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Calendar Picks and Clicks: Jan.14-20, 2012


By Ryan Torok

URL: http://www.jewishjournal.com/picks_clicks/article/calendar_picks_and_clicks_jan14-20_2012_20120111/

Whether starring in Broadway productions like “Hairspray” or indie fare, such as “The Kvetching Continues,” Hoffman’s wit never fails. In her new solo show, “Jackie Five-Oh,” the veteran actress grieves about aging and pokes fun at the Tony Awards, Broadway hierarchy and even Holocaust films. Sat. Through Jan 22. 8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday), 7 p.m. (Sunday). $25. The Renberg Theatre, The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles. (323) 860-7300.

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