LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT announce the second show of its 2023-2024 “Soundtrack of Your Life” season, the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the Tony Award-winning, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL.

Book by Douglas McGrath; words & music by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil; music by arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing; orchestrations, vocal, and music arrangements by Steve Sidwell; musical direction by Ryan O’Connell; choreography & associate direction by Joyce Chittick; and direction by David Ruttura (based on the original Broadway direction by Marc Bruni and original Broadway choreography by Josh Prince).  

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL will preview on Friday, November 10 at 8 pm & Saturday, November 11 at 2 pm (with a press opening on Saturday, November 11 at 8 pm) and will run through Sunday, December 3, 2023 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

Follow the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom – from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.  Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “So Far Away,” “It Might as Well Rain Until September,” “Up on the Roof,” and “The Loco-motion.”  Don’t miss this smash Broadway hit that ran for 6 years!             

CAROLE KING (Words and Music) Pop music would be very different without the contributions of Carole King, who at age 17 wrote her first #1 hit with Gerry Goffin, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” for The Shirelles.  The dozens of chart hits Goffin and King wrote during this period became legendary, but it was 1971’s Tapestry which took King to the pinnacle, speaking personally to her contemporaries and providing a spiritual musical backdrop to the decade.  More than 400 of her compositions have been recorded by over 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles and six Grammys.

BARRY MANN (Words and Music) has written the melodies of some of the most influential pop songs in musical history.  In addition to “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the most-played song of the last century, and the songs heard in Beautiful, he composed later standards like “Somewhere Out There” (winner of two Grammys), “Here You Come Again,” “Sometimes When We Touch,” “Just Once,” and “Don’t Know Much.”  Together he and Cynthia Weil have amassed an incredible 112 pop, country, and R&B awards from Broadcast Music Inc. for significant radio air play.  He has been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.                                       

CYNTHIA WEIL (Words and Music) was the acclaimed lyricist of classic songs such as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” the most-played song of the 20th century.  In addition to the songs heard in Beautiful, she set the words to later standards including “Somewhere Out There,” “Here You Come Again,” “He’s So Shy,” “Just Once,” and “Don’t Know Much,” to name just a few.  Weil was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, honored with multiple Grammy nominations, and two Grammy awards for “Somewhere Out There” as the Motion Picture Song of the Year and Song of the Year.  Weil passed away on June 1, 2023.

The Design Team for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is as follows: Set, Props and Costumes provided by Ogunquit Playhouse (Scenic Design by Derek McLane & Costume Design by Alejo Vietti); Lighting Design by Ethan Steimel; Sound Design by Josh Bessom; Costume Coordinator, Adam Ramirez; Hair/Wig/Make-up Design by Kaitlin Yagen; Properties Supervisor Kevin Williams.  The Casting Director is Julia Flores.  The Production Stage Manager is Monica Dickhens.

Casting for BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL will be announced shortly.

ABOUT THE SCHEDULE AND PRICING

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL will preview on Friday, November 10 at 

8 pm & Saturday, November 11 at 2 pm (with a press opening on Saturday, November 11 at 

8 pm) and will run through Sunday, December 3, 2023 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 pm; Fridays at 8 pm; Saturdays at 2 pm & 8 pm and Sundays at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm.  There are no performances on Sunday, November 12 at 

6:30 pm or Thursday, November 23 at 7:30 pm (Thanksgiving).  There is an added performance on Wednesday, November 22 at 7:30pm (due to the Thanksgiving holiday).

There will be an Open-Captioned performance on Saturday, November 25 at 2 pm.  Talkbacks with the cast and creative team will be on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, November 30 at 7:30 pm.                                                                                     

Tickets range from $19 – $90 (prices subject to change) and can be purchased at La Mirada Theatre’s website www.LaMiradaTheatre.com or by calling the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310.  Group and military discounts are available.  $14 Student Tickets are available.  Children under 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.       

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue, where the 91 and 5 freeways meet.  Parking is free.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS COVID PROTOCOLS

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts continues to follow the County and State Public Health guidelines and will follow the protocols in place at the time of any given performance.  

The Tony-nominated LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times as “one of the best Broadway-style houses in Southern California.”  This beautiful state-of-the-art theatre has been presenting quality productions since 1977.  The theatre has produced several national tours and is the recipient of numerous accolades, including Tony, Emmy, and Ovation Award nominations and the L.A. Stage Alliance OVATION AWARD for “Best Season of the Year.”  The theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, California, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue.  Parking is theatre-adjacent and free. For further information call (562) 944-9801 or visit  www.LaMiradaTheatre.com.

 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada, CA 90638.  

