Dan Ruth's A Life Behind Bars returns for an encore performance at The Whitefire Theatre, following its recognition as a "Best of Fest 2025" at the Whitefire Solofest. This engaging solo show chronicles Ruth's experiences as a bartender and storyteller in the dive bars of 1990s New York City, blending dark humor with poignant reflections on gentrification, alcoholism, and unfulfilled aspirations. Directed by Tanya Moberly, the performance features Ruth's captivating monologues and memorable characters from his life's narrative.
BARRYMORE (9/18/25-10/16/25)
Notes from a Narcissistic Negro & Other N Words (2/6/25-2/6/25)
PSA: PELVIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (5/11/24-5/11/24)
Merrily We Roll Along (3/25/23-4/30/23)
Too Big For Her Britches (3/3/22-3/3/22)
The Blade of Jealousy (6/24/18-8/26/18)
MARTHA (3/12/17-4/16/17)
BARRYMORE (9/18/25-10/16/25)
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2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/11 - 12/31) | |
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MILF And Cookies
Dynasty Typewriter (12/16 - 12/16) | |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (1/9 - 1/11) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
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The Nutckracker
Pasadena Dance Theatre (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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A Jet Set Christmas! Infuses Seasonal Classics, Carols, and a Holiday Sing-Along with Jazz and Joy, at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Dec. 20, 21
Sierra Madre Playhouse (12/20 - 12/20) | |
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Dragon Mama
Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater (3/4 - 4/12) | |
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New Year's Eve with Varla Jean Merman
Diversionary Theatre (12/31 - 1/1) | |
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Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
Chance Theater (7/10 - 8/9) | |
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OTR: Provenance
Chance Theater (7/29 - 7/29) | |
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CRAZY UNCLE JOE SHOW
The Groundlings (10/1 - 12/17) | |
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