Chance Theater Extends JERRY SPRINGER Through 8/14

Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Chance Theater is extending the Southern California Premiere of Jerry Springer: The Opera through Sunday, August 14.

Originally set to close Sunday, August 7, the extension adds an additional six performances to the run of Jerry Springer: The Opera: Thursday, August 11 at 8 p.m.; Friday, August 12 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, August 13 at 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, August 14 at 2 and 7 p.m.

The Chance production of Jerry Springer: The Opera is a Back Stage Critic's Pick, with Les Spindle describing it as "Riveting... not soon to be forgotten." The Los Angeles Times the show "dazzling," and The Orange County Register said the production was "brilliantly outrageous...an outstanding, sharply funny satire. A bizarre, surreal, always brilliant hoot." The OC Weekly raved that it's "a deliriously funny show with an outrageously talented cast." Don Shirley of LA Stage Times states that "this is one of the most eyebrow-raising satires I've seen in years. For anyone who appreciates blistering, no-holds-and no-words-barred content alongside strangely luxurious singing, it's well worth the drive to Anaheim Hills."

The only show in history to earn "Best Musical" from all four major British awards, Jerry Springer: The Opera is a fascinating mix of high art and low culture that is both hilarious and heart-breaking. Inspired by America's most lurid TV talk show, this raunchy, high-energy production follows the famous talk show host as he suffers through the worst day of his career to wind up in the afterlife-and beyond. Featuring nappy fetishists, wannabe strippers and dancing Klansmen, this profane, cheeky musical has a sung-through score that ranges from pop and classical to contemporary opera.

One of the funniest and most talked-about musicals ever produced, Jerry Springer: The Opera contains graphic language, adult situations and other things you would normally see on Jerry's show-and more. The show is recommended for mature audiences.

The content of Jerry Springer: The Opera may be less family-friendly than previous Chance musicals, but the important themes of the Chance summer shows stay the same. Like Hair and Tommy, Jerry Springer has a rocking and vibrant score, and a narrative with important and thoughtful social themes. Ultimately, however, Jerry Springer: The Opera is pure energy and entertainment, a truly hilarious musical hybrid that slyly injects something powerful and human about our world today.

PERFORMANCES

Now through August 14, 2011

Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm
Saturdays at 3 pm and 8 pm
Sundays at 2 pm and 7pm

Ticket Prices
$30 to $45
(Discounts for seniors and students)

Information
(714) 777-3033
www.chancetheater.com

Theater Address
5552 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

ABOUT CHANCE THEATER
Chance Theater recently won two Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, as well as received an Ovation Award for video design and five other nominations, including best musical. Chance Theater is proud to be one of the leading ensemble-based Contemporary Theatre companies in Southern California. Twice named "Outstanding Arts Organization" by Arts Orange County, Chance Theater is also a recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's Polly Warfield Award for Excellence. Founded in 1999, Chance Theater aims to be in its own 300-seat venue with the mission of being Orange County's premiere mid-size contemporary ensemble theater. As a constituent member of Theatre Communications Group, Network of Ensemble Theaters, and the Los Angeles Stage Alliance, the Chance continues to bring national attention to the Southern California and Orange County theater scene.

 

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