photo courtesy: Jordan Kubat
Written by Patrick Chavis
Romeo & Juliet is performing @ the Strawberry Bowl in Garden Grove from July 23rd – July 31st. If you don’t know what Romeo & Juliet is, you either never went to school or had an intense hatred of theatre–and if that’s the case, you probably won’t see this show anyway. The Strawberry Bowl Theatre in Garden Grove is next to the Gem Theatre, and it’s a beautiful venue where I’ve only had good experiences. This version of Romeo & Juliet is extra special due to its multi-cultural cast. Romeo is played by Ramon de Ocampo, and Juliet by Chinese-American actress Nikki SooHoo (known for her roles in Stick It and The Lovely Bones).
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Location: 12762 Main St., Garden Grove, CA 92840
August 18th – 22nd, be sure not to miss
Kiss Me, Kate, in Peppertree Park of Tustin. It’s a Cole Porter classic we reviewed earlier this year at Vanguard, where they put on a stupendous rendition. It’s a beautiful show full of laughs, drama, and this contemporary music called JAZZ.
Cole Porter brings divorced actors Fred and Lily to life in this musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. A fight on opening night threatens the production, as well as two thugs who have the mistaken idea that Fred owes their boss money and insist on staying next to him all night.
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Location: Peppertree Park, 230 W. First St., Tustin 92780
Mysterium Theater plays Hamlet at Brio Park in La Habra from July 25th to August 2nd.
This is the famed story of the prince of Denmark, who returns home to discover his father dead and his murderous uncle now wed to his mother. Drama ensues. For a lighter version, check out The Lion King. But for true Shakespeare lovers, the real thing is the only thing that will fill your old English tanks.
Location: 300 S. Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631
Pump Boys and Dinettes plays in Buena Park.
It’s a musical about gas station attendants- the pump boys and Prudie and Rhetta Cupp- the servers at the diner across the street. As life happens, the gas station attendants meet up with the servers and sing a few songs. August 7th – 29th
Location: 8150 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621
As You Like Shakespeare Orange County will perform at the Strawberry Bowl in Garden Grove.
Rosalind, raised at the court of Duke Frederick, is banished from her royal surroundings. Due to her love of Orlando, she is desperate to regain entrance and disguises herself as a man named Ganymede. Armed with her manly appearance, Rosalind tries to inquire more about Orlando’s passion for her. Shakespeare Orange County’s show runs Aug 13- 29th.
As You Like It – Shakesphere Orange County
Location: 12762 Main St., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Alchemy Theatre Company also has a rowdy, rollicking production of As You Like It starring Christine Cummings as Rosalind and Jeff Lowe as Orlando. The next and final performance takes place at 5:00 on Saturday, July 25, at the amphitheatre in Huntington Beach Central Park. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at showtime. Come early for the green show at 4:30!
Thank you, Phillip. I’ll be sure to add this information in an update.
PC