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The Queen's Cartoonists' HOLIDAY HURRAH Comes to Smothers Theatre, December 3
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023


Multimedia musical comedy experience The Queen's Cartoonists bring their holiday performance, 'Holiday Hurrah,' to Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University's Malibu campus on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. 

Veteran Actor Bruce Kirby Dies at 95
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 2, 2021


BRUCE KIRBY, beloved veteran character actor best remembered for his great performance as Matt Dillon's father Pop Ryan in the Academy Award-winning film CRASH.

FU Celebrates Region's Unique Culture With Virtual Appalachian Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2020


Frostburg State University's much-anticipated Appalachian Festival is going virtual this year. Returning for its 15th year, the event will take place from Thursday, Sept. 17, to Saturday, Sept. 19.

BWW Interview: Clent Bowers Talks FOOD FOR ALL at Hollywood Fringe
by Don Grigware - Jun 26, 2019


Clent Bowers Presents is pleased to announce FOOD FOR ALL, a dramatic fantasy musical, written, performed and produced by Broadway sensational singer, actor Clent Bowers at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival, a solo piece, directed by Sherrie Lofton. There have been four performances so far of Food For All at the Stephanie Feury Theatre in Hollywood at 5636 Melrose Avenue, a half block east of Larchmont. FOOD FOR ALL was performed on Sunday, June 8 at 2:30 pm, Friday, June 14 at 7 pm, Wednesday, June 19 at 8:30 pm, and Saturday, June 22 at 12: 30 pm. The one performance remaining will be held Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 2 pm. Running time is 60 minutes. 

Dita Von Teese & Sébastien Tellier Celebrate Valentine's Day with Duet PORCELAINE
by Macon Prickett - Feb 14, 2018


Valentine's Day is a day for lovers, romantic talks, and emotional perspectives! Here comes “Porcelaine,” the perfect sound bed for a day like that; a duet between the queen of burlesque and the most romantic French musician since… Serge Gainsbourg. Their voices blend perfectly on this slow jam. It is Dita's favorite song from her forthcoming album, just because she sings it with Sébastien. How romantic.

Dita Von Teese Releases New Song Today + Reveals Release Date
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2018


Iconic burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese has released her song Bird of Prey today. The track appears on her forthcoming self-titled debut album, which has been announced for release on February 16, 2018 via the Parisian label Record Makers.

3-D Theatricals presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2018


The untold tale of four rock n' roll pioneers and takes center stage when the hit Broadway musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET returns to Southern California... courtesy of 3-D Theatricals (3DT), one of Los Angeles' and Orange County's most critically acclaimed musical theatre production companies.

A STEADY RAIN by Keith Huff Extends Again at Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2017


Extended through August 20: After a sold-out run during the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and the 2017 Better Lemons Audience Choice Award winner, A Steady Rain, written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards) and directed by premier acting coach John Kirby (The Count of Monte Cristo, Peter Pan, Scream 4, This is Us), continues its run that has audiences on the edge of their seats. A Steady Rain re-opens July 14 at The John Kirby Studio in Hollywood for a three-week run through July 30.

Photo Flash: A STEADY RAIN Continues to Fall with Extension at Hollywood Fringe
by Julie Musbach - Jul 15, 2017


After a sold-out run during the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and the 2017 Better Lemons Audience Choice Award winner, A Steady Rain, written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards) and directed by premier acting coach John Kirby (The Count of Monte Cristo,Peter Pan, Scream 4, This is Us), continues its run that has audiences on the edge of their seats. A Steady Rain re-opens July 14 at The John Kirby Studio in Hollywood for a three-week run through July 30.

A STEADY RAIN Extends After Sold-Out Hollywood Fringe Festival Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2017


After a sold-out run during the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and the 2017 Better Lemons Audience Choice Award winner, A Steady Rain, written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards) and directed by premier acting coach John Kirby (The Count of Monte Cristo, Peter Pan, Scream 4, This is Us), continues its run that has audiences on the edge of their seats. A Steady Rain re-opens July 14 at The John Kirby Studio in Hollywood for a three-week run through July 30.

