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STEVE ZALL AND SID FISH

While June is bustin out all over, the greater Los Angeles theatre is also bustin out a bevy of new shows to see such as:

“Concert for the Troops”” is a fourth of July spectacular complete with a live concert featuring artists such as Jeff Majors, Lelah Hathaway, Mickey Rooney, James Ingram, Rasshan Paterson, Lil JJ, Noelia, Missing Persons, Mariachi Los Angeles, Connie Stevens, Hollywood Allstars, Carlos Cavazo, Jimmy Bain, Vinnie Apiece, Esai Morales, Vagabonds, Melba Moore, Eddie Griffin, Theirafter, Rodney Allen Rippy, Miki Howard, Playboy Playmates, Ellis Hall, Adrian Owens, WMD, Drowning Pool, and Fantasia, followed by a full fireworks display. Runs July 4 only at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles. For tickets call 213-480-3232 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com.

“Dream Man” is about a harrowing night in the life of a phone sex hustler who although on the brink of complete dehumanization resists going over the edge as he goes about negotiating sex in order to find out who he and his clients truly are. Written by James Carroll Picket and directed by Michael Kearns it runs through June 1 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-358-9936 or visit www.camelotartists.com.

“Red Dog Howls” tells about a man forced to confront his family's most terrible secret in order to move forward with his own life by finding and befriending his long lost grandmother who is the only one who knows the true story. Written by Alexander Dinelaris and directed by Michael Peretzian it runs through June 13 at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-508-4200 or visit www.elportaltheatre.com.

“Beau Jest” is about a girl whose parents expect her to marry a “nice Jewish boy” invents a nonexistent fiancé but the family insists on meeting him so she hires an actor to play him. Written by James Sherman and directed by Stan Kelly it runs through June 14 at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre. For tickets call 626-355-2439.

“I Gelosi” tells the story of Italy's first great traveling theater troupe who takes the provinces by storm and are invited to perform at the court of the King of France until they risk the wrath of the Pope by making a virulent satire. Written and Directed by David Bridel it runs through June 14 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Santa Monica. For tickets call 310-396-3680 or visit www.latensemble.org.

“Tomahawk” eavesdrops on intimate conversations in a bar about love, war, lust, and betrayal that delve into a range of political, social and spiritual issues as well as less lofty topics like missing beer and drunken buffoonery in a quest for truth. Written and directed by James Domine it runs through June 15 at the Actors Forum Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-347-4807 or visit www.screamingclams.com.

“Savage in Limbo” is about a virgin who wants to lose it, a neighborhood stud, a sexy woman with too many lovers and illegitimate kids, a boozy failed nun, and a sarcastic business minded bartender who are all 32 years old and have nothing better to do than hang out at the local bar. Written by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Chris Stone it runs through June 21 at the Two Roads Theatre in Studio City. For tickets call 866-811-4111 or visit www.theatremania.com.

“Louis & Keely Live at The Sahara” is a love story based on true events that examines the hardship every artist sacrifices for art, while celebrating the smooth tunes that made Louis and Keely one tough act to follow. Written by Vanessa Claire Smith and Jake Broder and directed by Jeremy Aldridge, it runs through June 29 at the Sacred Fools Theater Company in Hollywood. For tickets call 310-281-8337 or visit www.sacredfools.org.

“A Very Brady Musical” is a musical satire based on “The Brady Bunch” where the kids overhear an argument between their parents and decide to raise money for a marriage counselor. Written by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Hope Juber and directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz, it runs through July 20 at Theatre West in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-851-7977 or visit www.theatrewest.org.

“Macbeth”” is about a warrior goaded by his ambitious wife to take over the throne and become king of Scotland enjoys nothing but misery and regret from his terrible deeds. Written by William Shakespeare and directed by Ellen Geer and Chad Jason Scheppner it runs June 7 through September 28 at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.

“High School Musical” is a musical about a high school basketball star and a shy new girl who discover they share a secret passion for singing when they sign up together to audition for the lead roles in the school musical but the other kids are soon hatching plots to separate the pair and keep them offstage. Written by David Simpatico and directed by Jeff Calhoun it runs June 17 to June 22 at the Orange County Performing Artscenter in Costa Mesa. For tickets call 714-556-2787 or visit
www.OCPAC.org.

“The Who's Tommy” is a musical about a deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes a wizard at pinball and starts his own religion where he teaches his followers how to be experts at the game of pinball. Written by Pete Townshend and directed by Brian Purcell the show runs June 18 to June 29 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-230-9819 or visit www.tix.com.

“Klub” is the existential comedy in which 10 highly dysfunctional performers must audition with their life stories to escape from a play in which they are trapped. Written by Mitch Watson and directed by Michael Schlitt it runs June 19 through July 19 at The Actors' Gang Ivy Substation in Culver City. For tickets call 310-838- 4264 or visit www.theactorsgang.com.

“My Old Friends” is a musical about elderly guests in a retirement home who get a little romance in their lives which sends them singing, dancing and telling a lot of hilarious jokes. Written by Norman Sachs and Mel Mandel and directed by Maria Gobetti, it runs June 20 to August 10 at the Victory Playhouse in Burbank. For tickets call 818-841-5421 or visit www.TheVictoryCenter.org.

“Magnus Opus Theatre: Abi’s Choice” tells a tale of sex and the city by answering the age old question, “Can a successful novelist find everlasting happiness in the arms of three, or more, people?” One of the most poorly written screenplays of all time, it is performed with each misspelled word and each misguided stage direction, produced by Chairman Barnes and Vanessa Perkins and directed by Joe Jordan. The show runs indefinitely on Fridays after any other performance scheduled at the Sacred Fools Theater Company in Hollywood. For tickets call 310-281-8337 or visit www.sacredfools.org.

So while you are getting ready for barbeques and beaches why not head out to the theatre and catch one of these great productions tonight with your family or friends?