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Be L.A.’s Next SINGULAR SENSATION!
Ever Thought to Yourself, “I CAN DO THAT?”
Now’s Your Chance to Prove It.
“A Chorus Line” Online Talent Competition Now Available for Entries.
 

As the new national tour of the critically acclaimed production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical “A Chorus Line” makes its way to Los Angeles, arriving at the Ahmanson Theatre May 21, the tour producers and Center Theatre Group have announced the “Be the One” online talent competition, which is now in progress. 

To “Be the One,” L.A.’s “Singular Sensation,” visit the following website: www.CenterTheatreGroup.org/audition.  On the site, one can create an online audition profile, including video clips, photos, or a blog about why you deserve to “Be the One.”  The top 17 vote getters from the greater L.A. area will be invited to a live callback on Saturday, June 7 at Citadel Outlets on the I-5, just outside of downtown L.A.

At the live event, four men and four women will win a “Be the One” prize package which includes tickets to “A Chorus Line” at the Ahmanson Theatre and more. 

These eight finalists will then be entered into the next round of contesting to compete against finalists from other cities on the “A Chorus Line” tour for the National Grand Prize: a trip to New York City including airfare and hotel accommodations, tickets to Broadway shows, backstage tours, show merchandise, meet and greets and more.  Plus, one individual will be crowned “L.A.’s Singular Sensation,” winning the local grand prize of $500. 

Judges at the June 7 Citadel Outlets event will include Kay Cole (Maggie in the original Broadway production of “A Chorus Line”), Valarie Pettiford and Jane Lanier (both Tony Award nominees for their performances in the Broadway production of “Fosse”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester, and Claudia Cagan (talent coordinator for E! Entertainment Television).

CASTING IS SET FOR TWO UNRELATED PLAYS BY DAVID MAMET “THE DUCK VARIATIONS” AND “KEEP YOUR PANTHEON”
AT CTG / KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE MAY 11 – JUNE 8
 

The cast is set and rehearsals have begun for Two Unrelated Plays by David Mamet, “The Duck Variations” and the world premiere stage production of “Keep Your Pantheon,” which open May 18 and run through June 8, 2008. Previews begin May 11. (Read more on Live Theatre in L.A. page)

Peter Harper participates in

“The Computerlicious Design Experience”

Going, going, gone! On Monday, May 12, PC Magazine will launch a cyber charity auction of nine HP laptops “redesigned” by top U.S. artists to benefit the National Cristina Foundation (NCF). Bidding will run through May 19 at www.ebay.com. Part of PC Magazine’s 25^th anniversary celebrations and “The Computerlicious Design Experience,” the charity auction will help NCF provide computer equipment for the training of people in need. For complete details and updates, please visit go.pcmag.com/computerlicious.  The video can also be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCB_RuoIDOo. 

(Read more on Fine Art In L.A. page)

"EYE OF THE STORM: WAR THROUGH THE LENS OF AMERICAN COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHERS"

Fine Art Photography Exhibition to Benefit
 Wounded Warrior Project

The exhibition opens Saturday, May 24, 2008 with a reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend at the Los Angeles-based Reform Gallery at 816 N. La Cienega Blvd. between Melrose Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd.  Conceived and curated by Jensen, Eye of the Storm (www.eyeofthestormexhibition.com) benefits the Wounded Warrior Project, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based non-profit organization that provides assistance to injured servicemen and women. (The exhibition features haunting, dramatic images that stir the soul and give an entirely new dimension to the plight of American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as to the current war. See just two of them them for yourself on Eye of the Storm page)

Deception

Playing in a Theatre Near You

"Are you free tonight?" A simple enough question, but how Jonathan McQuarry (EWAN McGREGOR) answers it will change his life forever. A corporate auditor adrift in a sea of New York's power elite, Jonathan's work is his entire life. But a chance meeting with Wyatt Bose (HUGH JACKMAN), a charismatic corporate lawyer, introduces Jonathan to a decadent playground for Manhattan's executive upper crust. For these power brokers, whose eighteen-hour workdays leave no time for a personal life, there's "The List" - a sex club, of sorts, where the right cell-phone number and four simple words ("Are you free tonight?") can lead to an evening's sexual fulfillment.
It's a world of "intimacy without intricacy," as Jonathan's first conquest (or vice versa) explains to him, and through The List Jonathan discovers a side of himself that he didn't know existed. But an affair with a ravishing and mysterious stranger known to Jonathan only by her first initial 'S' (MICHELLE WILLIAMS), will expose him to yet another world he never imagined - one of betrayal, treachery and murder.

Photo: Wyatt Bose (Hugh Jackman) and "S" (Michelle Williams) enjoy an afternoon together. Photo credit: Jonathan Wenk

TM and Copyright ©2008 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

Live Concerts in L.A.

