La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Now in its fourth decade, La Mirada Theatre has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “…one of the best Broadway-style houses in Southern California.” This beautiful, state-of-the-art theatre has been producing quality productions for its Southern California audiences since 1977. The theatre has produced several national tours and is the recipient of many accolades including Ovation and Emmy Awards and Tony Award nominations and in addition to the McCoy Rigby Series, also produces many special events, and a Programs for Young Audiences Series. The theatre is also home to Upright Cabaret, Phantom Projects Theatre for Teens, and the La Mirada Symphony.
Ed Asner as FDR
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:00pm
Legendary actor Ed Asner gives a Tour-de-Force performance as "FDR". Based upon Dore Schary's Broadway hit Sunrise at Campobello, which ran 70 weeks on Broadway, FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
The Buddy Holly Story
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
April 16 - May 2, 2010
On February 3, 1959, the legend known as Buddy Holly died unexpectedly in a tragic plane crash at the age of twenty-two. It was known forever after as “the day the music died.” Now, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story tells the incredible story of the three years in which Buddy Holly became the world’s top recording artist with a show that features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be The Day,” “Oh Boy,” “Not Fade Away,” “Everyday,” “Rave On,” “Maybe Baby,” “Raining In My Heart,” Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba,” and the Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace.” Over 20 million people from around the globe have come to see Buddy and experienced the magical talents of the young man with glasses named Charles Hardin ‘Buddy’ Holly, whose musical career spanned an all-too-brief period in our history. Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a celebration of that legend and catches that unique mixture of innocence, determination, humor and charm that truly deserves the billing: “The World’s Most Successful Rock & Roll Musical.”
Tues-Thurs - 7:30pm
Fri - 8pm
Sat - 2pm & 8pm
Sun - 2pm & 7pm
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La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts: 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, 90638
562-944-9801
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