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Ryan M. Luevano to Adapt DAY OF A LION for Stage

Ryan M. Luevano to Adapt DAY OF A LION for Stage

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2026
Award-winning playwright Ryan M.
Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum

Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum

by Evan Henerson — February 22, 2026
With so many delights and leaning heavily into both the political moment that is recounts and what America is experiencing in the here and now, HERE LIES LOVE rocks as aggressively as it rallies.
Chance Lang Unveils Cast For AN ODE TO PARENTING At Stephanie Feury’s StudIo Theatr

Chance Lang Unveils Cast For AN ODE TO PARENTING At Stephanie Feury’s StudIo Theatre

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
Combined Artform Asylum will present 'AN ODE TO PARENTING', a new theatrical exploration of parenting challenges and triumphs, set to open in February 2026.
THE BERGAMOT COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns To The Crow In March

THE BERGAMOT COMEDY FESTIVAL Returns To The Crow In March

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
The Bergamot Comedy Fest, set for March 2026, emphasizes inclusion and diversity in its lineup.
Review: SPAMALOT Revives A New Quest at OC's Segerstrom Center

Review: SPAMALOT Revives A New Quest at OC's Segerstrom Center

by Michael Quintos — February 20, 2026
Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clack
Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PU

Interview: Director Patrick Bristow on Improv, Puppetry, and the Lasting Appeal of PUPPET UP! – UNCENSORED

by Melissa Heckscher — February 20, 2026
Patrick Bristow breaks down how live improv and Henson-style puppetry come together in Puppet Up! – Uncensored, playing Feb.
Cirque Kalabanté Comes to the Carpenter Center This March

Cirque Kalabanté Comes to the Carpenter Center This March

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
Cirque Kalabanté's Afrique en Cirque celebrates contemporary African cirque at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8 p.
THE MESSENGER West Coast Premiere Comes to Chance Theater

THE MESSENGER West Coast Premiere Comes to Chance Theater

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
Chance Theater will present THE MESSENGER, a new play by Jenny Connell Davis, exploring themes of memory and resistance, from March 27 to April 19, 2026.
The Actors' Gang Will Present THE ADDING MACHINE This Spring

The Actors' Gang Will Present THE ADDING MACHINE This Spring

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
The Actors' Gang will stage Elmer Rice's 1923 classic, THE ADDING MACHINE, exploring themes of technology and dehumanization.
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC

by BWW News Desk — February 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood

Interview: James Lent of SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood

by Gavin Glynn — February 19, 2026
As a versatile performer, Dr.
Christian Lee Navarro to Direct ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Long Beach Shakespeare Compan

Christian Lee Navarro to Direct ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA at Long Beach Shakespeare Company

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2026
Long Beach Shakespeare Company will stage ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA as part of its 2026 season at the Helen Borgers Theatre.

CSArts-SGV Students to Stage HADESTOWN at Duarte Performing Arts Center

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2026
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley's Integrated Arts Conservatory will present HADESTOWN, a Tony Award-winning musical, from Feb.
Video: HERE LIES LOVE At Center Theater Group

Video: HERE LIES LOVE At Center Theater Group

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2026
Center Theatre Group has released video highlights of its new production of the hit musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum has been extended for two additional weeks and must close on April 5, 2026.
Odyssey Theatre To Celebrate Olympia Dukakis With OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!

Odyssey Theatre To Celebrate Olympia Dukakis With OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will honor Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis with OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! on March 21 and 22 in Los Angeles.
DANNY JOLLES VS. THE ALIEN To Play Sierra Madre Playhouse For One Night Only

DANNY JOLLES VS. THE ALIEN To Play Sierra Madre Playhouse For One Night Only

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Danny Jolles will present his new stand-up show, DANNY JOLLES VS.
Review: APPLAUSE at Eli & Edythe Broad Stage

Review: APPLAUSE at Eli & Edythe Broad Stage

by Cary Ginell — February 18, 2026
Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause.
Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tri

Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tribute and More

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.
Review: THREE COCONUTS World Premiere Comedy at Miles Memorial Playhouse

Review: THREE COCONUTS World Premiere Comedy at Miles Memorial Playhouse

by Shari Barrett — February 18, 2026
I really enjoyed the story, acting and staging, along with recognizing the Yiddish comments, behavior and attitudes from my own life being raised by a close-knit Jewish family.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Returns to Los Angeles With Tatiana Maslany, Jon Cryer, Sean Gunn,

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Returns to Los Angeles With Tatiana Maslany, Jon Cryer, Sean Gunn, and More

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
The 24 Hour Plays will return to Los Angeles this month.
Kerry Fenster Named 2026 Spotlight Artist by Music for Autism

Kerry Fenster Named 2026 Spotlight Artist by Music for Autism

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Music for Autism has named singer-songwriter Kerry Fenster as its 2026 Spotlight Artist.
Chance Theater Extends Run of ONCE Until March 2026

Chance Theater Extends Run of ONCE Until March 2026

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the first show of Chance's 2026 Season, Once, has been extended through March 2, 2026.
YEARS TO THE DAY Returns for Encore Performances in Los Angeles

YEARS TO THE DAY Returns for Encore Performances in Los Angeles

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Allen Barton's acclaimed play YEARS TO THE DAY will return for encore performances, offering audiences another chance to experience its compelling dialogue and dynamic storytelling.
Long Beach Symphony to Perform SOUNDS OF LAUREL CANYON at Long Beach Arena

Long Beach Symphony to Perform SOUNDS OF LAUREL CANYON at Long Beach Arena

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
Long Beach Symphony will present SOUNDS OF LAUREL CANYON, a musical tribute to the iconic 60s and 70s era, at Long Beach Arena on March 21.
ALL TWO HUMAN: New Visual Art Exhibits Come to The Music Center and Gloria Molina Gra

ALL TWO HUMAN: New Visual Art Exhibits Come to The Music Center and Gloria Molina Grand Park

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2026
The Music Center and Gloria Molina Grand Park will present two new visual art exhibits, 'WE BELONG HERE' and 'AM I NEXT?', exploring themes of community and identity.

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