Angelenos Prepare for A STEADY RAIN
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2017


A STEADY RAIN to be presented at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime) and Directed by prominent Hollywood acting coach, John Kirby (The Age of Adeline , The Count of Monte Cristo, Stick It).

Angelenos Prepare for A STEADY RAIN at Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017


A STEADY RAIN to be presented at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards, American Crime) and Directed by prominent Hollywood acting coach, John Kirby (The Age of Adeline, The Count of Monte Cristo, Stick It).

Alaska Airlines Files Application to Fly Los Angeles-Havana, Cuba
by Robert Diamond - Mar 2, 2016


SEATTLE, March 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Alaska Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation seeking approval to fly two daily nonstop flights from its Latin America gateway of Los Angeles to Havana, Cuba. The Los Angeles metro area has the largest Cuban-American population in the Western United States.

Dave Douglas & Uri Caine and Don Byron New Gospel Quintet Set for McCullough Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2016


Texas Performing Arts presents DIVINE SPARK jazz masters of spiritual music, featuring Dave Douglas & Uri Caine, and The Don Byron New Gospel Quintet tonight, January 22, 2016 at 8:00 PM at McCullough Theatre.

Dave Douglas & Uri Caine and the Don Byron New Gospel Quintet Set for McCullough Theatre, 1/22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2016


Texas Performing Arts presents DIVINE SPARK jazz masters of spiritual music, featuring Dave Douglas & Uri Caine, and The Don Byron New Gospel Quintet on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 8:00 PM at McCullough Theatre.

Broadway's Phil Smith and Bob Wankel Honored as 'Living Landmarks' Today; Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2015


The New York Landmarks Conservancy will host its 22nd Living Landmarks Celebration today, November 5, 2015 at The Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, New York City. BroadwayWorld has learned that among this year's honorees are Broadway impresarios Phil Smith and Bob Wankel. Not only that, but special presenters also include Bernadette Peters and Joel Grey, with Brian Stokes Mitchell slated to perform.

Broadway's Phil Smith and Bob Wankel to Be Honored as 'Living Landmarks'; Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2015


The New York Landmarks Conservancy will host its 22nd Living Landmarks Celebration on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at The Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, New York City. BroadwayWorld has learned that among this year's honorees are Broadway impresarios Phil Smith and Bob Wankel. Not only that, but special presenters also include Bernadette Peters and Joel Grey, with Brian Stokes Mitchell slated to perform.

Alaska Airlines to Add New Portland-Austin and Eugene-San Jose Flying This Fall
by Robert Diamond - Jun 1, 2015


Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden announced today during a keynote speech at the JumpStart Air Service Development conference that Alaska will add new flying between Portland, Oregon, and Austin, Texas, and Eugene, Oregon, and San Jose, California, beginning Nov. 5.

Nick Blaemire Leads Industry Reading of New Play TIMEPIECE Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2015


Nick Blaemire, known for writing the Broadway musical (Glory Days) while also performing in another Broadway musical (Cry-Baby), leads an invitation-only industry reading of TIMEPIECE-a new play by Ben Bartolone. Directed by Markus Potter (Stalking the Bogeyman), the reading will take place today, April 9 at the Manhattan Theater Club. Jason A. Quinn will stage manage the event.

Nick Blaemire to Lead Industry Reading of New Play TIMEPIECE This Week
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015


Nick Blaemire, known for writing the Broadway musical (Glory Days) while also performing in another Broadway musical (Cry-Baby), leads an invitation-only industry reading of TIMEPIECE-a new play by Ben Bartolone. Directed by Markus Potter (Stalking the Bogeyman), the reading will take place on Thursday, April 9 at the Manhattan Theater Club. Jason A. Quinn will stage manage the event.

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