The detectives in the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes division are still reeling from the departure of Brenda Leigh Johnson and the realization that Captain Raydor is now in charge. Unlike their previous chief, Raydor is determined to lead the department with a more team-oriented approach, sharing the credit with the people with whom she works. Raydor's hardest job, however, will be gaining the full trust and confidence of her detectives, who aren't quick to forget her long history of internal investigations targeting them and their previous boss. Especially troublesome is Provenza, who has a difficult time taking orders from someone he doesn
INSP to Broadcast Holiday Movie “CHRISTMAS ON THE COAST” this Thanksgiving
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2018
General entertainment television network INSP has announced the network television broadcast schedule for Christmas on the Coast, a refreshing new holiday movie that will keep you smiling, starring Julie Ann Emery (Better Call Saul, Fargo, Major Crimes), Burgess Jenkins (Remember the Titans, Nashvi...
VIDEO: Watch the First Film Clip of GHOST LIGHT Starring Roger Bart, Carol Kane and Cary Elwes
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 19, 2018
From writer/director John Stimpson, discover the mystery of Ghost Light, which makes its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Saturday, September 22 at 6:30pm PST at Arclight Culver City....
Photo Flash: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's NATIVE GARDENS
by A.A. Cristi - September 07, 2018
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is presenting Native Gardens, a new comedy by Karen Zacarias and directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. The production runs September 5 through 30 at Pasadena Playhouse; the press opening is September 9....
Casting Announced For GRAND HOTEL at Reprise 2.0
by A.A. Cristi - August 27, 2018
REPRISE 2.0, led by Producing Artistic Director Marcia Seligson, presented in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Department of Theater (UCLA TFT) chaired by Brian Kite, performing at UCLA Freud Playhouse, announces casting for Grand Hotel performing October 24 to Novemb...
The New Harmony Project is Now Accepting Applications For 2019 Conference & Newly Established Parent Residencies
by Stephi Wild - August 16, 2018
The New Harmony Project announced today that it is now accepting applications for the 33rd annual conference to be held May 20 - June 1, 2019. Since 1986, the secluded town of New Harmony, Indiana has hosted artists from around the world for two-weeks of dedicated script development. Over the course...
Jason Alexander to Appear in Conversation At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - August 10, 2018
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is presenting In Conversation: Jason Alexander, on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 7:30PM. This event will give audiences a behind-the-curtain look at Native Gardens, a new comedy by Karen Zacarias and directed by Mr. Alexander that will be performe...
Casting Announced for THE WORLD GOES ROUND at Reprise 2.0
by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2018
REPRISE 2.0, led by Producing Artistic Director Marcia Seligson, in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Department of Theater (UCLA TFT) chaired by Brian Kite, announces Dawnn Lewis (This Is Us, Major Crimes and IZombie), Valerie Perri (LA Shubert Theatre Evita, Jerome R...
NATIVE GARDENS Opens At Pasadena Playhouse in September
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2018
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is presenting Native Gardens, a new comedy by Karen Zacarias and directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. The production runs September 5 through 30 at Pasadena Playhouse; the press opening is September 9....
Noah Weisberg, Henry Boshart, Collin Jeffery, and Rueby Wood Will Lead CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY National Tour
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2018
The Willy Wonka and Charlies have been announced for the national tour. Broadway veteran Noah Weisberg (South Pacific, Enron, Elf, Legally Blonde) will star as the extraordinary chocolate maker, Willy Wonka, with Henry Boshart (age 10), Collin Jeffery (age 11) and Rueby Wood (age 11), alternating in...
Chester Theatre Company Presents MARY'S WEDDING
by Stephi Wild - July 20, 2018
Chester Theatre Company (CTC) presents Stephen Massicotte's two-actor, three-character play, Mary's Wedding, in the historic Chester Town Hall, 15 Middlefield Road in Chester, MA, from July 26 through August 5, 2018....
Pasadena Playhouse Fall Productions On Sale Today!
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2018
Tickets on sale today for two plays new to Los Angeles at the Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California. Native Gardens, a new comedy by Karen Zacarias and directed by Jason Alexander performing September 5 to 30 (press opening September 9), and the West End production of its reigning hi...
Broadway and TV Veteran Jason Kravits Taking His Solo, Completely-improvised Comedic Cabaret Show on a World Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2018
An entire cabaret, made up on the spot? Who does that?!' TV and Broadway veteran Jason Kravits pulls off the improbable (or at the very least, unadvisable) in one of the most hilariously spontaneous evenings of cabaret you're likely to see....
