Los Angeles/ Arts & Culture
Published on April 04, 2019
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If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Los Angeles this week, from an original play to a musical parody.

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Title of Show 

Head over to the The Broadwater Second Stage this weekend to catch "Title of Show." The play follows a group of friends and collaborators who come together to write and perform a musical in just three weeks. 

When: Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.- Saturday, April 6, 11 p.m.
Where: The Broadwater Second Stage, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd.
Price: $25
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'Lackawanna Blues'

 On Thursday, check out Tony Award-winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson take on more than 20 different characters in "Lackawanna Blues."  The play is about his experiences growing up in the 50s in a town along the banks of Lake Erie.   

When: Thursday, April 4, 8 p.m.
Where: Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave.
Price: $35
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'Julius Caesar'

Audience participation is encouraged at this unique staging of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." The pared-down play, put on by the Independent Shakespeare Company, gives the audience a voice in the action as it delves into the conspiracy to save Rome. 

When: Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Independent Shakespeare Co Studio, 3191 Casitas Ave., NO 130
Price: $19
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'Steel Magnolias'

Go see the Actors Co-op production of "Steel Magnolias" Friday night in Hollywood. The play peeks into the lives of a group of Louisiana women who bond at the beauty shop.

When: Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.
Where: Actors Co-op Theatres, 1760 N. Gower St.
Price: $17.50
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"The Unauthorized Musical Parody of '10 Things I Hate About You'"

Get nostalgic for the 90s on Sunday at  "The Unauthorized Musical Parody of '10 Things I Hate About You.'" You never know who could pop up on stage, as the  musical features L.A.-based actors and singers from across the entertainment industry. 

When: Sunday, April 7, noon
Where: Rockwell: Table & Stage, 1714 N. Vermont Ave.
Price: Free - $49
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