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Foster Cat Productions to Present PUTTING IT TOGETHER Benefit
Foster Cat Productions to Present PUTTING IT TOGETHER Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 06, 2024


Foster Cat Productions will present a special benefit performance of Stephen Sondheim's Putting It Together at The Broadwater Mainstage in Hollywood. Learn how to attend.

A24's THE BRUTALIST to Screen in Select 70mm Special Presentations
A24's THE BRUTALIST to Screen in Select 70mm Special Presentations
by Josh Sharpe - December 06, 2024


A24 has announced 70mm special presentations for The Brutalist at select theaters across the country starting December 19.The program will kick off at the Village East Cinemas in New York City and The Vista Theatre in Los Angeles.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Comes to The Soraya
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Comes to The Soraya
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024


The legendary African American vocal ensemble, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK is coming to The Soraya this month. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: MRS. DILBER'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at Loft Ensemble
Photos: MRS. DILBER'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at Loft Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - December 06, 2024


Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood is presenting a new holiday comedy, Mrs. Dilber’s Christmas Carol by Arthur M. Jolly. Check out all new photos from the production here!

Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY At Theatricum Botanicum
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2024


A special performance of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry has been announced starring Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as George and Mary Bailey and featuring Jim Beaver as Mr. Potter.

44th College Television Awards Nominations Announced By Television Academy Foundation
44th College Television Awards Nominations Announced By Television Academy Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - December 04, 2024


The Television Academy Foundation has announced nominees for the 44th College Television Awards, which recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide, and revealed the recipient of the $10,000 Loreen Arbus Focus on Disability Scholarship.

BWW Q&A: Scott Golden on A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Big Bear Theatre Project
BWW Q&A: Scott Golden on A GHOST STORY OF CHRISTMAS at Big Bear Theatre Project
by Joshua Wright - December 04, 2024


The Big Bear Theatre Project proudly revives its own original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ honoring the style of Dickens’ own telling of the tale with a spectacular one man presentation and featuring vocals and special effects to enhance the timeless tale. Starring Scott Golden from our recent hit production of Little Shop of Horrors. 

Griffith Observatory Lecturers Who Give Voice to the Planetarium’s Shows Ratify First
Griffith Observatory Lecturers Who Give Voice to the Planetarium’s Shows Ratify First Union Contract with the City of Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024


The storytellers who introduce live audiences to the heavens at Griffith Observatory’s Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater have unanimously ratified their first collective bargaining agreement.

MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Comes to the Hardrock Hollywood Hotel & Casino
MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING Comes to the Hardrock Hollywood Hotel & Casino
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024


On the 9th the 10th of January at 8PM in the Seminole Ballroom at the Hardrock Hollywood Hotel & Casino, 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' marks its twenty-second year with two special performances, by invitation only.  

FOUR WOMEN IN RED Comes to the Victory Theatre Center
FOUR WOMEN IN RED Comes to the Victory Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - December 04, 2024


The Victory Theatre Center will present the world premiere of Four Women in Red, a provocative new play, written by Laura Shamas. Learn more about the show here!

Brunch Electronik Announces Lineup For Second Los Angeles Edition
Brunch Electronik Announces Lineup For Second Los Angeles Edition
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024


Barcelona's beloved Brunch Electronik has announced the lineup for its second US edition, taking place in Los Angeles on January 18 at Exposition Park. In partnership with premier underground event collectives, Minimal Effort and SBCLTR, Brunch Electronik's Los Angeles lineup features some of today's brightest house and techno stars to soundtrack the daytime, open-air experience.

Photos: WICKEDLY BROADWAY BENEFIT BASH Supports The LA LGBT Center
Photos: WICKEDLY BROADWAY BENEFIT BASH Supports The LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024


This year’s Wickedly Broadway Benefit Bash turned the spotlight on an incredible cast of talent while rallying the community for a good cause. See photos of the show below.

CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Returns to The Groundlings In December
CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Returns to The Groundlings In December
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024


Celebrity Autobiography, the international hit comedy Broadway sensation and winner of the Drama Desk Award is returning to the Groundlings on Monday December 30th at 8pm.

TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS: THE DIVINE to be Presented at Celebration Theatre
TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS: THE DIVINE to be Presented at Celebration Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024


Celebration Theatre will welcome in The Divine this holiday season with Tales of the Transistors: The Divine. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Audrey Nuna, BIIANCO & More Join Lineup for Lightning In A Bottle 2025
Audrey Nuna, BIIANCO & More Join Lineup for Lightning In A Bottle 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 03, 2024


Do LaB has revealed the music lineup for North America's original boutique festival, Lightning in a Bottle, returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California during Memorial Day Weekend from May 21-25, 2025. Learn more.

Josiah Blount's FLAYED Returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center in 2025
Josiah Blount's FLAYED Returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center in 2025
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2024


Flayed, written and performed by Josiah Blount, directed by David Bridel, has repeatedly sold out in the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Program Artist Residency, and it will return in 2025.

Kalani Pe'a Brings Hawaiian Christmas Tour to the Downey Theatre
Kalani Pe'a Brings Hawaiian Christmas Tour to the Downey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 03, 2024


The Aloha Everywhere Concert Series will present 2025 GRAMMY-Nominated for Best Regional Roots Music Album and three-time GRAMMY Winner Kalani Pe'a with his Hawaiian Christmas Tour 2024.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Open At The Long Beach Shakespeare Company This Weekend
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Open At The Long Beach Shakespeare Company This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Come experience the classic, A Christmas Carol at the Helen Borgers theater home of the Long Beach Shakespeare Company and KBRD Long Beach. Learn how to purchase tickets.

WICKED to Return to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre This Month
WICKED to Return to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


WICKED, will return to Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for a limited nine-week run across the 2024 holiday season. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

New Play UNION STATION Featuring the Songs of Joni Mitchell is Coming to the Broadwat
New Play UNION STATION Featuring the Songs of Joni Mitchell is Coming to the Broadwater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Written and directed by Ron Harner, Union Station at The Broadwater is inviting audiences to embark on a journey alongside a musician struggling to find her voice, told through the legendary songs of Joni Mitchell. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HIT LIST: THE IMPROVISED HOLIDAY MUSICAL SPECTACULAR Is Coming To Westside Comedy The
HIT LIST: THE IMPROVISED HOLIDAY MUSICAL SPECTACULAR Is Coming To Westside Comedy Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


Hit List will perform a special Improvised Holiday Musical Spectacular at Westside Comedy Theater this month. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD Adds Performances at Theatre 40
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD Adds Performances at Theatre 40
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


Agatha Christie mysteries are popular with Theatre 40 audiences, and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is no exception. Learn more about the production's expanded performance schedule here!

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Presents Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan GRITS &
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Presents Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan GRITS & GLAMOUR Tour
by A.A. Cristi - November 27, 2024


Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan have been delighting fans across North America on their highly successful “Grits & Glamour” tour. Now, SoCal audiences will see them live on stage at La Mirada Theare for one night only, Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm.

Spotlight: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at The Ahmanson Theatre
Spotlight: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at The Ahmanson Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - November 27, 2024


You can’t miss Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS


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