Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Rogue Machine-Matrix
by Evan Henerson - September 01, 2023
The L.A. premiere of Will Arbery’s HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING is an example of Southland live stage at its finest – an intelligent, slickly-cast think play, compellingly directed by Rogue Theatre Company Artistic Director Guillermo Cienfuegos for a company that rarely misfires.
by Evan Henerson - September 01, 2023
The L.A. premiere of Will Arbery’s HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING is an example of Southland live stage at its finest – an intelligent, slickly-cast think play, compellingly directed by Rogue Theatre Company Artistic Director Guillermo Cienfuegos for a company that rarely misfires.
Chicago's 24th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival Begins September 14
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2023
Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 24th Englewood Jazz Festival.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2023
Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 24th Englewood Jazz Festival.
YOU BETTER CALL YOUR MOTHER Comes to New York and Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2023
Actor-restaurateur Mitchell Anderson is taking his You Better Call Your Mother one-man show to Jamestown, NY, Sept. 15-16, and Los Angeles, Oct. 27-28.
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2023
Actor-restaurateur Mitchell Anderson is taking his You Better Call Your Mother one-man show to Jamestown, NY, Sept. 15-16, and Los Angeles, Oct. 27-28.
BINGE FREE FESTIVAL Starts October 15 At Santa Monica Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 63 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Eighth Annual Binge Free Festival, five weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 63 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Eighth Annual Binge Free Festival, five weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.
Dionne Lea to Bring Cabaret Show THE WAY IT IS... NOW to El Portal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as Dionne Lea brings her acclaimed new cabaret show, 'The Way It Is...Now,' to El Portal Theatre in L.A. Experience Dionne's captivating vocals, magnetic stage presence, and candid nature as she takes audiences on a journey through a mix of stories and songs.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling as Dionne Lea brings her acclaimed new cabaret show, 'The Way It Is...Now,' to El Portal Theatre in L.A. Experience Dionne's captivating vocals, magnetic stage presence, and candid nature as she takes audiences on a journey through a mix of stories and songs.
Odyssey Theatre to Present L.A. Premiere of BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA Starring Arye Gross and Jacqueline Misaye
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Experience the L.A. premiere of 'Birds of North America' at Odyssey Theatre, starring Arye Gross and Jacqueline Misaye. Directed by Peter Richards, the play delves into the complex relationship between a father and daughter against the backdrop of nature and climate change.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Experience the L.A. premiere of 'Birds of North America' at Odyssey Theatre, starring Arye Gross and Jacqueline Misaye. Directed by Peter Richards, the play delves into the complex relationship between a father and daughter against the backdrop of nature and climate change.
Actors' Equity Comments on California Bill Investing in Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Discover the perspective of Actors' Equity on a proposed California bill that aims to provide increased support for nonprofit performing arts organizations. Gain insights into the potential impact of this legislation and understand how it may shape the future of the arts landscape in California.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
Discover the perspective of Actors' Equity on a proposed California bill that aims to provide increased support for nonprofit performing arts organizations. Gain insights into the potential impact of this legislation and understand how it may shape the future of the arts landscape in California.
SMOTE THIS, A Comedy About God and Other Serious $h*t Comes to Hollywood in September
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
SMOTE THIS, A Comedy About God and Other Serious $h*t, is being extended by the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival on September 17 and 27, at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave. SMOTE THIS is an entertaining web of stories and tangents that explores one black man’s reckoning with tradition, legacy, and religion.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
SMOTE THIS, A Comedy About God and Other Serious $h*t, is being extended by the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival on September 17 and 27, at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, 5636 Melrose Ave. SMOTE THIS is an entertaining web of stories and tangents that explores one black man’s reckoning with tradition, legacy, and religion.
The Music Center Names Susan Avila as New Senior Vice President of Advancement
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
The Music Center announced that Susan Avila will join Los Angeles County’s premier performing arts center as its new senior vice president of Advancement. A third generation Angeleno, Avila comes to The Music Center with 30+ years’ experience with major arts and education institutions as a leader in fundraising, board development, strategic planning and organizational development.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
The Music Center announced that Susan Avila will join Los Angeles County’s premier performing arts center as its new senior vice president of Advancement. A third generation Angeleno, Avila comes to The Music Center with 30+ years’ experience with major arts and education institutions as a leader in fundraising, board development, strategic planning and organizational development.
