Archived entries for It’s Showtime

NEWS RELEASE ▪︎ COLONY THEATRE ANNOUNCES “IT’S SHOWTIME!” ▪︎ August – November, 2018

THE COLONY THEATRE
ANNOUNCES FIVE–SHOW SERIES
IT’S SHOWTIME!
AUGUST – NOVEMBER, 2018

DORIS AND ME
A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO DORIS DAY
STARRING SCOTT DREIER

SUBURBAN SHOWGIRL
STARRING PALMER DAVIS

HAVE SEVERAL SEATS
STARRING CARLIE CRAIG

SIGNING THE SONG
STARRING WILLIAM MARTINEZ 

CHICO’S ANGELS
LA’S FAVORITE PARODY OF CHARLIE’S ANGELS

Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced a second season of It’s Showtime!, a five-show series featuring entertainment ranging from concerts to comedy and parody. The series is designed to provide something for arts lovers of all ages.

First up is Doris and Me, a joyful celebration of the music, life, and career of Doris Day and one man’s quirky obsession with America’s sweetheart. In his multiple-year Eddon Award-winning and BroadwayWorld.com’s Critics Choice performance, Scott Dreier transports audiences and guides them on a nostalgic sentimental journey. If you’re a Doris Day fan, this is a must-see; if you have yet to be introduced to this timeless legend, you’ll be a devotee by the end of this uplifting, tuneful, funny, and loving musical tribute. Directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel. Runs August 9, 11 and 12.

Next is Suburban ShowgirlPalmer Davis stars in this hilarious and heartfelt tour-de-force about the life of the professional dancer Wendy Walker, who finds her perfectly choreographed life spinning out of control. Singing and dancing non-stop, Davis plays over 18 characters that will take audiences deep into the unpredictable journey of a dancer’s life. Suburban Showgirl is a dramatic musical comedy that will delight and inspire audiences of all ages. Runs September 13–16.

In Have Several SeatsCarlie Craig (MADtvFirst Impressions with Dana Carvey, MTV’s Todrick) performs original comedic songs, celebrity impressions, and musical parodies all woven together with her side-splitting stand-up. The show highlights the highs and lows of her first five years in Los Angeles — between working as a personal assistant, starring on a short-lived reboot of an iconic sketch show, all while supporting herself as a party princess, Carlie has endless stories to tell and you won’t want to miss a single one. Runs September 27–30.

Through ASL (American Sign Language) paired with singing, William Martinez’s Signing the Song shares the true story of a boy who grew up in a deaf household with little exposure to TV, radio, or movies. Because of his incredible 8th grade music teacher and the love and support of his parents, he came out of his silent world and discovered his voice through music. ASL and song lyrics meld together into a beautiful unique art form. This solo show celebrates the incredible impact educators and parents have on each child’s life, regardless of their struggles. Music composed and arranged by David Bawiec. Runs November 1–4.

Concluding the series will be Chico’s Angels, a live comedy production that parodies the 1976–1981 television series Charlie’s Angels. Three of LA’s favorite drag queens star in the title roles —  Kay Sedia (Oscar Quintero), Chita Parol (Ray Garcia), and Frieda Laye (Danny Casillas). LA Weekly called the show, “a riotous comedy.” And TMZ noted that, “The shows have become a cult favorite and received rave reviews.”  This special enhanced episode, Chico’s Angels 5-0 “Waikiki Chicas,” is one hurricane of a case! After Hula dancers have gone missing from Waikiki’s hottest night club The Hula Ho, the girls go undercover in grass skirts, coconut bikinis, and cha-cha pumps to solve the case. Runs November 15–18.

Admission for all shows is $35 and tickets may be purchased online at www.colonytheatre.org or by phone at (866) 811-4111. The Colony Theatre is located at 555 N. Third Street (between Cyprus and Magnolia) in Burbank, 91502. Ample free onsite parking is available.

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05/30/18

 

NEWS RELEASE ▪︎ AN EVENING WITH FRITZ COLEMAN at THE COLONY THEATRE, OCTOBER 19–22

AN EVENING WITH
FRITZ COLEMAN
FOUR PERFORMANCES ONLY
AT THE COLONY THEATRE IN BURBANK
OCTOBER 19, 20, 21, AND 22

Fritz ColemanThe Colony Theatre in Burbank has announced four performances of An Evening with Fritz Coleman from October 19–22.
The forecast is for fun and laughter when An Evening with Fritz Coleman arrives on the Colony stage. Everyone’s favorite weatherman shares his hilarious, insightful take on growing up and growing older. He proves that aging isn’t pretty … but it’s pretty funny! NBC4’s weathercaster for the past 35 years, Coleman has made eight appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, and he is a three-time Emmy Award-winner.

An Evening with Fritz Coleman completes the Colony’s It’s Showtime series which began in July and included Reign Morton’s ICONversations: A Musical Tribute to the Masters, Magic Mania, I’d Enjoy Being a Girl … On Broadway! starring Mark C. Reis, and a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music.

The running schedule is Thursday 10/19 at 8pm, Friday 10/20 at 8pm, Saturday 10/21 at 8pm, and Sunday 10/22 at 3pm. Admission is $35 and tickets may be purchased online at www.colonytheatre.org or by phone at (866) 811-4111. The Colony Theatre is located at 555 N. Third Street (between Cyprus and Magnolia) in Burbank, 91502. Ample free onsite parking is available.

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