ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan,
BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical,
West Coast Premiere of New Musical MYSTIC PIZZA,
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,
and THE LITTLE MERMAID!
Not just a show, we’re an experience…
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to announce our 2022/2023 “Get On Your Feet!” season of shows. We open this exceptional season with the Southern California regional premiere of ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan, featuring all of your favorite “Miami Sound Machine” songs! We follow that show with another regional premiere: BEAUTIFUL – The Carole King Musical, featuring such classics as “So Far Away,” “One Fine Day,” You’re No Good,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Our third show is the West Coast premiere of a new musical based on the hit film, MYSTIC PIZZA, featuring feel-good pop hits from the ‘80s & ‘90s. Our fourth show is the legendary musical about family, love, and “tradition,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. To close our season, La Mirada will once again take you “under the sea” with a spectacular production of our most popular show ever, an all-new production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID! It’s a season that will have you “on your feet,” standing and cheering at all five of these extraordinary musicals, in our “beautiful” state-of-the-art theatre, which continuously brings you the best theatrical experiences in all of Southern California!
Our “2023/2024” Season will feature:
SOUTHEN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PREMIERE!
ON YOUR FEET!
The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
October 6 – October 29, 2023 (Press Opening October 7 at 8 pm)
Featuring Music Produced & Recorded by
EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN & MIAMI SOUND MACHINE
Book by ALEXANDER DINELARIS
Produced by GFour Productions and Evan Bernardin Productions through a special license from Theatrical Rights Worldwide, and represented by Columbia Artists Theatricals.
“With its smoking-hot choreography…and tear-it-up band…
the rhythm will almost certainly get you!” – Wall Street Journal
Her voice. His vision. Their story. ON YOUR FEET!is the inspiring true story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan – two people who believed in their talent, their music, and each other – and became an international sensation. Now their triumph is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike.
Exploding with some of the most iconic songs you’ve loved for years – “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Don’t Want to Lose You Now,” “1-2-3,” and “Coming Out of the Dark” – prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!
ANOTHER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PREMIERE!
BEAUTIFUL
The Carole King Musical
November 10 – December 3, 2023 (Press Opening November 11 at 8 pm)
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
“Out Of Control AMAZING!” – Wall Street Journal
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!
WEST COAST PREMIERE!
MYSTIC PIZZA
January 19 – February 11, 2024 (Press Opening January 20 at 8 pm)
Book by SANDY RUSTIN Based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture With Story and Characters by AMY HOLDEN JONES
“Rocks the 1980s music to perfection!” – BroadwayWorld.com
A new musical you’ll love at first slice! The Julia Roberts movie is now a delightful new show! Based on the classic 1988 movie, MYSTIC PIZZA charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT. Featuring some of the best pop songs of the ‘80s and ‘90s such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “Addicted to Love,” “Small Town,” “Hold On,” and “Take My Breath Away,” MYSTIC PIZZA has all the ingredients for a spectacular new romantic comedy!
A Broadway classic in the great tradition of La Mirada Theatre!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
April 19 – May 12, 2024 (Press Opening April 20 at 8 pm)
Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY BOCK
Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK
Original Broadway production directed and choreographed
by JEROME ROBBINS
Originally produced on the New York stage by HAROLD PRINCE
Overflowing with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love, and laughter. Our beautiful production will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
TAKING OUR AUDIENCES “UNDER THE SEA” ONE MORE TIME!
THE LITTLE MERMAID
May 31 – June 23, 2024 (Press Opening June 1 at 8 pm)
Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN and GLENN SLATER
Book by DOUG WRIGHT
In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, this perfect for the whole family, fishy-fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”
Subscriptions to this extraordinary season are now available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310. Subscription prices range from $71.25 to $323.75 (La Mirada Resident Discount prices are $57.00 to $260.00). Single ticket for ON YOUR FEET and BEAUTIFUL will go on sale May 26; MYSTIC PIZZA, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and THE LITTLE MERMAID will go on sale October 30 and will be available by calling the Box Office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
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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
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary season at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (MRE), is one of the world’s premier theatrical production companies and continues to be grateful to share a wildly successful collaboration with the City of La Mirada. Headed by Executive Producers Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby, MRE has produced over one hundred musicals, plays, and concerts featuring some of the biggest stars in the industry today and garnering many Emmy Awards, Tony nominations, and LA Ovation Awards.
