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It is the best musical you’ve (probably) never heard of. It boasts music by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA, and lyrics by Tim Rice. Its rich songs fuse classical Broadway influences with sprinklings of disco. And it’s the only musical gutsy enough to include songs like “One Night in Bangkok” alongside the beautifully patriotic “Anthem.” The musical is “CHESS,” which tells the story of Victor Korchnoi and Bobby Fischer-esque competitors in a... more ›

LA’s theatre scene is packed with good stuff this week: Dolly Parton serves as muse; a Korean family’s road trip goes wrong; and a bunch of people sing about chess at the Ford. So without further ado, here are LAist’s five theater picks for this week: Journey to Dollywood Jolene is a small-town waitress who idolizes obsesses over Dolly Parton. When a stranger’s car breaks down in town, her life, a rival co-worker’s, and their... more ›

You want a little more variety in your life? How about checking out the diverse theater scene around town? Here are just five of the shows opening this weekend: Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical Yes, you read that right. The ’70s porn classic comes to the stage at the Key Club. Key Club. 9039 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 310-274-5800. Tickets are $35-$55. Opens tonight at 8 pm. Runs Thursdays in August. Godislav A young... more ›

Not that we care much about Dancing with the Stars or the fact that Drew Lachey and partner Cheryl Burke won the dance off last night, but we heard through the grapevine that ABC censors were hard at work Friday, saving the morals of the West Coast. more ›

For fans of , no thanks to the over-the-top humor of the late Paul Lynde, you may be overjoyed to know that his spirit has been revived in the new show "An Evening with Paul Lynde." Starring and co-written by Michael Airington, the musical comedy will have you questioning yourself as to whether or not the man really passed away or pulled another "Uncle Arthur" on us all. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at Ultra Suede in West Hollywood. Tickets can be purchased at Tix.com. more ›