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James Sims James Sims is the Senior Editor at BroadwayWorld.com. Beyond his duties on this website, James also contributes as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post.

Having grown up in Los Angeles, California, James spent time working as an entertainment reporter on the west coast before heading to New York City to attend Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.sofasnark.com">SofaSnark.com</a> and follow James on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/simsjames">@SimsJames</a>.

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Pasadena Playhouse Set for Broadway Bound 'Vanities'

November 13, 2007

The Pasadena Playhouse will stage Vanities, a new musical by Jack Heifner, with music by and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey, as its fifth production of the 2008 Season.

Geffen's 'Life' Pure Quality Theatre

November 10, 2007

Quality of Life remains highly relevant leading up to next years presidential elections, and the enormously talented cast treats the work with utmost sincerity.

A Magical Holiday Extravaganza at Powerhouse Theatre

November 7, 2007

Traveling to the West Coast following a sold out, Off Broadway run last winter, Extraordinary Deceptions - A Magical Holiday Extravaganza spices up this December's seasonal offerings in a limited holiday engagement at the Powerhouse Theatre from December 14 through 30.

New Burt Bacharach Musical in Thousand Oaks

November 7, 2007

Theater League presents the world premiere of Love Sweet Love, a new musical featuring 31 songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, celebrating the 50th anniversary of their legendary collaboration, and book by C.

TV:  Jason Alexander Directs 'Damn Yankees' in L.A.

TV: Jason Alexander Directs 'Damn Yankees' in L.A.

November 6, 2007

BroadwayWorld's own James Sims recently caught up with Jason Alexander during rehearsals for Damn Yankees discussing the former 'Seinfeld' alum joining Reprise! as Artistic Director and his vision for the future of the Los Angeles theatre company.

Photo Coverage: Upright LA 9/24 with Stephen Oremus

Photo Coverage: Upright LA 9/24 with Stephen Oremus

October 2, 2007

Upright Cabaret's always sold-out audience was greeted a special treat on Monday, September 24th when producers Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel along with music director Trapper Felides welcomed Stephen Oremus and friends to Eat on Sunset.

SCR's 'Shipwrecked!' Blimey Fun

October 2, 2007

Growing up in a coastal community, dreams of swashbuckling and great sea adventures floated around throughout my adolescence, and thanks, in part, to Disney recently giving a much needed boost to the pirate adventures series, tales of the high seas are back in vogue.

Photo Coverage: Broadway Cares LA 'Chess' Benefit

Photo Coverage: Broadway Cares LA 'Chess' Benefit

September 20, 2007

A benefit production of Chess, raising money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, played at the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles September 17, 2007 with a star-studded cast and multimedia heavy design.

Stefanie Powers Premieres 'One From the Hart' at OCPAC

September 19, 2007

Stefanie Powers will step into a new starring role when she premieres her one-woman show, 'One From the Hart,' an evening of song and story, running November 8-11 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Samueli Theatre.

No Clowns, Only Pros in SCR's 'Night Music'

September 19, 2007

There has been a recent influx of Stephen Sondheim shows back in the East, with intriguing revivals of 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Company,'but for Los Angeles fans of Sondheim tuners, there is one show that stands as perhaps the most sophisticated from the composer, 'A Little Night Music,' now on stage at

TV:  In Los Angeles with Jennifer Leigh Warren

TV: In Los Angeles with Jennifer Leigh Warren

September 18, 2007

BroadwayWorld's James Sims recently sat down with Jennifer Leigh Warren at Mark's Restaurant to talk about her experience working with the late Howard Ashman, struggling for roles on Broadway and singing her heart out on the cabaret stage.

TV:  Broadway Cares L.A. 'Chess' Benefit

TV: Broadway Cares L.A. 'Chess' Benefit

September 15, 2007

Director and producer Brian Michael Purcell helms the one-night only benefit performance of 'Chess' along with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on September 17th at the Ford Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.

TV:  In Los Angeles with Chad Kimball

TV: In Los Angeles with Chad Kimball

September 13, 2007

Chad Kimball has been making some beautiful sounds around Los Angeles thanks to his frequent appearances with Upright Cabaret, and will be featured in their One Night Stand's series September 14, 2007 at Mark's Restaurant, in his one-man show 'Obvious'.

Rachel York: A Dream Come True at Sterling's Upstairs

September 12, 2007

Only a handful of performers can claim the ability to captivate an audience from the opening notes through the resounding ovation of an appearance on stage, and the always lovely Rachel York can indeed count herself among such a select few.




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