Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble Opens 2017-18 Season With 'Empires And Everything Else'
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
It will be difficult for Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYWE) to top last season's milestone 10th anniversary, culminating in a triumphant European Tour, but if anyone can, it's this highly talented group of young musicians.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
It will be difficult for Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble (PSYWE) to top last season's milestone 10th anniversary, culminating in a triumphant European Tour, but if anyone can, it's this highly talented group of young musicians.
L.A. Dance Project Returns To The Wallis As First Company-in-Residence
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
When Benjamin Millepied launched L.A. Dance Project (LADP) in 2012, he brought a new energy to the vibrant and growing Los Angeles dance community. Now, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) welcomes L.A. Dance Project as its first Company-in-Residence during the 2017/18 Season.
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2017
When Benjamin Millepied launched L.A. Dance Project (LADP) in 2012, he brought a new energy to the vibrant and growing Los Angeles dance community. Now, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) welcomes L.A. Dance Project as its first Company-in-Residence during the 2017/18 Season.
Pakistan's The Sachal Ensemble Brings Intimate Onstage Jazz Performance to VPAC
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
This season, VPAC (The Soraya) introduces a new experience for L.A's live music lovers as the 1,700 seat theatre is transformed into an intimate onstage New York-style jazz club for a series of global and chamber music performances.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
This season, VPAC (The Soraya) introduces a new experience for L.A's live music lovers as the 1,700 seat theatre is transformed into an intimate onstage New York-style jazz club for a series of global and chamber music performances.
ANW Announces New Board Members October 2017
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
A Noise Within (ANW) announces the names of the civic and community leaders that were elected in the past year to serve on their board of directors. These members, along with the currently serving Board Members and Co-Producing Artistic Directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, are the people who will continue to move A Noise Within into the 21st Century, over the next few years.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
A Noise Within (ANW) announces the names of the civic and community leaders that were elected in the past year to serve on their board of directors. These members, along with the currently serving Board Members and Co-Producing Artistic Directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, are the people who will continue to move A Noise Within into the 21st Century, over the next few years.
STARS AND SHAKESPEARE - Celebrities Read The Bard At Theatricum Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Stars & Shakespeare Celebrity guests join company members from Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum to read and perform selected scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's plays. Step into a world of Elizabethan delights with costumed characters, madrigal singers, festive libations and Shakespearean nibbles, and a silent auction featuring exclusive gifts, getaways and VIP experiences.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Stars & Shakespeare Celebrity guests join company members from Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum to read and perform selected scenes and monologues from Shakespeare's plays. Step into a world of Elizabethan delights with costumed characters, madrigal singers, festive libations and Shakespearean nibbles, and a silent auction featuring exclusive gifts, getaways and VIP experiences.
Boston Court Now Accepting Submissions For L.A.-Based Playwrights For 2018 NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
The Theatre @ Boston Court is now accepting play submissions from Los Angeles-based playwrights through November 15 for consideration in the 2018 New Play Reading Festival. Curated by Literary Manager Emilie Beck, in concert with Artistic Directors Jessica Kubzansky and Michael Michetti, the New Play Reading Festival is a key component of Boston Court's commitment to nurturing playwrights and new work, and continues the company's core mission of developing and programming works that are inherently theatrical, textually rich, and visually arresting.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
The Theatre @ Boston Court is now accepting play submissions from Los Angeles-based playwrights through November 15 for consideration in the 2018 New Play Reading Festival. Curated by Literary Manager Emilie Beck, in concert with Artistic Directors Jessica Kubzansky and Michael Michetti, the New Play Reading Festival is a key component of Boston Court's commitment to nurturing playwrights and new work, and continues the company's core mission of developing and programming works that are inherently theatrical, textually rich, and visually arresting.
