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Laguna Playhouse

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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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    Laguna Playhouse

    606 Laguna Canyon Road
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651

    Phone: (949) 497-2787   |   Fax: (949) 497-6948   |   Email   |   Official Website

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    05/29/12- 06/03/12	The Second City - Laugh Out Loud Tour Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse The Second City - Laugh Out Loud Tour Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse May 29-June 3, 2012 America's famed comedy troupe, The Second City, is coming to town in its one of a kind "Laugh Out Loud Tour." From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more, comes the next generation of the comedy world's best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and Second City’s trademark improvisation.
    06/12/12- 06/24/12	Mrs. Honey B, Certified Life Coach Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse Mrs. Honey B, Certified Life Coach Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse June 12-June 24, 2012 Ask Mrs. Honey B., Certified Life Coach Written by Maripat Donovan and Marc Silvia Directed by Marc Silvia From Maripat Donovan, the creator and star of Late Nite Catechism, and the producers of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding comes a new hilarious interactive comedy, Ask Mrs. Honey B., Certified Life Coach. Donovan is the charming and quick witted Mrs. Honey Buczkowski – a self-proclaimed expert on living the good life and all that it encompasses....
    07/03/12- 08/12/12	The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns - WORLD PREMIERE Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns - WORLD PREMIERE Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse July 3-August 12, 2012 WORLD PREMIERE Created & Directed by Roger Bean The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns takes you to the Springfield High School graduation where we reunite with the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, and take a peek into their futures, we are treated to the girls performing classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs such as “River Deep, Mountain High”,“Dedicated To...
    08/24/12- 08/26/12	Rita Rudner: Act 3 Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse Rita Rudner: Act 3 Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse August 24-August 26, 2012 Award-winning comedian and Las Vegas headliner Rita Rudner returns with her sophisticated wit and clever oneliners to The Laguna Playhouse for an exclusive engagement. Rudner’s sharp timing and soft-spoken voice have become her trademarks while delivering hilarious and witty observations on everyday life.
    08/28/12- 09/02/12	The Lonesome Travelers In Concert Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse The Lonesome Travelers In Concert Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse August 28-September 2, 2012 Based on the production of Lonesome Traveler The musical magic of last season’s hit folk production Lonesome Traveler comes to life again on the stage in a new sing-along style concert this August. Tap your toes and sway in your seat to iconic songs from folk musicians such as Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Pete Seeger. Featuring performers from the original show, this engagement will offer fans a unique experience with every performance.

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  • Current Events

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  • Upcoming Events

    05/29/12- 06/03/12	The Second City - Laugh Out Loud Tour Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse The Second City - Laugh Out Loud Tour Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse May 29-June 3, 2012 America's famed comedy troupe, The Second City, is coming to town in its one of a kind "Laugh Out Loud Tour." From the company that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray and more, comes the next generation of the comedy world's best and brightest in an evening of hilarious sketch comedy and Second City’s trademark improvisation.
    06/12/12- 06/24/12	Mrs. Honey B, Certified Life Coach Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse Mrs. Honey B, Certified Life Coach Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse June 12-June 24, 2012 Ask Mrs. Honey B., Certified Life Coach Written by Maripat Donovan and Marc Silvia Directed by Marc Silvia From Maripat Donovan, the creator and star of Late Nite Catechism, and the producers of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding comes a new hilarious interactive comedy, Ask Mrs. Honey B., Certified Life Coach. Donovan is the charming and quick witted Mrs. Honey Buczkowski – a self-proclaimed expert on living the good life and all that it encompasses....
    07/03/12- 08/12/12	The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns - WORLD PREMIERE Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns - WORLD PREMIERE Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse July 3-August 12, 2012 WORLD PREMIERE Created & Directed by Roger Bean The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps & Gowns takes you to the Springfield High School graduation where we reunite with the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, and take a peek into their futures, we are treated to the girls performing classic ‘50s and ‘60s songs such as “River Deep, Mountain High”,“Dedicated To...
    08/24/12- 08/26/12	Rita Rudner: Act 3 Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse Rita Rudner: Act 3 Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse August 24-August 26, 2012 Award-winning comedian and Las Vegas headliner Rita Rudner returns with her sophisticated wit and clever oneliners to The Laguna Playhouse for an exclusive engagement. Rudner’s sharp timing and soft-spoken voice have become her trademarks while delivering hilarious and witty observations on everyday life.
    08/28/12- 09/02/12	The Lonesome Travelers In Concert Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse The Lonesome Travelers In Concert Presented by Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse August 28-September 2, 2012 Based on the production of Lonesome Traveler The musical magic of last season’s hit folk production Lonesome Traveler comes to life again on the stage in a new sing-along style concert this August. Tap your toes and sway in your seat to iconic songs from folk musicians such as Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Pete Seeger. Featuring performers from the original show, this engagement will offer fans a unique experience with every performance.

