NewFilmmakers Los Angeles To Host Monthly Film Festival INFOCUS: Canadian Cinema
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its July Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its July Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles.
Guild Opera Company to Present Free Shows of CARMEN
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Guild Opera Company will present Bizet's opera Carmen at River of the Valley in Canoga Park. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Guild Opera Company will present Bizet's opera Carmen at River of the Valley in Canoga Park. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.
The Academy Museum Reveals Details of JAWS: THE EXHIBITION
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present Jaws: The Exhibition, the museum’s first large-scale exhibition dedicated to a single film
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present Jaws: The Exhibition, the museum’s first large-scale exhibition dedicated to a single film
Tickets Now Available for PIRATES WANTED at Last Call Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Last Call Theatre has released tickets for the remount of its 2024 award-winning and critically acclaimed pirate immersive adventure, Pirates Wanted. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2025
Last Call Theatre has released tickets for the remount of its 2024 award-winning and critically acclaimed pirate immersive adventure, Pirates Wanted. Learn more here!
Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Colony Theatre
by Amanda Callas - June 19, 2025
The Wedding Singer is a delightful retro romantic comedy musical at the Colony Theatre in Burbank through June 29th. Confectionary light, with killer choreography and eye-candy 1980s costumes and sets, The Wedding Singer is a big whipped cream dollop of pure joy.
by Amanda Callas - June 19, 2025
The Wedding Singer is a delightful retro romantic comedy musical at the Colony Theatre in Burbank through June 29th. Confectionary light, with killer choreography and eye-candy 1980s costumes and sets, The Wedding Singer is a big whipped cream dollop of pure joy.
Review: Hugh Jackman Headlines Hollywood Bowl's 2025 Season Opener
by Michael Quintos - June 18, 2025
To kick off the official start of its 2025 season, one of the world's most iconic venues, the Hollywood Bowl, welcomed more than 10,000 guests on the evening of June 7, 2025 for its opening night concert 'An Evening With Hugh Jackman,' featuring the celebrated Australian-born stage-and-screen star performing high-energy numbers accompanied by the lush, grandiose sounds of the Hollywood Bowl orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins, as well as the Senior graduating musicians of the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) who joined them on select numbers. A rousing display of talent and energy, Jackman's concert proved once again why this award-winning star is quite a 'showman.'
by Michael Quintos - June 18, 2025
To kick off the official start of its 2025 season, one of the world's most iconic venues, the Hollywood Bowl, welcomed more than 10,000 guests on the evening of June 7, 2025 for its opening night concert 'An Evening With Hugh Jackman,' featuring the celebrated Australian-born stage-and-screen star performing high-energy numbers accompanied by the lush, grandiose sounds of the Hollywood Bowl orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins, as well as the Senior graduating musicians of the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) who joined them on select numbers. A rousing display of talent and energy, Jackman's concert proved once again why this award-winning star is quite a 'showman.'
Photos: SHE KILLS MONSTERS At Kentwood Players
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Kentwood Players will present She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen opening Friday, July 18 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045. Check out photos of the cast.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Kentwood Players will present She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen opening Friday, July 18 at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles 90045. Check out photos of the cast.
New Works Festival Begins This Weekend At The Long Beach Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s New Works Festival will return to the Helen Borgers Theatre this weekend with a bold lineup of fresh voices and theatrical surprises.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
The Long Beach Shakespeare Company’s New Works Festival will return to the Helen Borgers Theatre this weekend with a bold lineup of fresh voices and theatrical surprises.
IF I AWAKEN IN LOS ANGELES Comes to The Ford for One Night Only, August 1
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
If I Awaken In Los Angeles will take center stage on Friday, August 1 at 8PM. Co-presented with the LA Philharmonic, the performance is a love letter to the City of Angels, told through a fusion of spoken word, live music, movement, and cinematic storytelling.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
If I Awaken In Los Angeles will take center stage on Friday, August 1 at 8PM. Co-presented with the LA Philharmonic, the performance is a love letter to the City of Angels, told through a fusion of spoken word, live music, movement, and cinematic storytelling.
Interactive Disney Jr. Event Coming to California Adventure and Downtown Disney
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
“Disney Jr. Let’s Play!,” a three-day event inspired by Disney Jr.’s beloved characters and stories, will is coming to Disney California Adventure Park on FRIDAY, AUG. 8, and at Downtown Disney District on SATURDAY, AUG. 9, and SUNDAY, AUG. 10.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
“Disney Jr. Let’s Play!,” a three-day event inspired by Disney Jr.’s beloved characters and stories, will is coming to Disney California Adventure Park on FRIDAY, AUG. 8, and at Downtown Disney District on SATURDAY, AUG. 9, and SUNDAY, AUG. 10.
Center Theatre Group Will Host WALK WITH ME CTG Audio Experience
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
EMILY GOGLIA PRESENTS THE LIMELIGHT CLUB Comes to Bar Lubitsch
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Following a two-month hiatus, Emily Goglia Presents The Limelight Club returns to Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2025
Following a two-month hiatus, Emily Goglia Presents The Limelight Club returns to Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. Learn more here!
Charlotte Wells Elevated To Chief Executive Officer At SAG-AFTRA Foundation
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced that Charlotte Wells has been elevated to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding current Executive Director Cyd Wilson who is retiring and stepping into an advisory and special projects role.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced that Charlotte Wells has been elevated to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding current Executive Director Cyd Wilson who is retiring and stepping into an advisory and special projects role.
