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.
The Vagrancy Announces BLOSSOMING: A NEW PLAY READING SERIES
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Vagrancy announces BLOSSOMING: a new play reading series. The Vagrancy annually selects four playwrights with diverse perspectives to join their playwrights' group.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Vagrancy announces BLOSSOMING: a new play reading series. The Vagrancy annually selects four playwrights with diverse perspectives to join their playwrights' group.
Debbie Allen To Pay Tribute To Class Of 2023 Film Directors At The 30th Annual 'Sista's Are Doin' It For Themselves Short Film Showcase'
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer will be a special guest at upcoming, 30th annual 'Sista's Are Doin' It For Themselves' Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, May 19th at 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer will be a special guest at upcoming, 30th annual 'Sista's Are Doin' It For Themselves' Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, May 19th at 7:30pm.
AMERICAN SONGBOOK Concert to be Presented by La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir in June
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
AMERICAN SONGBOOK, a choir concert by the La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir will be performed Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
AMERICAN SONGBOOK, a choir concert by the La Verne Church of the Brethren Sanctuary Choir will be performed Sunday, June 4 at 4 p.m. and Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Holocaust Museum LA to Present Inaugural Online Auction to Benefit Education to Fight Antisemitism and Bigotry
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Holocaust Museum LA will present its first ever online auction benefiting the museum's work to educate about the critical lessons and continued social relevance of the Holocaust.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Holocaust Museum LA will present its first ever online auction benefiting the museum's work to educate about the critical lessons and continued social relevance of the Holocaust.
STOCKHOLM SYNDROME is Coming to the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
J. Bothwell Productions is presenting STOCKHOLM SYNDROME A psychological thriller in which a movie director arrives early at a posh hotel to pitch his latest project to a big star... but meets a mysterious woman in the lounge who perfectly undermines his plan!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
J. Bothwell Productions is presenting STOCKHOLM SYNDROME A psychological thriller in which a movie director arrives early at a posh hotel to pitch his latest project to a big star... but meets a mysterious woman in the lounge who perfectly undermines his plan!
Photos: Andrew Levitt aka Nina West Hosts Marissa Jaret Winokur at HAIRSPRAY 20th Anniversary Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
See photos of Andrew Levitt aka Nina West hosted Tony Award Winning actress and original Hairspray on Broadway cast member, Marissa Jaret Winokur, at the Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour of Hairspay.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
See photos of Andrew Levitt aka Nina West hosted Tony Award Winning actress and original Hairspray on Broadway cast member, Marissa Jaret Winokur, at the Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour of Hairspay.
Dancers at LA's Star Garden Topless Dive Bar Become the Nation's Only Unionized Strippers
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The 15-month effort by dancers employed at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Calif. to gain union recognition and become the nation’s only unionized strippers ended today in victory.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The 15-month effort by dancers employed at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood, Calif. to gain union recognition and become the nation’s only unionized strippers ended today in victory.
The Miracle Project Hosts Family-Friendly 18th Birthday Celebration Showcasing Neurodivergent Artists
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Miracle Project – a groundbreaking fully inclusive neurodiverse theater, film, social skills, and expressive arts program for individuals with autism and all abilities – is celebrating its 18th birthday in grand style with two, joyous, back-to-back, family-friendly matinees spotlighting a neurodiverse cast of Miracle Project performers ages 5 to 65 in an array of musical, sketch comedy, and improv performances, and more on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 2 pm and 4:30 pm, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Lovelace Studio Theater.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
The Miracle Project – a groundbreaking fully inclusive neurodiverse theater, film, social skills, and expressive arts program for individuals with autism and all abilities – is celebrating its 18th birthday in grand style with two, joyous, back-to-back, family-friendly matinees spotlighting a neurodiverse cast of Miracle Project performers ages 5 to 65 in an array of musical, sketch comedy, and improv performances, and more on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 2 pm and 4:30 pm, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Lovelace Studio Theater.
Photos: Marissa Jaret Winokur Visits the Tour of HAIRSPRAY
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Yesterday, May 14th 2023 , Andrew Levitt aka Nina West hosted Tony Award Winning actress and original Hairspray on Broadway cast member, Marissa Jaret Winokur, at the Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour of Hairsrpay. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Yesterday, May 14th 2023 , Andrew Levitt aka Nina West hosted Tony Award Winning actress and original Hairspray on Broadway cast member, Marissa Jaret Winokur, at the Dolby Theater for the 20th Anniversary Tour of Hairsrpay. Check out photos here!
