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A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler
A Cultural Compass
For the World Traveler

The Lonely Few

Lauren Patten in The Lonely Few.

Feb 28 – Apr 9, 2023
10886 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States

The Lonely Few, a new musical by the playwright Rachel Bonds and the musician Zoe Sarnak, is set in a boring town in Kentucky. The show’s protagonist, Lila, spends her days scanning groceries at a local market and taking care of her erratic brother. Her one saving grace is her band, The Lonely Few, which performs on Friday nights. When Amy, a veteran musician, catches Lila singing onstage, a love as expansive as it is frightening develops. This premiere production sees Lauren Patten, who won a Tony for her starring role in Jagged Little Pill, in the role of Lila. —Jensen Davis

Photo: Justin Bettman