`GREASE' COMING TO KAVLI.Byline: P. Catherine Shanks
The shanks and tattlers are wading bird species in a number of genera characterised by a medium length bill and long, often brightly coloured legs. Community Columnist The fab '50s will be back again when teen-idol icon Fabian rolls into town in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts and administrative center located in Thousand Oaks, California. It was built in 1994 on the former site of "Jungleland" at a cost of $63.8 million. Theater League production of ``Grease.'' The rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. classic is the first fall production at the plaza and the last word in family entertainment. Set in the era of classic cars, carhops and poodle skirts, the show takes a look at life through the eyes of some super-cool teens. ``I, personally, enjoyed the production better than the national Broadway tour,'' said Theater League production company manager Dennis Porter. The show opens Sept. 5 in the Fred Kavli Fred Kavli, b. 1927, is a naturalized American physicist, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist. Born in the village of Eresfjord, Nesset municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Theatre. Theater League, the Kansas City-based presenting organization, will bring seven productions to the Civic Arts Plaza during the 1998-99 season. The crowd-pleasing lineup includes the best from Broadway and off-Broadway. Ranked as the sixth-longest running musical in Broadway history, the original production of ``Grease'' opened in 1972 and closed in 1980. The revival production opened in 1994 and has been playing to packed houses throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . ``Each city has a fairly unique season,'' said Porter, adding that Theater League representatives have been particularly impressed with the Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. location. ``It's one of the best facilities that we work in, and the people understand us and our needs,'' he said. Two Theater League presentations will be unique to the Thousand Oaks venue this season. They are ``Grease'' and the international percussion sensation ``Stomp.'' An emphatic broomstick and trash can-lid-banging choreographic extravaganza, ``Stomp'' is well-known to audiences worldwide. The dancers and musicians operate with the belief that rhythm is all around us. And they manage to take advantage of the rhythm of life in liberal fashion. Among the shows making the rounds and stopping off at the Civic Arts Plaza as part of the Theater League season offering are ``The Music Man,'' ``Spirit of the Dance'' and the Kopit Yeston ``Phantom'' - the other take on the tale of an opera house madman. In addition to the main stage Kavli Theatre musicals, two musicals will delight Forum Theatre audiences this season. Opening Sept. 11, Gold Coast Plays in association with Theater League will present ``Personals.'' The clever take-off on dating during the 1990s is written by Marta Kauffman Marta Kauffman (born September 21, 1956) is an American TV producer and writer and the creator of the TV series Friends with David Crane. Both Crane and Kauffman were also executive producer of the show, along with Kevin S. Bright. and David Crane David Crane may refer to:
The show starred Kirstie Alley (Cheers) as Veronica Chase, the head of her own lingerie company (the show's title is a play on Victoria's Secret). .'' The hilarious Allen Sherman musical, ``Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh,'' comes to the Forum in early 1999. The professional touring shows and other imported entertainment make up approximately 50 percent of the Civic Arts Plaza season, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. city of Thousand Oaks theaters director Tom Mitze. The balance of programming consists of local entertainment. A major portion of the locally produced programming is professional caliber and diverse in character. ``We do everything here,'' said Mitze. ``People want to see different things.'' Mitze said that visitors to the box office often see posters pertaining to future events. Consequently, musical theater audiences have been known to purchase tickets to orchestral concerts, dance performances, family events and other Civic Arts Plaza presentations. The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is at 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For information about ``Grease'' and to obtain tickets, visit the Civic Arts Plaza box office or call TicketMaster at (805) 583-8700. For information about the full season of events at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, call (805) 449-ARTS. WHAT: Theater League production of ``Grease.'' WHEN: Sept. 5-13. COST: $29.50-$38.50; group discounts available. INFORMATION: (805) 449-2787. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos PHOTO (1) Popular '50s teen idol ? Who are "teen idols?" Teen idols are usually actors or pop singers, but some sports figures have had an appeal to teenagers. The term encapsulates both some of the greatest performers of all time and some of the most inconsequential. Fabian stars as Teen Angel. (2) (Ran in Conejo Edition only) The national touring production of the hit Broadway musical ``Grease'' will open Sept. 5 at the Civic Arts Plaza. |
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