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Musical Theatre West Gets $65K Gift to Fund Broadway-Scale Orchestras for 2026 Season

Musical Theatre West Gets $65K Gift to Fund Broadway-Scale Orchestras for 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Musical Theatre West received a $65,000 gift from Joel and Karen Fierberg to fund expanded live orchestras across four productions in its 2026 Season of Dreams, including MAN OF LA MANCHA and IN THE HEIGHTS.
The Music Center Appoints Julia Diamond To Lead Artistic And Programming Division TMC

The Music Center Appoints Julia Diamond To Lead Artistic And Programming Division TMC Arts

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The Music Center appointed Julia Diamond as senior vice president of TMC Arts, its programming division.
LA Phil Will Perform MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at the Hollywood Bowl

LA Phil Will Perform MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON at the Hollywood Bowl

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
The LA Phil announced a star-studded lineup for Music from the Films of Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Beck, Jeff Goldblum, Karen O, Rufus Wainwright, and more across three nights.
THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse

THE MAESTRO Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Domenico Cimarosa's IL MAESTRO DI CAPPELLA, reimagined by Source/Filter Music, featuring baritone Caleb Yanez Glickman as a pompous conductor with a 17-piece orchestra.
Photos: West Coast Premiere of HYMN Opens at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

Photos: West Coast Premiere of HYMN Opens at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

by BWW News Desk — May 1, 2026
“Hymn,” a life-affirming new play written by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Gregg T.
Arianna Williams & Ryan Jaske to Star in WEDDING PARTY World Premiere at Hollywood Fr

Arianna Williams & Ryan Jaske to Star in WEDDING PARTY World Premiere at Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Off-Broadway veteran Arianna Williams and Ryan Jaske will star in the world premiere of WEDDING PARTY at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, written and directed by former Netflix and CBS executive Adriana Martínez Barróon.
ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE Will Come to Hollywood Fringe

ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE Will Come to Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Chromolume Theatre will present William Finn's ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Carol M.
Megan Dolan Will Bring Solo Show NOT THE RIGHT MOM to Avenel

Megan Dolan Will Bring Solo Show NOT THE RIGHT MOM to Avenel

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Megan Dolan brings her one-woman show NOT THE RIGHT MOM to the Avenel Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, with two performances exploring parenting a child with autism through humor and heart.
THIS IS OUR YOUTH Will Come to the Olive Branch

THIS IS OUR YOUTH Will Come to the Olive Branch

by BWW News Desk — April 30, 2026
Dig Deep Theatre and Theatre Extempore announced a co-production of Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Olive Branch in Valencia, CA — marking the Santa Clarita Valley's first live staging of the acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy.
Interview: Co-Writer/Director Rodrigo García of CARLOTA: ALHAJERO DE SECRETOS

Interview: Co-Writer/Director Rodrigo García of CARLOTA: ALHAJERO DE SECRETOS

by Shari Barrett — April 30, 2026
The play takes place inside the home of Carlota and her three daughters where time seems to have stood still.
ASCAP Foundation 2026 Musical Theatre Workshop Returns to The Wallis

ASCAP Foundation 2026 Musical Theatre Workshop Returns to The Wallis

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The ASCAP Foundation announced its annual Musical Theatre Workshop at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles, featuring live readings and feedback panels for three new musicals by emerging writers.
IAMA Theatre Company Will Present Workshop of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND to Clo

IAMA Theatre Company Will Present Workshop of ...BUT YOU COULD'VE HELD MY HAND to Close 18th Season

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
IAMA Theatre Company will close its 18th season with a workshop production of .
Lauren Halsey's 'emajendat' with Erykah Badu Coming to the Hollywood Bowl

Lauren Halsey's 'emajendat' with Erykah Badu Coming to the Hollywood Bowl

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
The LA Phil has added a new event to its 2026 Hollywood Bowl Season: Lauren Halsey’s emajendat with Erykah Badu on September 29.
Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players

by Shari Barrett — April 29, 2026
Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by
THE MARY AND MARGO ART EXPERIENCE Will Come to Hollywood Fringe

THE MARY AND MARGO ART EXPERIENCE Will Come to Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
THE MARY AND MARGO ART EXPERIENCE, written and directed by Katie Oliver and Kristen Hansen, will play the Broadwater BlackBox Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
MR. OW Will Return to Hollywood Fringe Festival at Cat's Crawl

MR. OW Will Return to Hollywood Fringe Festival at Cat's Crawl

by BWW News Desk — April 29, 2026
Tozy's modern clown show MR.
Review: BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum

Review: BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum

by Harker Jones — April 28, 2026
BACK TO OZ is an exhilarating trip through history and down the Yellow Brick Road
ADULT BABY DOLL A New Stand-Up Comedy Musical To Play Hollywood Fringe

ADULT BABY DOLL A New Stand-Up Comedy Musical To Play Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Comedian and podcaster Harper-Rose Drummond, joined by Greg Hoffman on keys, will present ADULT BABY DOLL at The Actor's Company on Melrose as part of Hollywood Fringe.
Counting Crows to Play Two Nights at Hollywood Bowl

Counting Crows to Play Two Nights at Hollywood Bowl

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Counting Crows will perform two nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Interview: Actors Chuma Gault and Jason Delane of HYMN at Odyssey Theatre

Interview: Actors Chuma Gault and Jason Delane of HYMN at Odyssey Theatre

by Shari Barrett — April 28, 2026
I spoke with Jason and Chuma about their involvement with the play, how they interpret their characters and the story, and what new insights they hope to audiences will gain.
Photos: New Version of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG Premieres From Ea

Photos: New Version of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG Premieres From East West Players

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
East West Players and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center will present their world premiere of Tony-winner David Henry Hwang’s newly updated 2026 book for RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S FLOWER DRUM SONG.
SYRIAN SOAP Will Make Hollywood Fringe Debut at The Broadwater

SYRIAN SOAP Will Make Hollywood Fringe Debut at The Broadwater

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Award-winning standup and clown Edib Farhan will present SYRIAN SOAP, a 60-minute absurd solo show set in an intergalactic bathhouse, at The Broadwater during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
6 OUT OF 10 Written and Performed by McKinnon Powell Will Come to The Zephyr Theatre

6 OUT OF 10 Written and Performed by McKinnon Powell Will Come to The Zephyr Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
McKinnon Powell's solo show 6 OUT OF 10 will present its world premiere at The Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles, tracing a gay actor's search for validation against the backdrop of the 2016 election.
Theatricum Botanicum Will Host Summer Youth Shakespeare Camps in Topanga Canyon

Theatricum Botanicum Will Host Summer Youth Shakespeare Camps in Topanga Canyon

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will present three Shakespeare drama camps for youth ages 4 to 18 at its outdoor garden theater in Topanga Canyon, led by members of its professional repertory company.
Photos: World Premiere of WARSAW Begins Previews at International City Theatre

Photos: World Premiere of WARSAW Begins Previews at International City Theatre

by BWW News Desk — April 28, 2026
The world premiere of Warsaw, a haunting new drama by British playwright and screenwriter Paul Webb, will begin previews at International City Theatre.

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