First Congregational Church of Long Beach, UCC

From Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, the award-winning creative team behind Ragtime, comes A Man of No Importance, a tender, funny and deeply human musical about the quiet ways we change one another—and the courage it takes to be fully seen.
Set in Dublin in 1964, the musical follows Alfie Byrne, an unassuming bus conductor whose heart holds secrets he shares only with his imagined confidant, Oscar Wilde. Inspired by his love of poetry and theatre, Alfie sets out to stage an amateur production of Wilde’s Salome in his local church hall. When the production faces unexpected opposition, Alfie is forced to confront the prejudice, shame and fear that have shaped his life—and begin to discover what it means to live authentically.
Filled with warmth, humor and one of the most beautiful scores in contemporary musical theatre, A Man of No Importance is a rare gem: an intimate and uplifting story of friendship, community, compassion and the transformative power of theatre.

Local Event: A Man of No Importance - Opening Night & Oscar Wilde's Birthday Party

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A Man of No Importance - Opening Night & Oscar...

From Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, the award-winning creative team behind Ragtime, comes A Man of No...

A Man of No Importance - Opening Night & Oscar Wilde's Birthday Party

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Eckart Preu, Conductor
Zuill Bailey, Cello
AMERICAN MASTERWORKS. ONE REMARKABLE NIGHT&nbsp;Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey joins Music Director Eckart Preu for the Southern California premiere of Visions of Humanity and Unity—a remarkable new five-movement cello concerto created by five composers, each inspired by a phrase from the Declaration of Independence. With an extraordinary performance by Bailey, the work brings together five different musical traditions and perspectives in one extraordinary orchestral work.
Copland — Fanfare for the Common Man A bold, instantly recognizable American classic.
James P. Johnson — Harlem Symphony A groundbreaking orchestral work by one of the pioneers of American jazz and popular music.
Gershwin — Overture from Strike Up the Band A high-energy finale filled with Gershwin’s unmistakable wit and rhythmic brilliance.
Doors open at 6PM. Arrive early for a special performance on the Plaza by the <a href="https://longbeachsymphony.org/musicians/3rd-marine-aircraft-wing-band/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">3rd&nbsp;Marine Aircraft Wing Band</a>. At 6:30PM, step into the theater for a Pre-Concert Talk with Eckart Preu and featured guests. Enjoy "The Third Space" in the Lobby, a spot to meet new people.&nbsp;
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Local Event: Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity

Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland...

Eckart Preu, Conductor
Zuill Bailey, Cello
AMERICAN MASTERWORKS. ONE REMARKABLE NIGHT Grammy Award-winning cellist Zuill Bailey...

Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity

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A Man of No Importance - Opening Night & Oscar Wilde's Birthday Party

OCT

16

7:00 PM

First Congregational Church of Long Beach, UCC, 241 Cedar Ave, Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Symphony presents Gershwin, Copland and Visions of Humanity & Unity