STARMITES Comes to Open Fist Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Time: 1989; Place: Earth and Inner Space. Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new production of Starmites, the Tony-nominated sci-fi fantasy musical that's a comic book come to life. With music and lyrics by Barry Keating; book by Stuart Ross and Keating; direction by Scott Peterman; and music direction by Jan Roper, this joyous, space-age, pop rock adventure is set to save the universe one song at a time beginning June 2 at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances continue through July 8.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Time: 1989; Place: Earth and Inner Space. Open Fist Theatre Company presents a new production of Starmites, the Tony-nominated sci-fi fantasy musical that's a comic book come to life. With music and lyrics by Barry Keating; book by Stuart Ross and Keating; direction by Scott Peterman; and music direction by Jan Roper, this joyous, space-age, pop rock adventure is set to save the universe one song at a time beginning June 2 at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances continue through July 8.
Laguna Playhouse Presents the World Premiere Production of Agatha Christie Thriller MURDER ON THE LINKS
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a transfer of North Coast Repertory’s World Premiere production of MURDER ON THE LINKS, based on the novel by Agatha Christie and written & directed by acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a transfer of North Coast Repertory’s World Premiere production of MURDER ON THE LINKS, based on the novel by Agatha Christie and written & directed by acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz.
HOMELESS ROMANTIC to Premiere at the Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Tony Bartolone will finally bring, Homeless Romantic, a compelling solo show that explores themes of grief, poverty, and loneliness to the Hollywood Fringe. Homeless Romantic is a love letter to the Los Angeles not often seen in movies. Full of colorful characters and passionate declaration, the performance is an emotionally powerful journey that keeps audiences laughing, tugs at heartstrings and ultimately leaves the crowd inspired and uplifted.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Tony Bartolone will finally bring, Homeless Romantic, a compelling solo show that explores themes of grief, poverty, and loneliness to the Hollywood Fringe. Homeless Romantic is a love letter to the Los Angeles not often seen in movies. Full of colorful characters and passionate declaration, the performance is an emotionally powerful journey that keeps audiences laughing, tugs at heartstrings and ultimately leaves the crowd inspired and uplifted.
George F. Walker's FEATURING LORETTA comes to Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Not Your Average Theatre Company will present George F. Walker’s Featuring Loretta at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. One of Walker’s six suburban motel plays, Featuring Loretta offers a special insight into the lives of some of the down (though not necessarily out) people of the world. It presents us with a hilarious snapshot of their lives, seen through the window of their temporary environment: a generic and run-down motel room.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Not Your Average Theatre Company will present George F. Walker’s Featuring Loretta at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. One of Walker’s six suburban motel plays, Featuring Loretta offers a special insight into the lives of some of the down (though not necessarily out) people of the world. It presents us with a hilarious snapshot of their lives, seen through the window of their temporary environment: a generic and run-down motel room.
LEBANESE DEBUTANTE Comes to the Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
2015 Hollywood Fringe Best Cabaret/Variety winner, Chris Farah, returns to the festival with her exciting new solo show Lebanese Debutante. A little bit My So Called Life, a little My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and a little Bridgerton, Lebanese Debutante weaves themes of womanhood, culture, religion, and sexuality set in the last decade of digital innocence. Farah, creator of hit shows Fancy: A Southern Gothic Camp Parable and Fancy! Secrets from my Bootydoir, will present her first “personal” solo show.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
2015 Hollywood Fringe Best Cabaret/Variety winner, Chris Farah, returns to the festival with her exciting new solo show Lebanese Debutante. A little bit My So Called Life, a little My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and a little Bridgerton, Lebanese Debutante weaves themes of womanhood, culture, religion, and sexuality set in the last decade of digital innocence. Farah, creator of hit shows Fancy: A Southern Gothic Camp Parable and Fancy! Secrets from my Bootydoir, will present her first “personal” solo show.
Reimagined DEATH OF A SALESMAN Comes to Sherry Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Death of a Salesman, by legendary playwright Arthur Miller, is arguably the greatest American play of all time, but has never been told quite like this. Opens May 12th at the Sherry Theater at 11052 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
Death of a Salesman, by legendary playwright Arthur Miller, is arguably the greatest American play of all time, but has never been told quite like this. Opens May 12th at the Sherry Theater at 11052 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
Magos Herrera And Brooklyn Rider's Inspiring DREAMERS Closes Out The Soraya's 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Soraya’s 2022-23 season concludes in an intimate fashion, with an onstage performance by Mexican-born Latin Jazz singer Magos Herrera and the innovative string quartet Brooklyn Rider.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Soraya’s 2022-23 season concludes in an intimate fashion, with an onstage performance by Mexican-born Latin Jazz singer Magos Herrera and the innovative string quartet Brooklyn Rider.
