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Interview: Howard Skora Returns For More FREUD ON COCAINE
by Gil Kaan - March 18, 2024

Howard Skora’s Freud On Cocaine returns to the Whitefire Theater March 29, 2024, after a repeatedly extended run just last year. Playwright Howard also directs his cast of: Jonathan Slavin, Barry Brisco, Aaron LaPlante, Mitch Rosander, Sara Maraffino, Sigute Miller and Amy Smallman-Winston.

IAMA & Boston Court to Present World Premiere of THE BODY'S MIDNIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company and Boston Court Pasadena have joined forces to present the world premiere of The Body's Midnight.

PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES is Coming to LA Opera in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2024

LA Opera will present Broadway legend Patti LuPone in her first solo show with the company, performing her personal musical memoir entitled A Life in Notes. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Student Blog: Trying to Manage 'Doing It All'
by Student Blogger: Ava Karlstad - March 18, 2024

Whenever life feels overwhelming, I find it best just to take five minutes and just sit.  My stress usually comes from inflating the importance or duration of different tasks to the point I feel completely out of control.  However, taking just five minutes to sit and remember how grateful I am to have the opportunity to be busy with things I love pursuing.

Scripps College to Present A SIMPLE HERSTORY Podcast, Revolving Around Victoria Woodhull
by Blair Ingenthron - March 17, 2024

On March 21st, Scripps College will present A Simple Herstory, a groundbreaking, award-winning, deviant, multi-platform audio fiction exploration of the 100+ women who have run for President of the United States.

Review: THE BESPOKE OVERCOAT at Pacific Resident Theatre
by Amanda Callas - March 17, 2024

You wouldn’t expect a bittersweet, haunting tale to be this laugh-out-loud funny, but it is.  There is so much charm and sensitivity in this Pacific Resident Theatre production.  The Bespoke Overcoat is almost unbearably poignant, a drama of humanity and rare tenderness. You don’t want to miss this exquisite gem.

Review: THE ALLSTORE at Theatre Of NOTE
by Evan Henerson - March 16, 2024

Whether or not he has personally ever put himself through this, Evan Marshall has imagined life from the floor of a big box store and infused it – literally – with poetry. Part love story, part workers unite-inspired corporate dramady, ALLSTORE hits some satisfying beats. ALLSTORE – like much of this company’s work – has much to recommend it.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS Begins Performances At The Zephyr Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024

DINNER WITH FRIENDS at the Zephyr Theatre, directed by Peter Allas, will run from April 4 to 28.

NELLIE OLESON ENFLAMME LES ANNEES 80 (NELLIE OLESON IGNITES THE 80S) Comes To Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024

The Show: Loose Gravel Productions will present Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson, Little House on the Prairie) and Patrick Loubatière for a special Los Angeles presentation of their show Nellie Oleson Enflamme Les Années 80 (Nellie Oleson Ignites the 80s), a new two-person show entirely in French.

Photo Exclusive: First Look At 5-Star Theatricals' MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024

See exclusive first look photos of 5-STAR THEATRICALS rockin' production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, opening tonight at the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS To Be Presented At The Zephyr Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - March 15, 2024

DINNER WITH FRIENDS, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, will be presented by Adriano Aragon and Foursome Productions at the Zephyr Theatre.

12th Annual Jerry Herman Awards Set for May at The Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

THE 12TH ANNUAL JERRY HERMAN AWARDS, a celebration of the achievement and excellence in high school musical theatre in Los Angeles, will take place this year at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 6pm.

Lindsey Kraft, Mark Feuerstein & More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles, which will return on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. Learn more bout The 24 Hour Plays!

BroadwayWorld Announces the Ultimate Best Musical March Madness Bracket - Vote Now!
by Team BWW - March 15, 2024

Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Kick off tournament season with the ultimate March Madness Bracket: Best Musical Edition! Looking back on the last 64 years of Broadway's most acclaimed shows, BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which show deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Musical!

Photos: First Look at A SHAYNA MAIDEL at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is now presenting A SHAYNA MAIDEL, written by Barbara Lebow and directed by Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director David Ellenstein. Check out all new photos here!