Lillias White Joins BROADWAY VOICES UNITE Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Tony Award-winning performer Lillias White has joined the upcoming Broadway Voices Unite Benefit Concert, which will take place June 22 in Santa Monica, CA.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Tony Award-winning performer Lillias White has joined the upcoming Broadway Voices Unite Benefit Concert, which will take place June 22 in Santa Monica, CA.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Comes to Long Beach Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
At the Long Beach Playhouse, one tradition is closing their Mainstage Season with a musical. This year they will present the popular classic, Fiddler on the Roof.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
At the Long Beach Playhouse, one tradition is closing their Mainstage Season with a musical. This year they will present the popular classic, Fiddler on the Roof.
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Extends at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended its production of Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life. Learn more about the production here.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended its production of Noah Haidle’s BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a touching tribute to one woman’s life. Learn more about the production here.
California's Teenage Drama Workshop Sets Summer Productions
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) will host a three-week public run of two stage productions, including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. and The Hobbit, beginning in July at California State University Northridge.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) will host a three-week public run of two stage productions, including Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical JR. and The Hobbit, beginning in July at California State University Northridge.
A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Will Make West Coast Premiere at Theatre 40
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
A Jukebox for the Algonquin will make its West Coast Premiere engagement of a new comedy, written by Paul Stroili, directed by Larry Eisenberg, and produced for Theatre Forty by David Hunt Stafford.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
A Jukebox for the Algonquin will make its West Coast Premiere engagement of a new comedy, written by Paul Stroili, directed by Larry Eisenberg, and produced for Theatre Forty by David Hunt Stafford.
THE IMPACT OF DILDOS ON A FUNERAL Comes to the Loft Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the final production of its 2024–2025 season in Sawyer’s Playhouse (the company’s second stage), the world premiere of The Impact of Dildos on a Funeral by Emma J. Latimer.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2025
Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the final production of its 2024–2025 season in Sawyer’s Playhouse (the company’s second stage), the world premiere of The Impact of Dildos on a Funeral by Emma J. Latimer.
Interview: Trevor James of PARADE at Ahmanson Theatre
by Andrew Child - June 15, 2025
While still a high schooler living and finding his passion for theatre in Los Angeles, Trevor James had the opportunity to sing “The Old Red Hills of Home” from Parade for composer Jason Robert Brown.
by Andrew Child - June 15, 2025
While still a high schooler living and finding his passion for theatre in Los Angeles, Trevor James had the opportunity to sing “The Old Red Hills of Home” from Parade for composer Jason Robert Brown.
Liverpool Legends THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE at House of Blues Anaheim
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2025
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 7:00pm. See here for more details!
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2025
Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at House of Blues Anaheim on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 7:00pm. See here for more details!
Review: New Regional Production of Disney's FROZEN Debuts at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - June 13, 2025
Touted as the first 'non-replica' regional production of this Disney stage musical mounted in Southern California, La Mirada Theatre's fresh iteration of FROZEN - THE MUSICAL still has plenty of Disney-esque magic to offer young and old audience members alike seeking to revisit the land of Arendelle. Enhanced significantly by an energetic ensemble cast led by a pair of compelling lead actresses, this entertaining new production is lively, colorful, and grand-sounding overall, making it stand as a respectable modern musical filled with likable characters, relatable emotions, and some genuine laughs. This new Los Angeles premiere production—directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges—continues performances through June 29 in the city of La Mirada.
by Michael Quintos - June 13, 2025
Touted as the first 'non-replica' regional production of this Disney stage musical mounted in Southern California, La Mirada Theatre's fresh iteration of FROZEN - THE MUSICAL still has plenty of Disney-esque magic to offer young and old audience members alike seeking to revisit the land of Arendelle. Enhanced significantly by an energetic ensemble cast led by a pair of compelling lead actresses, this entertaining new production is lively, colorful, and grand-sounding overall, making it stand as a respectable modern musical filled with likable characters, relatable emotions, and some genuine laughs. This new Los Angeles premiere production—directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges—continues performances through June 29 in the city of La Mirada.
THE MEETING Opens Tomorrow At Thymele Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Theatre Unleashed returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June with The Meeting, a powerful new play by acclaimed playwright Brian James Polak that imagines a not-so-distant dystopia in which all forms of artistic expression are banned.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Theatre Unleashed returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this June with The Meeting, a powerful new play by acclaimed playwright Brian James Polak that imagines a not-so-distant dystopia in which all forms of artistic expression are banned.
HOT OFF THE PRESS To Be Presented At Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Hot Off the Press is a program of new solo writings presented by talented scribes in staged readings. The show will be presented at 7:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The new program includes:
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2025
Hot Off the Press is a program of new solo writings presented by talented scribes in staged readings. The show will be presented at 7:00 p.m. PDT on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The new program includes:
Review: HAMLET at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - June 12, 2025
This production is erotic, evocative, lean as a bone and, at a certain point, leaves HAMLET behind entirely. Director Robert O'Hara (SLAVE PLAY, BARBECUE) cracks HAMLET open, exposes it to the sun and then keeps on probing.
by Evan Henerson - June 12, 2025
This production is erotic, evocative, lean as a bone and, at a certain point, leaves HAMLET behind entirely. Director Robert O'Hara (SLAVE PLAY, BARBECUE) cracks HAMLET open, exposes it to the sun and then keeps on probing.
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