David Ellenstein Named Artistic Director & Bill Kerlin Named Managing Director of Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director David Ellenstein, and Managing Director Bill Kerlin, have been named Laguna Playhouse’s new Artistic and Managing Directors respectively, effective immediately.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director David Ellenstein, and Managing Director Bill Kerlin, have been named Laguna Playhouse’s new Artistic and Managing Directors respectively, effective immediately.
Ray Fisher to Reprise Role as Muhammad Ali in FETCH CLAY, MAKE MAN at Center Theatre Group
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Drama Desk nominee Ray Fisher will put his gloves on again to play the role of heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in Will Power’s “Fetch Clay, Make Man,” after previously performing the role Off-Broadway.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Drama Desk nominee Ray Fisher will put his gloves on again to play the role of heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali in Will Power’s “Fetch Clay, Make Man,” after previously performing the role Off-Broadway.
New Economic Impact Study Finds California Performing Arts Sector Far From Full Recovery
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Actors’ Equity Association, the Theatre Producers of Southern California (TPSCA) and Arts for LA have released the findings from a new independent study showing that California has lost more than 150,000 live performing arts jobs since the pandemic,
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Actors’ Equity Association, the Theatre Producers of Southern California (TPSCA) and Arts for LA have released the findings from a new independent study showing that California has lost more than 150,000 live performing arts jobs since the pandemic,
SOUNDTRIP Makes Premiere at Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The world premiere of SoundTrip, an interactive audio experience redefining live theatre, is set for five shows only in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The schedule is Sunday 6/4 at 6:30pm; Wednesday 6/14 at 5pm; Saturday 6/17 at 7:30pm; Thursday 6/22 at 8pm; and Sunday 6/25 at 11am. Running time is 60 minutes.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The world premiere of SoundTrip, an interactive audio experience redefining live theatre, is set for five shows only in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The schedule is Sunday 6/4 at 6:30pm; Wednesday 6/14 at 5pm; Saturday 6/17 at 7:30pm; Thursday 6/22 at 8pm; and Sunday 6/25 at 11am. Running time is 60 minutes.
The Wallis Launches $10 Million Challenge Grant from Wallis Annenberg for Its $55 Million Comprehensive Campaign
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, marking the culmination of its first extraordinary decade serving Beverly Hills and Southern California, opens a new chapter with THE WALLIS ARRIVES: A Comprehensive Campaign chaired by Sandra Barros Lowy and Peter Lowy, Los Angeles-based business leaders and philanthropists with long-standing ties to The Wallis, and launched with a $10 million challenge grant from Wallis Annenberg.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, marking the culmination of its first extraordinary decade serving Beverly Hills and Southern California, opens a new chapter with THE WALLIS ARRIVES: A Comprehensive Campaign chaired by Sandra Barros Lowy and Peter Lowy, Los Angeles-based business leaders and philanthropists with long-standing ties to The Wallis, and launched with a $10 million challenge grant from Wallis Annenberg.
Center Theatre Group Reveals Community Events For A SOLDIER'S PLAY
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
To celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of Los Angeles, nurture lifelong learning and human connection, and connect audiences with artists that are working at the highest levels of their own experience and craft, Center Theatre Group will host a variety of events tied to the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
To celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of Los Angeles, nurture lifelong learning and human connection, and connect audiences with artists that are working at the highest levels of their own experience and craft, Center Theatre Group will host a variety of events tied to the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
CITIZEN BRAIN Comes to the Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The Marsh Berkeley presents Josh Kornbluth’s engaging and enlightening autobiographical monologue Citizen Brain, told in Kornbluth’s inimitable humorous, intelligent, and forthright style. Inspired to provide a helping hand, Kornbluth began to immerse himself in the study of brain disease at the Global Brain Health Institute.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
The Marsh Berkeley presents Josh Kornbluth’s engaging and enlightening autobiographical monologue Citizen Brain, told in Kornbluth’s inimitable humorous, intelligent, and forthright style. Inspired to provide a helping hand, Kornbluth began to immerse himself in the study of brain disease at the Global Brain Health Institute.
