{"id":511,"date":"2018-09-13T13:38:33","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T20:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/?p=999918501"},"modified":"2018-09-13T13:38:33","modified_gmt":"2018-09-13T20:38:33","slug":"your-fall-guide-to-the-performing-arts-in-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/art\/your-fall-guide-to-the-performing-arts-in-long-beach","title":{"rendered":"Your fall guide to the performing arts in Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the Long Beach Playhouse to the Long Beach Symphony, the performing arts make up a longstanding cultural presence in the City of Long Beach, offering residents and visitors alike performances that tingle the senses, encourage intellectual thought and open minds. For more than 400 years combined, the following local arts institutions have been producing these inspiring cultural experiences for local audiences, and this upcoming fall season is no exception.<\/p>\n

California Repertory Company<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Photo from Cal Rep of Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka. December, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cal Rep\u2019s 30th anniversary season boasts eight productions, 80 performances and a celebration of what the educational theater company is all about, \u201cadventurous, daring theatre,\u201d stated artistic director Jeff Janisheski. Comprised of Cal State Long Beach students, faculty and staff of the theatre arts department, Cal Rep offers ticket holders a season focused on community, new voices and artists.<\/p>\n

Season: Sept. 20, 2018 – May 5, 2019<\/b><\/p>\n

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The West Coast premiere of “The Ghosts of Lote Bravo” on Sept. 20<\/b> is not for the faint of heart. In Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, a daughter is murdered, only to have her hopes and dreams appear as visions for her mother to experience. Directed by Denise Blasor of the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts, the play offers a story of hope despite the unrelenting presence of grief. Runs Sept. 20 – 30, 2018. CSULB Studio Theatre at 1250 Bellflower Blvd.<\/i><\/p>\n

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“Dear Harvey” presents a documentary-style play remembering the life and widespread impact of LGBT activist Harvey Milk and the ongoing relevance of his campaign for equality, even decades after his assassination in 1978. “Dear Harvey” opens on National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11<\/b>. Runs Oct. 11 – 20. CSULB University Theatre at 1240 Bellflower Blvd.<\/i><\/p>\n

Tickets start at $18. For the full season, more information and tickets, visit the website here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

The Garage Theatre<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Photo from The Garage Theatre.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Established in 2001, this alternative theatre company<\/a> strives to provide the community with affordable, risk-taking, diverse performances out of its small storefront on Seventh Street. With its 2019 season yet to be announced, don’t miss these upcoming fall shows.<\/p>\n

With exact dates to be announced, “Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play” by Anne Washburn will enact the dark comedy about an America without power in October. Starting Nov. 30<\/strong>. “The Revenge of the Baron’s Revenge” will run through Dec. 15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For the remaining 2018 season, updates and more, visit the website here<\/a> and Facebook page here<\/a>.\u00a0 The Garage Theatre is located at 251 E. Seventh St.<\/em><\/p>\n

Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Photo from Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now in its 26th season, Musica Angelica is a local gem performing masterworks and rare works from the early Baroque to the early Classical period and is a constant collaborator with other performing arts institutions including Long Beach Opera and Los Angeles-based centers including the J. Paul Getty Museum. Described as an important early-music ensemble by critics, Musica Angelica elevates Long Beach\u2019s classical music offerings.<\/p>\n

Season: Sept. 22, 2018 – April 7, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n