SCHOOL FOR LOVE Premieres at the Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
2018 Hollywood Fringe Best Musical Nominee and 2021 Best Cabaret Nominee, Pamela Eberhardt, has arranged another musical experience for fringe audiences. In her cabaret, School for Love, a professor is going through a nasty divorce as three of her students find themselves in a love triangle.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
2018 Hollywood Fringe Best Musical Nominee and 2021 Best Cabaret Nominee, Pamela Eberhardt, has arranged another musical experience for fringe audiences. In her cabaret, School for Love, a professor is going through a nasty divorce as three of her students find themselves in a love triangle.
Best Comedy Winners Return to the Fringe with OH, LORRAINE!
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Vengeance Productions is back with a ..well…vengeance!. Writer, Director and Actor trio from HFF16 Best Comedy Winner Lamprey: Weekend of Vengeance have teamed up again to bring us the story of a sweet first date that turns into a race against the clock as they try to outrun the cops, the mafia and their pasts.
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2023
Vengeance Productions is back with a ..well…vengeance!. Writer, Director and Actor trio from HFF16 Best Comedy Winner Lamprey: Weekend of Vengeance have teamed up again to bring us the story of a sweet first date that turns into a race against the clock as they try to outrun the cops, the mafia and their pasts.
Interview: Playwright Elizabeth Dement of NO PLACE LIKE GANDERSHEIM at Skylight Theatre
by Shari Barrett - May 16, 2023
In the spirit of their 40th season with its focus on Her Vision, Her Voice, Skylight Theatre Company is presenting the second of three new plays by female playwrights and directors, Elizabeth Dement's No Place Like Gandersheim, directed by Randee Trabitz. Opening on May 20, the play features an all-female creative and production team. I was curious to find out the inspiration for Dement's lead character Roz, the time-traveling aspect of the play, and what insights the playwright learned along the way about women in the entertainment industry.
by Shari Barrett - May 16, 2023
In the spirit of their 40th season with its focus on Her Vision, Her Voice, Skylight Theatre Company is presenting the second of three new plays by female playwrights and directors, Elizabeth Dement's No Place Like Gandersheim, directed by Randee Trabitz. Opening on May 20, the play features an all-female creative and production team. I was curious to find out the inspiration for Dement's lead character Roz, the time-traveling aspect of the play, and what insights the playwright learned along the way about women in the entertainment industry.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Announces 2023 Summer Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Actor, author and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco announced 'Sebastian Maniscalco Live!' today. Produced by Live Nation, the 6-city tour kicks off on July 20th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL making stops across the U.S. in Highland, Airway Heights, Reno and more before wrapping up in Wheatland, CA at Hard Rock Live on August 19th.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Actor, author and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco announced 'Sebastian Maniscalco Live!' today. Produced by Live Nation, the 6-city tour kicks off on July 20th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL making stops across the U.S. in Highland, Airway Heights, Reno and more before wrapping up in Wheatland, CA at Hard Rock Live on August 19th.
Christopher Street West Association Announces Grand Marshals And Details For 2023 LA PRIDE PARADE & VILLAGE
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Christopher Street West Association (CSW) – the 501(c)3 nonprofit that has produced the iconic LA Pride celebration for more than 50 years – announces its trio of grand marshals to be celebrated at the LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 11 taking place at its original historic location in Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Christopher Street West Association (CSW) – the 501(c)3 nonprofit that has produced the iconic LA Pride celebration for more than 50 years – announces its trio of grand marshals to be celebrated at the LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 11 taking place at its original historic location in Hollywood.
LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD Returns To The Hollywood Fringe Festival This June
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Quick-witted humor, an intense, compelling storyline with a Quentin Tarantino edge, and a Jerry Springer vibe, Love Is A Battlefield takes place in the 1990's at a college campus in Pennsylvania. Love is a Battlefield is about a group of college friends, sex and accountability for that sex. Ryan is a college student, living his best life, with an amazing circle of close friends, however, Ryan doesn't know yet if he's gay.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Quick-witted humor, an intense, compelling storyline with a Quentin Tarantino edge, and a Jerry Springer vibe, Love Is A Battlefield takes place in the 1990's at a college campus in Pennsylvania. Love is a Battlefield is about a group of college friends, sex and accountability for that sex. Ryan is a college student, living his best life, with an amazing circle of close friends, however, Ryan doesn't know yet if he's gay.