PUFFS Comes to Palo Alto Players
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. PUFFS Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs…who just happened to be there too. PUFFS Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic is for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.
LOVE, DOLLY Opens Next Month at Sierra Madre Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Love, Dolly is a musical entertainment celebrating the life and career of Dolly Parton, starring Kim Eberhardt, David Kirk Grant and Chris Booke. Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Love, Dolly is a musical entertainment celebrating the life and career of Dolly Parton, starring Kim Eberhardt, David Kirk Grant and Chris Booke. Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse.
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWHO? Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a brand new series, Improv @ SMP, produced by Stidley Productions, and its first event, Whose Line Is It Anywho?
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents a brand new series, Improv @ SMP, produced by Stidley Productions, and its first event, Whose Line Is It Anywho?
Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts Acoustic Grunge Concerts This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
For the first time ever, Sierra Madre Playhouse presents SMP Unplugged, two nights of concerts featuring grunge bands playing acoustic sets (reminiscent of MTV Unplugged), for Memorial Day Weekend 2023!
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
For the first time ever, Sierra Madre Playhouse presents SMP Unplugged, two nights of concerts featuring grunge bands playing acoustic sets (reminiscent of MTV Unplugged), for Memorial Day Weekend 2023!
HOW TO BE AN ENDING Starts June 1 At Hudson Guild Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
How to Be an Ending witten and performed by Elena Rosa and directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson will be presented at Hudson Guild Theatre (6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038) as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
How to Be an Ending witten and performed by Elena Rosa and directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson will be presented at Hudson Guild Theatre (6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90038) as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
THE QUEEN OF BITCOIN: THE RISE AND FALL Starts Performances On June 5 As Part of Hollywood Fringe Fesitval
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Queen of Bitcoin: The Rise and Fall, written, performed and produced by Margaux Avedisian will take the stage at Asylum at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, on the mainstage(5636 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038) as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Queen of Bitcoin: The Rise and Fall, written, performed and produced by Margaux Avedisian will take the stage at Asylum at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, on the mainstage(5636 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038) as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
ODYSSEY: RACE AND RACISM Opens June 11 At Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Odyssey: Race and Racism. A Hollywood Fringe Festival selection, written and performed by Levy Lee Simon. Directed by Juliette Jeffers.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Odyssey: Race and Racism. A Hollywood Fringe Festival selection, written and performed by Levy Lee Simon. Directed by Juliette Jeffers.
Pasadena Chorale Presents LISTENING TO THE FUTURE Concert On June 17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Pasadena Chorale will present its annual student composer concert Listening to the Future on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m., at the First Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The Pasadena Chorale will present its annual student composer concert Listening to the Future on Saturday, June 17 at 7 p.m., at the First Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena.
$3 Million Endowment Fund to Establish New 'Bob Bennett Future Leaders' Program
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
An inspiring expansion to the Foundation's internship program focused on developing future television industry leaders, 'The Bob Bennett Future Leaders' initiative - made possible by a $3 million gift from The Robert M. and Margie Bennett Foundation - was announced by the Television Academy Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
An inspiring expansion to the Foundation's internship program focused on developing future television industry leaders, 'The Bob Bennett Future Leaders' initiative - made possible by a $3 million gift from The Robert M. and Margie Bennett Foundation - was announced by the Television Academy Foundation.
KENDRICK, LOGIC, DRAKE, KRAVITZ: Complexions Contemporary Ballet Returns to The Music Center
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to The Music Center, L.A.’s only performing arts center, with performances from June 16–18, 2023, as part of the 20th dance season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to The Music Center, L.A.’s only performing arts center, with performances from June 16–18, 2023, as part of the 20th dance season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.
