Sunday, June 13, 2010

MUST SEE: THE PRODCUERS at the Canyon Theatre Guild

This might be the funniest show I have ever seen.

It certainly is the funniest musical I have ever seen in my life.  Have you watched THE PRODUCERS at the Canyon Theatre Guild yet?  If not, you must call the Box Office today and order tickets for one of these shows:

June 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th

Here's the number: (661) 799-2702

(Do yourself a favor and see it at least three times!  Closing night is going to be a blast!)

Friday, May 14, 2010

"The Producers" is Coming!!!

You should order your tickets for The Producers ASAP, I have a feeling this is going to be one of the Canyon Theatre Guild's most popular shows EVER.  And you want to get a good view of Joe Miele and David Kenny as they make brilliantly ridiculous fools of themselves in the Mel Brooks masterpiece.



Did you know that you can now order tickets in two different ways?  You can visit our box office live and in person at 24242 Main Street in downtown Newhall.  (We're open Tuesday through Friday and two hours before showtimes.)  You can also call us at: (661) 799-2702.

For more information:

www.canyontheatre.org

Performances for "The Producers" begin May 29th -- and there will be a special Martini Bar open during every evening performance.

Friday, April 23, 2010

"Be My Baby" and "Tom Sawyer"

Last weekend, I watched two great shows: "Be My Baby" by Ken Ludwig, and a musical adaptation of Tom Sawyer.


Ken Ludwig is a master of comedic mix-up and good-natured mayhem. Although Noises Off by Michael Frayn is my all-time favorite farce-set-in-a-theater, Ludwig's comedies are a close runner up with mad-cap plays such as Leading Ladies and Lend Me a Tenor.

  Although there are lots of laughs, the script also blends in family drama. The story follows the misadventures of two elderly rivals, a gruff Scotsman and a matronly Londoner. They have been entrusted with a very special task: To travel to America and bring back an adopted baby. Unfortunately, once they arrive, the courts won't sign the custody papers, so they are stranded in San Francisco for weeks on end.
You might be able to guess where this is going. These two curmudgeons become the best of friends when they discover a common love: the baby that they must now care for.

Be My Baby has a lot of charm, and not to mention six top-notch actors! 

Now, if you're looking for a great show for kids and grown-ups alike, check out Tom Sawyer.  My girls and I enjoyed Tom Sawyer.  The child actors are very entertaining, and the sets were terrific, especially the dark cave setting of the play's climax.  This is Jeff Johnson's first director's gig at the Canyon Theatre Guild.  He's off to a great start.  I can't wait to see what he directs next!

Friday, March 19, 2010

"Forget Regret - Or Life Is Yours To Miss"

That's a lyric from the show that you DO NOT want to miss.

RENT is the theatrical sensation, composed by the late Jonathan Larson, and winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical.

If you have seen the show before, you will definitely want to see Santa Clarita's young talented artists as they bare their souls upon the stage, singing some of the rawest, most heartfelt songs ever written.  And if you have never seen RENT before, what are you waiting for?!  The last performances are this Friday and Saturday (March 19th and 20th)

Call Box office for details and reservations:
(661) 799-2702

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

RENT - "No Day But Today"

The Canyon Theatre Guild / Santa Clarita Regional Theatre production of Jonathan Larson's musical RENT is... is... oh, you pick your favorite adjective: phenomenal, outstanding, remarkable, amazing. Many people who have heard a little bit about this rock-musical based upon La Boheme have the misconception that RENT is dark and depressing. But when they watch the show, they are amazed to discover how life-affirming the storyline is. Every song is laced with hope and compassion.

Now, I have been a "Rent Head" (a devoted fan of the show) since I first heard the soundtrack. I had the honor of watching the original Broadway cast -- an astounding group of young performers, many of whom have gone on to develop impressive careers. (For example, the original Maureen from RENT went on to play Elphaba in the Broadway production of WICKED.) I am proud to say that our young cast of RENT has achieved a professional level of theatrical excellence. They have raised the bar for future Santa Clarita productions. I am certain that many of the cast members of our regional theatre's RENT will have shining careers in the arts.

See it this weekend!




PRESENTED AT THE SANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS

Directed by Leslie Berra

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT!

March 6, 13, 19, 20 at 8:00 PM

March 7,14 at 2:00 PM

Call Box office for details and reservations:

(661) 799-2702

PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONA

Friday, February 26, 2010

CTG Fundraiser: Texas Hold Em Tournament!!!



