DEBUSSY: HIS LETTERS AND HIS MUSIC Extends at the Odyssey Theatre

Julia Migenes in the world premiere of 'Debussy: His Letters and His Music' extends through March 11 at Odyssey Theatre.

The celebrated soprano returns to the Odyssey with an exploration of the life of this great composer: his youth, his great wit and his constant battle with the more conservative musical world. Debussy's actual letters lead into his music in this new stage biography. Accompanied on piano by Manuel Arellano and directed by Academy Award-nominated director Peter Medak.

Written and performed by Julia Migenes. Accompanied on piano by Manuel Arellano. Directed by Peter Medak. Script consultant Jessica Allegra. Produced by Beth Hogan. Presented by Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Ron Sossi, artistic director.

Performances run now through March 11: Fridays at 8 p.m.: Feb. 17, 24; March 3, 10; Saturdays at 8 p.m.: Feb. 18, 25; March 4, 11 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90025. Call (310) 477-2055 ext. 2 or visit www.OdysseyTheatre.com for tickets ($35) and information. Plus, follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/OdysseyTheatre, and Twitter: @OdysseyTheatre_.