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  • Past Events

    04/24/12- 05/20/12	Tickled Pink - World Premiere Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    03/13/12- 04/08/12	Sister's Easter Catechism Laguna Playhouse
    02/24/12- 03/04/12	Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella Laguna Playhouse
    02/17/12- 02/18/12	The Giver Laguna Playhouse
    01/10/12- 02/05/12	Lonesome Traveler: A Journey Down Rivers and Streams Laguna Playhouse
    11/25/11- 12/24/11	This Wonderful Life
    10/29/11	Moonlight Masquerade 3
    10/13/11- 10/23/11	Shirley Valentine Laguna Playhouse
    08/26/11- 08/29/11	Rita Rudner Returns Laguna Playhouse
    07/05/11- 08/21/11	I Left My Heart: A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    05/17/11- 06/05/11	Girl's Night The Musical Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    03/15/11- 04/10/11	Private Lives Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    02/17/11- 02/27/11	Hershey Felder : Monsier Chopin Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    01/04/11- 02/06/11	Hershey Felder in Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    01/01/11- 01/02/11	Hershey Felder : Great American Songbook Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    11/30/10- 12/26/10	Daddy Long Legs Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    11/29/10- 12/13/10	Sister's Christmas Catechism Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    11/12/10- 11/21/10	Charlotte's Web: The Musical Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    10/05/10- 10/31/10	I Loved Lucy Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    09/22/10- 09/26/10	Cloris Leachman: A One Woman Show Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    09/09/10- 09/19/10	Ethel Merman's Broadway! Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    08/22/10- 08/23/10	An Evening With Rita Rudner Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    08/15/10- 08/16/10	An Evening With Rita Rudner Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    07/11/10- 08/09/10	'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    07/06/10- 08/29/10	Life Could Be a Dream Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    06/11/10- 06/20/10	Jay Johnson: The Two and Only Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    05/29/10- 05/30/10	An Evening With Rita Rudner Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    05/11/10- 05/25/10	Beethoven As I Knew Him Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    05/02/10	Musical Portraits of America Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    05/01/10	Mariach Reyna de Los Angeles Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    03/16/10- 04/11/10	The Second City: Can You Be More Pacific? Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    03/09/10- 03/11/10	Theatre for a New Generation: The Secret Life of Girls Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    02/25/10- 03/07/10	Monsieur Chopin Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    01/12/10- 02/21/10	Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    01/02/10	Scientist Turned Comedian Tim Lee Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    12/13/09- 12/20/09	Sister's Christmas Catechism Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    11/23/09- 12/30/09	Winter Wonderettes Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    10/06/09- 11/01/09	Moonlight and Magnolias Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    09/01/09- 09/27/09	Menopause: The Musical Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    07/07/09- 08/23/09	My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    05/26/09- 06/28/09	An Empty Plate in the Cafe du Grand Boeuf Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    03/31/09- 05/03/09	'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    02/17/09- 03/22/09	Ella Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    01/06/09- 02/08/09	Around the World in Eighty Days Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    12/15/08- 12/24/08	Sister's Christmas Catechism Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    11/11/08- 12/14/08	Leaving Iowa Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    10/13/08	18th Annual A Moveable Feast Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse
    09/14/08- 10/12/08	Don't Talk to the Actors Moulton Theater, Laguna Playhouse

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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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