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The Foundation for New American Musicals' ShowSearch 2025 Finalists Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The Foundation for New American Musicals has reveaed the finalists for their annual ShowSearch 2025. FNAM will showcase the finalists' original 10-minute musicals as they compete for cash-award scholarships through ShowSearch.
11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival Submissions Now Open
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Submissions for the 11th Annual Haiti International Film Festival are now open in honor of today's Haitian national holiday, Battle of Vertières Day, which memorializes the final battle of the Haitian Revolution in 1803.
Sam Clemmett, Lauren Worsham and More Join AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.
DIE HEART: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT is Coming to Troubadour Theater Company
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
Troubadour Theater Company is celebrating its 30th anniversary season by blowing up the holidays with their latest musical comedy event, a newly revised version of its explosive production of Die Heart: The Director’s Cut.
Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS Shines Under Cate Caplin’s Direction at Theatre 40
by Shari Barrett - November 17, 2025
Directed with pinpoint focus and lots of movement by Cate Caplin to keep the play from becoming a typical “talking heads” production, I guarantee An Inspector Calls will keep you captivated until its startling conclusion.
Photos: IAMA Theatre Company's ESTHER PEREL RUINED MY LIFE In Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company will present a workshop production of Mathilde Dratwa’s biting, tender, and tragically modern new play Esther Perel Ruined My Life. See photos from inside rehearsal.
Theatricus To Present Free Staged Readings of LITTLE REDS and THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Theatricus will present two free staged readings at the Lamanda Park Branch Library in Pasadena: Little Reds on November 22 and These Violent Delights on December 6.
Gloria Molina Grand Park to Present NYELA 2026 Celebration Featuring Ruby Ibarra, BARDO, and Ceci Bastida
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Gloria Molina Grand Park will present its annual NYELA celebration on December 31 with a theme centered on the “Power of One.” The free event will feature live performances by Ruby Ibarra, BARDO, and Ceci Bastida, along with DJs and a large-scale countdown projection on L.A.’s City Hall.
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus To Present Annual Winter Concert December 6–7
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus will present its annual Winter Concert on December 6 and 7 at two Pasadena venues. The performances will feature more than 400 choristers across multiple ensembles in programs of carols and seasonal repertoire.
Missi Pyle, Barrett Foa, Scott Evans and More to Join A VERY QUEER CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Ryan O'Connor and The Los Angeles LGBT Center will present the upcoming ONE NIGHT ONLY concert reading of A Very Queer Christmas Carol, a camp-drenched musical retelling of Dickens' famous Scrooge story.
Plenazo Tribe to Perform at the Odyssey in December
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Music at the Odyssey will present Plenazo Tribe, L.A.’s premiere Puerto Rican music collective, in a festive night of live drumming, dance, and the soulful rhythms of Puerto Rico’s traditional/folkloric plena style of music.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!
Review: TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - November 16, 2025
The fervor of a given audience – kind of its own character in this play - probably helps distract from the fact that, its sweet vibes aside, there’s not a lot of there in Lyons’ play. It’s a good time, but it’s light as a spritz of air freshener.
THE MOUNTAIN DIGBY Rises Again For A Staged Reading At The Elysian Theater This December
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2025
The Mountain Digby, a new, dark, macabre musical, will rise again for a staged reading at The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room on Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m.
Review: FRA DIAVOLO at The Highland Park Ebell
by Amanda Callas - November 15, 2025
While there are ample charms on display in this Pacific Opera Project production of Fra Diavolo, director Josh Shaw seems to lack the right kind of touch for this light-hearted, confectionary romp.
Plaza Mexico Celebrates Dia de La Virgen de Guadalupe; Procession, LAS MAÑANITAS, Live Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2025
Plaza Mexico will mark its annual celebration of Dia de La Virgen de Guadalupe with a procession, Las Mañanitas, Live performances and more, with events on Thursday, December 11, and Friday, December 12.
Photos: PASSION At Chromolume Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Chromolume Theatre will present Passion, the Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical, as the final production of its 2025 season at the Zephyr Theatre. See photos of the production.
AN INSPECTOR CALLS Begins Performances At Greystone Mansion In January 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Theatre 40 will present An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley at Greystone Mansion from January 8–18, 2026. Directed by Cate Caplin, the limited engagement features performances Thursday through Sunday, with an additional showing on January 14.
SHREK THE MUSICAL To Open At Fresno Memorial Auditorium In December
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Children’s Musical Theaterworks will stage Shrek the Musical at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium from December 5–14, 2025. The production is based on the DreamWorks animated film and the book by William Steig and features a cast of performers ages 8 to adult.
Pacific Resident Theatre To Present Daniel Gerroll In DR GLAS Beginning November 16
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Pacific Resident Theatre will present Dr Glas, Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Hjalmar Söderberg’s 1905 psychological thriller, performed by acclaimed British actor Daniel Gerroll. Running November 16–23 in Venice.
Eddie Izzard Brings HAMLET To Los Angeles This January
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Eddie Izzard will bring Hamlet to Los Angeles for seven performances only at The Montalbán Theatre following runs in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and London.
Golden State Pops Orchestra to Present The 2025 HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Golden State Pops Orchestra's 2025 Holiday POPS Spectacular, led by Maestro Steven Allen Fox with Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and GSPO Chorale, will return.
Eddie Izzard to Bring SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET To Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard will bring Shakespeare's Hamlet to life in a dynamic new staging of the iconic play, adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, in Los Angeles.
Photos: First Look At PARANORMAL ACTIVITY At Center Theater Group
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Production photos have been released from Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Paranormal Activity, the new stage production with an original story inspired by Paramount Pictures’ film franchise. 
Photos: FILM FEST LA Celebrates Seven Years Of THE KASH HOVEY AND FRIENDS FILM BLOCK
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
In new photos, Film Fest LA at LA Live celebrates the seventh anniversary of the Kash Hovey and Friends Film Block, highlighting new short films, podcasts, music and creative work from emerging artists.

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