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TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS Comes to Greenway Court Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
Celebration Theatre and Greenway Arts Alliance present a limited return engagement of TALES OF THE TRANSCESTORS, with a collection pf original vignettes directed by Shaan Dasani (he/they).  
CAP UCLA Reveals 2023-24 Inaugural Season at the new UCLA Nimoy Theater
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) announces the inaugural 2023-24 season at The UCLA Nimoy Theater (The Nimoy), formerly known as The Crest Theatre, a landmark venue in Westwood that has been renovated and transformed into a flexible 300-seat off-campus performing arts space. 
Eugene Pack To Bring PACK PLAYS To The Groundlings This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Drama Desk winner and Emmy nominee Eugene Pack's The Pack Plays will be presented at the Groundlings Theatre on Sunday, June 25th at 7 pm at the Groundlings Gary Austin Stage (7280 Melrose Ave).
Cal State LA Guitar Ensemble To Perform In Armenia For United Nations World Refugee Day
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The Cal State LA Classical Guitar Ensemble is traveling to Armenia this month, performing across the country leading up to a culminating performance for 2023 United Nations World Refugee Day on June 20.
Will Eno's THE REALISTIC JONESES Extends Theatrical Run In Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Due to an overwhelming demand and sold-out run before opening, the critically acclaimed play 'The Realistic Joneses,' written by renowned playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno, announced it will extend its limited run in Los Angeles.
Interview: Playwright Will Power Reveals the Inner Workings of FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN
by Gil Kaan - June 15, 2023
Will Power’s Fetch Clay, Make Man (a co-production of Center Theatre Group and The SpringHill Company) will open June 18, 2023, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Debbie Allen, in her CTG directorial debut, directs this account of the unlikely (but real life) friendship between the great Cassius Clay and the controversial Stepin Fetchit; with the cast of Ray Fisher, Edwin Lee Gibson, Wilkie Ferguson II, Alexis Floyd and Bruce Nozick. I managed to spar with Will over a few behind-the-scenes queries.
Interview: Dorothy McKim & David Korins Joyously Creating IMMERSIVE DISNEY ANIMATION in the Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles
by Gil Kaan - June 15, 2023
Immersive Disney Animation (from the combined creative minds of Lighthouse Immersive Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios) makes its Los Angeles premiere June 23, 2023 at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Los Angeles (the former Amoeba Records building). This all-encompassing sensory feast of Disney animation – classics and new - will take you into the inner workings of these popular films. I had the opportunity to chat with two of Immersive Disney Animation’s creative team - Special Projects Producer Dorothy McKim who is spearheading the project for Disney Animation, and Lighthouse Immersive’s Global Creative Director David Korins who created the preshow lobby installations.
MUSE/IQUE Presents THE UNAMERICANS: TALENTED AND TARGETED
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
MUSE/IQUE takes a look at The UnAmericans: Talented and Targeted in a moving and probing program conducted by Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby, Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 22 at 7:30pm at The Huntington Library in San Marino, and Sunday, June 25 at 7:30pm at the Skirball Cultural Center in West Los Angeles.
Miki F. Young Charitable Trust Pledges Matching Grant to Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced that the Miki F. Young Charitable Trust has pledged a MATCHING GRANT to the Playhouse of an extremely generous $150,000 for all donations through the end of June, 2023. 
Pacific Resident Theatre Extends The Run Of Durang's VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Through July 2
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Pacific Resident Theatre extends the run of Durang's VANYA AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE through July 2, 2023.
Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles Presents The Streaming Of Colombian Film COMO EL CIELO DESPUES DE LLOVER
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles (LACLA) presents the free streaming of the film 'Como El Cielo Despues de Llover,' a LACLA Cine Nueva Onda (new wave) selection on June 20 - 24, 2023.
A REAL ONE To Compete For Oscar Qualification At Dances With Films Festival 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
'A Real One' a compelling drama about testing the bonds of friendship, will compete at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival, June 22-July 2, 2023 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.
Comedians With Disabilities Act Change Attitudes Through Laughter In 2023 West Coast Comedy Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The founders and contributors of the Comedians with Disabilities Act (CWDA) are about to hit the road for its wildly popular show to span three states: Montana, Oregon and California. They're celebrating Disability Pride month in July, which also happens to coincide with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
 The Lawrence Hall of Science Launches New Exhibition 'Making Music: Math and Science Out Loud'
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
 The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley’s public science center, will celebrate the opening of its newest exhibition, Making Music: Math and Science Out Loud, on Saturday, June 24, with festivities, including music, a photo booth, and goodie bags.
A PERFECT GANESH Comes to Theatricum in July
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum continues its 50th anniversary repertory season with A Perfect Ganesh, the magical, poetic, Pulitzer Prize nominated play by Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally. Mary Jo DuPrey directs for a Saturday, July 15 opening on Theatricum’s beautiful outdoor stage in Topanga, where performances continue through October 7.
BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY Adds Family Activities, Coming To Los Angeles In July
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
The much beloved film-and-orchestra concert Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is returning to Los Angeles for the first time in eight years, and in a new home . . . the spectacular Microsoft Theater.
ANGIES CURE To Have World Premiere At Dances With Films Festival 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
'Angie's Cure,' the story of a rape victim's disturbing road to recovery, will make its World Premiere at this year's Dances With Films (DWF) Festival, Thursday, on Tuesday, June 27th, 9:30PM at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Old Globe Theatre
by Evan Henerson - June 13, 2023
The production that opened June 10 at the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theater was consistently enjoyable, but never enchanting. Set in the Regency area and using a mixture of music (here a court violin, there a ukelele) to foreground the play rather than drive it forward, Marshall’s production suffers from inconsistent casting. It also drags.
16th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival Announces Final 2023 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
In its 16th year, 501 (c)(3) Angel City Arts presents the Angel City Jazz Festival October 13 – 29, 2023, at diverse and popular venues such as REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater), 2220 Arts & Archives, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), The Moss Theatre, Zebulon, Zipper Hall and The World Stage. Tickets go on sale on July 1.
Video: Get A First Look At JOSEPH At La Mirada Theatre
by Alan Henry - June 13, 2023
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment is currently presenting the final show of its season, the Tony Award-winning musical sensation, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. 
TOTALLY RIDICULOUS, ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE is Coming to The La Habra Depot Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
RimoVision Group, a nonprofit Theatre company, will unveil the world-premiere of their original Sci-Fi Comedy, 'Totally Ridiculous, Absolutely Possible.' The production will take place at the La Habra Depot theatre, also known as The Phantom Projects Theatre.
Center Theatre Group Selects CTG Leadership Circle Cohort 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Center Theatre Group is continuing its mission to uplift, celebrate, and support early- and mid-career staff members at Los Angeles’ largest theatre company by selecting its newest cohort of employees who identify as BIPOC, as well as individuals from intersectional and marginalized identities.
Festival of Arts Brings Art, Music, and More to Laguna Beach
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
This summer the world-renowned Festival of Arts Fine Art Show will open its doors from July 5 to September 1, 2023 welcoming hundreds of patrons to relish in one of the nation’s top fine art festivals. The Festival of Arts is sponsored in part by Volvo Cars, KOST Radio 103.5 and Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.
RENT Comes to the Chance Theater in July
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company,  has announced the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent” as the fourth show in its 25th Anniversary Season.
Photos: First Look at STOCKHOLM SYNDROME at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
J. Bothwell Productions presents the world premiere of Stockholm Syndrome, written and directed by Kamal John Iskander, in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Ohad Bitton, Joey Bothwell, Sean Hemeon, and Jenna Zhu.

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