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South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2015

The Joker They say blondes have more fun, and in the case of Arden Myrin that certainly seems true. JUNE 25 THRU 28 A gifted actress, writer and comedian, Myrin continuously wins over audiences with her trademark theatricality, sass, spot-on impersonations, infectious cackle and lack of inhibition. The former “MADtv” star’s extensive résumé includes appearances on “Orange is the New Black,” “Key and Peele,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Reno 911,” and more than 115 episodes of “Chelsea Lately.” Most recently, she played a real estate agent on ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.” Irreverent and proud of it, this improv veteran’s on-stage charisma is one-of-a-kind. Witness it firsthand, June 25-28. Tickets $14. Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. 408/736-0921. musical, heads turned. Any naysayers have since been silenced—nine Tony Awards will do that. The musical tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries who have trouble sharing “The Book of Mormon” in JUNE 30 THRU JULY 12 10 South Bay Accent SCENE B y J e n n a N i c h o l s o n Uganda, where threats of war, famine, poverty and AIDS take precedence over religion. Hilarious, offensive, clever and heartfelt—this isn’t your grandmother’s musical. Catch it live June 30-July 12. Tickets $43-$178. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Straight from the Hart 16 JULY Pun of a Preacher Man Anyone who has seen a “South Park” episode knows the creators of the animated comedy, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have a no-holds-barred approach to satire. So when word spread that the dynamic duo was writing a Broadway The old adage “good things come in small packages” is an apt description for Kevin Hart. He may be 5-foot- 4, but this award-winning comedian and actor is one of the hardestworking men in show business. In addition to starring in two movies this year—“The Wedding Ringer” and “Get Hard”—Hart is currently on a comedy tour, called “What Now?” He has made a name for himself in stand-up by sharing side-splitting tales of fatherhood, marriage and fame. And you better believe he will do just that on July 16, when he stops by SAP Center. Tickets $51.50-$150. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s S t a n d o u t A t t r a c t i o n s


South Bay Accent - Jun/Jul 2015
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