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			ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S: THE 39 STEPS APRIL 27- MAY 16, 2010 AHMANSON THEATRE The Thirty-Nine Steps is an adventure novel by the Scottish author (and future Governor General of Canada) John Buchan, first published in 1915 by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh. It is the first of five novels featuring Richard Hannay, an all-action hero with a stiff upper lip and a miraculous habit of getting himself out of sticky situations. click here for schedule

			BURN THE FLOOR APRIL 26- MAY 8, 2011 PANTAGES THEATRE Rock of Ages is a rock/jukebox musical, with a book by Chris D'Arienzo, built around classic rock hits from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of the decade. It is directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The show is noted for being more lighthearted and comedic than other shows on Broadway. During performance, the performers frequently break the "fourth wall", directly addressing the audience and seemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) that they are actors in a play. click here for schedule

			CATS MARCH 9- 21, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE Cats is based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book Of Practical Cats. You are introduced to many different types of cats (Jellicle cats, mischievous cats, old cats, theater, magic, and railway cats) and Old Deuteronomy their leader at the Jellicle Ball. click here for schedule

			CHICAGO APRIL 20- MAY 8, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE Chicago is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and a book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice, and the concept of the "celebrity criminal." The musical is based on a 1926 play of the same name by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins about actual criminals and crimes she had reported on. click here for schedule

			DREAMGIRLS FEBRUARY 24- APRIL 4, 2010 AHMANSON THEATRE APRIL 20- MAY 2, 2010 ORANGE COUNTY PAC This show deals with the dream of making it big in show business and the things that come with it including the heartache, triumphs, breakups, and love. click here for schedule

			HAIR JANUARY 5- JANUARY 5, 2011 PANTAGES THEATRE Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. A product of the hippie counter-culture and sexual revolution of the 1960s, several of its songs became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement. The musical's profanity, its depiction of the use of illegal drugs, its treatment of sexuality, its irreverence for the American flag, and its nude scene caused much comment and controversy. click here for schedule

			HAIRSPRAY APRIL 6- APRIL 11, 2010 ORANGE COUNTY PAC Hairspray is a musical based on the 1988 John Waters film Hairspray. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s. click here for schedule

			HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS NOVEMBER 19- JANUARY 3, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas," The Grinch discovers there's more to Christmas then he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Celebrate the holidays with this heart-warming holiday classic. click here for schedule

			IN THE HEIGHTS JUNE 22- JULY 11, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE *IN THE HEIGHTS* is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community – a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Experience the next chapter of the classic American story at the most joyous, exciting and award-winning new musical on Broadway. Find out what it takes to make a living, what it costs to have a dream, and what it means to be home…*IN THE HEIGHTS*. click here for schedule

			THE LION KING MAY 26- JUNE 13, 2010 ORANGE COUNTY PAC The Lion King is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by Lebo M. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical. click here for schedule

			PHANTOM OF THE OPERA SEPTEMBER 23- OCTOBER 17, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE The Phantom of the Opera is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux. It was first published as a serialization in "Le Gaulois" from September 23, 1909 to January 8, 1910. Initially, the story sold very poorly upon publication in book form and was even out of print several times during the twentieth century, despite the success of its various film and stage adaptations. The Phantom of the Opera musical is now the longest running Broadway show in history, and one of the most lucrative entertainment enterprises of all time. click here for schedule

			ROCK OF AGES FEBRUARY 15- FEBRUARY 27, 2011 PANTAGES THEATRE Rock of Ages is a rock/jukebox musical, with a book by Chris D'Arienzo, built around classic rock hits from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of the decade. It is directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The show is noted for being more lighthearted and comedic than other shows on Broadway. During performance, the performers frequently break the "fourth wall", directly addressing the audience and seemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) that they are actors in a play. click here for schedule

			SHREK JULY 27- AUGUST 7, 2011 PANTAGES THEATRE Shrek the Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks film Shrek, which was based on the 1990 book Shrek! by William Steig. After a tryout in Seattle, Washington, the musical opened on Broadway December 14, 2008. The show was nominated for eight Tony Awards and won Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Hatley. It was also nominated for twelve Drama Desk Awards, winning three. The show closed on January 3, 2010 after 441 performances and 37 previews click here for schedule

			SOUTH PACIFIC JANUARY 26- FEBRUARY 7, 2010 AHMANSON THEATRE South Pacific is a 1949 musical with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan. The story draws from James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning, 1948 novel, Tales of the South Pacific, weaving together characters and elements from several of its stories into a single plotline. CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE

			STOMP JANUARY 26- FEBRUARY 7, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated and sexy. The idiosyncratic band of body percussionists fills the stage with magnificent rhythms, using matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and hubcaps – everything but conventional percussion instruments. CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE

			WEST SIDE STORY NOVEMBER 30- DECEMBER 19, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE West Side Story is an American musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical's plot is based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The dark theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems marked a turning point in American musical theatre. click here for schedule

			YOUNG FRANKINSTEIN JULY 27- AUGUST 15, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE SEPTEMBER 8- 19, 2010 ORANGE COUNTY PAC Young Frankinstein is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks' classic comedy masterpiece, the story follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to complete his grandfather's masterwork and bring a corpse to life. CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE

			101 DALMATIONS JULY 8- JUNE 20, 2010 PANTAGES THEATRE The beloved classic novel comes to life on the stage in this brand new musical sure to delight the whole family, directed by Broadway legend Jerry Zaks. Pongo and Mrs. Pongo are loving the good life in London with their ‘pets” roger and Anita. When their 15 puppies go missing, the canines learn they have been dognapped by the villainous Cruella de Vil – and so, with the help of the dog network, set off by the “Twilight Bark,” they set off to rescue their pups. CLICK HERE FOR TOUR INFORMATION

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