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Unveils New Exhibit THE POWER OF SONG
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has unveiled its expanded traveling exhibit 'The Power of Song: A Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit,' which will be on display at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles now through September 4, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) has unveiled its expanded traveling exhibit 'The Power of Song: A Songwriters Hall of Fame Exhibit,' which will be on display at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles now through September 4, 2023.
Chamber Trio of Jordan Bak, Geneva Lewis, & Evren Ozel to Perform at The Wallis in June
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present the chamber trio of JORDAN BAK, viola, GENEVA LEWIS, violin, and EVREN OZEL, piano, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present the chamber trio of JORDAN BAK, viola, GENEVA LEWIS, violin, and EVREN OZEL, piano, on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis’ Bram Goldsmith Theater.
New Nerdy Musical BOOM, HEADSHOT! A GREEK TRAGEDY is Coming to Hollywood Fringe in June
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Boom, Headshot! A Geek Tragedy will have its world premiere on June 10th at Hollywood Fringe 2023, with book and lyrics by Scout Storey and original music by Nick Morgan.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Boom, Headshot! A Geek Tragedy will have its world premiere on June 10th at Hollywood Fringe 2023, with book and lyrics by Scout Storey and original music by Nick Morgan.
MB Stage Productions To Present GHOSTS CAN'T PAY RENT At The 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
MB Stage Productions will present Ghosts Can't Pay Rent at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
MB Stage Productions will present Ghosts Can't Pay Rent at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
THE YEAR THAT CARRIE FISHER DIED World Premiere to be Presented at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
'The Year That Carrie Fisher Died', written by Scout Storey (He/Him), directed by Lauren Sperling (She/Her) and Silas Jean-Rox (He/Him), and produced by Make Believe Stage Productions (MB Stage Productions) will have its world premiere at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 4th, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
'The Year That Carrie Fisher Died', written by Scout Storey (He/Him), directed by Lauren Sperling (She/Her) and Silas Jean-Rox (He/Him), and produced by Make Believe Stage Productions (MB Stage Productions) will have its world premiere at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival on June 4th, 2023.
Interview: Josh Welsh on BRING THE NOISE: IF THESE WALLS COULD SING at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - May 08, 2023
Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent, directly oversees all Film Independent programming, including Bring The Noise: If These Walls Could Sing at The Wallis on May 18. The evening is planned as a celebration of renowned photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney’s film, If These Walls Could Sing about the many music industry artists who recorded inside Abbey Road Studios in London, which is now streaming on Disney+. The evening at The Wallis will include a live orchestral performance of songs recorded at Abbey Road Studios conducted by Mark Graham, and a Q&A with Mary McCartney moderated by Academy-Award winning filmmaker Morgan Neville.
by Shari Barrett - May 08, 2023
Josh Welsh, President of Film Independent, directly oversees all Film Independent programming, including Bring The Noise: If These Walls Could Sing at The Wallis on May 18. The evening is planned as a celebration of renowned photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney’s film, If These Walls Could Sing about the many music industry artists who recorded inside Abbey Road Studios in London, which is now streaming on Disney+. The evening at The Wallis will include a live orchestral performance of songs recorded at Abbey Road Studios conducted by Mark Graham, and a Q&A with Mary McCartney moderated by Academy-Award winning filmmaker Morgan Neville.
3rd Annual Twenty by Twenty Fringe Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
This digitally presented festival of new works was conceived by Founding Artistic Director Roman Sanchez to present bold, innovative, and intimate new works created by passionate and newly empowered voices: artists in their twenties. In its third iteration, TBTF will further explore the multiplicity of artists and cultures across the globe.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
This digitally presented festival of new works was conceived by Founding Artistic Director Roman Sanchez to present bold, innovative, and intimate new works created by passionate and newly empowered voices: artists in their twenties. In its third iteration, TBTF will further explore the multiplicity of artists and cultures across the globe.
Jem And The Holograms Parody Musical TRULY OUTRAGEOUS Will Debut In Hollywood This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Author and playwright Brandie June and award-winning musical theater writer Rebecca McGlynn will present the debut of their show TRULY OUTRAGEOUS — an unofficial parody musical based on the popular 80’s cartoon show Jem And The Holograms.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
Author and playwright Brandie June and award-winning musical theater writer Rebecca McGlynn will present the debut of their show TRULY OUTRAGEOUS — an unofficial parody musical based on the popular 80’s cartoon show Jem And The Holograms.
Student Blog: Reflecting on My Freshman Year
by Student Blogger: Marissa Hein - May 07, 2023
As I’ve been packing up my dorm room and preparing for finals, it’s been hitting me that by the end of this week, I will no longer be a freshman in college. I’ve been reflecting over the past year—the highest of highs, the lowest of lows—and I can’t believe that it is really over.
by Student Blogger: Marissa Hein - May 07, 2023
As I’ve been packing up my dorm room and preparing for finals, it’s been hitting me that by the end of this week, I will no longer be a freshman in college. I’ve been reflecting over the past year—the highest of highs, the lowest of lows—and I can’t believe that it is really over.