Echo Theater Company Announces 'National Young Playwrights In Residence' Program
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Los Angeles-based Echo Theater Company, long recognized for its dedication to creating new work for the theater, has selected six young writers from across the country to participate in its newly minted National Young Playwrights in Residence program, designed to nurture the next generation of playwrights through professional mentorship, staged readings and the sharing of their work through digital platforms.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Los Angeles-based Echo Theater Company, long recognized for its dedication to creating new work for the theater, has selected six young writers from across the country to participate in its newly minted National Young Playwrights in Residence program, designed to nurture the next generation of playwrights through professional mentorship, staged readings and the sharing of their work through digital platforms.
Hector Elizondo and Bronson Pinchot Come to MOVIES AT THE MARSHALL
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
The Garry Marshall Theatre continues Movies at the Marshall with the namesake's 1984 comedy starring Matt Dillon, The Flamingo Kid on Monday, October 23 at 7:30pm followed by a Q&A with stars of the film Film/TV/Stage/Voice actor Hector Elizondo (Last Man Standing, The LEGO Batman Movie, and every film Garry Marshall directed), actor Bronson Pinchot (Ray Donovan, Perfect Strangers) and screenwriter Neal Marshall, producer Michael Phillips. The discussion following the film will be moderated by Scott Marshall.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
The Garry Marshall Theatre continues Movies at the Marshall with the namesake's 1984 comedy starring Matt Dillon, The Flamingo Kid on Monday, October 23 at 7:30pm followed by a Q&A with stars of the film Film/TV/Stage/Voice actor Hector Elizondo (Last Man Standing, The LEGO Batman Movie, and every film Garry Marshall directed), actor Bronson Pinchot (Ray Donovan, Perfect Strangers) and screenwriter Neal Marshall, producer Michael Phillips. The discussion following the film will be moderated by Scott Marshall.
CMA Songwriters Series Showcases Female Songwriters During LA Office Brand Partnership Forum
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
The Country Music Association curated a lineup featuring some of Nashville's top female songwriters during a special CMA Songwriters Series at The L.A. Office's Brand Partnership Forum Friday, Oct. 20 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
The Country Music Association curated a lineup featuring some of Nashville's top female songwriters during a special CMA Songwriters Series at The L.A. Office's Brand Partnership Forum Friday, Oct. 20 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville.
Space Sanchos, Louie Cruz Beltran Headline 24th Street Theatre's DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Space Sanchos and Louie Cruz Beltran headline 24th Street Theatre's free 'Dia de los Muertos' block party on Thurs., Nov. 2
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Space Sanchos and Louie Cruz Beltran headline 24th Street Theatre's free 'Dia de los Muertos' block party on Thurs., Nov. 2
CHICO'S ANGELS: CHICAS ARE 4EVER Opens Encore Run This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Chico's Angels' stage/musical show Chicas are 4Ever opens their encore two-week run of Chicas are 4Ever this Thursday, October 26, 2017 thru November 5th, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Chico's Angels' stage/musical show Chicas are 4Ever opens their encore two-week run of Chicas are 4Ever this Thursday, October 26, 2017 thru November 5th, 2017.
(mostly)musicals to Return to Vitello's with 'NO PLACE LIKE HOME' Edition
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
On Monday, November 6th at 7:30pm.(mostly)musicals will return to Upstairs at Vitello's for their 26th edition: *no place like HOME*, their sixth show of 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
On Monday, November 6th at 7:30pm.(mostly)musicals will return to Upstairs at Vitello's for their 26th edition: *no place like HOME*, their sixth show of 2017.
BWW Review: Triumphant CD Release Concert FOR MY FOLKS by Jean Louisa Kelly
by Don Grigware - October 23, 2017
It baffles me when singers have a CD release party and then sing everything except the contents of the album. Even worse is not bothering to share with the audience the deep need to record it. And then they expect you to buy it! Go figure! Such was not the case at the Federal in NoHo for the solo concert debut of beautiful singer/actress Jean Louisa Kelly who literally sang the entire CD minus one song* and devoted the concert to her parents, husband and two children. Kelly is a joy to look at and has a wonderfully full and powerful vocal instrument that she uses to perfection. It doesn't hurt that all of your arrangements are composed by the brilliant Todd Schroeder who also served as musical director at the piano for the show that ran just under an hour at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal Sunday night October 22 to a packed house of adoring fans.
