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Olga Garay Nom to Head L.A. DCA

April 16, 2007

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today nominated Olga Garay to serve as the City's next General Manager of the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Bush Bashing has Musical Style

April 11, 2007

Never has a political mockery been more in need than in these turbulent, and let's face it, horrendously tragic times.

"Beauty Wakes" is Pure Magic

April 8, 2007

There is something magical afoot at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as a wondrously imaginative collaboration between Deaf West Theatre and the Center Theatre Group is making a World Premiere in the form of Sleeping Beauty Wakes, a New Musical Fable.

Mamet's 'Squirrels' a Slight Nuisance

April 5, 2007

David Mamet deserves a slap on his creative wrist for penning such a nonsensical work as his 1974 play Squirrels, which is currently making its Southern California premiere at the Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica.

L.A. Gets Regional Premiere of Altar Boyz

April 4, 2007

Musical Theatre West is set to produce the first regional premiere of the Off-Broadway musical Altar Boyz, with two former New York cast members revisiting the show for the Long Beach run.

Original Spelling Bee Cast Reunites in LA

April 3, 2007

Los Angeles is about to get a taste of Broadway as the original cast of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' reunites for the upcoming month-long production at the Wadsworth Theatre.

Photo Coverage: 12 Angry Men Opens at Ahmanson

April 2, 2007

Twelve Angry Men, Roundabout Theatre's national touring production, opened Thursday night at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, with a handful of character actors turning out to support the cast which stars former television alums Richard Thomas and George Wendt.

Photo Flash: Smokey Joe's Cafe

April 2, 2007

The lifeline of Smokey Joe's Café, that long-running Broadway revue, resides in its high-energy delivery.

It's Unanimous, 12 Angry Men is a Hit

April 2, 2007

The verdict is in, Twelve Angry Men is a hit.

Photo Coverage: Distracted's World Premiere in L.A.

March 28, 2007

Distracted, a world premiere play by Lisa Loomer, opened Sunday afternoon at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles.

'Distracted' Has Strong Message

March 27, 2007

Upon first entering the Mark Taper Forum, distraction ensues with three large television screens barraging the theatre with television clips ranging from CNN to the 'Price is Right,' all hoping to establish the overwhelming drowning feeling created in a world full of immediate and all too accessible

'Bust' is Weedman's Vida Loca

March 27, 2007

Leave it to a former 'Daily Show With Jon Stewart' correspondent to twist a situation, which on face value could be predisposed to sheer melancholy, into a wry satirical commentary on the poorly operated Los Angeles penal system.

NBC Gets Greased Live: Finale

March 26, 2007

That's a wrap, and it seems as though 'nerd' is the word.

Rubicon Gives Life to 'Anne Frank'

March 21, 2007

The story is perhaps better known among the modern generation of playgoers than any other biographical production in theatrical repertory.

Photo Coverage: Springtime for UPRIGHT

March 20, 2007

UPRIGHT Cabaret, on March 9, was up to their unique musical celebration of up and coming performers along with the Broadway and Hollywood stars who frequent the monthly event at La Boheme restaurant in West Hollywood.

NBC Gets Greased Live: Week 7

March 19, 2007

Finally, after what has to have been one of the longest audition processes for a Broadway show, NBC's 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' narrowed down the nation-wide search for Danny and Sandy to the final four, whittling away the lesser talents along the way.

Shock Treatment with 'Space Therapy'

March 19, 2007

Space Therapy, a screwball comedy full of outrageous humor and shock-tainment, is Tanner's latest work, which he also directs, making its world premiere at the Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood.

'Cuttin' Up' is Layered With Fun

March 19, 2007

In the constant battle of old and new, jazz pitted against R&B, conservative hair versus hip-hop fashion, the neighborhood barbershop allows each struggle to take center stage while three generations of barbers reminisce and look ahead at the changing times.

Photo Coverage: S.T.A.G.E. Benefit L.A.

March 15, 2007

Stars of theatre, film and television gathered last weekend (March 10 and 11) for the 23rd Annual Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.

NBC Gets Greased Live: Week 6

March 12, 2007

In hopes of finding two virtually unknown talents to lead this summer's upcoming revival of Grease on Broadway, NBC's reality casting special, 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' reached the semi-finals round, narrowing down the Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko wannabes to six overall.

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