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If you're in LA, odds are you don't go to the theater much. Most people think live theater in LA is a joke compared to Broadway. The thing is, while LA theaters can't really compare to the Great White Way, Broadway ticket prices can't compare to LA ticket prices. So, the next time you're contemplating dropping $10-$15 for a movie ticket, think about spending twice that on seeing a live performance with actual actors breathing the same air as you. It's a whole different and wonderful experience, for sure. It may not be a huge house like on Broadway, but in many LA theaters you're right up close and personal with the actors, which makes it a pretty unique experience.

Now, if you're thinking about taking my advice and you live in Los Angeles, then I have just the play for you. No, I didn't write this one, but my wife is in and the guy who did write it is just about brilliant.

The show is called Mulholland Christmas Carol and follows the adventures of a truly Scroogian William Mulholland as he tosses his morals aside to get a young and growing Los Angeles her water from "nearby" Owen's Valley (just 200 miles away!). The show does a superb job of mixing parody, satire, commentary, history and musical theater together to make a show that every Angelino should see. After all, this show tells the story of the man who basically allowed LA to exist to this day.

It's true--LA has no local water supply. It has to be piped in from a very far away place. The catch is, at that far away place, they need water, too.

Jammed with great actors (not just my wife ;) ), great music, and great musicians, this show is both a crowd pleaser and an eye-opener. You can't go wrong with great lines like:

"Los Angeles is a thirsty bitch-goddess..."

"Are there no prisons? Is there no BARSTOW?"

"Christmas... Ba-BULLSHIT!"

There's also a brilliant solo by TheWife that will leave you giggling madly in your seat. OK, well, it makes me madly giggle. :)

For more info, check out MulhollandChristmasCarol.com

Shows are Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 4pm. Thursday and Sunday shows are $20 with Friday and Saturday shows going for $25. See that? Not much more expensive and I bet you'll have a much better time than at Aeon Flux.

Call (323) 856-8611 for reservations!

Mulholland Christmas Carol runs until December 18, so pick your performance soon and make your reservations fast! This show always does well and the house is always packed when I see it. It's written by Bill Robens, a man far too cool to be this talented (not fair!!), and is directed by the incredibly talented and funny Kiff Scholl (all right, moderately talented ;) KIDDING). [http://www.laweekly.com/ink/06/02/theater-morris.php|Read more about this show] at LAWeekly.com. Also, [http://www.lacitybeat.com/article.php?id=2915&IssueNum=129|You can read about the show] at LACityBeat.com.