Arrive Early to Find Best Parking — It’s Free!

Tickets range from $19 – $90 (Prices subject to change).

$14 Student Tickets are available.

Children under 3 will not be admitted into the theatre.

For tickets, please call (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310 or buy online at LaMiradaTheatre.com.  Group and military discounts are available.

The City of Mission Viejo and Orange County Sheriff’s Department will host the annual 35th Annual Walk Against Drugs from 8 am to noon on Saturday, October 21.

The event kicks off at 8 am with a rally at Mission Viejo High School (25025 Chrisanta Drive) with singer-songwriter Karly Moreno from NBC’s “The Voice” as the keynote speaker.

After the rally, participants will walk together up La Paz Road through the Oso Creek Trail and end at the Village Green at Oso Viejo Community Park (24932 Veterans Way).

The Community Fair and South County Disaster Preparedness Expo takes place from 9 am to noon and will feature a meet-and-greet with Karly Moreno, Sheriff’s Department displays, Orange County Fire Authority displays, interactive community booths, educational activities, food for purchase, entertainment, and games for all ages.

The walk is for all ages, and the first 1,500 participants will receive a free event T-shirt. For more information, contact 949-470-8433 or crimeprevention@ciyofmissionviejo.org.

Stay tuned to the City’s eNewsletter and social media sites for updates in the coming weeks!

Kelly Tokarski

Public Information Specialist

City of Mission Viejo

In an effort to educate and keep residents and businesses safe, Mission Viejo Police Services will host a Community Safety and Crime Prevention Presentation at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 11 at Presbyterian Church of the Master.

Led by Crime Prevention Specialist Timory Sayne, the free presentation will feature important information about current scams and crime trends including theft, burglary, financial crimes, distraction thefts, crimes of opportunity and many others.

Community members will leave empowered with information that can help prevent them from becoming victims of crime.

The public is invited. No reservation is required.

The Presbyterian Church of the Master is located at 26051 Marguerite Parkway.

For more information, contact crimeprevention@cityofmissionviejo.org.

Kelly Tokarski

Public Information Specialist

The City Council on Tuesday, September 26 will recognize some outstanding athletes who won the 2023 USA Diving Junior Nationals at the Marguerite Aquatics Center as well as consider agreements with the Nadadores and a youth-oriented musical theatre program, among other business.

The business portion of the meeting starts at 6 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center.

The Council will recognize the Mission Viejo Nadadores who won the Team Championship this summer at the 2023 USA Diving Junior Nationals at the Marguerite Aquatics Center. Divers from across the country, who stayed in local hotels and patronized Mission Viejo establishments, competed in this prestigious event, and the Council will present Certificates of Commendation to the Mission Viejo teammates who earned the distinction.

The Council will consider an amendment to the longtime Facilities Use Agreement between the City and Mission Viejo Nadadores Foundation for use of the Marguerite Aquatics Center. Compared to other aquatics agencies in the area, Mission Viejo’s facility serves the most users and at a fraction of the cost. This proposed amendment was drafted to redistribute and clarify the responsibilities of both parties to better align to the strengths of each.

As plans are being developed and reviewed for the future of the MART building at 25280 Marguerite over the next 15 months, the Council will consider awarding an agreement to the theater group Bravo Players Guild for the temporary use of a portion of the building. Bravo Players Guild is a youth-oriented musical theatre program for children aged 7-17.

To help bring awareness to the importance of children’s emotional well-being and mitigate mental health challenges later in life. The Council will issue a proclamation recognizing September as Children’s Emotional Wellness Month.

Council meetings are streamed live on the City’s website and air on Cox Channel 30 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the City’s eNewsletter and follow the City’s official social media sites for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Mission Viejo residents and businesses can destroy their sensitive documents during the free drive-through Document Shredding event on Saturday, October 7.

Hosted by Waste Management and the City of Mission Viejo, the event is from 9 to 11 am (or until truck capacity is reached) in the City Hall parking lot at 200 Civic Center.

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, and shredding documents with personal or financial information can be an effective measure of prevention.

Residents and businesses can bring up to five banker-size file boxes (24” x 12″ x 10”) worth of paper records for immediate shredding. Proof of residency is required. Documents and boxes should be free of binders, paper clips, plastic sleeves and metal butterfly clips.

Items not accepted include CDs, credit cards, three-ring binders, wire dividers, newspapers, magazines and spiral notebooks. For safety reasons, remain in your vehicle until you are serviced. No walk-ups will be allowed.

For more information, contact 949-470-8458 or greenmv@cityofmissionviejo.org.

Kelly Tokarski

Public Information Specialist

City of Mission Viejo