Jerry Mayer's ALMOST PERFECT Extends at Santa Monica Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - June 23, 2015
Twenty-nine years after it premiered, playwright Jerry Mayer's "funny, touching and true-to-heart" (Variety) hit comedy ALMOST PERFECT returns to Santa Monica Playhouse as part of the Playhouse's three-year Jerry Mayer-a-thon, reuniting Mayer with director Chris DeCarlo who directed the successful...
by Tyler Peterson - June 23, 2015
Twenty-nine years after it premiered, playwright Jerry Mayer's "funny, touching and true-to-heart" (Variety) hit comedy ALMOST PERFECT returns to Santa Monica Playhouse as part of the Playhouse's three-year Jerry Mayer-a-thon, reuniting Mayer with director Chris DeCarlo who directed the successful...
BWW Reviews: Fringe Review: R&J, a Gender-Reversed ROMEO AND JULIET
by Ellen Dostal - June 07, 2015
I confess to being very confused by the production. In this modern twist on Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet, women play men and men play women. Or rather, women play male characters as men and men play female characters as women…I think....
by Ellen Dostal - June 07, 2015
I confess to being very confused by the production. In this modern twist on Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet, women play men and men play women. Or rather, women play male characters as men and men play female characters as women…I think....
Queer Classics' THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Opens Tonight at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2015
The Queer Classics production of William Shakespeare's controversial and often polarizing commedia dell'arte comedy The Taming of the Shrew is set to open tonight, June 6 at 7pm. Conceived and directed by Casey Kringlen, this unique re-imagined exploration of gender expression in the comedic style o...
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2015
The Queer Classics production of William Shakespeare's controversial and often polarizing commedia dell'arte comedy The Taming of the Shrew is set to open tonight, June 6 at 7pm. Conceived and directed by Casey Kringlen, this unique re-imagined exploration of gender expression in the comedic style o...
STANDUPERA Opens Tonight at The Other Space Theatre as Part of Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Hollywood Fringe presents the world premiere of STANDUPERA, a comedic night of theatre incorporating stand-up, story, cabaret, and opera. Starring Erin Carere and directed by Nell Teare, the serious comedy will open tonight June 5th at Actors Company - Other Space Theatre, Los Angeles, CA....
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2015
Hollywood Fringe presents the world premiere of STANDUPERA, a comedic night of theatre incorporating stand-up, story, cabaret, and opera. Starring Erin Carere and directed by Nell Teare, the serious comedy will open tonight June 5th at Actors Company - Other Space Theatre, Los Angeles, CA....
Queer Classics' THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Opens 6/6 at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2015
The Queer Classics production of William Shakespeare's controversial and often polarizing commedia dell'arte comedy The Taming of the Shrew is set to open on Saturday, June 6 at 7pm. Conceived and directed by Casey Kringlen, this unique re-imagined exploration of gender expression in the come...
by Tyler Peterson - June 03, 2015
The Queer Classics production of William Shakespeare's controversial and often polarizing commedia dell'arte comedy The Taming of the Shrew is set to open on Saturday, June 6 at 7pm. Conceived and directed by Casey Kringlen, this unique re-imagined exploration of gender expression in the come...
Miss Barbie Q to Bring 'RUMOR HAS IT' to Hollywood Fringe Festival, 6/26
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015
Now that it is legal for gays to get married, Miss Barbie Q is elated! Or is she? As she ponders the joys of marriage, she begins to wonder if she has what it takes to even be proposed to, let alone marriage. Follow her on her journey as she dives into what makes a marriage and what factors she poss...
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015
Now that it is legal for gays to get married, Miss Barbie Q is elated! Or is she? As she ponders the joys of marriage, she begins to wonder if she has what it takes to even be proposed to, let alone marriage. Follow her on her journey as she dives into what makes a marriage and what factors she poss...
Cast Set for THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (AN EXPLORATION OF GENDER EXPRESSION) at Hollywood Fringe
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015
The cast has been set and rehearsals are underway for the Queer Classics production of William Shakespeare's controversial and often polarizing commedia dell'arte comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. Conceived and directed by Casey Kringlen, this unique re-imagined exploration of gender expression in th...
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015
The cast has been set and rehearsals are underway for the Queer Classics production of William Shakespeare's controversial and often polarizing commedia dell'arte comedy, The Taming of the Shrew. Conceived and directed by Casey Kringlen, this unique re-imagined exploration of gender expression in th...
Hollywood Fringe Festival World Premiere STANDUPERA Opens June 5th at The Other Space Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 09, 2015
Hollywood Fringe presents the world premiere of STANDUPERA, a comedic night of theatre incorporating stand-up, story, cabaret, and opera. Starring Erin Carere and directed by Nell Teare, the serious comedy will open June 5th at Actors Company - Other Space Theatre, Los Angeles, CA....
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 09, 2015
Hollywood Fringe presents the world premiere of STANDUPERA, a comedic night of theatre incorporating stand-up, story, cabaret, and opera. Starring Erin Carere and directed by Nell Teare, the serious comedy will open June 5th at Actors Company - Other Space Theatre, Los Angeles, CA....