Esai Morales Leads 2018 Puerto Rican Day Parade As Grand Marshal
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2018
This year Award-winning actor Esai Morales will lead as Grand Marshal of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, under the theme 'One People, Many Voices'....
I DIED TODAY Comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2018
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2018
I DIED TODAY written and directed by two-time Emmy Nominee GREG LaVOI premiers at 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival. On a rainy suburban street, Jake realizes he died today as he looks at his lifeless body and his loyal dog keeping watch. He wonders if his life mattered, how he feels now that he's dead...
The New Harmony Project's 32nd Annual Spring Conference Kicks Off May 21
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018
The New Harmony Project (Lori Wolter Hudson, Artistic Director; David Hudson, Executive Director), an organization dedicated to supporting writers whose work emanates hope, will kick off its 32nd annual spring conference on Monday, May 21 with ten writers in residence in the idyllic town of New...
Stage Star Daniel David Stewart To Join George Clooney, Kyle Chandler & Hugh Laurie In Hulu's CATCH 22
by Tori Hartshorn - May 04, 2018
According to Deadline, eight new cast members have been announced to join the forthcoming Hulu original series CATCH-22. The new cast includes Daniel David Stewart (Spring Awakening Revival, The Band's Visit), Austin Stowell (Battle of the Sexes), Rafi Gavron (Counterpart ), Graham Patrick Martin (M...
The Blank Theatre's 26th Annual Young Playwrights Festival Announces 2018 Winners
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2018
Now celebrating its 26th Anniversary, The Blank Theatre's Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 15-19 from seven different states. These plays will be presented by professional actors and directors in this year's Festival at The Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywo...
BALLS' ON Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by Julie Musbach - May 02, 2018
A One Woman Show by Katt Balsan, directed by the late Gary Austin, Founder and Original Artistic Director of The Groundlings, Produced by E.R. Ruiz, "Balls' ON" will take you on a journey from France to America with a medley of 25 different characters brought to life through Katt's real life adventu...
Greg LaVoi Premieres I DIED TODAY at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Julie Musbach - April 20, 2018
I DIED TODAY written and directed by two-time Emmy Nominee GREG LaVOI premiers at 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival. On a rainy suburban street, Jake realizes he died today as he looks at his lifeless body and his loyal dog keeping watch. He wonders if his life mattered, how he feels now that he's dead...
Mary McDonnell to Receive 2018 Pell Lifetime Achievement Award
by Julie Musbach - April 09, 2018
Trinity Repertory Company announced today that actress Mary McDonnell will be honored with the 2018 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the theater's 22nd annual Pell Awards Gala on Monday, May 21, 2018. A two-time Oscar nominee for Dances with Wolves and Passion Fish, McDonnell's the...
Photo Flash: Eugene Pack's New Play NIGHT WITH OSCAR Presented at Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2018
Drama Desk Award-winning and Emmy® nominated playwright Eugene Pack (Sharpies, The Poets of Amityville) directs a staged reading of his hilarious new comedy Night with Oscar. The all-star cast includes Joely Fisher (Ellen, Wild Card), Jon Tenney (Major Crimes, The Closer), Rob Morrow (Northern Expo...
The New Harmony Project Announces Artists For 2018 Spring Conference
by Julie Musbach - March 12, 2018
The New Harmony Project (Mead Hunter, Artistic Director; David Hudson, Executive Director; Lori Wolter Hudson, Incoming Artistic Director), an organization dedicated to supporting writers whose work emanates hope, is pleased to announce that ten writers will be in residence for their 2018 annual con...
GOTHAM Star David Mazouz, Urges People to Join National Animal Welfare Organization's Drive to Save Shelter Animals
by Macon Prickett - February 27, 2018
The actor who plays young Bruce Wayne before he becomes Batman has a real-life crusade, joining forces with Best Friends Animal Society to save the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters....
Bon Jovi to Perform and Receive Honor at iHeartRadio Music Awards; Camila Cabello and Chance The Rapper Also to Be Honored
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2018
Bon Jovi to Perform and Receive Honor at iHeartRadio Music Awards; Camila Cabello and Chance The Rapper Also to Be Honored...
Aurora Theatre Company Presents Caryl Churchill's A NUMBER
by A.A. Cristi - February 13, 2018
Aurora Theatre Company presents the modern classic A NUMBER by influential British playwright Caryl Churchill with Barbara Damashek directing. Set in the near future, the play explores human cloning, personal identity and the age-old debate of nature versus nurture. It features Paul Vincent O'Connor...
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