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UGLY LIES THE BONE to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 04, 2024


Grim Abbey Productions will present Lindsey Ferrentino's drama, “Ugly Lies the Bone,” at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival. Directed by award-winner Lulenoxx and featuring a talented and diverse cast, this production will captivate audiences with its exploration of resilience, love and the human spirit.

PACIFIC SYMPHONY SUMMERFEST 2024 Season Announced At Irvine's New Amphitheater
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


A new chapter begins for Pacific Symphony and the Orange County community, when the orchestra settles into its brand new summer home at Great Park Live located in the heart of Irvine

Solofest Award-Winner MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY Announced At 2024 HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


Discover the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival's SoloFest Award-winning show, MY MOTHER DOESN'T KNOW I'M KINKY.

Write Act Rep Present World Premiere Of WRITE OF SPRING Evening of One Act Plays
by A.A. Cristi - May 03, 2024


Experience the world premiere of WRITE OF SPRING, a collection of one-act plays presented by Write Act Rep, launching on May 10.

Review: MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA at Rogue Machine At The Matrix Theatre
by Evan Henerson - May 03, 2024


MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA, a whip smart and heartfelt play by Christian St. Croix produced in its L.A. premiere by Rogue Machine Theatre, argues that in the present, monsters and human beings aren’t easily distinguishable from each other.  Monsters can take human form and vice versa. I guess that’s the…uh…the Thing?

One Woman Musical SAM to Premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 03, 2024


Explore the latest news from Theater Asylum about their upcoming production, SAM. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: IDINA MENZEL at The Wiltern
by BWW Special Offer - May 03, 2024


Idina Menzel in concert at The Wiltern - July 23, 2024

Photos: First Look at DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE at Theatre of NOTE
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE: Short Plays by Steve Yockey, and directed by Ryan Bergmann, is making its West Coast premiere. Check out all new photos here!

Actors Equity and City of Los Angeles Celebrate Theo Bikel's 100th Birthda
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


In recognition of Theo Bikel's enduring cultural legacy and many year leadership of the Actors’ Unions, the city of Los Angeles has decided, by a unanimous vote by City Council, to name the square in front of the SAG-AFTRA building “The Theodore Bikel Square for Peace and Justice”. 

STUDIO 54 REWIND Comes to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


Turn back time and dance, dance, dance at 'STUDIO 54 Rewind' presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, May 18, from 6 - 10 p.m., at DAER Nightclub (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood).

Tiffany Smith and Vondexter Montegut II Will Lead the World Premiere of THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2024


Bespoke Plays has announced Tiffany Smith (Quantum Leap, Guardians of the Galaxy 3) and Vondexter Montegut II (the face of iPhone Guided Tours) will star in the world premiere of The Sphere of Fixed Stars in the Heavens by J. HOLTHAM (Supergirl, Handmaid's Tale) at the Hollywood Fringe.

Tiffany Smith and Vondexter Montegut II Star in the World Premiere of THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024


TIFFANY SMITH and VONDEXTER MONTEGUT II star in the world premiere of THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS by J. HOLTHAM at Hollywood Fringe.

Open-Door Playhouse Revives ESCAPE FROM COTTAGE WOODS Starting May 29
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024


Open-Door Playhouse brings back the popular short play ESCAPE FROM COTTAGE WOODS in podcast form. This gripping drama, set in a North Carolina retirement community, explores family issues and the struggle for freedom.

Los Angeles Independent Master Artist Project Returns for 27th Year
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2024


Discover the 27th edition of the CITY OF LOS ANGELES INDEPENDENT MASTER ARTIST PROJECT (COLA-IMAP) showcasing the works of eleven master artists. The exhibition and live performances will take place at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and California Plaza in 2024.

MURDER BLOOD BEAR STORY Part 2 to be Presented at the Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


Catch the world-premiere of MURDER BLOOD BEAR STORY Part 2 at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Appoints Kim Noltemy As President & Chief Executive Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


Kim Noltemy has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. Get to know about her role and the future of the association.

Ann Noble to Bring A BELLA INCARCERATION To The Hollywood Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


Playwright Ann Noble will revive A BELLA INCARCERATION at the Hollywood Fringe. The solo play, presented by Theatre Ghosts and originally from Echo Theater Company, explores the absurdity and confinement of a misunderstood clown. Learn how to purchase tickets!

638: AN UNCOMMONLY COMICAL REVIEW... to be Presented at Hollywood Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


The world premiere of Edward G. Excaliber's hilarious 638: An Uncommonly Comical Review of an Accidental Assassination Attempt of Fidel Castro will be presented at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Center Theatre Group Unveils 2024 CTG Leadership Circle Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


Center Theatre Group has revealed its 2024 CTG Leadership Circle Cohort, featuring five staff members to participate in this annual career development program. Learn more about the staff members!

David Neipris' PURE CINEMA to be Presented at Broadwater Black Box
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 02, 2024


David Neipris' Pure Cinema will be presented at Broadwater Black Box in June. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

267 Productions Co. Brings DEIB To Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


This year's Hollywood Fringe Festival will host the premiere of 'TRANSlation,' a riveting new lip-sync musical that charts the incredible journey of the first BIPOC Trans girl group to break through the mainstream music industry's barriers.

The Ebell Of Los Angeles Reveals May Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


The Ebell of Los Angeles, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring women and building community through arts, culture and education, is offering a jam-packed lineup of musical and cultural programming for the month of May.

Photos: Kathy Griffin, Pamela Adlon, and More in CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at the Groundlings Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


Back by popular demand, Broadway sensation and international smash-hit comedy “Celebrity Autobiography” returned on Monday, April 29 to The Groundlings Theatre. Chcck out photos here!

THE CONNIE CONVERSE UNIVERSE Comes to Actors Company in June
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


The Connie Converse Universe comes to Actors Company (The Little Theatre) next month. Performances run June 6-30.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Comes to Los Altos Stage Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024


 Los Altos Stage Company will present Mel Brooks' irreverent and monsterly entertaining take on the legendary horror tale, Young Frankenstein.


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