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Laguna Playhouse concludes its historic 100th anniversary season with the dazzling and magical musical, XANADU, book by Douglas Carter Beane, music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, musical direction by Ricky Pope and directed & choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan.

The Tony-nominated LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has announced that its recently-concluded 2021-2022 season of shows broke its box office records for attendance, single ticket sales & overall revenue -- the most ever in its illustrious 45-year history.

'Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy' created by and starring Indian-Thai actress and writer Almanya Narula, premiered at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival to rave reviews from audience and critics.

Hero Theatre presents the world premiere of Rise: An Immersive Exploration of Gun Violence in Schools, an immersive, site-specific piece devised and directed by Director and Game Designer Jack McCarthy.

Two and a half years ago, in March of 2020, GLASS CEILINGS, a new musical about women throughout history whose stories you don't know but should, had an opening weekend at Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Angeles that rocked audiences and reviewers alike, and was promptly shut down by the pandemic.

The 2022-2023 Kirk Douglas Theatre Season has been announced.

Philly chick pictures has completed production recording on Curt Wiser's audio drama thriller series A Voice in Violet starring Brooke Lewis Bellas, Bronson Pinchot, Nikki Blonsky, Eric Etebari, Nelson Lee & Wilson Jermaine Heredia.

The Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach is encouraging guests to immerse themselves in the arts with daily art activities, classes, and art workshops this summer.

Conductors have been announced in place of the late Bramwell Tovey, including Ludovic Morlot at the Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks and Louis Langrée at An Evening of Rachmaninoff performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Philip Roger Roy has announced a limited engagement of Barbara Gehring and Linda Klein's The Secret Comedy of Women at Huntington Beach Library Theatre from Wednesday, September 14 through Sunday, October 16.

Jared Machado discusses his portrayal of Johnny in the musical American Idiot at Chance Theater.

Due to popular demand, Miyo Yamauchi's solo show 'How To Be Japanese: Your Normal is Not My Normal' is coming to the Glendale Room September 25, 2022, at 7 pm.

The great Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés will present La Creación, his new work for big band, Afro-Cuban percussion and vocals.

Special Offer: Don't Miss The Must-See Comedy of the Summer!

Special Offer: North Coast Rep presents a Madcap Musical Comedy Murder Mystery

Alpine Theatre Project  announces the Featured Wineries and Celebrity Chefs who will headline the Third Annual Whitefish Wine Auction for the Arts, in Whitefish from August 10-12.

Gibney, the New York City-based dance and social justice organization, is expanding its residency programs to provide wider and more diverse opportunities for early- and mid-career dance artists in support of the continuing advancement of the contemporary dance field.

In the end, the pathos that jut through the humor are jagged and piercing, leaving audiences with a lingering sense of both emptiness and hope, like a light flashed on and off in a dark room, the afterimage seared onto the memory.

Disney's “Tron” producer Donald Kushner, computer image choreographer Jerry Rees and effects animator John Van Vliet have joined El Capitan Theatre's Night on the Grid panel with “The Art of Tron” author Mike Bonifer August 5 at 7pm.

Pasadena Playhouse will present the Los Angeles premiere of Sanctuary City by Pulitzer Prize-winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living).

coARTS Group, a non-profit organization committed to upholding equitable practices throughout the Los Angeles theatre and arts community, has launched a major fundraising campaign to revive Musical Theatre.

Old habits die hard.

This season features a remarkable selection of plays, but starts its season with a spectacular reimagining of the operaCarmen with Carmen Jones, music by George Bizet, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, followed by Patrick Barlow’s imaginative take on the timeless A Christmas Carol, the

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) presents Echoes of Austria: Ligeti at 100, spotlighting LACO's stellar solo winds and acclaimed guest pianist Fabio Bidini, the Carol Colburn Grigor Piano Chair at Colburn School, on Sunday, November 6, 2022, 7 pm, at Zipper Hall in downtown LA.

The Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach is going big this year in honor of its 90th anniversary! Recognized as one of the earliest art shows of its kind on the west coast, the Festival of Arts has long been a place for locals and visitors to come together in celebration of the arts.