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Gladys Knight, THE NUTCRACKER & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Holiday & 2024 Programming
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
Discover the exciting lineup of holiday shows and special events at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Get ready for a season filled with entertainment and mark your calendars for the unmissable performances in 2024.
Interview: Lea Salonga & Sir David Suchet of SEASON OF LIGHT, CHRISTMAS WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR on PBS
by Gil Kaan - December 06, 2023
The Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir holiday special celebrates its 20th year with PBS premiering December 12, 2023. This perennial favorite, PBS’ #1 holiday show each year, this year features guest stars Lea Salonga and Sir David Suchet performing with the 360-membered Tabernacle Choir and 110-piece Orchestra in the 21,000 seat Salt Lake City Conference Center. This program, titled Season of Light, was taped as a compilation of three performances last holiday season. I had the opportunity to partake in a Zoom Q&A with Lea, Sir David and music director Mack Wilberg.
Katharine McPhee & More to be Featured in The Pacific Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
Get ready to swing into the holiday spirit with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra featuring Katharine McPhee, TAKE 6, and Caroline Campbell.
Pageant Of The Masters to Hold Open Casting Call For Volunteers Of All Ages
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
Be part of the magic of living pictures! Pageant of the Masters announces open casting call for volunteers of all ages. Sign up and be entered into a drawing for two tickets to Disneyland®.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of SCISSORHANDS: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE; Plus Extension Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Tribute has announced an extension of its limited run at The Bourbon Room, now playing through Sunday, January 14. Check out photos from opening night here!
Cast Set For BLACK CYPRESS BAYOU at the Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, written by Kristen Adele Calhoun (HBO’s Sula, BLKNWS) and directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene (Hamilton: An American Musical, Rent).
WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT LOVE Comes to HITFEST
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
'What They Said About Love' by Steve Budd, the 2016 San Francisco Fringe 'Best of Fringe' winner, is coming to HITFEST. Join Steve as he explores the complexities of relationships and his own search for 'the one' through a captivating solo performance. Don't miss this heartfelt and relatable show at Stephanie Feury Studio in Los Angeles.
Photos: James Monroe Iglehart Visits THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2023
Over the weekend, Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Spamalot, Hamilton, Disney's Aladdin) attended the opening night of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre.  Check out photos here!
Casting Announced for the World Premiere of GRUMPY MONKEY, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
Pasadena Playhouse announces casting for the world premiere of Grumpy Monkey, The Musical from February 3 through March 3, commissioned by the Playhouse, and based on the book Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne and Max Lang.
GIL-SCOTT-HERON BLUESOLOGY to be Presented By Inner City Cultural Center II
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
'Experience the powerful and relevant tale of 'Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology' at Willie Agee Playhouse in Inglewood.
West Coast Premiere of MYSTIC PIZZA to Open at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
LA MIRADA THEATRE presents the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical 'MYSTIC PIZZA' directed by CASEY HUSHION.
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN to Open at Theatre 40 in January
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2023
'Strangers on a Train' opens January 18 at Theatre 40, Beverly Hills, CA. Written by Craig Warner, based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith. Directed by Jules Aaron.
BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Odyssey Theatre Presents Earnest Kearney In THE GREAT SATAN SPEAKS! AN EVENING WITH ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Odyssey Theatre presents Earnest Kearney in ‘The Great Satan Speaks! An Evening with Robert Green Ingersoll’. One night only on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m.
The Wallis Reveals Diverse Slate Of New Programming For Second Half Of 2023/2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the leading arts and cultural center in Beverly Hills, announced the addition of eight new shows at their Bram Goldsmith Theater in the spring of their 2023/2024 Season.
MUSIC AT THE ODYSSEY Celebrates The Puerto Rican Beat With Plenazao Tribe
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Odyssey’s ‘Music at the Odyssey’ series celebrates the Puerto Rican beat with Plenazao Tribe. Experience a vibrant tapestry of traditional and contemporary Puerto Rican music, from plena to salsa, meringue, bomba, and reggaetón.
Society of Camera Operators to Celebrate 45 Years of Excellence with Lifetime Achievement Awards on February 24
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
The Society of Camera Operators will celebrate 45 years of excellence with Lifetime Achievement Awards on February 24, 2024. Join us for this special event honoring the best in the industry.
Local High School String Quartet To Join The Pros In Abbey Road's CHRISTMAS WITH THE BEATLES, December 17
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
When the nationally touring Christmas with the Beatles show comes to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 17, the Illinois Symphony Youth Orchestra String Quartet will join the professional musicians on stage to lend some local talent to this homage to the British Invasion.
Nation's Only Unionized Strippers to Stage Unfair Labor Practice Strike in LA
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Seven months after dancers employed by the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar voted unanimously to become the nation’s only unionized strippers, the club’s dancers will go on strike over unfair labor practices.
Review: LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE DIOS INANTZIN at Latino Theatre Company
by Andrew Child - December 04, 2023
It feels like a slight to write about this piece as just another theatrical performance offered this time of year. The community clearly comes out in droves to hear the choral narrations, see the beautiful artistry of Vanessa M. Gomez’ tilmas, and celebrate a treasured story.
LANPP Awards Celebrate Winning Playwrights and Producers for 2023 Grants
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2023
Discover the recipients of the LANPP awards for local playwrights and producers, celebrating the support of nine new plays. Learn about the impact of LANPP grants on the theater community and their commitment to nurturing original writing.
Review: SANTASIA – A HOLIDAY COMEDY at Whitefire Theatre
by Amanda Callas - December 04, 2023
Santasia is a must-see sketch comedy take on the glory and insanity of the holidays at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, created by and starring Brandon and Shaun Loeser.  Ongoing for 24 years and frequently sold out at every show, with performances in Los Angeles and Off-Broadway in New York, Santasia is a phenomenon. 
Student Blog: How the Arts Have Changed My Life
by Student Blogger: Elizabeth Charcas - December 03, 2023
The arts have changed my life tremendously, and without the arts, I would not be the person I am. They have taught me to try new things, create, and appreciate music more.
Student Blog: Balancing Life Choices and Challenges
by Student Blogger: Elizabeth Charcas - December 03, 2023
In my academic life, I have been slowly but surely trying to find balance as I adjust to college life and the challenges and workload that come with it.
Photos: Go Inside Variety's Seventh Annual Hitmakers Brunch
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2023
Yesterday, December 4, Variety hosted its seventh-annual Hitmakers celebration looking back at the year in music and recognizing the writers, producers, publishers, managers and executives who helped make—and break—the 25 most-consumed songs of the year, as measured by Luminate. Check out photos from the event here!

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