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THURSDAY
The Falcon Theatre's Family Summer Theatre presents the world
premiere of the musical "Groovaloo" in preview performances. The
Groovaloos, an eclectic group of hip hop dancers, has recently been
featured in Gap and iPod commercials, the American Music Awards and
films like "Charlie's Angels." Previews are 8 p.m. Thursdays through
Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20, $15 for students, seniors and subscribers and $10 for children 12 and under. The
production opens July 8 and continues through Aug. 28. Regular
performance tickets are $25, $20 for students, seniors and
subscribers and $15 for children 12 and under. For reservations, call
955-8101.
ON GOING
FRIDAY
Singer/songwriter Brook Ramel performs on guitar from 8:30 to
11:30 p.m. every Friday in June upstairs at the Bennigan's patio at
the Glendale Marketplace, one half block south of Broadway on Brand
Boulevard.
SATURDAY
Jax Bar & Grill has live entertainment every night of the week.
Hours are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 p.m. to 1:30
a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. to midnight Sundays. Jax is at
339 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. For more information, call 500-1604.
ON STAGE
"The Pajama Game" continues its run at Glendale Centre Theatre.
This musical comedy by George Abbott and Richard Bissell is directed
by Burbank resident George Strattan of Burbank. Performances are at 8
p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays through July
9. Tickets range from $18 to $22 and can be reserved by calling
244-8481. The theater is at 324 N. Orange St., Glendale.
The Colony Theatre Company continues the run of "Sherlock's Last
Case" by Charles Marowitz at 8 p.m. tonight in Burbank. Someone is
trying to kill Sherlock Holmes and he must solve the case of his
life. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 and 7
p.m. Sundays through July 10. Tickets are $30 to $40. For
reservations, call 558-7000.
"The Little Mermaid," a musical for families, continues at the
Falcon Theatre in Burbank. Book, lyrics and music and direction are
by Dimitri Toscas. Performances are at 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and 1
p.m. Sundays through Aug. 21. Tickets are $12 and $10 for children 12
and under. For reservations, call (818) 955-8101. The theater is at
4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank.
"Venus in Orange" is continuing at the Victory Theatre Center in
Burbank. It's a world-premiere performance/music piece by Paula
Cizmar and Laura Shamas. The play follows a search for the goddess
through dreams, myths and life stories. Performances are 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through July 24.
Tickets range from $20 to $22. For reservations, call (818) 841-5421.
The theater is at 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank.
