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Laguna Playhouse

606 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach , CA 92651
(949) 497-2787 | Fax: (949) 497-6948

Website: lagunaplayhouse.com/

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Founded in 1920 and celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2011-2012, The Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating theatres on the West Coast. In January 2011, The Laguna Playhouse was honored at the Laguna Spirit Awards and received The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce Premiere Business of the Year award. More than 100,000 theatergoers annually attend performances at the Laguna Playhouse. Its continued artistic excellence, audience popularity and critical acclaim have helped make The Playhouse one of Southern California's most important nonprofit theatre companies. The Playhouse has produced national tours of The Belle of Amherst (with Julie Harris) and Copenhagen, and has presented many world, national and regional premieres. Over the years, the Laguna Playhouse has garnered numerous awards from LA Drama Critics Circle, NAACP, Backstage, OC Weekly, and many more, and was named Best Arts Organization by ArtsOC. Notable performers that have performed at The Laguna Playhouse include Bette Davis, Harrison Ford, Charles Durning, Marlo Thomas, Roddy McDowell, Rita Rudner, Cloris Leachman, and Sally Struthers. The Laguna Playhouse is noted for its Youth Theater Education and Outreach programs. In 1989, its Youth Theater was recognized as "Outstanding Children’s Theatre" by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. The theater’s touring production, TheatreReach, brings books to life on stage for elementary school children throughout southern California.

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	Steel Magnolias Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse April 30-May 26, 2013 This heartwarming true story follows a group of friends who gather each week at a salon in Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana. Truvy dispenses shampoo and advice to Ouiser, the town curmudgeon (“I’m not crazy; I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”), Miss Clairee, an eccentric millionaire with a sweet tooth, and... Steel Magnolias Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse April 30-May 26, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	The Pianist of Willesden Lane Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse May 29-June 9, 2013 Set in Vienna in 1938 and London during the Blitzkrieg, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the story of Lisa Jura, a young Jewish pianist who is dreaming about her concert debut at the storied Musikverein concert hall. But with the issuing of new ordinances under the Nazi regime, everything for Lisa changes, except for her love of music and... The Pianist of Willesden Lane Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse May 29-June 9, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	An Exclusive Evening with Hershey Felder Presented by Laguna Playhouse June 5, 2013 Hershey Felder, Steinway concert artist, actor, playwright, composer and producer, known for creating the roles of George Gershwin, Fryderyk Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Leonard Bernstein, will provide an intimate evening of music and merriment on at a private home in Irvine's Shady Canyon to benefit the Laguna Playhouse. In addition to... An Exclusive Evening with Hershey Felder Presented by Laguna Playhouse June 5, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse June 11-June 23, 2013 Late Nite Catechism: Sister Rolls the Dice is the latest class in the sinfully funny Catechism series. The convent needs a new roof, so the order has decided that Sister (with her extensive gambling experience running the Church Bingo for the last 25 years) will organize a Las Vegas night! Sister will tackle topics ranging from Magicians and... Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse June 11-June 23, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Event Name: Girl's Night The Musical
"Don't Go!"
Review posted by: Disappointed from Tustin, CA, Jun 06, 2011

Attended this show with high hopes of a great night out...it was terrible. The whole production seemed very forced, and the play itself was crass beyond belief. I wish I had reviewed this before... Expand

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Attended this show with high hopes of a great night out...it was terrible. The whole production seemed very forced, and the play itself was crass beyond belief. I wish I had reviewed this before attending. I have seen some wonderful productions at the Laguna Theater and thought this would be great as well....instead, it was a total waste of money. Collapse

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Event Name: An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf
"No Escape"
Comment posted by: R. Burchill from Huntington Beach, CA, USA, Jun 15, 2009

Tragically this is a play seeking to find a purpose/plot. The actors did the best they could, given the material. This was possibly one of the worst theatre experiences I have encountered and we were... Expand

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Tragically this is a play seeking to find a purpose/plot. The actors did the best they could, given the material. This was possibly one of the worst theatre experiences I have encountered and we were subjected to 90 minutes of it without the courtesy of an intermission in order to skip out a side door. Collapse

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	Little Women Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse April 5-April 14, 2013 Little Women Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse April 5-April 14, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Having It All Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse March 5-March 31, 2013 Music by John Kavanaugh Lyrics by David Goldsmith Book by David Goldsmith & Wendy Perelman Conceived by Wendy Perelman Directed by Richard Israel Can’t take flight? Neither can these five women trapped together in a boarding area at JFK airport, each with their own hopes, secrets, and desires. This... Having It All Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse March 5-March 31, 2013 Event Rating (0 votes)
	Chapter Two Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse January 8-February 3, 2013 Finding his way through life changes in the pre-Match.com era, Chapter Two is Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical comedy about George, a middle-aged writer who is trying to deal with life after his wife’s untimely death. His brother Leo, a born matchmaker, is determined to help George get out of his emotional tailspin by setting him... Chapter Two Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse January 8-February 3, 2013 Event Rating (2 votes)
	Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse November 27-December 23, 2012 The hilarious, heavenly quartet is returning to The Laguna Playhouse to croon their tight swingin’ harmonic renditions of musical hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. This nostalgic holiday extravaganza is the very best of Forever Plaid wrapped up in a nifty package with a big bow on top! Stuffed with such “Plaid-erized”... Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse November 27-December 23, 2012 Event Rating (1 vote)
	Pinkalicious The Musical Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse November 2-November 11, 2012 When Pinkalicious eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a case of “Pinkititis” and turns pink from head to toe! Only her brother can help! Book and Lyrics by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann Music and Lyrics by John Gregor Kids Pinkalicious Pre-Show Party: Nov 3, 4, 10, 11, 2012 - Bring... Pinkalicious The Musical Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Laguna Playhouse November 2-November 11, 2012 Event Rating (0 votes)

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Steel Magnolias

The Pianist of Willesden Lane

An Exclusive Evening with Hershey Felder

Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas

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Little Women

Having It All

Chapter Two

Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition of Forever Plaid

Pinkalicious The Musical

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