South Bay entertainment 4/29-5/1
“The Addams Family” musical plays Friday and Saturday at Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Here’s the entire cast! Photo by Alison Gerber. Ticket information at miracostadramaboosters.org
Friday, April 29
Our favorite creepy family
“The Addams Family,” by the creators of “Jersey Boys,” is being presented by the Drama and Tech Departments of Mira Costa High School, with performances Friday and Saturday at 7:30, plus a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m., in the MCHS Auditorium, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Tickets available at the box office or by way of miracostadramaboosters.org.
Watch your footing
Little Fish Theatre opens “The 39 Steps,” a comedic take-off on the Alfred Hitchcock film, and it plays Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays through May 19. It’s a fun show. The theater is located at 777 Centre St., San Pedro. (310) 512-6030 or go to littlefishtheatre.org.
Soulful, with a kick
Showcasing the funk, fusion, and hip-hop regimes in the jazz big band world, composer and conductor Alan Chan presents “The Republic of Funk” with the El Camino Concert Jazz Band at 8 p.m. in Marsee Auditorium, located in the college campus at Crenshaw and Redondo Beach boulevards, Torrance. Music composed by Bartczak, Haines, Mintzer, Shorter and Zawinul is featured. Tickets, $10. Call (310) 329-5345 or go to centerforthearts.org.
The Marx Brothers star in “Monkey Business,” screening on Friday and Saturday in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org
Let’s go ape
The Marx Brothers star in “Monkey Business,” screening at 8:15 on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday, in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org.
The dapper flapper
The musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” is onstage at Miraleste Intermediate School, 29323 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. Paula Dawson directs, musical direction by Blake Dylan Pilger, and with choreography by Liz Cantine. Friday and Saturday at 7; also Saturday at 2 and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets, $15 reserved; $12 general (evenings) and $10 matinees. (310) 344-45-1 or email thoroughlymodernmillietkts@yahoo.com.
John Massey and company sing “To Life!” “Fiddler on the Roof” plays this weekend and next at the Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates. Tickets, $48 to $58. Call (310) 544-0403 or go to palosverdesperformingarts.com
You hear that sound, too?
“Fiddler on the Roof” plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., plus 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Norris Theatre, 27570 Civic Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Same schedule next weekend. Closes May 8. Tickets, $48 to $58. Call (310) 544-0403 or go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Leave a trail of breadcrumbs
The musical “Into the Woods,” written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Campus Theatre, at El Camino College, Crenshaw and Redondo Beach boulevards, Torrance. It’s a modern day twist on classic fairy tales. Tickets, $25 general; $18 children ages 5 to 12. Not yet 5? You’ll have to stay home. Call (310) 329-5345 or go to centerforthearts.org.
Finding the perfect model
“Wine in the Wilderness,” written by Alice Childress, is being performed in the Edison Studio Theatre at California State University, Dominguez Hills. It’s set at the end of the 1964 Harlem, New York riots. What makes someone beautiful is the fact that they stand tall in the face of adversity and turmoil. Friday and Saturday at 8, with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Tickets, $15 general; $10 students, seniors. (310) 243-3588 or go to csudh.edu/theatre.
Mystery theater
Bridge USA presents the “Junko Yagami Spring Premiere Concert, with Anri,” at 8 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $150; $100. Call (310) 781-7171.
Playing politics
Tony Abatemarco and David Nevell star in Lee Blessing’s “A Walk in the Woods,” opening tonight and running through May 22 at International City Theatre, in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center at 3330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach. Thursdays and Fridays ($47), and Saturdays and Sundays ($49). Call (562) 436-4610 or go to InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Paintings by David Wolfram, including “Sandpiper,” are included in “Life’s a Beach,” a new exhibition open Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Destination: Art in Old Torrance. (310) 742-3192 or go to destination-art.net
Saturday, April 30
High tide
Destination: Art is celebrating all things beachy in “Life’s a Beach,” with a reception at their gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments and entertainment. Where? 1815 W. 213th St., Torrance. (310) 742-3192 or go to destination-art.net.
Born in the U.S.A.
The Torrance Civic Chorale presents “An American Original” at 8 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Over 80 singers, and what a sound! Tickets, $20. Call (310) 781-7171.
Come gather ‘round people…
“May Day! Tales of Love and Other Emergencies” takes place outdoors on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the old gun emplacement/amphitheater at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro. Tickets, $15 couple; $10 individuals, cash only. (310) 519-0936 or angelsgateart.org
For a lucky 13 years Melanie Jones has been holding a “Scary Stories” event around Halloween, and now she’s presenting “May Day! Tales of Love and Other Emergencies,” in the old gun emplacement/amphitheater at Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Tonight from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets, $15 couple; $10 individuals, cash only. Bring your seating and dress for the outdoors. (310) 519-0936 or angelsgateart.org.
What are they wearing?
The “Yes4Arts Spring Fashion Show” takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Toyota Meeting Hall, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Appetizers, local vendors, artistic fashions from designers. Admission, $20. Contact Paula Bennett at info@yes4arts.org or go to yes4arts.org.
Sunday, May 1
Anita Kroeger’s sculpture, “Planet Death,” is on display in the second floor lobby of the Redondo Beach Library. It’s related to Earth Day and to events in the library on Friday
Dylan rocks!
Andy Hill and Renee Safier, along with their band Hard Rain, present their 26th annual Dylandfest, and that means a full day (12 noon to 8 p.m.) of songs penned by Bob Dylan and performed by a slew of top musicians… 65 songs, with no repeats. Food provided by Chef Michael Shafer. It’s on Torino Plaza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $35 adults and $10 children. (310) 346-9383 or go to andyandrenee.com.
Roll me over, Rover!
“Stunt Dog Experience” will have you barking up the right tree! These pups do amazing tricks, even ones you can’t do, and it’s taking place at 2 and 6 p.m. in the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets, $20, $15, $10. Call (310) 781-7171 or go to torrancearts.org or stuntdogshow.com.
Mark Twain country
The San Fernando Valley Banjo Band featured Dixieland riverboat jazz, roaring ‘20s sing-alongs, and more, performing at 2:30 p.m. in the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. Tickets, $20. Call (310) 322-2592 or go to OldTownMusicHall.org. ER