina Lopez April 9—May 15, 2010 Sun. Matinees: Apr. 18, 25; May 2, 9 SHOWTIMES: Friday and Saturdays at 8pm. Sunday Matinees at 2pm |
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