Kirk Douglas

Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 20, 2026

As a versatile performer, Dr. Lent frequently appears at prominent Southern California venues such as the Beverly Hills Hilton, House of Blues, LA Live, and the Ritz-Carlton. His extensive theater credits include performances in productions of Cabaret, Chicago, Chess, A Chorus Line, and Oklahoma. As a music director, his work spans productions such as Spamilton, Grease, West Side Story, and Rent. He is available as a soloist or can provide additional instrumental ensembles including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Next up! James is the Music Director and Conductor for SWEET CHARITY! at The Jaxx Theater in Hollywood, CA. Previews 3/13,14, 19

HERE LIES LOVE Extends Run at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Center Theatre Group has announced that its new production of the groundbreaking musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum has been extended for two additional weeks and must close on April 5, 2026.

Center Theatre Group to Showcase Spring/Summer 2026 CTG:FWD Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Center Theatre Group announces CTG:FWD programming for the spring and summer of 2026, featuring a special return engagement of GUAC at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, the return of MUSE/IQUE with two new concerts at the Mark Taper Forum, and ¡SÍ SE PUEDE!, a world premiere play that will tour throughout Los Angeles. 

Joel Grey and Phylicia Rashad to be Honored at Center Theatre Group 2026 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Center Theatre Group will present CTG: The Gala, the not-for-profit's annual event which will be held at The Music Center, featuring cocktails and dinner on the Jerry Moss Plaza and a one-night-only show at the Mark Taper Forum.

44 THE MUSICAL Adds Final Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has added one additional performance on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm due to popular demand. Learn more here!

Classic Western Film Series Returns to the WYO in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025

Four Sundays in January, the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center will again present the Classic Western Film Series. Each film hosted by a local film buff and Cowboy aficionado.

Center Theatre Group Creates New Works Development Pipeline
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Center Theatre Group has in place a new developmental pipeline for plays and musicals, created by Snehal Desai, CTG’s Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director.

Gary Grossman To Step Down As Producing Artistic Director At Skylight Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Skylight Theatre Company has announced that Producing Artistic Director Gary Grossman will step down from his role after 40 years of leadership. Grossman will transition to full-time commercial producing.

How Do You Make a Crocodile Sing? An Interview With “Enormous Crocodile” Composer Ahmed Gallab
by Melissa Heckscher - Dec 1, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with composer Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab about the music, puppets, and family fun behind Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile musical, playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through January 4.

The Hanover Theatre Reveals Key Leadership Appointments Across Artistic Programming, Education, Human Relations, and Marketing
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts has announced several leadership appointments to strengthen the organization’s artistic, educational, operational, and strategic capacity.

Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Comes to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile for five weeks from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Learn more about the show here!

MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Will Have World Premiere at the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA will present the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals in its 2026 season before the show heads to New York.

44 - THE MUSICAL Extends For Four Weeks Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The smash-hit musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has announced a four-week extension. The musical played to sold-out audiences in Chicago and Los Angeles and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since first preview in October.

Reading of THE MACHINE Comes to Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a new play, “The Machine.' The plot focuses on a poet suffering writer’s block, artificial intelligence, and the tricky questions that arise when technology starts writing art. 

JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Lead Los Angeles's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by BWW Staff - Oct 30, 2025

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Jaja’s African Hair Braiding​​​​​​​ and more.

Review: GUAC at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Oct 24, 2025

Co-written by Oliver and James Clements and directed by Michael Cotey, GUAC embraces its rough-around-the-edges persona without laboring to break new ground.  The 100-minute evening has a narrative sequence and certainly an agenda.

Center Theatre Group Reveals 2025/26 LA Writers' Workshop and LA Artist Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

Center Theatre Group is offering a slate of artistic programming that helps identify and support the next generation of great plays and playwrights. Learn more!

Full Cast and Tour Dates Set For Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE - THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

The full cast for the funny family musical based on Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE will play at Lowry, Salford this Christmas and on a 2026 UK tour.

EMILY GOGLIA PRESENTS THE LIMELIGHT CLUB Comes to Bar Lubitsch
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

 It's Halloween at Emily Goglia Presents The Limelight Club on Monday, October 20, at Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Learn more about the show here!

The 6th Act's Production Of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR to Return This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

The 6th Act is bringing back their production of John Patrick Shanley's modern classic OUTSIDE MULLINGAR! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.