Festival Of Arts and Pageant Of The Masters Celebrate Final Weekend With A Red Carpet Gala and Festival Runway Fashion Show
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters concluded its final weekend of the summer with a jam-packed celebration of events.
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2023
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters concluded its final weekend of the summer with a jam-packed celebration of events.
BRISK FESTIVAL LA Finalists Compete For Cash Prize This Weekend, September 1– 3
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Brisk Festival L.A. enters its fifth and final weekend, September 1-3rd at the Morgan-Wixson Theater.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Brisk Festival L.A. enters its fifth and final weekend, September 1-3rd at the Morgan-Wixson Theater.
BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND A Hilariously Irreverent Celebration Of Theatre, Comedy, And Music
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Prepare for a hysterically entertaining rendezvous with 'Bob Barth's One Night Stand' radio show, now taking the airwaves by storm on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room stream LIVE every Thursday night from 7-10pm PT and then available to listen to on demand the following day.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Prepare for a hysterically entertaining rendezvous with 'Bob Barth's One Night Stand' radio show, now taking the airwaves by storm on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room stream LIVE every Thursday night from 7-10pm PT and then available to listen to on demand the following day.
HAUNTING RIGHTS To Be Presented As Part of Hollywood Independent Theater Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
“Haunting Rights,” written by Michael Perlmutter, is being extended by the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival on September 13 and 27 at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre - 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
“Haunting Rights,” written by Michael Perlmutter, is being extended by the Hollywood Independent Theater Festival on September 13 and 27 at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre - 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90038.
East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival to Return for its 77th Year
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Join Mark Consuelos and ABC7 for the 77th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival on Sunday, Sept. 10. Watch the live coverage and enjoy the cultural entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. Don't miss the longest-running and largest Mexican heritage parade in the country.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Join Mark Consuelos and ABC7 for the 77th Annual East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival on Sunday, Sept. 10. Watch the live coverage and enjoy the cultural entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family. Don't miss the longest-running and largest Mexican heritage parade in the country.
Patricia Milton's Comedy THE ENGINE OF OUR DISRUPTION Comes to Central Works
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Central Works 2023 Season concludes with the comedy THE ENGINE OF OUR DISRUPTION, written by the award-winning playwright in residence Patricia Milton (Oct 14–Nov 12, previews Oct 12 & 13), with this timely satire in which Artificial Intelligence meets Authentic Misconduct.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Central Works 2023 Season concludes with the comedy THE ENGINE OF OUR DISRUPTION, written by the award-winning playwright in residence Patricia Milton (Oct 14–Nov 12, previews Oct 12 & 13), with this timely satire in which Artificial Intelligence meets Authentic Misconduct.
YELLOW FACE Comes to Grand Central Art Center
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
The Wayward Artist presents the Obie Award winning play Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. Also selected as a “finalist” in the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Yellow Face performances begin Friday, September 15th and run through Sunday, September 24th at the Grand Central Art Center in downtown Santa Ana.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
The Wayward Artist presents the Obie Award winning play Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. Also selected as a “finalist” in the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Yellow Face performances begin Friday, September 15th and run through Sunday, September 24th at the Grand Central Art Center in downtown Santa Ana.
CAP UCLA's 23-24 Season Kicks Off With Opening Weekend Performances
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) opens its 2023-2024 season with a weekend of virtuosic stars and genre-blending collaborations including celebrated jazz legends Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap at Royce Hall, followed by the inaugural performance at the new UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy) headlined by Grammy-winning spoken word artist J. Ivy.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) opens its 2023-2024 season with a weekend of virtuosic stars and genre-blending collaborations including celebrated jazz legends Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap at Royce Hall, followed by the inaugural performance at the new UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy) headlined by Grammy-winning spoken word artist J. Ivy.
Latino Theater Company Presents TACOS LA BROOKLYN in September
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Appropriation… or appreciation? Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of an exciting, multilingual comic drama developed in Latino Theater Company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group and produced in association with East West Players.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
Appropriation… or appreciation? Latino Theater Company presents the world premiere of an exciting, multilingual comic drama developed in Latino Theater Company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group and produced in association with East West Players.
