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Week One Cast Set For The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2024
Casting has been announced for week one of The Blank Theatre's 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The first three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be presented live onstage July 11–14 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz.
2024 Hollywood Bowl Season Opens with 100th Birthday Celebration of Composer Henry Mancini
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2024
 The Hollywood Bowl opened its 2024 season on June 23, 2024, with a 100th birthday celebration of 20-time Grammy Award-winning composer Henry Mancini.
Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and PAGEANT OF THE MATSERS Prepare to Impress
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2024
The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and Pageant of the Masters will open on July 3 and 6, showcasing a variety of artistic talents and live performances.
First Annual Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration Announced At Town Plaza
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2024
The Culver City Downtown Business Association will be presenting the First Annual Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration on July 5 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. With the full support of the Culver City Council, this new family-friendly event will be free to the public and begin with live music on Town Plaza followed by the first ever aerial drone light show in Culver City especially created to celebrate our nation's independence.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to be Presented at Inland Valley Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2024
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre will present MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Original Star Lori Alan Joins Los Angeles Cast of REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2024
Reefer Madness The Musical has announced that Lori Alan will reprise her role as ‘Mae Coleman’ in the Los Angeles production for three weeks, as a temporary replacement for Nicole Parker.
SheLA Arts to Present HERE COMES THE NIGHT Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024
SheLA Arts is set to present here comes the night, by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee.
Darryl Maximilian Robinson Pays 5th Visit To THE ACTOR'S CHOICE
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024
Darryl Maximilian Robinson will appear as A Guest Actor on the internet performing arts television program 'The Actor's Choice' on Monday, July 8th.
Mary Kennedy to Star In MID LIFE MOOD SWING for One Night Only
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024
Mary Kennedy of SHAMELESS stars in MID LIFE MOOD SWING at Whitefire Theatre on June 30. The show humorously explores life after 50, raising teenagers, and being married for 20 years.
SOLOFEST 2024 Reveals Encore Shows Running June Through August
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024
Whitefire Theatre continues SOLOFEST 2024 with their Best of Fest, now through August 4, 2024, at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - June 23, 2024
While it’s true that the story lacks the emotional punch of Broadway faves like Dear Evan Hansen or Les Miserables—or the catchy pop hits of Tony winners like Hamilton or Moulin Rouge—Encore Theatre Group's production of Addams Family is simple and digestible fun.
Carol Bixler, Long-Time Producing Director at Calarts Center For New Performance, Dies At 74
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2024
The beloved producer, Carol Bixler, 74, died on Sunday, June 16th at her home in New Orleans, LA, having dedicated much of her life to the performing arts, mentorship, and to animal rescue. 
Interview: EXPATRIATED co-writers & performers Dominique Roberts & Candace Leung
by Shari Barrett - June 23, 2024
Produced by Klutzy Dragon and Paper Starship Studios, Expatriated is a poignant new play written and performed by Dominique Roberts and Candace Leung that explores contrasting experiences of migration, centered around the stories of an LA lawyer who finds herself in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, while on the other side of the world a Hong Kong lawyer faces the crushing reality of starting a new life in Los Angeles. I decided to speak with them about the decision to create the play, how it reflects their own experiences, their experience presenting it before and at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and what plans they have for its future.
Review: TINY FATHER at The Geffen Playhouse
by Andrew Child - June 22, 2024
Mike Lew’s two-hander feels ‘of a time’— and it is impressive how quickly these plays that seem to cater to the art sector’s regrowth post-quarantine both in content and structure already feel stale and dated.
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Will Play the Dolby Theatre This October
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024
Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will land in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for two days only. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Staged Redaing of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR Comes to the Chance Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024
Chance Theater will host a special staged reading of 'Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,' a poignant new play written by the acclaimed Enid Graham. This event is part of Chance Theater's 'On the Radar' (OTR) series.
Jodi Benson and Bill Farmer Join DISNEY '80s-'90s CELEBRATION IN CONCERT at the Hollywood Bowl
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024
 Jodi Benson, known for her iconic role as the voice of Ariel in Disney Animation’s “The Little Mermaid,” and Bill Farmer, the official voice of Goofy will join an all-star cast from Broadway, animation, film, and television for Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert presented by the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. 
IAMA's Emerging Playwrights Lab' Culminates with 2 Weekends of Free Play Readings
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2024
 IAMA Theatre Company will present staged readings of six new plays developed in the company’s 2023-24 Emerging Playwrights Lab. Readings will take place over the course of two weekends, July 12 through July 21, at Atwater Village Theatre. Admission is free; reservations are required.
FOOTLOOSE Announced At The Morgan-Wixson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of FOOTLOOSE at The Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica, directed by Niko Montelibano.
Musical Theatre West Announces Recipients Of The 2024 Footlighters Scholarships
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024
Musical Theatre West has announced the recipients of the 2024 Footlighters Scholarships, recognizing outstanding talent and dedication in the field of musical theatre.
Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 Announces Top Winners Of 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024
Short+Sweet Hollywood 2024 has announced winners of 2024 season.
Bob Barth's One Night Stand to Present Interview With Seth Avett
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024
Join Bob Barth's One Night Stand on Sheena's Jungle Room Stream for an exclusive interview with Seth Avett of THE AVETT BROTHERS.
Seal Joins Hollywood Bowl 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024
Seal will perform at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LA CARNIVAL ON THE SHAW Culminates Juneteenth And Caribbean American Heritage Month
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2024
LA Carnival on Crenshaw Boulevard returns June 30, 2024, celebrating Juneteenth and Caribbean American Heritage Month with music, dance, and masquerade. The event aims to revitalize local businesses.
Interview: Gavin Kawin Lee Anxious to Truthful Storytelling in UNBROKEN BLOSSOMS
by Gil Kaan - June 20, 2024
East West Players world premieres Philip W. Chung’s Unbroken Blossoms June 30, 2024 (with previews beginning June 27th). Jeff Liu directs the cast of: Gavin Kawin Lee, Ron Song, Arye Gross, Alexandra Hellquist, Conlan Ledwith, Paul Dateh, Ty Aldridge and Valerie Rose Lohman. Gavin took some time from rehearsal to answer a few of my queries.

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