Broads, a World Premiere Musical, at the El Portal Theatre
El Portal Forum Theatre (5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601)
- Full Price:
- $25.00 - $35.00
- Our Price:
- $12.50 - $17.50*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Broads was Sunday April 4, 2010 / 3:00pm.
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Moving Drama Edith Stein Captures the Redemptive Quality of Faith
- Full Price:
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This stirring and passionate theater production by Arthur Giron is set within the context of a controversial Catholic convent that was established outside the gates of Auschwitz in the 1980s. Based on the true story of Edith Stein, who was martyred at Auschwitz, this is a gripping play about the power of faith, family, religious tolerance, mutual respect and the remarkable triumph of the human spirit. Stein was a prominent Jewish intellectual in Germany during the lead-up to Hitler's reign of terror who eventually converted to Catholicism and left the world behind to devote her life to prayer for the Jewish people and her nation in the midst of the Nazi horrors. But life in the convent would not last for long. This play tells the story of Stein's heroic struggle and the stand she took against the greatest evil of her time. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Ms W on What to Wear
Casual
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Look for street parking, the lot around corner was full, they are other shows at the El Portal
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Parked on the street a block away. didn't have to pay anything
Goldstar Member Reviews
Ms W
Very cute, kept me laughing and was a pleasant evening. Loved the actors, thought all of them were well cast. Loved the songs, the lyrics were hysterical, and went well with the script. Will recommend.Written on Feb 16 2010
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Susan A. Simons
You can expect a totally fun evening in the theatre. The actresses were very good and the original music very clever. I laughed and cried. Enjoy!Written on Mar 08 2010
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Peter Rothenberg
A retirement community singing group entertains with age approprate songs while internal conflicts are resolved in the group. Very funny songs, good singing, lots of costume changes, and nice story.Written on Mar 01 2010
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Goldstar Member
Went to see it Sunday afternoon with 3 girlfriends, all young seniors. It was entertaining, a lot of the songs brought back memories of people in my life. Singers were in fine form and fun to watch. Would recommend it. It was open seating, so suggest you get there earlier than show time to get a center seat. Very casual, parking in the lot behind the theatre and street parking. First time at El Portal and North Hollywood area.Written on Feb 22 2010
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More Information About Broads
Website
http://www.broadsthemusical.com/broadsmusic.html
Description
Joe Symon (Composer, Lyricist, Concept) is a native of Brooklyn, New York, beginning his career as an actor/singer, graduating from New York's American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He has performed Off- Broadway at the Actor’s Playhouse and with the York Theatre Company, as well as starring in regional productions along the East and West Coast in productions of Falsettos, Forever Plaid, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh!, Noises Off, Anything Goes and Baby. Joe has also performed in the West Indies and throughout Europe. Upon moving to Los Angeles, Joe was hired by Buena Vista Pictures as a host, interviewing celebrities on the Red Carpet. He also produced and hosted the first on-line talk show for The Walt Disney Company. Later, transitioning into writing and composing, Joe produced and starred at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles in the one-man musical, Home Is Where The House Falls, for which he created two of the characters who would become the ladies of BROADS! Joe dedicates this show to his grandmothers, Selma and Esther, whom he wishes were here to see the BROADS come to life.
Jennie Fahn (Bookwriter) is the writer/performer of You Mutha! A One-Mother Show (which ran for two years in LA and as part of the New York City Fringe Festival) and won best-writing awards for her short film Tea With Grandma (in which she co-starred opposite Tippi Hedren). Other written works by Jennie produced in LA include Cracker Jack Day (a children's musical), 12 Items or Less (co-written by her husband Jonathan), and various sketches for her all-woman comedy group, The Jersey Girls. Onstage, Jennie has been seen in several Troubadour shows at the Falcon Theater (Jackson Frost, Alice In One-Hit Wonderland 1 and 2). Other LA stage appearances include Gladiator: The Musical, Amadeus (Hollywood Bowl), The Wild Party and Roar of the Greasepaint (Musical Theater Guild), Up The Week Without A Paddle (Neurotic Young Urbanites), A New Brain and Merrily We Roll Along (West Coast Ensemble), and for Reprise in Wonderful Town. Recent TV credits include: Ruby and the Rockits, My Name is Earl, Without A Trace, and Will and Grace. Jennie is proudest of her collaborations with her husband Jonathan, most notably their two boys, Harrison and Samuel.
Jules Aaron (Director) is the recipient of eighteen Drama-Logue awards, three Backstage awards, one LADS award for direction, and three Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle nominations for directing, winning for his production of Equus. He has directed more than 200 productions for stage and television and works frequently at the Public Theatre in New York, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, South Coast Repertory, International City Theatre, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Philadelphia Theatre Company and La Mirada Theatre of the Performing Arts. Aaron has directed Bruce Davison, Julianne Moore, Billy Zane, David Birney, Joan Van Ark, Carrie Snodgrass, Allison Eastwood, John Vickery, Jane Carr, Ralph White, Marian Mercer and Mercedes Ruehl, among others. He most recently directed A.R. Gurney's Far East at Laguna Playhouse, Triumph of Love at International City Theatre, Into the Woods at Performance Riverside, the premiere of Joel Hirschorn's Musical Chairs at the El Portal and Great Expectations at Utah Shakespeare Festival.
Kay Cole (Choreographer) has directed numerous productions, including No Strings, The World Goes ‘Round, BARK! Nuncrackers, A Chorus Line, I’m Getting My Act Together, Robber Bridegroom, Grass Harp, She’s A Handful, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, , Sony Pictures Broadway. Her choreography credits include Pasadena Playhouse: Under One Umbrella, 110 in the Shade, Do I Hear A Waltz. Hollywood Bowl: Sound of Music, Bernstein’s’ Mass, Mame, My Fair Lady, Music Man, Camelot. Reprise!: Three Penny Opera, Fiorello, City of Angels, Company, On The 20th Century, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Most Happy Fella. Geffen Playhouse: Paint Your Wagon, Six Dances in Six Weeks. Hudson Theatre: Grave White Way. Kirk Douglas Theatre: Gaytino, Dogeaters. Antaeus Theatre: Tonight at 8:30. Playwrights Arena: The Next Step, Songs For A New World. Shakespeare LA: As You Like It, Comedy of Errors. Broadway: Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (Belasco Theatre). London West End: The Fantasticks, Snoopy, Blockheads. She recently moved into film and television, directing Country Rules, THQ, Waiting in Line, and choreographing Guidepost Junction, Ella, Jekyll and Disney’s Santa Clause 3. She is the proud recipient of the 2006 Playwrights Arena Award for her outstanding contribution to Los Angeles Theatre.
Steven Ladd Jones (Vocal Arrangements) has written the music and lyrics for Beyond Horizons, and the music for The Maiden, a musical based on the life of Joan of Arc, and Hold. His credits as musical director, accompanist, and conductor include productions of Company, They’re Playing Our Song, On the Town, Seussical, A Chorus Line and the world premiere of Bark! The Musical at the Coast Playhouse in West Hollywood. Recently, Steven had the honor of serving as choral master for An Evening with Stephen Schwartz, a benefit concert for “The Theatre Project”. He attends the yearly ASCAP musical theatre workshop in Los Angeles, directed by Mr. Schwartz, his inspiration for composing. Steven holds a bachelor’s degree in music composition from CSU, Northridge. He is a member of the American Federation of Musicians (Local 47) and the National Music Honor Society.