by Don Grigware - October 23, 2017
It baffles me when singers have a CD release party and then sing everything except the contents of the album. Even worse is not bothering to share with the audience the deep need to record it. And then they expect you to buy it! Go figure! Such was not the case at the Federal in NoHo for the solo concert debut of beautiful singer/actress Jean Louisa Kelly who literally sang the entire CD minus one song* and devoted the concert to her parents, husband and two children. Kelly is a joy to look at and has a wonderfully full and powerful vocal instrument that she uses to perfection. It doesn't hurt that all of your arrangements are composed by the brilliant Todd Schroeder who also served as musical director at the piano for the show that ran just under an hour at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal Sunday night October 22 to a packed house of adoring fans.
Beethoven Meets Kanye in Young Musicians Foundation's YEETHOVEN II in L.A. and NYC
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Beethoven + Kanye West Yeethoven. Two eras, one radical spirit. The musical mash-up that no one expected, but critics and audiences raved about, is back, and this time it's bicoastal.
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2017
Beethoven + Kanye West Yeethoven. Two eras, one radical spirit. The musical mash-up that no one expected, but critics and audiences raved about, is back, and this time it's bicoastal.
BWW Review: MTW Mounts a Winning IN THE HEIGHTS
by Don Grigware - October 23, 2017
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony and Grammy Award-winning show In the Heights had a lot to shout about when it played Broadway in 2008...in fact, it still does. First of all, it's a musical with and about Latinos - way overdue -plus it has a terrific book with a heartwarming storyline about a closely knit community. That's right, a real community, one that boasts a bevy of exceedingly real and likeable characters. Miranda also created a varied score with ballads & traditional pop melodies and salsa meshed together with rap. MTW brings In the Heights to The Carpenter Center with a dynamite cast and slick direction by Benjamin Perez . It's full-out, enjoyable fare!
by Don Grigware - October 23, 2017
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony and Grammy Award-winning show In the Heights had a lot to shout about when it played Broadway in 2008...in fact, it still does. First of all, it's a musical with and about Latinos - way overdue -plus it has a terrific book with a heartwarming storyline about a closely knit community. That's right, a real community, one that boasts a bevy of exceedingly real and likeable characters. Miranda also created a varied score with ballads & traditional pop melodies and salsa meshed together with rap. MTW brings In the Heights to The Carpenter Center with a dynamite cast and slick direction by Benjamin Perez . It's full-out, enjoyable fare!
BWW Review: Sun Is Gonna Shine for Bright Star at the Ahmanson
by Don Grigware - October 23, 2017
Steve Martin's and Edie Brickell's Bright Star played Broadway in 2016, garnering a Tony nomination for Carmen Cusack. The show fared somewhat well, but did not seem to be an overall critics' choice. On the minus side, it is an all too familiar story about a backwoods pregnant girl and parental abuse in the 1920s, with far-fetched resolutions and a sweet, but for many, saccharine ending. In spite of this, I was delighted with the bluegrass music by Martin and Brickell, with Walter Bobbie's fluid staging and with the performances. It's most definitely uplifting and an entertaining evening at the Ahmanson through November 19.
by Don Grigware - October 23, 2017
Steve Martin's and Edie Brickell's Bright Star played Broadway in 2016, garnering a Tony nomination for Carmen Cusack. The show fared somewhat well, but did not seem to be an overall critics' choice. On the minus side, it is an all too familiar story about a backwoods pregnant girl and parental abuse in the 1920s, with far-fetched resolutions and a sweet, but for many, saccharine ending. In spite of this, I was delighted with the bluegrass music by Martin and Brickell, with Walter Bobbie's fluid staging and with the performances. It's most definitely uplifting and an entertaining evening at the Ahmanson through November 19.