PRINCE HARRY: LIVE! AT COACHELLA Rocks the Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
He’s done an Oprah special. He’s done Netflix. What’s left to do? Become a pop star, duh! Coming in June to the Hollywood Fringe, the world premiere of Prince Harry: Live! At Coachella is a electro-pop musical exploration into the mind of Prince Harry. Inspired by moments from Prince Harry’s book Spare and created by musical comedian Chris Chianesi, the show dives into what makes Harry the man we see today and how we can relate to his past, present, and future—even though he’s a prince.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
He’s done an Oprah special. He’s done Netflix. What’s left to do? Become a pop star, duh! Coming in June to the Hollywood Fringe, the world premiere of Prince Harry: Live! At Coachella is a electro-pop musical exploration into the mind of Prince Harry. Inspired by moments from Prince Harry’s book Spare and created by musical comedian Chris Chianesi, the show dives into what makes Harry the man we see today and how we can relate to his past, present, and future—even though he’s a prince.
GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON Returns to the Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The hit show, Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon, is returning to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon is a Gilbert and Sullivan-styled musical comedy set in the Old Wild West with a modern spin.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
The hit show, Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon, is returning to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon is a Gilbert and Sullivan-styled musical comedy set in the Old Wild West with a modern spin.
Cast Revealed For JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT have announced full casting for the most colorful, 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.
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT have announced full casting for the most colorful, 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.
Review: AVAAZ At South Coast Repertory
by Tracey Paleo - May 16, 2023
AVAAZ is incredibly sweet. But so much more. The entire 100 minutes with Michael Shayan is joyous.
by Tracey Paleo - May 16, 2023
AVAAZ is incredibly sweet. But so much more. The entire 100 minutes with Michael Shayan is joyous.
Mesopotamian Opera Company Presents THE ITALIAN LESSON By Peter Wing Healey
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Mesopotamian Opera Company presents its new production, The Italian Lesson, with words and music by melodic composer Peter Wing Healey. The opera is scored for piano, violin, cello and percussion, with conductors James Lent and Milos Veljkovic alternating at the piano.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Mesopotamian Opera Company presents its new production, The Italian Lesson, with words and music by melodic composer Peter Wing Healey. The opera is scored for piano, violin, cello and percussion, with conductors James Lent and Milos Veljkovic alternating at the piano.
Parnell Damone Marcano Joins For FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE At The Carl Sagan And Ann Druyan Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Beloved Los Angeles theater legend Parnell Damone Marcano is joining the cult-hit musical FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE, now playing at the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Theater in Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Beloved Los Angeles theater legend Parnell Damone Marcano is joining the cult-hit musical FOR THE LOVE OF A GLOVE, now playing at the Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Theater in Los Angeles.
Interview: Rodney To Easily Juggling THE BOTTOMING PROCESS With His Other Theatrical Commitments
by Gil Kaan - May 16, 2023
IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the world premiere of Nicholas Pilapil’s The Bottoming Process opening May 18, 2023 (with previews already started) at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre. Rodney To directs the cast of George Salazar, Rick Cosnett, Anisha Adusumilli, Julia Cho and Ty Molbak. Rodney managed to find some time between his final rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - May 16, 2023
IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the world premiere of Nicholas Pilapil’s The Bottoming Process opening May 18, 2023 (with previews already started) at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre. Rodney To directs the cast of George Salazar, Rick Cosnett, Anisha Adusumilli, Julia Cho and Ty Molbak. Rodney managed to find some time between his final rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.
The Ed Vodicka Trio set to Appear At Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club For One Night Only, May 21
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Celebrated Pianist & Composer Ed Vodicka and his Trio are set to appear at Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club for a One Night Only performance of 'WITH RESPECT..... TO OSCAR, WYNTON & RED' on May 21st at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Celebrated Pianist & Composer Ed Vodicka and his Trio are set to appear at Hollywood's Catalina Jazz Club for a One Night Only performance of 'WITH RESPECT..... TO OSCAR, WYNTON & RED' on May 21st at 7:30pm.
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