Interview: Naomi Grossman Talks AMERICAN WHORE STORY At The Skylight Theatre
by Gil Kaan - May 15, 2023
Naomi Grossman, fan favorite ‘Pepper’ from Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story presents her new solo show American Whore Story at the Skylight Theatre beginning June 1, 2023. This irreverent love letter to AHS fans is directed by Richard Israel. Naomi made the most of her travel time flying to New York comfortably answering a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - May 15, 2023
Naomi Grossman, fan favorite ‘Pepper’ from Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story presents her new solo show American Whore Story at the Skylight Theatre beginning June 1, 2023. This irreverent love letter to AHS fans is directed by Richard Israel. Naomi made the most of her travel time flying to New York comfortably answering a few of my queries.
Richard Shelton to Present SINATRA: RAW at The Hollywood Fringe Festival in June
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Often described as one of the world's leading dramatic interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Richard Shelton will present Sinatra: RAW at The Hollywood Fringe Festival in June.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Often described as one of the world's leading dramatic interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Richard Shelton will present Sinatra: RAW at The Hollywood Fringe Festival in June.
Holocaust Museum LA to Present SWEET HOME SWEET: A STORY OF SURVIVAL, MEMORY AND RETURNS
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Holocaust Museum LA will present the United States debut of 'Sweet Home Sweet,' a moving exhibition of rarely seen photographs by Richard Ores that documents remarkable glimpses of both pre-World War II life in Krakow, Poland, and life in the Krakow Ghetto during the Holocaust.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Holocaust Museum LA will present the United States debut of 'Sweet Home Sweet,' a moving exhibition of rarely seen photographs by Richard Ores that documents remarkable glimpses of both pre-World War II life in Krakow, Poland, and life in the Krakow Ghetto during the Holocaust.
Interview: Peppermint Speaks Her Truth in A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL
by Gil Kaan - May 15, 2023
Next up at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, the world premiere of A Transparent Musical opening May 31, 2023 (with previews beginning May 20th). Tina Landau directs this new musical based on the hit Amazon Prime original TV show by Joey Soloway. I got the chance to chat with Peppermint who plays Davina, the Alexandra Billings’ role on the TV show Transparent.
by Gil Kaan - May 15, 2023
Next up at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, the world premiere of A Transparent Musical opening May 31, 2023 (with previews beginning May 20th). Tina Landau directs this new musical based on the hit Amazon Prime original TV show by Joey Soloway. I got the chance to chat with Peppermint who plays Davina, the Alexandra Billings’ role on the TV show Transparent.
Queer Prom Returns For Its Second Year!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Queer Prom is back for a second consecutive year. Queer activist, designer, entrepreneur, and event producer NiK Kacy presents Queer Prom - Behind the Velvet Rope!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Queer Prom is back for a second consecutive year. Queer activist, designer, entrepreneur, and event producer NiK Kacy presents Queer Prom - Behind the Velvet Rope!
NOW OR LATER Comes To The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
A 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival production of Now or Later, written by Christopher Shinn, will play four performances only at the Matrix Theatre (Mainstage Space). Directed by Ann Bronston, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Cherish Monique Duke, Brendan Farrell, Suzanne Ford, Samuel Garnett, George Kappaz, and Jack McKeever.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
A 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival production of Now or Later, written by Christopher Shinn, will play four performances only at the Matrix Theatre (Mainstage Space). Directed by Ann Bronston, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Cherish Monique Duke, Brendan Farrell, Suzanne Ford, Samuel Garnett, George Kappaz, and Jack McKeever.
The Orange County Women's Chorus Performs LOOK, BE, LEAP!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
The Orange County Women’s Chorus will perform the final concert of their 25th anniversary season, Look, Be, Leap!, on June 4 at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach.
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
The Orange County Women’s Chorus will perform the final concert of their 25th anniversary season, Look, Be, Leap!, on June 4 at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach.
MY DEAD DAD to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival in June
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2023
My Dead Dad is a memoir of Sam's complicated but loving relationship with his dad. Dad was boldly assertive, sports-obsessed and macho. Sam was the opposite: unathletic, husky (okay, fat), but eager to please his Dad.
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2023
My Dead Dad is a memoir of Sam's complicated but loving relationship with his dad. Dad was boldly assertive, sports-obsessed and macho. Sam was the opposite: unathletic, husky (okay, fat), but eager to please his Dad.
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