Sheryl Crow lights the radio waves ablaze with her summer-friendly songs! You love Sheryl Crow hits “All I Wanna Do,” “Everyday is a Winding Road,” “If It Makes You Happy,” and “Soak Up the Sun”! Don't miss your chance to see Sheryl Crow perform LIVE now on tour in support of her new album “Wildflower”! Wed, Jun. 11th, 2008 TBD Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Get Sheryl Crow Tickets NOW!

Panic At the Disco Las Vegas-native rock band Panic At the Disco keeps heads nodding with their bouncy brand of rock. Songs like “But It's Better if You Do,” “The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage,” and “I Write Sins, Not Tragedies” have helped catapult Panic At the Disco into the forefront of rock! Don't miss your chance to see Panic At the Disco LIVE on tour!

Honda Civic Tour w/ Panic At the Disco Sat, Jun. 14th, 2008 at 7:00 PM Honda Center Get Panic At the Disco Tickets Here

Dolly Parton attracts fans of all ages with her clever country and pop songs! Whether it's “Coat of Many Colors,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” or any other, Dolly Parton has enough hits to sell-out venues worldwide! Don't miss your chance to see Dolly Parton perform LIVE! Sun, Aug. 3rd, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.  Get Dolly Parton Tickets NOW!

Neil Diamond From pop to rock and back again, Neil Diamond does it all! Don't miss your chance to see Neil Diamond, the creative master behind hit songs “Cherry, Cherry,” “Girl You'll Be a Woman Soon,” “Holly Holly,” and “Sweet Caroline” sparkle onstage! Neil Diamond is an entertainment sensation for any generation! Don't miss your chance to see Neil Diamond on tour LIVE! Wed, Oct. 1st, 2008 and Thu, Oct. 2nd, 2008 TBD at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Get Neil Diamond Tickets Here!
 

(For more Concerts in L.A. visit Live Music in L.A. page)

Live Theatre in L.A.

Mamma Mia If you love the music of ABBA, you'll love Mamma Mia! This dramatic musical is based on the hit songs of America's favorite disco Swedes! Wed, May. 7th, 2008 at 8:00 PM;  Thu, May. 8th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Fri, May. 9th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Sat, May. 10th, 2008 at 2:00 PM; Sat, May 10th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Sun, May. 11th, 2008 at 2:00 PM; Sun, May. 11th, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Pasadena Civic Center. Get Mamma Mia Tickets here!

Mamma Mia Tue, May. 13th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Wed, May. 14th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Thu, May. 15th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Fri, May. 16th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; Sat, May. 17th, 2008 at 2:00 PM; Sun, May. 18th, 2008 at 2:00 PM; Sun, May. 18th, 2008 at 7:30 PM at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts. Get Mamma Mia Tickets Now!

Of Mice And Men plays on Sat, May. 17th, 2008 at 8:00 PM; on Sat, May. 31st, 2008 at 8:00 PM and on  Sat, Jun. 7th, 2008 at 8:00 PM at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena. Get "Of Mice And Men" Tickets NOW!

The Drowsy Chaperone in L.A. Tony Award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone thrills sold-out audiences with its mix of laughs and life! You won’t want to miss your chance to see this 2006 Tony Award winner for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score! Buy The Drowsy Chaperone tickets now! From Tue, July 8th through Sat, July 19th, at The Ahmanson Theatre. The Drowsy Chaperone Tickets

Entertainment in L.A.

George Carlin in L.A. George Carlin has always pushed the envelope with his observant, angry, and sarcastic stand-up comedy routines about everyday events. Catch George Carlin's comedic act live! Buy your George Carlin tickets now! Sun, May. 18th, 2008 at 5:00 PM and at 7:30 PM at The Grove of Anaheim. George Carlin Tickets

(For more info visit Entertainment in L.A. page)

Book Signings in L.A.

EVAN HANDLER / It’s Only Temporary

DISCUSSION / SIGNING

Best known for his work in Sex and the City and The West Wing, Evan Handler follows up his gripping memoir about surviving cancer with, It’s Only Temporary, his new book full of autobiographical essays. TUESDAY, MAY 6 @ 7:30 PM Barnes and Noble at 189 Grove Drive Suite K 30; Los Angeles, CA 90036. Phone: 323-525-0270

Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones introduces The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life

The Art of Being: 101 Ways to Practice Purpose in Your Life, helps inspire readers with motivational and uplifting writings that can be read daily. The Art of Being is the conscious quest to learn how to "be on purpose" every moment of each and every day. Therefore, our purpose is fulfilled not so much by what we do, but rather the mindfulness or awareness of how we do it.

Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones will discuss and sign his new book, The Art of Being, at Borders Simi Valley (2910 Tapo Canyon Road) on Friday, May 9th at 7:00 PM. Some restrictions may apply; call Borders at (805) 526-2800 for event guidelines.

Commercial Acting for Older Adults!

Introductory workshop for ongoing class sponsored by Hollywood Community Adult School. Presented by instructor Buddy Powell. Saturday, May 17 @ 3:00 PM

at the Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library, 1623 Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Phone: (323) 856-8260.

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