Interview: Coral Peña of HAMLET at Mark Taper Forum
by Andrew Child - May 28, 2025
Though familiar with Shakespearean roles, the chance to play Ophelia was still a surprise for Peña. “I usually don’t play roles like this— I play clowns.”
by Andrew Child - May 28, 2025
Though familiar with Shakespearean roles, the chance to play Ophelia was still a surprise for Peña. “I usually don’t play roles like this— I play clowns.”
Annika Hoseth's KITTENS To Premiere At The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Kittens, a new musical by Annika Hoseth, is set to premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival from June 7-June 29. Inspired by Gloria Steinem's article 'I Was a Playboy Bunny,' the production follows 3 young women who work as 'Kittens' at the iconic 1960's Pussy Cat Club.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Kittens, a new musical by Annika Hoseth, is set to premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival from June 7-June 29. Inspired by Gloria Steinem's article 'I Was a Playboy Bunny,' the production follows 3 young women who work as 'Kittens' at the iconic 1960's Pussy Cat Club.
DREAM STOP By Delight Art Foundation Art Installation On View In June At Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
The City of Glendale's Library, Arts & Culture has announced the upcoming installation titled Dream Stop, produced by Delight Art Foundation, planned to be on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
The City of Glendale's Library, Arts & Culture has announced the upcoming installation titled Dream Stop, produced by Delight Art Foundation, planned to be on display at the Adams Square Mini Park Gas Station from Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, July 25, 2025.
NO BETTER MAN Comes To Hollywood Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Jacob Sidney's no better man at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. no better man is a sharply amusing examination of Seattle's origins by one of its own.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Jacob Sidney's no better man at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. no better man is a sharply amusing examination of Seattle's origins by one of its own.
NO To Have US Premiere In June At Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
By special invitation, after winning the Hollywood Fringe Exchange Award to perform at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, “NO” will have its US Premiere opening June 22, 2025. From award winning international creator and performer Annalisa Limardi.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
By special invitation, after winning the Hollywood Fringe Exchange Award to perform at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, “NO” will have its US Premiere opening June 22, 2025. From award winning international creator and performer Annalisa Limardi.
Solo Show RISE OF A KING Starring Vico Ortiz To Have West Coast Premiere
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Acclaimed nonbinary actor, writer, producer and activist Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death, Fionna and Cake) is set to debut their new powerful solo show, RISE OF A KING. The highly anticipated production will make its West Coast premiere in Los Angeles during Pride Month.
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Acclaimed nonbinary actor, writer, producer and activist Vico Ortiz (Our Flag Means Death, Fionna and Cake) is set to debut their new powerful solo show, RISE OF A KING. The highly anticipated production will make its West Coast premiere in Los Angeles during Pride Month.
Photos: TRAUMA PLAY at IAMA Theatre Company First Look
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company is closing its 17th season with a workshop production of the hilarious and raw new comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. Get a first look here!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company is closing its 17th season with a workshop production of the hilarious and raw new comedy Trauma Play by Abigail Miller. Get a first look here!
Tickets On Sale Now for Disney and Pixar's ELIO at the El Capitan Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Disney and Pixar’s newest animated feature, “Elio” lands at the El Capitan Theatre this summer. Before the movie, guests can experience an all-new Light and Projection Experience and take photos at our photo op and mural wall!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Disney and Pixar’s newest animated feature, “Elio” lands at the El Capitan Theatre this summer. Before the movie, guests can experience an all-new Light and Projection Experience and take photos at our photo op and mural wall!
Rachel Redleaf Takes TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING To The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Too Much of a Good Thing, Written, Directed & Performed by Rachel Redleaf, will be presented as part of the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Too Much of a Good Thing, Written, Directed & Performed by Rachel Redleaf, will be presented as part of the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Learn more about the show here!
Magician Benjamin B Knows Will Make Fringe Festival Return
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Written for the 15th annual Hollywood Fringe by festival veteran Benjamin B, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS seeks to answer the question of indecision. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2025
Written for the 15th annual Hollywood Fringe by festival veteran Benjamin B, TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS seeks to answer the question of indecision. Learn more here!
Review: SAW THE MUSICAL at Hudson Theatres Mainstage
by Melissa Heckscher - May 26, 2025
Ultimately, I liked SAW The Musical for its weirdness. But even as a horror-loving theater nerd, I didn’t quite fall in love. For me, this bloody musical parody didn’t quite slay.
by Melissa Heckscher - May 26, 2025
Ultimately, I liked SAW The Musical for its weirdness. But even as a horror-loving theater nerd, I didn’t quite fall in love. For me, this bloody musical parody didn’t quite slay.
Interview: Lea Michele On Her CA Shows and Broadway Premiere of CHESS! @ The Imperial Theater!
by Gavin Glynn - May 26, 2025
Lea Michele is an award-winning actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for her iconic role as “Rachel Berry” on the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning series Glee. In 2010, she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actress.
by Gavin Glynn - May 26, 2025
Lea Michele is an award-winning actress, singer, and New York Times bestselling author, best known for her iconic role as “Rachel Berry” on the critically acclaimed, Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winning series Glee. In 2010, she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Actress.