SHUFFLE UP & DEAL FOR THE ARTS
AT
THE CANYON THEATRE GUILD
24242 Main Street - Newhall
SATURDAY MARCH 20TH 5PM

BUY-IN - $100 – 2000 Chips Starting Stack
(RE-BUYS FOR THE 1ST HOUR $25 EACH –
OPTIONAL $25 ADD-ONS AT THE BREAK – CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED)

• 1st place – Entry into a World Series of Poker Event during the 2010 World Series of Poker. (As many as 19 events to choose from May 28th – June 30th)

• PRIZES FOR TOP 10 FINISHERS

• Registration Limited to 100 entrants

• All Proceeds benefit The Canyon Theatre Guild, a non-profit organization, and may be tax deductible (Check with your tax preparation professional)

PLEASE CONTACT THE CANYON THEATRE GUILD BOX OFFICE RIGHT AWAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
(661) 799-2702

Box Office HOURS:
CLOSED MONDAY
TUES – THURS 10am – 6pm
FRI – SUN 11am – 7pm

ALL QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO JEFF JOHNSON AT:

sonicman28@hotmail.com

Saturday, February 6, 2010

High School Musical 2

I'm sure you've seen the Disney channel musical sensation: High School Musical.  You know, that cool movie with the singing and dancing basketball players.

But whatever happened to Troy and Gabriela? Did they stay together?  And what about that mean but beautiful Sharpe and her submissive twin-brother, Ryan?

Well, you can stop holding your breath because Canyon Theatre Guild presents High School Musical 2!

Performances begin tonight and this high-energy show is featured on our Canyon Theatre Guild stage from now until March 6th.

Order tickets now.  Call (661) 799-2702.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Auditions! "Be My Baby" by Ken Ludwig

Forgive me for not blogging earlier about Jeff Johnson's directorial debut and the auditions for "Tom Sawyer."  (The auditions are today between 10am and 3pm -- so that's why I'm apolgizing for the tardiness of this message.)

But here's the information for Ken Ludwig's play, "Be My Baby.":

Auditions:
Mon and Tue, February 1-2, 2010 from 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Director Ingrid Boydston is looking for three men and three women, between the ages of 20 and 70. British/Scottish accents are desireable but not mandatory. Be prepared to read from the script and bring your calender to check for rehearsal and performance availability.

The story centers on Maud, an uptight English matron, and John, a brusque middle-aged Scotsman, who despise each other, despite the fact that his ward has married her niece. When the young couple decides to adopt a baby, Maud and John find themselves flying to California to escort the infant back to Scotland. Stranded in San Francisco through a series of misfortunes, they form a new partnership and learn some startling lessons about life and love.

Auditions will be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild Playhouse. If you have questions, please call the Canyon Theatre Guild box office at (661) 799-2702.

"Funny, filled with laughs and a whole lot of fun!"

Friday, January 15, 2010

Twelfth Night: Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Next Four Hours)

Have you been wishy-washy about whether you want to watch Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night" at the Canyon Theatre Guild?  Well, stop being a Malvolio (inside joke) and be more like Feste (more insider humor).  I've just received word that patrons can receive a "Buy One Get One Free" deal if they call between 3pm and 7pm today (Jan 15th). 

Remember, this is the final weekend of "Twelfth Night."  Don't miss out!

Call the box office now: (661) 799-2702

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Twelfth Night - Jan 8th - Jan 17th

Oh... how I wish I could have been in this show!  Sadly, I was up north visiting relatives over the holiday.  While I was busy wrapping Christmas presents and getting soggy in the wet and windy Seattle weather, a different kind of storm has been brewing at the Canyon Theatre Guild:

A shipwreck off the coast of Illyria leaves Viola thinking her twin brother is dead. Disguising herself as her dead brother, she becomes an attendant to Duke Orsino, the ruler of Illyria. Duke Orsino sends Viola (now known as Caesario in her disguise as a boy), to the Lady Olivia, with whom he is in love. Things become complicated when Olivia falls in love with Viola, who she thinks is a man, and Viola falls in love with Duke Orsino, who also thinks she is a man. When her twin brother, who is not dead after all, turns up, things become even more confusing. Add to this Sir Toby Belch, Olivia’s drunken uncle, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, who also has his eye on Olivia, along with Maria, and Fabian, servants to Olivia, and Feste, a melancholy clown, all seeking revenge on the head servant Malvolio, and you have the recipe for total chaos and confusion!

Performed by the "UPSTART CROWS," a group of actors dedicated to classic theatre, the cast includes Kelly Bader, Robert Clark, Alexis Crane, Joshua DiPaola, Andrew Fish, Jason Goldberg, Jeff Johnson, Mike Keane, Tim Kendall, David Kenny, Amanda Kramer, Kamber Moen, Joe Roseland, Brian Watts, and Raquel Westlake. The production is under the direction of Mike Davies and Tamarah Ashton-Coombs.
Performances of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night will be at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday evenings, January 8, 9, 15, 16; and at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 10 and 17. Tickets are $7 for Juniors and Seniors and $10 for adults.

Order your tickets ASAP: (661) 799-2702

PS: Can you find Illyria on this old map?