STANDUPERA Opens 6/5 at The Other Space Theatre as Part of Hollywood Fringe
by Tyler Peterson - May 04, 2015
Hollywood Fringe presents the world premiere of STANDUPERA, a comedic night of theatre incorporating stand-up, story, cabaret, and opera. Starring Erin Carere and directed by Nell Teare, the serious comedy will open June 5th at Actors Company - Other Space Theatre, Los Angeles, CA....
by Tyler Peterson - May 04, 2015
Hollywood Fringe presents the world premiere of STANDUPERA, a comedic night of theatre incorporating stand-up, story, cabaret, and opera. Starring Erin Carere and directed by Nell Teare, the serious comedy will open June 5th at Actors Company - Other Space Theatre, Los Angeles, CA....
Santa Monica Playhouse Stages World Premiere of LOVE IN THE KEY OF C# OR Bb thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2015
Santa Monica Playhouse presents the World Premiere of LOVE in the Key of C# (C sharp) or Bb(B flat)- a rockin', romantic, rambunctious, and ever so-slightly risque musical about first love, puppy love, second-time-around love, everlasting love, love in the afternoon, love of mothers, grandmothers, m...
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2015
Santa Monica Playhouse presents the World Premiere of LOVE in the Key of C# (C sharp) or Bb(B flat)- a rockin', romantic, rambunctious, and ever so-slightly risque musical about first love, puppy love, second-time-around love, everlasting love, love in the afternoon, love of mothers, grandmothers, m...
FRESH PRODUCE'd L.A. Returns Today at The Actors Company
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014
FRESH PRODUCE'd L.A. returns today, September 18th at 8 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2014
FRESH PRODUCE'd L.A. returns today, September 18th at 8 p.m....
FRESH PRODUCE'd L.A. Returns 9/18 at The Actors Company
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014
FRESH PRODUCE'd L.A. returns on Thursday, September 18th at 8 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - August 28, 2014
FRESH PRODUCE'd L.A. returns on Thursday, September 18th at 8 p.m....
Dusty Bums Productions Bring ANGELS AND WHISKEY to Hollywood Fringe, Now thru 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Dusty Bums Productions presents the World Premiere of Joshua Thomas' ANGELS AND WHISKEY at Hollywood Fringe. You're in Heaven. You hate it. Now what?...
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2014
Dusty Bums Productions presents the World Premiere of Joshua Thomas' ANGELS AND WHISKEY at Hollywood Fringe. You're in Heaven. You hate it. Now what?...
Monthly Performance Series FRESH PRODUCE'd Continues Residence in LA on 6/19
by Louisa Brady - June 04, 2014
FRESH PRODUCE'd provides a place where new theatrical work can ripen. It is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights and Screenwriters, and to the production of their new work. It is led by committed and talented artists, harvested from Yale, J...
by Louisa Brady - June 04, 2014
FRESH PRODUCE'd provides a place where new theatrical work can ripen. It is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights and Screenwriters, and to the production of their new work. It is led by committed and talented artists, harvested from Yale, J...
Dusty Bums Productions to Bring ANGELS AND WHISKEY to Hollywood Fringe, 6/7-27
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014
Dusty Bums Productions presents the World Premiere of Joshua Thomas' ANGELS AND WHISKEY at Hollywood Fringe. You're in Heaven. You hate it. Now what?...
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2014
Dusty Bums Productions presents the World Premiere of Joshua Thomas' ANGELS AND WHISKEY at Hollywood Fringe. You're in Heaven. You hate it. Now what?...
BWW Interviews: Fringe Spotlight: A TWELFTH NIGHT that began in a Wedding Chapel
by Ellen Dostal - May 17, 2014
In January 2014, Mine is Yours Theatre Company produced Twelfth Night, or What You, guerilla-style, in a local wedding chapel; a decision producer Hannah Pell says seemed especially appropriate. 'More than any other Shakespeare comedy, this one seemed to specifically look at how life and death exist...
by Ellen Dostal - May 17, 2014
In January 2014, Mine is Yours Theatre Company produced Twelfth Night, or What You, guerilla-style, in a local wedding chapel; a decision producer Hannah Pell says seemed especially appropriate. 'More than any other Shakespeare comedy, this one seemed to specifically look at how life and death exist...
Fresh Produce'd L.A. Presents Three New Short Plays Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014
Tonight, May 15 at 8 pm, Fresh Produce'd will present three short new plays from three new writers....
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2014
Tonight, May 15 at 8 pm, Fresh Produce'd will present three short new plays from three new writers....
Fresh Produce'd L.A. to Present Three New Short Plays, 5/15
by Jillian Gaier - May 07, 2014
On Thursday, May 15 at 8 pm, Fresh Produce'd will present three short new plays from three new writers. Fresh Produce'd provides a place where new theatrical work can ripen. It is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights and Screenwriters, ...
by Jillian Gaier - May 07, 2014
On Thursday, May 15 at 8 pm, Fresh Produce'd will present three short new plays from three new writers. Fresh Produce'd provides a place where new theatrical work can ripen. It is a writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary American playwrights and Screenwriters, ...
