Herbert Siguenza's One Man Show Comes to LA, 3/30-5/1

Acclaimed actor-writer Herbert Siguenza (of the famed Chicano/Latino performance troupe Culture Clash) returns to Los Angeles with his first one man show. Siguenza brings his virtuosic writing, acting and painting skills into Picasso's private studio, "Le Californie" on the coast of France in 1957 for an intimate and revealing weekend into the creative mind and work of one of the most inspiring artists of modern history. Picasso's controversial and flamboyant opinions and creations gripped the public imagination and forever changed 20th century art history. This play explores Picasso's proclamations about ambition, destruction, creativity, love and art as an agent of social change. (Recommended for mature audiences due to strong language.)

Special event! Thursday, April 7: An Evening With Picasso. At 7 p.m. in the Grand Lobby, there will be a wine tasting of Spanish wines, cheeses and olive oils, accompanied by an exclusive exhibition and silent auction of original Picaaso art works presented by the Andrew Weiss Gallery of Beverly Hills, followed by the 8:30 performance in Theatre 3 of "A Weekend With Pablo Picasso. Event presented by Los Angeles Wine Tasting and Los Angeles Theatre Center. $55. A pair of tickets: $85. Show only: $35, students and seniors $20.

WHAT: "A Weekend With Pablo Picasso." West Coast Premiere of a solo show.

WHO: Written and performed by Herbert Siguenza. Based on the writings of Pablo Picasso. Directed by Todd Salovey. Produced by the Latino Theater Company.

WHERE: Los Angeles Theatre Center, in its 320-seat Theatre 3, 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013.

WHEN: Previews March 30. Opens Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 8 p.m. Runs through Sunday, May 1. Dark on April 17. Show times: Thurs. through Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. Except Thursday, April 7, 8:30 (see below for details of special wine-tasting event.)

ADMISSION: $35. Students and seniors $20. SPECIAL: Thursday tickets on April 14, 21 and 28 are $10.

RESERVATIONS: Call toll-free: (866) 811-4111.

ONLINE TICKETING: www.thelatc.org