Backwards in High Heels: The Ginger Musical February 23, 2010

The Los Angeles premiere of a new musical biography of Ginger Rogers that combines unforgettable music, show stopping dance numbers and a powerful story that touches your heart. Best known as Fred Astaire's dance partner, Ginger Rogers was also an acclaimed actress and singer and one of the industry's first women to demand equal pay. Backwards in High Heels combines original songs and vintage movie musical numbers with dance for a toe-tapping account of the public and private life of that charming dame who could dance before she could walk. "Sure [Fred Astaire] was great, but don't forget Ginger Rogers did everything
he did backwards… and in high heels!" - Bob Thaves. Feb 23 - Mar. 21; International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach CA 90802; $32 - $45; (562) 436-4610 or www.InternationalCityTheatre.com.

Official Website: http://www.InternationalCityTheatre.com