The 15th Annual Edition Of The Hola México Film Festival Set For Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
The largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, Hola México Film Festival presented by Toyota, returns for its 15th annual edition on September 29 - October 7, 2023 during Hispanic Heritage Month.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
The largest Mexican film festival outside of Mexico, Hola México Film Festival presented by Toyota, returns for its 15th annual edition on September 29 - October 7, 2023 during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Mission Opera Presents The West Coast Premiere of GIRONDINES
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
On October 28 and 29, Mission Opera will present the West Coast Premiere of Girondines, by Kirsten C. Kunkle (librettist) and Sarah Van Sciver (composer) at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Weaving together six French Revolution women's true stories, Girondines combines elements of theater, film, dance, fine art, literature, music, and the macabre to capture the tragedy, sacrifice, and eerie intrigue these remarkable heroines experienced during their lives.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2023
On October 28 and 29, Mission Opera will present the West Coast Premiere of Girondines, by Kirsten C. Kunkle (librettist) and Sarah Van Sciver (composer) at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. Weaving together six French Revolution women's true stories, Girondines combines elements of theater, film, dance, fine art, literature, music, and the macabre to capture the tragedy, sacrifice, and eerie intrigue these remarkable heroines experienced during their lives.
Musical Theatre Guild Announces Casting For Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES. Stephen Sondheim's classic 1971 musical reflecting the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years, will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES. Stephen Sondheim's classic 1971 musical reflecting the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years, will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.
Casa Romantica Announces Details For 21st Annual Toast To The Casa THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente's premiere cultural destination, will host its 21st annual Toast to the Casa at the Casino San Clemente on Saturday, September 30th, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, San Clemente's premiere cultural destination, will host its 21st annual Toast to the Casa at the Casino San Clemente on Saturday, September 30th, 2023.
Interview: Chris Winfield's Keeping His Tool Belt On for ROOM SERVICE
by Gil Kaan - August 29, 2023
Next up for The Group Rep, John Murray and Allen Boretz’ zany comedy Room Service opening September 8, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Mareli Mitchel-Shields directs the large cast of Fox Carney, Joe Clabby, Joseph Eastburn, Tommy Jacobs, Jessica Kent, Sam Logan, Will Maizel, Matthew McLaughlin, Jackie Shearn, Bonnie Snyder, Axel Truitt, Sal Valletta, Grant Velarde, Timothy Willard and Chris Winfield. Chris graciously put down his hammer to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - August 29, 2023
Next up for The Group Rep, John Murray and Allen Boretz’ zany comedy Room Service opening September 8, 2023, at their Lonny Chapman Theatre. Mareli Mitchel-Shields directs the large cast of Fox Carney, Joe Clabby, Joseph Eastburn, Tommy Jacobs, Jessica Kent, Sam Logan, Will Maizel, Matthew McLaughlin, Jackie Shearn, Bonnie Snyder, Axel Truitt, Sal Valletta, Grant Velarde, Timothy Willard and Chris Winfield. Chris graciously put down his hammer to answer a few of my queries.
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Unveils Cast of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at the Lewis Family Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Join Inland Valley Repertory Theatre (IVRT) as they bring the weird and wonderful Addams family to life in 'The Addams Family—A New Musical Comedy' at the Lewis Family Playhouse. This visually satisfying and rib-tickling show features a talented cast and will entertain audiences of all ages. Get your tickets now!
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Join Inland Valley Repertory Theatre (IVRT) as they bring the weird and wonderful Addams family to life in 'The Addams Family—A New Musical Comedy' at the Lewis Family Playhouse. This visually satisfying and rib-tickling show features a talented cast and will entertain audiences of all ages. Get your tickets now!
HADESTOWN to Return to Los Angeles for a Limited Engagement in October
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Discover the dates and locations for the highly anticipated limited engagement of Hadestown in Los Angeles this October. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of this renowned musical.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
Discover the dates and locations for the highly anticipated limited engagement of Hadestown in Los Angeles this October. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of this renowned musical.
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