Disney's ‘Beauty and the Beast’ included in La Mirada Theater’s 2018-19 calendar
LA MIRADA – Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is coming to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts next year.
The enchanting musical is one of seven performances that highlight the theater’s 2018-19 season, which was revealed Monday.
Other highlights include a pair of concerts each by the brother-sister duo Donny and Marie Osmond, and legendary crooner Paul Anka.
Subscriptions to the 2018-19 season can be purchased at the theater box office or by calling (562) 944-9801. Single tickets go on sale July 16, with the exception of the Donny and Marie show, which are on sale now.
Below is the full schedule:
“A Night with Janis Joplin”
Sept. 14 – Oct. 7, 2018
Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock and roll. She recorded a slew of hits, including “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of my Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime.” She died of a heroin overdose at age 27.
“A Night with Janis Joplin” is a musical celebration of her life and work. It stars Mary Bridget Davies, who portrayed Janise in the original Tony Award-nominated Broadway production.
Leslie Uggams stars as Lena Horne in "Stormy Weather."
“Stormy Weather”
Oct. 19 – Nov. 11, 2018
Tony and Emmy Award-winner Leslie Uggams stars as the legendary Lena Horne in this new bio-musical.
With glamour and grace, Lena Horne took Holly and the music industry by storm, her voice resonating throughout the decades. This production highlights not only her vocal talent, but also her determination to fight for what she believed.
“1776”
Jan. 11 – Feb. 3, 2019
Before “Hamilton,” there was “1776,” the musical about the founding of America.
Featuring a diverse, contemporary cast, the production begins with a deadlocked Congress (sound familiar?) as its attempts to adopt the Declaration of Independence boil over into heated confrontations.
Remarkably, these contentious Founding Fathers harness their shared determination to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.
“Singin’ in the Rain”
April 19 – May 12, 2019
Dubbed “the greatest musical of all time,” this production of “Singin’ in the Rain” has been faithfully adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay.
Each classic scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm.
“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
May 31 – June 23, 2019
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” an international sensation that continues to delight with its story of soaring romance, bright humor and thrilling adventure.
Based on the animated feature, the stage version includes all of the memorable songs from the film, plus new ones.
This production was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Donny & Marie
July 25-26, 2019
The beloved sibling entertainers mix the spirit of their early television specials and recordings with a nostalgic look back on their storied career.
In addition to doing concerts across the country, Donny and Marie continue their run at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, where they were named Best Show by the Las Vegas Review-Journal for three years in a row.
Paul Anka
Nov. 16-17, 2019
The legendary singer/songwriter, and one of the biggest teen idols of the late ‘50s, continues to be a popular performer with a career spanning more than 60 years.
With more than 500 songs to his credit, Anka has cemented his place as one of the prolific and versatile songwriters of any generation. Among his classics are “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” “Diana,” “My Way” and the famous theme from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”