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The improvised comedy show, Whose Live Anyway? will be at the Terrace Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 6. A presentation of Jam Theatricals, show time is 8PM.
Whose Live Anyway? features the stars from the popular television show,"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" live on stage. The cast includes actor/comedian Ryan Stiles, stand-up comic Greg Proops, and impromptu comedy singers Chip Esten and Jeff Davis. The team works off-the-cuff to create a night of hilarious improvised comedy and song.
Audience members play key roles during the show and are therefore encouraged to bring suggestions for a chance to be asked to join the cast on stage.
"This talented cast entertains and amazes audiences with their witty scenes that are created right before their eyes," said Dan Spellens, Director of Theaters & Entertainment for the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. "We are very pleased to welcome this show to the Terrace Theater," he concluded. Update 10/31/09: This show has been cancelled. |
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The musical The Wiz will be performed at the Center Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21 at 7:30pm on both days. A presentation by the Long Beach Renaissance High School for the Arts, this special performance features a talented cast of young student actors.
Based on the classic, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this updated version tells the tale of Dorothy who gets whisked away from her home in Kansas to the mystical and sometimes nightmarish Land of Oz, but with a modern flair.
Featuring a cast of more than 50 students, this presentation is a collaboration of the theater, dance, and music departments of the Renaissance High School for the Arts. The musical score will be performed by the school’s orchestra and students work on every aspect of the show production including set design, stagecraft, sound, lighting, props, costume design, makeup, program design, and videography. |
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The Unity Tour will make a stop at the Terrace Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 24, at 7PM. Presented by Hacienda Isabella Group, the show features seven of the finest performers that have made their mark in the Philippine music industry.
The line-up includes legendary artist Kuh Ledesma, better known as "Pop Diva," Asia’s Pop Idol Christian Bautista, singer/comedienne Nanette Inventor, actor Jograd Dela Torre, veteran stage actor and singer Carlo Orosa, up and coming singer Isabella Gonzales, and the young balladeer from Britain’s Got Talent, Charlie Green. Line-up is subject to change without notice.
The show is an evening of musical celebration, laughter, and camaraderie. Repertoire of songs will range from original Filipino music to upbeat and energetic, to love and inspirational themes.
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The international Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Woman, returns to the Terrace Theater/Long Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00pm. Presented by Madstone Productions, this appearance in Long Beach marks the finale of their critically acclaimed "Isle of Hope" tour.
The multi-platinum group includes four enchanting vocalists, Chloe Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lynn Hilary, and Alex Sharpe, along with Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. Thrilling audiences with their breathtaking live performances, Celtic Woman has recently appeared on several national television shows including Dancing With The Stars, Today Show, and Good Morning America.
During the 2009 "Isle of Hope" tour, fans have the opportunity to experience the group’s most magical production yet, featuring renditions of "Fields of Gold," "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You," and the patriotic song, "O, America!" written exclusively for Celtic Woman by Brendan Graham. Musical Director David Downes has composed new music for the 19-member ensemble to introduce during this tour.
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