According to the LA Times, the 2010-2011 season for the Ahmanson Theatre has just been announced. It looks very good, and I’m interested in all of the shows (surprisingly, I’ve never seen Les Miserables). I’ll probably stick with Hottix, for with the exception of Next to Normal, I don’t anticipate any selling out. The season is:
- The world premiere of “Leap of Faith” (Sept. 26-Oct. 17), a musical based on the 1992 Steve Martin movie about a bogus faith healer who gets stranded in a small town. The production features a gospel-inspired score by Oscar-winner Alan Menken and will be directed and choreographed by Rob Ashford.
- The national tour of “Next to Normal” (Nov. 28, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011). The musical tells the story of a suburban mother’s psychological meltdown and the effects it has on her family. “Next to Normal” won three Tony Awards last year, including one for the original score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
- “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza (April 27, 2011-May 29, 2011), in a new production. The Tony-winning comedy, which follows the interactions between two couples brought together by a playground brawl between their respective children, was supposed to have a national tour, but plans were called off, reportedly for financial reasons.
- “Les Misérables” (June 17, 2011-July 31, 2011), as part of the musical’s 25th anniversary tour, which features a new staging of the popular show.
Nothing that risky, and it is clear they are tightening their belts. They indicated there may be additional shows.
I’ve already added these shows to my 2010/2011 theatre planning entry.