FREUD ON COCAINE Returns to the Whitefire Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Freud on Cocaine, the outrageous new comedy based on the documented letters, notes, dreams and recollections of Sigmund Freud that attest to his decade-long use of cocaine in his practice and personal life, will return to the Whitefire Theatre for a second run in 2024.

West Coast Premiere of 'A' TRAIN Comes to Rubicon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Rubicon Theatre will continue the company’s 25th Anniversary Season with the West Coast Premiere run of “A” TRAIN, an award-winning play-with-music about a mother’s journey on the autism train.

Pageant Of The Masters Announces Second Casting Call, In Need Of Female Volunteers
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Learn about the second casting call for PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS as they seek female volunteers.

Interview: Bruce Nozick Slickly Wears His BESPOKE OVERCOAT
by Gil Kaan - March 14, 2024

Currently at Pacific Resident Theatre, Wolf Mankowitz’ The Bespoke Overcoat which opened March 9, 2024. Marilyn Fox & Dana Jackson co-direct the cast of: Harry Herman, Robert Lesser, Bruce Nozick and Tobias Echeverria. Had the chance to cover Bruce with some queries on bespoking his Overcoat. 

El Capitan Theatre Partners With Disney Music Group To Present DISNEY 2000S In April
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Join El Capitan Theatre and Disney Music Group this April for 'Disney 2000s', a nostalgic celebration of beloved musical favorites from the turn of the millennium.

Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé & More Will Headline Hollywood Bowl's Opening Night
by Joshua Wright - March 14, 2024

BroadwayWorld has learned Cynthia Erivo and Michael Bublé will lead the Hollywood Bowl's 2024 Season opening celebration on June 23rd, 2024.

World Premiere of THE COMET / POPPEA Comes to The Museum of Contemporary Art
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and The Industry will present the highly-anticipated world premiere of The Comet / Poppea, conceived by director Yuval Sharon, composed by George Lewis, with a libretto by poet Douglas Kearney.

Stanley Clarke Will Participate in Several Events With BroadStage as Artist in Residence
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

 Santa Monica College and BroadStage will host four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, recording artist, and composer Stanley Clarke for a free Artist Talk focused on the Business of Music.  Learn more about the lineup of events here!

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN will open this month at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Performances will run March 25 and 26, 2024 at 7:30pm and March 26 at 2pm.

THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH Comes to Los Altos Stage Company in April
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

 Los Altos Stage Company will present Thornton Wilder's wild romp through 5,000 years of human misadventures, The Skin of Our Teeth.

Born to Perform Studio Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2024

Catch the Tony Award-winning musical, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, presented by Born to Perform Studio.

James Conlon To Become Conductor Laureate Of LA Opera In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - March 13, 2024

James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera since 2006, has announced that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director.

Review: CONEY ISLAND LAND at the Theatre 68 Arts Complex
by Harker Jones - March 13, 2024

Braun’s script is never stagnant, the characters always in action, whether in a delightful literal dance party or a metaphorical pas de deux, always getting close to connecting before pulling away — or being pulled away by outside forces.

THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Comes to The Wayward Artist in April
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2024

The Wayward Artist, Santa Ana’s own ensemble theatre company, will present the acclaimed play The Motherf**ker with the Hat April 12 - 21 at its exclusive theater venue at the Grand Central Arts Center in Downtown Santa Ana, 125 N. Broadway #E.

Weekend Burglary Reported At City Lights Theatre Company In San Jose
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Arts organization City Lights Theater Company has reported a weekend burglary of its offices in downtown San Jose. 

New Musical NICKY AND THE ANGELS Announced At The Whitefire Theater
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

After a sold-out run at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival, the new musical “Nicky and the Angels” will play six Sunday night performances at the Whitefire Theater in Sherman Oaks, at 7:00 P.M. April 14 – May 19, 2024. 

Laguna Playhouse To Present CAMELOT, FENCES, And More For 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Discover the 2024-2025 season of shows at LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE, featuring performances like CAMELOT, August Wilson's FENCES, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and more.

Shakespeare & Company's Center For Actor Training to Hold Los Angeles Weekend Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Shakespeare & Company will host a Weekend Intensive in Los Angeles, California in April. Learn more about the intensive and see how to register.