Interview: Jack Stehlin on LEAR REDUX: A QUANTUM FANTASIA
by Shari Barrett - May 24, 2025
In the World Premiere of Lear Redux: A Quantum Fantasia, Jack Stehlin, who previously starred in both Titus Redux at the Kirk Douglas and Tempest Redux at the Odyssey, inhabits the role of an aging actor whose last days strangely parallel those of Shakespeare’s tragic king. I decided to speak with Jack about his history portraying Shakespeare’s tragic kings, his personal connection to Lear, and how this tragic king differs or is similar to the others.
by Shari Barrett - May 24, 2025
In the World Premiere of Lear Redux: A Quantum Fantasia, Jack Stehlin, who previously starred in both Titus Redux at the Kirk Douglas and Tempest Redux at the Odyssey, inhabits the role of an aging actor whose last days strangely parallel those of Shakespeare’s tragic king. I decided to speak with Jack about his history portraying Shakespeare’s tragic kings, his personal connection to Lear, and how this tragic king differs or is similar to the others.
Photos: World Premiere of EDITH at Loft Ensemble
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025
Production photos have been released for the world premiere play Edith at Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood. The play is written by Noah T. Parnes. See the photos here!
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025
Production photos have been released for the world premiere play Edith at Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood. The play is written by Noah T. Parnes. See the photos here!
Tokyo/Manila/L.A. Jazz Summit Celebrates Human Connection Across Cultures
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
The first-ever Tokyo/Manila/L.A. Jazz Summit on Sunday, June 1 will celebrate human connection across cultures and a collective love of jazz. Check here for more details!
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
The first-ever Tokyo/Manila/L.A. Jazz Summit on Sunday, June 1 will celebrate human connection across cultures and a collective love of jazz. Check here for more details!
Marissa Jaret Winokur, Drew Seeley Will Star in WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ABBY J? Reading
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
See Drew Seeley, and a cast of '90s pop culture favorites including Marissa Jaret Winokur in 'What Ever Happened to Baby J?' a Y2K and boyband-obsessed comedy written by award-winning screenwriter Victoria Male.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
See Drew Seeley, and a cast of '90s pop culture favorites including Marissa Jaret Winokur in 'What Ever Happened to Baby J?' a Y2K and boyband-obsessed comedy written by award-winning screenwriter Victoria Male.
ARENA: A HOUSE MUSICAL Concert Series to Perform at WeHo Pride Arts Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
TNH Productions-Theater/Teatro has been invited by the Los Angeles LGBT Center to showcase a new iteration of Arena: A House Musical! The Concert. The show was written by Abel Alvarado and will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 8pm.
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2025
TNH Productions-Theater/Teatro has been invited by the Los Angeles LGBT Center to showcase a new iteration of Arena: A House Musical! The Concert. The show was written by Abel Alvarado and will take place on Saturday, May 24, at 8pm.
Review: A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at A Noise Within
by Evan Henerson - May 23, 2025
Featuring a cast who seamlessly transport us to a working-class Dublin community in 1964 – with music to match – ANW’s production spotlights not just its leading player, but pens a love letter to the lure of the stage
by Evan Henerson - May 23, 2025
Featuring a cast who seamlessly transport us to a working-class Dublin community in 1964 – with music to match – ANW’s production spotlights not just its leading player, but pens a love letter to the lure of the stage
Annika Hoseth's KITTENS To Premiere at The Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Kittens, a new musical by Annika Hoseth, is set to premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival from June 7-June 29. Inspired by Gloria Steinem's article 'I Was a Playboy Bunny,' expose.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Kittens, a new musical by Annika Hoseth, is set to premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival from June 7-June 29. Inspired by Gloria Steinem's article 'I Was a Playboy Bunny,' expose.
SAM Award-Winning Solo Musical Returns On National Tour This June
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Following a sold-out debut run at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival, SAM, the critically-acclaimed comedy solo musical created and performed by Sam Labrecque, embarks on a national tour this June with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Los Angeles dates to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Following a sold-out debut run at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival, SAM, the critically-acclaimed comedy solo musical created and performed by Sam Labrecque, embarks on a national tour this June with stops in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Los Angeles dates to be announced.
New Musicals SATURDAYS AT 10 AM To Debut At Hollywood Fringe Festival 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
A hilarious and heartfelt new original musical comedy, Saturdays at 10am, makes its debut at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival with a limited 5 show run at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
A hilarious and heartfelt new original musical comedy, Saturdays at 10am, makes its debut at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival with a limited 5 show run at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center.
Long Beach Symphony Named 'Nonprofit of the Year'
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Long Beach Symphony has announced that it has been selected as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, 33rd District.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Long Beach Symphony has announced that it has been selected as a 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, 33rd District.
Groundlings School Summer Teen Improv Classes Now On Sale And Going Fast
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Groundlings School—home to comedy legends like Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and many more— has announced the launch of its summer teen improv classes that are now on sale and selling fast.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
The Groundlings School—home to comedy legends like Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and many more— has announced the launch of its summer teen improv classes that are now on sale and selling fast.
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles To Screen LGBTQ+ Works at June Film Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its June Monthly Film Festival dedicated to its celebration of its annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program. The day consists of three InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its June Monthly Film Festival dedicated to its celebration of its annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program. The day consists of three InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators.
Dances With Films: LA 2025 Announces Film Lineup With 255 Films And 36 World Premieres
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month's return of Los Angeles' largest indie film-focused film festival (June 19-29) for its 28th edition.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2025
Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month's return of Los Angeles' largest indie film-focused film festival (June 19-29) for its 28th edition.
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