The Ahmanson Theatre is preparing to put up "The History Boys" beginning November 14th.  As a Mark Taper Forum subscription production, the Tony Award winning play will present previews on November 7th and will run through December 9th.

"The History Boys" presents opposing views of life and education as it follows eight bright, funny, history students on their quest for undergraduate admission to Oxford or Cambridge, while getting side tracked by sex and sport in the process.

Directed by Paul Miller, with original direction by Nicholas Hytner, the cast of "The History Boys" includes John Apicella, Adam Armstrong, Ryder Bach, Alex Brightman, Charlotte Cornwell, H. Richard Greene, Cord Jackman, Sean Marquette, Dakin Matthews, Andrew McClain, Seth Numrich, Peter Paige, Ammar Ramzi, Demond Robertson, Brett Ryback, Edward Tournier and Elizabeth West.

Production design is by Bob Crowley, lighting design is by Mark Henderson and sound design is by Colin Pink.  James T. McDermott is the production stage manager.

Tickets for "The History Boys" are available by calling (213) 628-2772 or online at www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, or at the Center Theatre Group box office at the Music Center.  Hot Tix at $20 each can be purchased in advance or, subject to availability, on the day of performance at the box office (cash or credit card only).  For groups, call (213) 972-7231.  Deaf community:  information and charge, TDD (213) 680-4017.

The Ahmanson Theatre is located at the Music Center of Los Angeles County, 135 N. Grand Avenue, in downtown L.A.