Dame Edna: My First Last Tour Runs At Ahmanson 6/9-6/21

The widely loved, international homemaker, talk show host, gigastar, fashion icon, swami and most-sought-after friend of the rich, famous and royal - the incomparable Dame Edna - is making a welcomed return to the Ahmanson Theatre. For more than four decades Dame Edna has dazzled audiences the world over with her one-of-a-kind banter, infinite wisdom and fabulous beauty tips. She won a 2000 Special Tony Award for a Live Theatrical Event for her Broadway debut in "Dame Edna: The Royal Tour." She subsequently received a 2005 Tony Award nomination for "Dame Edna: Back with a Vengeance!" (which played at the Ahmanson in the 2005-2006 season).

Ben Brantley of The New York Times called Dame Edna, "Genius. Hasten to the theatre and sit at the feet of a star. What bliss." Created by Australian actor, author, painter, composer and racing car driver Barry Humphries, Dame Edna is a national icon in her native Australia.
DATES/TIMES: Two weeks only.

Preview June 9, 2009, at 8 p.m.
Opens June 10 at 8 p.m.
Through June 21.

Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. No performances on Monday.

TICKET INFO: Ticket Prices: $20 - $90

Tickets are available by calling Center Theatre Group Audience Services at (213) 628-2772, in person at the Center Theatre Group box office or on-line at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org. Hot Tix: $20 each can be purchased in advance or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office (no checks). Groups: (213) 972-7231. Deaf community: Information and charge, TDD (213) 680-4017.
LOCATION: Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre

At the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A.