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2/21/2020 Theater in L.A. this week: 'Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation' and more - Los Angeles Times ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS Theater in L.A. this week: ‘Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation’ and more Margaret Odette heads the cast of “Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation” at the Ge÷en Playhouse. (Je÷ Lorch) By MATT COOPER LISTINGS COORDINATOR FEB. 9, 2020 6 AM Here is a list of new plays, Critics’ Choices, etc., in L.A. for Feb. 9-16. Capsule reviews are by Charles McNulty (C.M.), Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.). https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-02-09/theater-things-to-do-in-la-feb-9-16-revenge-song-vampire-cowboys-creation-geffen-play… 1/13 2/21/2020 Theater in L.A. this week: 'Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation' and more - Los Angeles Times Openings The Father Alfred Molina stars in Christopher Hampton’s translation of French playwright Florian Zeller’s drama about a man navigating shifting realities. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Sun., 5 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat, 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends March 1. $25 and up. (626) 356-7529. pasadenaplayhouse.org A Little More Love Connie The drag artist salutes pop music’s Olivia Newton-John in this new show. Cavern Club Celebrity Theater, Casita del Campo, 1920 Hyperion Ave. Silver Lake. Sun., Fri.-Sat., next Sun., 8 p.m.; ends Feb. 22. $25. (800) 838-3006. brownpapertickets.com In Vogue: Songs by Madonna Australian cabaret artist Michael Griffiths salutes the Material Girl. Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Mon., 8:30 p.m. $20–$40; food and drink minimums apply. (866) 466-2210. catalinajazzclub.com Center Theatre Group Library Play Reading Series Camila Villegas’ “Las Arañas Cumplen Años”; performed in Spanish. Benjamin Franklin Library, 2200 E. 1st St., L.A. Tue., 6 p.m. Also at Malabar Library, 2801 Wabash Ave., L.A. Wed., 6 p.m.; and Robert Louis Stevenson Library, 803 Spence St., L.A. Thu., 6 p.m. Free. CenterTheatreGroup.org Frankenstein Four Larks mixes physical theater, live music and experiential design in this new work inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic novel about a mad doctor and his monstrous creation. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 and 7 p.m.; ends March 1. $60. (310) 746-4000. TheWallis.org Pin Ups ‘N Pin Downs Lucha VaVoom’s annual Valentine’s show features Mexican masked wrestling, comedy and burlesque; 21 and over only. Mayan Theater, 1038 S. Hill St., downtown L.A. Wed.-Thu., 8 p.m. $40-$55. luchavavoom.com https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-02-09/theater-things-to-do-in-la-feb-9-16-revenge-song-vampire-cowboys-creation-geffen-play… 2/13 2/21/2020 Theater in L.A. this week: 'Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation' and more - Los Angeles Times Beautiful — The Carole King Musical Tune-filled bio-drama celebrates the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter; for ages 11 and up. Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Thu., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m. $48-$103. (805) 449- 2787. civicartsplaza.com The Christopher Boy’s Communion David Mamet wrote and directs this new mystery drama about a grisly murder in New York City’s Central Park; with Rebecca Pidgeon, William H. Macy, Clark Gregg and Fionnula Flanagan. The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Feb. 23. $50. (310) 477-2055. ovationtix.com Direct From Vegas — The Pack Is Back Musical revue salutes Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. Thu.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 1 p.m. $50-$65. (949) 497- 2787. lagunaplayhouse.com Hurricane Diane The Greek god Dionysus returns to Earth as a modern-day lesbian gardener on a mission to restore the balance of nature in the West Coast premiere of Madeleine George’s comedy. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends March 8. $30 and up. (619) 234-5623. TheOldGlobe.org Isabella Rossellini’s Link Link Circus The actress and filmmaker explores the connections between human and animal behavior in this family-friendly show. The Lodge Room, 104 N. Ave. 56, Highland Park. Thu.-Fri., 7 p.m.; ends Feb. 19. $45 and up. lodgeroomhlp.com. Also at Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Sat.-next Sun., 8 p.m. $95 and up. malibuplayhouse.org Law and Order: The Musical! Sendup of the prime-time police procedural. The Broadwater Second Stage Theater, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends March 15. $20. (800) 838-3006. brownpapertickets.com https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-02-09/theater-things-to-do-in-la-feb-9-16-revenge-song-vampire-cowboys-creation-geffen-play… 3/13 2/21/2020 Theater in L.A. this week: 'Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation' and more - Los Angeles Times Loves Me/Loves Me Not Five short plays about love. Little Fish Theatre, 777 S. Centre St., San Pedro. Thu.-Sat, 8 p.m. $20. (310) 512-6030. littlefishtheatre.org Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation World premiere of Qui Nguyen’s drama, with songs by Shane Rettig, about queer 17th century French swordswoman and opera singer Julie d’Aubigny. Geffen Playhouse, Gil Cates Theater, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends March 8. $30-$120. (310) 208-5454. geffenplayhouse.org Tame: Up Close and Personal Magician and mentalist Blaise Serra performs in this intimate show. The Montalbán, 1615 Vine St., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. $55, $110. (323) 461-6999. themontalban.com Groundlings Bar Fight Improv and sketch comedy. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.; ends April 18. $18-$25; opening night only, $50. (323) 934-4747. groundlings.com Hamlet: The Rock Musical Revival of this 1970s musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of the melancholy Dane. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri.-next Sun., 8 p.m.; ends Feb. 23. $49.50-$99.50. (866) 811- 4111. elportaltheatre.com Rorschach Fest Open Fist Theatre Company opens its 30th anniversary season with a selection of short works, performed in repertory. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 4 and 7 p.m.; ends April 5. $15-$30; passes, $40, $50. (323) 882-6912. openfist.org THINGS TO DO https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-02-09/theater-things-to-do-in-la-feb-9-16-revenge-song-vampire-cowboys-creation-geffen-play… 4/13 2/21/2020 Theater in L.A. this week: 'Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation' and more - Los Angeles Times ‘This is the ultimate creature’: How ‘Frankenstein’ comes alive in Beverly Hills Review: ‘Human Interest Story’ at the Fountain Theatre grapples with today’s crises Rowing Blazers pops up in Santa Monica. Just don’t call it ‘preppy’ fashion Vegan cuisine, rave gear and a pawn shop in West Covina: Four Hours https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-02-09/theater-things-to-do-in-la-feb-9-16-revenge-song-vampire-cowboys-creation-geffen-play… 5/13 2/21/2020 Theater in L.A. this week: 'Revenge Song: A Vampire Cowboys Creation' and more - Los Angeles Times Aleichem Sholom! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem Musical inspired by the life and times of the Yiddish humorist. The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Sat., 3:30 p.m. $35. (310) 394-9779. santamonicaplayhouse.com Can’t Pay? Don’t Pay! A protest by women against high prices at a local supermarket gives way to looting in Cam Deaver’s translation of Italian playwright Dario Fo’s satire. The Actors’ Gang Theatre, The Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd, Culver City. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends March 28. $25-$50. (310) 838-4264. TheActorsGang.com Human Interest Story A newspaper columnist fabricates a story about a despondent homeless woman threatening to commit suicide on the Fourth of July in this new drama written and directed by Stephen Sachs. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends April 5. $25-$45; Mondays, $40, or pay what you want (subject to availability). (323) 663-1525. FountainTheatre.com Kinky Boots 3-D Theatricals stages Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper’s Tony- winning musical comedy about a drag queen who comes to the aid of the owner of a failing shoe factory. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends March 1.