Fresh Produce'd LA Presents New Play Workshop Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
Fresh Produce'd LA will hold a new play workshop tonight, April 17 at 8:00pm. The workshop is held on the third Thursday of every month and will feature three new short plays or excerpts of plays from three new writers. Doors open at 7:30 and the runtime is 90 minutes. The workshop is held at The Ot...
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
Fresh Produce'd LA will hold a new play workshop tonight, April 17 at 8:00pm. The workshop is held on the third Thursday of every month and will feature three new short plays or excerpts of plays from three new writers. Doors open at 7:30 and the runtime is 90 minutes. The workshop is held at The Ot...
Fresh Produce'd LA to Present New Play Workshop, 4/17
by Diana Heisroth - April 04, 2014
Fresh Produce'd LA will hold a new play workshop on April 17 at 8:00pm. The workshop is held on the third Thursday of every month and will feature three new short plays or excerpts of plays from three new writers. Doors open at 7:30 and the runtime is 90 minutes. The workshop is held at The Other Sp...
by Diana Heisroth - April 04, 2014
Fresh Produce'd LA will hold a new play workshop on April 17 at 8:00pm. The workshop is held on the third Thursday of every month and will feature three new short plays or excerpts of plays from three new writers. Doors open at 7:30 and the runtime is 90 minutes. The workshop is held at The Other Sp...
BWW Reviews: SECRETS Attempts to Present a Raw Graphic Portrait of a Failing Marriage
by Shari Barrett - March 19, 2014
In SECRETS, Evan and Merisha struggle to save their once-fairytale marriage amidst mounting secrets that explode in their faces. According to writer/director (and star) Wallace Demarria, SECRETS explores infidelity, lies, lack of attention and communication, and much more. "If you ever wondered why ...
by Shari Barrett - March 19, 2014
In SECRETS, Evan and Merisha struggle to save their once-fairytale marriage amidst mounting secrets that explode in their faces. According to writer/director (and star) Wallace Demarria, SECRETS explores infidelity, lies, lack of attention and communication, and much more. "If you ever wondered why ...
NOCTURNE by Adam Rapp to Begin Performances 1/31 at The Other Space
by Tyler Peterson - January 15, 2014
Gregory Mayo and Irma Productions have announced their production of Nocturne by Adam Rapp, featuring George Regout and directed by Justin Ross. Previews begin on January 31 and opening is set for Saturday, February 8 at 8pm. Nocturne will play a limited engagement through March 9 at The Other Space...
by Tyler Peterson - January 15, 2014
Gregory Mayo and Irma Productions have announced their production of Nocturne by Adam Rapp, featuring George Regout and directed by Justin Ross. Previews begin on January 31 and opening is set for Saturday, February 8 at 8pm. Nocturne will play a limited engagement through March 9 at The Other Space...
Santa Monica Playhouse Stages ASPIRIN & ELEPHANTS, Now thru 1/26
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2013
Opening tonight, November 9th, Santa Monica Playhouse's Silver Anniversary performance run of aspirin & ELEPHANTS from the acclaimed team of Playwright Jerry Mayer and Director Chris DeCarlo. The show is now running through January 25th on weekends at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 3 PM. (Currently ...
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2013
Opening tonight, November 9th, Santa Monica Playhouse's Silver Anniversary performance run of aspirin & ELEPHANTS from the acclaimed team of Playwright Jerry Mayer and Director Chris DeCarlo. The show is now running through January 25th on weekends at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinees at 3 PM. (Currently ...
Santa Monica Playhouse to Stage ASPIRIN & ELEPHANTS, 11/9-1/26
by Molly Tracy - November 07, 2013
Warmth, pathos and lots of jokes join a husband and wife and their two grown daughters and sons-in-law aboard a cruise ship. It's a modern family vacation and the result is "a funny and touching look at six people enmeshed in various stages of complex relationships." An identifiable and buoyant dead...
by Molly Tracy - November 07, 2013
Warmth, pathos and lots of jokes join a husband and wife and their two grown daughters and sons-in-law aboard a cruise ship. It's a modern family vacation and the result is "a funny and touching look at six people enmeshed in various stages of complex relationships." An identifiable and buoyant dead...
Cast Announced for ADULTS, KEEP OUT! at Santa Monica Playhouse
by Ben Peltz - August 12, 2013
Santa Monica Playhouse announced today that Gina Rizzo Bishop, The Will Rogers Follies (Broadway/National Tour), Gypsy, Joseph (National Tour), Unfabulous, Drake & Josh, An American Love; Kate Bergeron, On the Brink (Z Factor TV), Chasing Eden (Little Miss Mafia Films), Leading Ladies (Theatre at th...
by Ben Peltz - August 12, 2013
Santa Monica Playhouse announced today that Gina Rizzo Bishop, The Will Rogers Follies (Broadway/National Tour), Gypsy, Joseph (National Tour), Unfabulous, Drake & Josh, An American Love; Kate Bergeron, On the Brink (Z Factor TV), Chasing Eden (Little Miss Mafia Films), Leading Ladies (Theatre at th...
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