A Perfect Fit: KINKY BOOTS and Dinner at Leatherby's Café Rouge

The Broadway show KINKY BOOTS that comes to the Center December 30 – January 11 was inspired by a true story. And the special KINKY BOOTS-themed menu at Leatherby’s Café Rouge is the inspiration of Executive Chef Ross Pangilinan. You can enjoy this delicious three-course prix fixe designer dinner before any evening performance of KINKY BOOTS in Segerstrom Hall. Leatherby’s Café Rouge is located in the beautiful Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, an easy walk across the Arts Plaza from the show – even in the most uncomfortable, albeit utterly fashionable, pair of shoes.

KINKY BOOTS 

DECEMBER 30, 2014 - JANUARY 11, 2015

FIRST

The Most Beautiful Thing

House cured Shetland's salmon, traditional garnishes

MAIN

Land of Lola

North Sea cod and corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots

DESSERT

Hold Me in Your Heart

Panettone bread budding, red wine poached pear,

candied orange sauce, Grand Marnier ice cream

45 per person 3 course menu

64 with wine pairing

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION | 714 429 7640

Executive Chef Ross Pangilinan

Menu subject to change

The Center's Psychic Says: "I See Great Dinners in Your Future!"

Leatherby’s Café Rouge Executive Chef Ross Pangilinan will present the first of several new menus themed to the Center’s upcoming Broadway shows when GHOST – THE MUSICAL comes to Segerstrom Hall July 29 – August 10. These special prix fix menus are a perfect way to begin a wonderful evening of culinary and musical magic. 

GHOST – THE MUSICAL

JULY 29 - AUGUST 10

FIRST 

Three Little Words 

Three little appetizers – avocado & crab toast, 

beets & goat cheese, beef carpaccio & truffle vinaigrette

MAIN

Sam Wheat

Farro wheat "risotto," poached organic chicken breast, 

shaved market vegetables, Banyul's vinegar, chicken jus

DESSERT

The Love Inside

Raspberry chocolate macaron, manjari ganache,

raspberry sorbet, chocolate soil, yuzu cloud

45 per person 3 course menu

64 with wine pairing

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION | 714 429 7640

Executive Chef Ross Pangilinan

Menu subject to change

Special menus are planned for ONCE (August 19 – 31), PIPPIN (November 11 – 23), DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL (December 10 – 14) and KINKY BOOTS (December 30, 2014 – January 11, 2015). Don’t miss a bite or a note of any of these great menus and shows. Visit each show’s web page on www.scfta.org to review the specific menus and book your tickets.

Catch Jerry Mitchell's Tony Award-Winning Dance Moves

The CATCH ME IF YOU CAN tour company. © Carol Rosegg

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN follows the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. who became one of the foremost forgers and scam artists in the world between the ages of 16 and 21. In 2002, his fascinating life story inspired the creation of Steven Spielberg’s feature film, but those who have only seen the movie are in for a surprise. The musical takes on a whole new angle and characterizes it as a television spectacular, paying tribute to the golden days of television. 

Part of the vision was constructed by choreographer Jerry Mitchell, who recently won the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Choreography with Kinky Boots. For Mitchell, a self-described “fan of the ’60s,” the opportunity to choreograph some sexy numbers in the style of that decade was irresistible. “To me, great choreography is about nailing the period and telling the story and making it exciting,” he says. “But I don’t just research the dances of the period; I research the period in general. In this case, I read Frank’s autobiography, and watched a video in which he gives a 45-minute talk about his life. I also got a lot of visual stimulation from our set designer, David Rockwell, who does these inspirational boards." 

He was also influenced by many 1960s television shows. “The opening number, ‘Live in Living Color,’ hearkens back to the Mitzi Gaynor specials that had big, splashy opening numbers,” says Mitchell. “There’s a number in the second act called ‘Doctor’s Orders’ that’s sort of one part 'Laugh-In' and one part Dean Martin’s dance troupe. And another big number was inspired by 'The Mitch Miller Show.'” 

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN flies into Segerstrom Hall from June 25 – 30. Catch it while you can and learn more about the show in our online Revue magazine at www.SCFTA.org/Revue.