THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE to Open 8/13 at Laguna Playhouse

The Laguna Playhouse Executive Director Karen Wood and Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham & Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and Musical Director Paul Shaffer are thrilled to present a special engagement of THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE, featuring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood.

"Laguna Beach is going to rock out this summer to the soul sounds of the iconic 'Blues Brothers," comments Wood. "Jake and Elwood and an extraordinary band will bring our audiences a hand-clapping, foot-stomping, stand-up-and-cheer, not-to-be-missed good time," adds Wareham.

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE will begin performances on Thursday, August 13 and will run through Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

This live concert show combines the comedy and hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago's rich history of blues, gospel and soul music. Hear all of The Blues Brothers classics as Jake, Elwood and the band hit the right balance of humor, music and mayhem. Backed by a powerhouse band, they'll give you a show to remember including their biggest hits "Soul Man," "Rubber Biscuit," Gimme Some Lovin'," and many more! Fun for all ages!

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE will open on Thursday, August 13 and will run through Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Performances are Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2:00pm and Sundays at 1:00pm. There will be additional performances on Sunday, August 16 at 5:30pm, Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30, & Thursday, August 20 and August 27 at 2:00pm.

All tickets are $45 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229. The box office is open Mondays - Saturdays: 12p.m. to 5 p.m. (open until showtime on performance days); Sundays: 11a.m. - 4p.m. For more information on all shows and programming visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Laguna Playhouse is your "go to" for a great night out - be it plays, musicals, concerts, dance, stand-up comedy, author panels, family entertainment and more. No matter what your entertainment tastes, we're what's going on! Founded in 1920, the Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is noted for its artistic excellence, wide-ranging performing arts programming, award-winning youth education offerings and community partnerships. A member of the League of Resident Theatres, the Laguna Playhouse is also home to the annual Laguna Dance Festival, the Laguna Beach Music Festival and the Laguna Beach Concert Band. The Laguna Playhouse has been recognized for excellence by the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce, LA Drama Critics Circle, OC Weekly and more. Because of its longstanding commitment to the arts, The Laguna Playhouse has been recognized for excellence by the LA Drama Critics Circle, NAACP, Backstage, ArtsOC, OC Weekly, Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce and more. Laguna Playhouse's educational programming, which includes classes, productions by and for children and teens (Youth Theatre) and a school tour, has been honored by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education. Serving more than 100,000 patrons each season, the Laguna Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Leslie Caron, Val Kilmer, Ed Asner, Hershey Felder, Linda Purl, Davis Gaines, Donna McKechnie, Rita Rudner, violinist Joshua Bell, Lee Rocker, ballerina Misty Copeland, Harrison Ford, and Bette Davis.