LA Philharmonic to Tour FIDELIO with Deaf West Theatre to London, Paris & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

The LA Philharmonic and Deaf West Theatre will tour their production of Fidelio to the UK and more! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

L.A. Theatre Works' THE FEVER SYNDROME Now Available for Download
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

L.A. Theatre Works newest audio theater recording, The Fever Syndrome, by British playwright Alexis Zegerman, is now available for digital download and online streaming. Learn how to listen!

French Riviera Film Festival Unveils Official 2024 Poster Art By NY-Based Artist Cindy Shaoul
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

The sixth annual French Riviera Film Festival has unveiled its 2024 official poster, featuring an original work of art created exclusively for the festival by New York City-based, impressionistic/abstract artist Cindy Shaoul.

San Gabriel High School to Present IN THE HEIGHTS in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

San Gabriel High School will present 'In the Heights,' the Tony Award-winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Andrew Lippa's WILD PARTY Will Return For Four Shows at Jaxx Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Jaxx Theatricals has announced their 17 Year Anniversary Extension of Andrew Lippa's Wild Party as part of the Jaxx Theatre's Grand Re-Opening in their new home on Wednesday, March 27th through March 30th, 2024.

Taubert Nadalini's UNNERVING BERLIN Adds Encore Performance Next Week
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Music at The Odyssey has announced an encore performance of Unnerving Berlin,a solo cabaret starring Taubert Nadalini, for one show only on Friday, March 22, at 8pm.

COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE Comes to Laguna Playhouse in April
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present another night of hilarity with its ongoing series, COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE.  COMEDY NIGHT AT THE PLAYHOUSE will perform on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:30pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.

The Dennis Kamakahi Music Festival Comes to the Downey Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2024

The Aloha Everywhere Concert Series will continue at the Downey Theatre with The Dennis Kamakahi Music Festival, for an afternoon of Hawaiian music to honor the late great slack key master and Hawai`i’s most prolific songwriter, Rev. Dennis Kamakahi.

Interview: Alaska Thunderfuck Reunites With Joey McIntyre For DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Gil Kaan - March 12, 2024

DRAG: The Musical, written by drag superstar Alaska Thunderfuck (with Tomas Costanza and Ashley Gordon), will be returning to The Bourbon Room March 15, 2024 on its way to its New York debut. Emmy-nominated Spencer Liff again directs and choreographs, this time with the cast of Alaska, Nick Adams, Joey McIntyre, Jujubee, Manila Luzon, Jan Sport, Lagoona Bloo, Nick Laughlin, Jamie Torcellini, J. Elaine Marcos and Kayden Koshelev. I had already interviewed Alaska for the 2022 production. This time Joey McIntyre was able to join my Q&A.

Tickets On Sale Now To See LUCA At The El Capitan Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2024

Secure your tickets to see Disney and Pixar's LUCA at the El Capitan Theatre. Special theatrical engagement runs March 22-31.

Spend AN EVENING WITH HENRY WINKLER At The Carpenter Center This April
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2024

Join Hollywood legend Henry Winkler for an unforgettable evening at the Carpenter Center on April 6.

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre to Present SCRIPTFEST Weekend Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre will open its season with a new live theatre experience called Scriptfest-a weekend-long reading festival of four plays. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Holocaust Museum LA to Present Staged Reading of ORDINARY GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 11, 2024

Join Holocaust Museum LA for a staged reading of the new play ORDINARY GIRLS, based on the true story of teenagers recruited by the Dutch underground during WWII. Learn how to take part.

Interview: Pedro Antonio Garcia Makes a Strong Case for a Real-Life WITNESS ROOM
by Gil Kaan - March 11, 2024

The Whitefire Theatre world premieres Pedro Antonio Garcia’s The Witness Room March 23, 2024. Whitefire Theatre’s artistic director Bryan Rasmussen directs the cast of: Tricia Small, Dave Baez, Louie Liberti and Mitch Rosander. Pedro found time from preproduction to answer a few of my queries.

Video: Meet the Murderous Cast of the CLUE National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2024

In this video, watch as the company of the Clue national tour gets ready to hit the road and chats about what audiences can expect.

Q Con Comic Convention Set For This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 11, 2024

Prism Comics, the nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ visibility, diversity and inclusion in comics, graphic novels and popular media, has announced the 3rd Annual Q Con, Southern California’s only LGBTQ+ comic convention, and Q Con the Podcast.


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