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Mount Wilson Observatory to Present First Classical Concert of Season in June
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
Mount Wilson Observatory, the scientific marvel where humankind discovered its place in the universe, has announced the second date in its Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome six-month series, to take place on Sunday, June 11, 2023. The concert series is curated by Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan, and the performances are presented inside the spectacular vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope.
Photos: Go Inside the Los Angeles Ballet 2023 GALA
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
Los Angeles Ballet’s Gala was held on Thursday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. The evening honored philanthropists Alia Tutor and Jeff Polak. Check out photos from the event here!
The Music Center Announces Lineup For SUMMER SOUNDWAVES Outdoor Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
The Music Center has announced an electrifying lineup of global music artists for its third annual Summer SoundWaves outdoor summer concert series. From Tropical Latin and Afro-Mexican rhythms to West African beats and Jazz Fusion, The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves will bring the heat to The Music Center all summer long.
THE ALLURE OF THUG LIFE to Play The Hollywood Fringe Festival This June
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2023
The Allure of Thug Life is a Hip Hopsical comedy about Mélia, an upper middle-class teen from Oakland, CA who wants to be a gangster rapper.
Review: SIX: THE MUSICAL at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
by Evan Henerson - May 20, 2023
The tour of SIX at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage, is 90 minutes of partying with performers Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Natalie Paris, Olivia Donalson, Courtney Mack and Gabriela Carrillo as killer – or maybe make that killed? - MCs.
A Noise Within to Support Striking Writers & Others Affected With Free Tickets To THE BOOK OF WILL
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
Theater company A Noise Within is offering complimentary tickets for its current production, The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, to striking writers as well as to members of the entertainment industry adversely affected by the strike.
World Premiere Of STOCKHOLM SYNDROME To Play Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
J. Bothwell Productions has announced 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 Clarissa Park.
FLAYED to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival in June
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
​​​​​​​A 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival production of Flayed, written and performed by Josiah Blount, will play seven performances only at The Broadwater Black Box. Directed by David Bridel, the performance schedule is Friday 6/2 at 8pm; Friday 6/9 at 5pm; Saturday 6/10 at 4pm; Thursday 6/15 at 10pm, Saturday 6/17 at 1pm, Sunday 6/18 at 5:30pm, and Saturday 6/24 at 10pm. Running time is 75 minutes.
TWO WEEKS to Premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival in June
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
Two Weeks by award-winning writer and director Nicholas Thomas Buda is a drama about married couple John and Wendy who are at a crossroads in their relationship. 
MOE Premieres at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2023
Burro Squad Productions, the film division of L.A.'s Latino Theater Company, has announced the premiere screening of Moe at the Chinese 6 Theatres on Saturday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.
OMMM: A Global Movement To Calm The Mind To Launch At Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, June 6
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
​​​​​​​OMMM, a groundbreaking global movement dedicated to calming the mind, is delighted to announce its official launch event at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, on June 6, 2023, at 8 pm. Founded by Michelle Narciso, Maria Alphonse, and Michel Pascal, OMMM aims to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals worldwide, one calm mind at a time.
Bilingual Family Musical Comedy LA PIÑATA To Have World Premiere At Teatro Fogata, May 27
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Woodcraft Rangers -- one of Los Angeles's largest, longest-running, and most inclusive youth enrichment programs -- has teamed up with comedian Jerry Garcia, Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning children's musician Lucky Diaz and director and designer Drina Durazo to co-produce La Piñata, a groundbreaking Spanish bilingual family musical comedy to premiere on Saturday, May 27, at Art Share LA.
Photos: First Look At The World Premiere Of THE BOTTOMING PROCESS
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
The world premiere of The Bottoming Process, a dark comedy by Nicholas Pilapil opens last night in a co-production between IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Check out the production photos, below.
New Musical NICKY AND THE ANGELS To Have World Premiere In Los Angeles This June
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
NICKY AND THE ANGELS, a brand new 1980s-set musical, will make its world premiere at the Second Stage at the Broadwater as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 3, 17 and 18.
MOSTLY BROADWAY - An Evening with David Burnham is Coming to Rubicon Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Rubicon Theatre of Ventura will present the third event in the company’s Summer Concert series on Saturday, June 3 at 7 p.m. – “MOSTLY BROADWAY: AN EVENING WITH DAVID BURNHAM.”
Interview: Playwright Jerry Mayer on his Writing Career and New Comedy Jews R 2 Much Fun
by Shari Barrett - May 19, 2023
Jerry Mayer, a nonagenarian from St. Louis has written and/or produced for many classic TV shows and specials. In 1986, his first play, Almost Perfect, debuted at Santa Monica Playhouse which has led to almost a dozen more - so far! I decided to speak with him about his latest comedy, Jews R 2 Much Fun, at the Santa Monica Playhouse as well as his long-running and extremely successful TV writing career.
The Vagrancy to Present BLOSSOMING: A NEW PLAY READING SERIES This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
The Vagrancy will present BLOSSOMING: a new play reading series. The Vagrancy annually selects four playwrights with diverse perspectives to join their playwrights' group.
Rainee Blake's TAKE ME AS I AM: A JONI MITCHELL TRIBUTE Comes to the Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Rainee Blake is thrilled to present the US debut of her one-woman show Take Me As I Am: A Joni Mitchell Tribute, an intimate concert experience of Mitchell’s most memorable songs and the stories that inspired them. 
MASTERS OF MOVEMENT Comes To Westside Ballet
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Westside Ballet of Santa Monica presents 'Masters of Movement: Ballet through the Centuries'-a richly varied program of classical, neoclassical, and contemporary works showcasing the range and talent of the nonprofit company's pre-professional dancers, alumni, and guest artists-on Memorial Day weekend at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
CHEERS Parody BOSTON BAR BLOODSUCKERS To Be Presented As Part of Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Sometimes you wanna go where everybody shows their fangs! Say 'Cheers' with your favorite sitcom barflies as you celebrate the birthday of vampire Queen Lilith, until a mysterious murder ruins the party! Look for clues, question suspects, and vote for who you think is the killer.
Interview: Norm Lewis Is MOONLIGHTING When Not Headlining A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by Gil Kaan - May 18, 2023
Norm Lewis heads the national touring cast of A Soldier’s Play directed by Kenny Leon and opening at the Ahmanson June 25, 2023. Los Angeles theatre aficionados will get a triple dose of Norm as he brings his cabaret show Moonlighting to the Catalina Bar & Grill on June 12th, one of his nights off as Captain Richard Davenport from A Soldier’s Play and performs the National Anthem at Dodgers Stadium as the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Washington Nationals May 31st.
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE LAST ACT To Have U.S. Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The U.S. Premiere of the acclaimed solo show SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE LAST ACT direct from its tour of the United Kingdom comes to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June.
Casa Romantica To Partially Reopen Memorial Day Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, beloved landmark recognized as the home of Ole Hanson, Founder of the city of San Clemente, has announced its plans for a partial reopening starting Memorial Day weekend, almost one month following the landslide of the Ocean Terrace.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Pasadena Playhouse’s Sondheim Celebration production of  A Little Night Music, directed by David Lee with choreography by Mark Esposito and musical supervision by Darryl Archibald, is in its final two weeks, and must close Sunday, May 28. 
Results of Historic Union Vote by Star Garden Strippers Revealed by NLRB
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at its Los Angeles office counted ballots cast in a union election for strippers employed at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Calif.

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