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LONGBEACHMAGAZINE.COM 55 Musical Theatre West 4350 East 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90804-5546 562.856.1999 • musical.org Musical Theatre West has been around since 1952, when it was known as the Whittier Civic Light Opera. After spending a couple of decades at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Musical Theatre West made Long Beach its exclusive home, beginning with the 1999-2000 season. Since then, Musical Theatre West has worked hard to enrich the cultural life of Southern California through the presentation of established musicals, development of new works and expansion of its Youth Cultural Program. On tap for this season are two classics with Annie and Cats, the new Summer of Love and the theatre adaption of the romantic comedy film The Wedding Singer. International City Theatre 300 East Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 562.436.4610 • ictlongbeach.org Now in its 25th year, International City Theatre has received more than 200 prestigious awards for excellence in professional theatre. In addition, The City Council of Long Beach officially recognized International City Theatre as the resident professional theatre company of the city. While the stage is International City Theatre's main concern, the organization also works closely with minority groups to raise money for scholarships. Closing out its silver anniversary season, International City Theatre will perform The Clean House and When Garbo Talks!. Long Beach Playhouse 5021 E. Anaheim St. Long Beach, CA 90804 562.494.1014 • lbplayhouse.org A Long Beach original since 1929, the Long Beach Playhouse is considered a local landmark that continues to entertain audiences with a mix of traditional and classic plays, new works and productions that stimulate the senses. The Playhouse produces 16 shows annually that are performed on either its main stage or in the studio theatre. For the upcoming season, the Long Beach Playhouse has lined up The Importance of Being Earnest, Murder by the Book, The Plight Before Christmas, Moon Over Buffalo, _Almost, Maine, The Taming of the Shrew, Night Must Fall and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Written By Edgard Zuniga ISSUE SPECIAL