https://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/press-room/press-releases-and-photos/archive/2015/july/ The latest news from Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, home of the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and the Kirk Douglas Theatre. https://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/press-room/press-releases-and-photos/archive/2015/july/the-sound-of-music-calendar-release/ Wed, 08 Jul 2015 23:19:00 -0700 Center Theatre Group https://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/press-room/press-releases-and-photos/archive/2015/july/the-sound-of-music-calendar-release/ <h1>CALENDAR OF EVENTS</h1> <h2>September – October 2015</h2> <h3>EVENT:</h3> <p><strong>“The Sound of Music” </strong> <br></br>Music by Richard Rodgers <br></br>Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II <br></br>Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse <br></br>Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp <br></br>Choreographed by Danny Mefford<br /> Directed by Jack O’Brien.</p> <h3>DESCRIPTION:</h3> <p>A brand new, lavish production of one of the world’s most popular musicals, the romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp family features such songs as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. It was first produced on Broadway in 1959 where it won five Tony Awards including Best Musical and its cast album won the Grammy Award. The 1965 film of “The Sound of Music” won five Academy Awards including Best Musical and continues to be the most successful movie musical in history. </p> <h3>DATES/TIMES:</h3> <p><strong>Previews Begin September 20. Opens September 30. Through October 31, 2015 </strong> <br></br><strong>Previews:</strong> (September 20 – September 29) <br></br>Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. <br></br><strong>Exception:</strong> No 6:30 p.m. preview performance on Sunday, September 20. <br></br><strong>Opens Wednesday, September 30 at 8 p.m.</strong> <br></br> Regular Performances (October 1 – October 31):<strong> <br></br>Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. No Monday performances. <br></br></strong>Exceptions:<strong> No 8 p.m. performance on Wednesday, October 14. Added 2 p.m. performance on Thursday, October 29. </strong></p> <h3>TICKET INFO:</h3> <p>Ticket Prices: $25 - $130 (Ticket prices are subject to change.) <br></br>Tickets are available online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, by calling Center Theatre Group Audience Services at (213) 972-4400, or in person at the Center Theatre Group box office. Hot Tix: $25 each may be purchased in advance by phone or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office (no checks). Groups: (213) 972-7231. Deaf community: Information and charge, call TTY (213) 680-7703 or visit CenterTheatreGroup.org/ProjectDATE.</p> <h3>LOCATION:</h3> <p>Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre <br></br>At the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. 90012. </p> <p># # #</p> <p>July 8, 2015</p> https://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/press-room/press-releases-and-photos/archive/2015/july/the-object-lesson-calendar-release/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:35:00 -0700 Center Theatre Group https://www.centertheatregroup.org/about/press-room/press-releases-and-photos/archive/2015/july/the-object-lesson-calendar-release/ <h1>CALENDAR OF EVENTS</h1> <h2>September – October 2015</h2> <h3>EVENT:</h3> <p>“The Object Lesson” <br></br>Created and Performed by Geoff Sobelle <br></br>Directed by David Neumann <br></br>Installation Designer Steven Dufala West Coast Premiere.</p> <h3>DESCRIPTION:</h3> <p>Actor-illusionist-inventor Geoff Sobelle (“all wear bowlers” and “Elephant Room”) returns to the Douglas and transforms the space into an epic storage facility of gargantuan proportion. Boxes are stacked to the ceiling and audiences are free to roam and poke through the clutter in this immersive theatrical installation that unpacks our relationship to everyday objects. </p> <h3>DATES/TIMES:</h3> <p>Previews Begin September 4. Opens September 9. <br></br>Through October 4, 2015. <br></br>Previews: (September 4 through September 8) <br></br>Friday, Saturday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. No preview performance on Monday. <br></br>Opens Wednesday, September 9 at 8 p.m. <br></br>Regular Performances (September 10 through October 4): <br></br>Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6:30 p.m. No Monday performances. <br></br>Exceptions: Added 1 p.m. performance on Sundays, September 13 and October 4. No 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, September 12. No 6:30 p.m. performance on Sunday, October 4. </p> <h3>TICKET INFO:</h3> <p>Ticket Prices: $25-$55 (Ticket prices are subject to change.) <br></br>Tickets are available online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, by calling CTG Audience Services at (213) 628-2772, in person at the Center Theatre Group box office (at the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles), or at the Kirk Douglas Theatre box office two hours prior to performances. Hot Tix: $25 each may be purchased in advance or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office (no checks). Groups: (213) 972-7231. Deaf community: information and charge, call (213) 680-7703 TTY or visit CenterTheatreGroup.org/ProjectDATE.</p> <h3>LOCATION:</h3> <p>Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre <br></br>9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232. Ample free parking and restaurants adjacent. </p> <p># # #</p> <p>July 6, 2015</p>