Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Adds Three New Events to its Lineup

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center has added three new events to its lineup. See full details below!

BILLY ELLIOTT: The Musical

Presented by Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi

July 22 - August 27, 2017

Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave in Simi Valley

Presented by Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi. Billy Elliot tells the story of a young boy from a coal mining village in northeast England who transcends class and circumstance to become a ballet star. The musical is set against the backdrop of the 1984-5 miners strike, which tragically affects the whole village. Billy is looked after by his father, brother, and grandfather, after his mother's death a few years earlier. His dad and brother are totally against the idea of him learning to dance but Billy finds himself drawn towards the ballet world. As a result, Billy is forced to take his boxing lesson money and use it secretly for dance lessons from local dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson. She quickly notices that Billy is a prodigy and takes him under her wing. Soon, despite his family's resistance, Mrs. Wilkinson manages to get Billy an audition with The Royal Ballet School in London. The village learns to overcome their ill-founded prejudices and, along with Billy's father, come around to support Billy's dream to become a dancer as Billy defies the odds and is finally accepted into The Royal Ballet School. Tickets are $25 Adults, $22 Seniors 60 & above and Students, and $18 Children 12 & Under and can be purchased online at www.simi-arts.org or by calling (805) 583-7900.

To Dad With Love: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen

Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 7:30 pm

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave in Simi Valley

TO DAD WITH LOVE: A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen. Return to the Golden Age of Hollywood as entertainer Kiki Ebsen honors her father, entertainer Buddy Ebsen, in a multimedia show, co-designed by Kiki and her brother, Dustin Ebsen, which highlights the icon's seven-decade career during the best days of stage, film, theatre, and television. From his earliest days as a New York song-and-dance man, Kiki takes the audience back in time as Buddy Ebsen starred in early films such as "Captain January", "Banjo On My Knee" and the "Broadway Melody" movies of 1936 and 1938. In addition Kiki will reflect on his television work in "The Legend of Davy Crockett", "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones". With heartfelt love from daughter to father, Kiki remembers her dad, singing beloved songs from Buddy's film career, accompanied by premier jazz musicians Jeff Colella (piano), Granville "Danny" Young (bass), and Kendall Kay (drums). VIP Tickets are $50 and include a free glass of wine before the show as well as admission to a personal reception with Kiki following the event. Preferred Seating tickets are $35 and include special seating and admission to the post show reception with Kiki. General Admission tickets are $25 and include the show only and can be purchased online at www.simi-arts.org or by calling (805) 583-7900.

CABARET

Presented by Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center

September 9 - October 15, 2017

Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave in Simi Valley

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of this Tony Award winning musical, CABARET takes you into the seedy, and at times dangerous, world of pre-WWII Germany. Escape to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd - and to leave their troubles outside. But will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time." Leave your troubles outside - life is beautiful at CABARET, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff's Tony-winning musical. Tickets are $25 Adults, $22 Seniors 60 & above and Students and can be purchased online at www.simi-arts.org or by calling (805) 583-7900. Recommended for audiences 14 and above due to mature themes and language.

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