Photos: City Year Los Angeles Hosts 12TH ANNUAL SPRING BREAK: DESTINATION EDUCATION Event
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
Last night, City Year Los Angeles hosted their 12th annual Spring Break: Destination Education Benefit which raised over $2.2 million to support thousands of students across L.A. thrive in school and in life. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
Last night, City Year Los Angeles hosted their 12th annual Spring Break: Destination Education Benefit which raised over $2.2 million to support thousands of students across L.A. thrive in school and in life. Check out photos here!
VELVET JESUS, Starring Ernest Harden Jr, to Premiere On Digital This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
Velvet Jesus, the gripping semi-autobiographical story of a man's desperate journey to discover the truth about his past, will release Tuesday, May 9 globally from Breaking Glass Pictures.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
Velvet Jesus, the gripping semi-autobiographical story of a man's desperate journey to discover the truth about his past, will release Tuesday, May 9 globally from Breaking Glass Pictures.
Hudson Theatre to Present BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. in June
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
The Hudson Theatre will present a world premiere musical BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. (Especially On Skid Row). Written and produced by Thaddeus Nagey, in the hope of creating awareness of the homeless population in Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2023
The Hudson Theatre will present a world premiere musical BECAUSE IT'S SUNNY IN L.A. (Especially On Skid Row). Written and produced by Thaddeus Nagey, in the hope of creating awareness of the homeless population in Los Angeles.
Road Theatre Company & New York's Jewish Plays Project Present WHO BY FIRE Workshop This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY (Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director) in partnership with the Jewish Plays Project (David Winitsky, Artistic Director), have announced a one-night only reading presentation of 2021 National Jewish Playwriting Contest Winner, WHO BY FIRE, written by Talisa Friedman and directed by legendary casting director John Levey.
THE CONNIE CONVERSE UNIVERSE To Play Monroe Forum At The El Portal Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
The world premiere of The Connie Converse Universe starring Hope Levy has been set for two performances only on Saturday, May 20, at 8pm, and Sunday, May 21, at 5pm, at the Monroe Forum in the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
The world premiere of The Connie Converse Universe starring Hope Levy has been set for two performances only on Saturday, May 20, at 8pm, and Sunday, May 21, at 5pm, at the Monroe Forum in the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.
Sacred Fools to Present REFLECT ON: MALE CHOREOGRAPHERS
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
As part of Sacred Fools Theater Company's Ladder Up Initiative, the company will continue its collaboration with choreographer James MahKween by presenting “Reflect On: Male Choreographers” for two performances, Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12, at 8:00 pm on the Broadwater Main Stage.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
As part of Sacred Fools Theater Company's Ladder Up Initiative, the company will continue its collaboration with choreographer James MahKween by presenting “Reflect On: Male Choreographers” for two performances, Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12, at 8:00 pm on the Broadwater Main Stage.
Los Angeles Ballet To Honor Jeff Polak and Alia Tutor at Gala This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) will celebrate its Season 17 Gala on Thursday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. This year's honorees are philanthropists Jeff Polak and Alia Tutor. The honorees are receiving Angel Awards for the extraordinary contributions they have made to LAB and the city of Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) will celebrate its Season 17 Gala on Thursday, May 18 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. This year's honorees are philanthropists Jeff Polak and Alia Tutor. The honorees are receiving Angel Awards for the extraordinary contributions they have made to LAB and the city of Los Angeles.
Blue13 Dance Company to Perform at The Wallis This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
Blue13 Dance Company, the celebrated LA-based dance ensemble living at the intersection of diaspora and disruption, returns to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with five culturally daring Bollywood-inspired works by Artistic Director and prolific choreographer Achinta S. McDaniel, on Friday, May 12, 7:30 pm, and Saturday, May 13, 2023, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2023
Blue13 Dance Company, the celebrated LA-based dance ensemble living at the intersection of diaspora and disruption, returns to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with five culturally daring Bollywood-inspired works by Artistic Director and prolific choreographer Achinta S. McDaniel, on Friday, May 12, 7:30 pm, and Saturday, May 13, 2023, 7:30 pm, in The Wallis' Bram Goldsmith Theater.
Review: SCINTILLA at Road Theatre
by Evan Henerson - May 06, 2023
WWhat seems like a deceptively simple premise develops several intriguing layers in Alessandro Camon’s SCINTILLA, enjoying its world premiere at the Road Theatre. Equal parts domestic drama and a harrowing investigation into the results of climate change, SCINTILLA is as impactful as it is unrelenting.
by Evan Henerson - May 06, 2023
WWhat seems like a deceptively simple premise develops several intriguing layers in Alessandro Camon’s SCINTILLA, enjoying its world premiere at the Road Theatre. Equal parts domestic drama and a harrowing investigation into the results of climate change, SCINTILLA is as impactful as it is unrelenting.
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