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LA THEATRE BEAT BY STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH
We don’t want you to miss out on all of the fireworks this month, not just the ones in the sky on Independence day, but also the new shows exploding into our local theatres such as:
“Oklahoma!” Cowboy Curly loves farm girl Laurey, even though they can’t stop bickering. Will Parker loves Ado Annie, the girl who “can’t say no,” while brooding farm hand Jud Fry is out to ruin everything. Written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein and directed by Robert Marra, it runs through July 18 at the MET Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-960-7735 or visit www. plays411.com/oklahoma.
“Big Hair” an actress who has mapped out her plan to stardom, takes off on her ride to critical acclaim, but discovers that Hollywood never received her memo, so she takes to the streets with renewed determination, never losing sight of her place in the sky, until an unexpected health crisis arises, her sense of direction betrays her, and she is left to decide if there is an alternate route to fame. Written by Amberlee Colson and directed by Steven Anderson, it runs through July 24 at the Meta Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-960-7770 or visit www. plays411.com/bighair.
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“CHiPS the Musical” is a hilarious musical parody of the popular 1970’s TV show where Ponch and John are still wearing their well-starched uniforms, packin’ the heat, and looking fine enough to cause a fender-bender while battling criminals of the worst kind: female eco-terrorists sporting roller skates and short shorts. Written by Rick Batalla and Henry Phillips, and directed by Matt Walker, it runs through July 25 at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank. For tickets call 818-955-8101 or visit www.falcontheatre.com.
“The Girl Who Would Be King” imagines what would happen in the mythical kingdom of Flugelhorn if the king’s only offspring is a female, but the law states that only a male can become king. Written by Jan O’Connor and directed by Richard Tatum, it runs through August 1 at the El Centro Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets, call 323-230-7261. “Beyond” Phenomenal multi-cultural, world-class entertainers, dancers, aerialists, acrobats, and a smoky torch singer excite and arouse in a romantic delight for the senses in this sexy, glitzy show featuring dancing from