SPOTLIGHT
“SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER”
It was a time when milk cost 33 cents a quart, bread was 24 cents a
loaf and eggs were 61 cents a dozen. America was watching “All in the
Family,” reading “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” and listening to the tunes
of Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Waters.”
Of course, America was also listening to the Bee Gees wailing “Ah, ah,
ah, ah, staying alive, staying alive.” And watching a young man dressed
snappily in white swing his hips in time to the beat.
“Saturday Night Fever” the musical may not have John Travolta in the
lead, but it does bring back memories of the days when disco was king.
The touring production, starring Richard Blake as Tony Manero, opens
Tuesday at the Center.
There are some differences between the movie and the musical. The
violence, sex and language of the film has been toned down to make the
musical more family friendly, and the Bee Gees wrote two new songs for
the production -- “Immortality” and “First & Last.”
But if you’re missing the bell-bottomed, medallion wearing ‘70s vibe,
this is your chance to catch a cleaned-up version of it.
FYI
Where: Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa
When: Opens Tuesday. Performances run 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays,
2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays through July 8. There
will be an additional show 8 p.m. July 2 and no show July 4 or 7:30 p.m.
July 8.
Cost: $28.50-$62.50
Call: (714) 740-7878
Student art at City Hall
It’s amazing how much talent can be found in school. Art by students
at Newport Harbor and Corona del Mar high schools will be on display
starting Wednesday at Newport Beach City Hall. A reception for the
artists will be held Thursday.
FYI
Where: Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport Blvd.
When: Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Cost: Free
Call: (949) 717-3870
PLANNING AHEAD
FOURTH OF JULY
Celebrate America’s independence by attending one of the many events
going on in Newport-Mesa. And be careful with those firecrackers!
Wednesday, July 4
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR
Get ready to “Twist and Shout” when the fair comes to town, bringing
rides, games, concerts, exhibits, pig races and more.
Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 29
NUMERICALLY SPEAKING
4: The number of wines to be poured by the Robert Mondavi Wine Center
on Thursday at the Summer Solstice: A Festival of Fine Food and Wine at
South Coast Plaza.
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