BWW Review: Impactful COLLECTED STORIES Is Cunning, Clever And A Delight To Watch
by Ilana Lifshitz - October 22, 2017
I sat down inside the 55-seat Dorie Theater at the Complex and started bopping along to the music, Gin Blossom's Hey Jealousy. I admired the set: It was made up of furniture with warm maroons and browns. It felt homey and inviting. A few other people trickled in while New Radicals' You Get What You Give played through the speakers. I thought to myself, Both of these songs are from the '90s. This is no coincidence. So I opened the program and noticed COLLECTED STORIES took place from 1990 to 1996.
by Ilana Lifshitz - October 22, 2017
I sat down inside the 55-seat Dorie Theater at the Complex and started bopping along to the music, Gin Blossom's Hey Jealousy. I admired the set: It was made up of furniture with warm maroons and browns. It felt homey and inviting. A few other people trickled in while New Radicals' You Get What You Give played through the speakers. I thought to myself, Both of these songs are from the '90s. This is no coincidence. So I opened the program and noticed COLLECTED STORIES took place from 1990 to 1996.
Review: Joe Morton Embodies Comedian and Activist Dick Gregory in TURN ME LOOSE
by Shari Barrett - October 22, 2017
TURN ME LOOSE explores the influential life of 1960s comic genius Dick Gregory, the first Black stand-up to make white audiences laugh at the absurdity of bigotry. The play reveals how the power of activism enticed Gregory from one of the most successful show business careers of the postwar era into a life of sacrifice and danger alongside Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers and other Civil Rights leaders. And I can tell you, when Joe Morton describes the tragic murder of Evans, his anger and tears seem to flow from his soul.
by Shari Barrett - October 22, 2017
TURN ME LOOSE explores the influential life of 1960s comic genius Dick Gregory, the first Black stand-up to make white audiences laugh at the absurdity of bigotry. The play reveals how the power of activism enticed Gregory from one of the most successful show business careers of the postwar era into a life of sacrifice and danger alongside Martin Luther King, Medgar Evers and other Civil Rights leaders. And I can tell you, when Joe Morton describes the tragic murder of Evans, his anger and tears seem to flow from his soul.
Photo Flash: Lyrical, Uplifting HOME Tells its Story at International City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
There's no place like home at least according to playwright Samm-Art Williams. First produced to great acclaim by the Negro Ensemble Company, Williams' brilliantly inventive and lyrically expressive Home will run at International City Theatre from Oct. 20through Nov. 5, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Two low-priced previews take place on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
There's no place like home at least according to playwright Samm-Art Williams. First produced to great acclaim by the Negro Ensemble Company, Williams' brilliantly inventive and lyrically expressive Home will run at International City Theatre from Oct. 20through Nov. 5, directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Two low-priced previews take place on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.
The Bardic Bastards to Stage Live Reading of Adult Fairytale Comedy HUZZAH!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Join The Bardic Bastards Theatre Troupe as we take you into the world of Huzzah! - a new comedy play in two acts.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Join The Bardic Bastards Theatre Troupe as we take you into the world of Huzzah! - a new comedy play in two acts.
Horror, Sci-Fi and Thrillers Set for NewFilmmakers Los Angeles's October 'InFocus' Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Join NFMLA on October 21st, 2017 as the festival presents genre cinema with an edition of InFocus: European Horror, Sci-Fi & Thrillers.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Join NFMLA on October 21st, 2017 as the festival presents genre cinema with an edition of InFocus: European Horror, Sci-Fi & Thrillers.
Son of Semele Ensemble Wraps Up Season with RIDICULOUS DARKNESS
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble announces the final production of its 2017 season, The Ridiculous Darkness, adapted from a radio play by Wolfram Lotz. The U.S. premiere of this internationally acclaimed satire will be presented at the Son of Semele Theater, 3301 Beverly Boulevard, from October 21 to November 12, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble announces the final production of its 2017 season, The Ridiculous Darkness, adapted from a radio play by Wolfram Lotz. The U.S. premiere of this internationally acclaimed satire will be presented at the Son of Semele Theater, 3301 Beverly Boulevard, from October 21 to November 12, 2017.
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley Announces Preview Days
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV), a new public charter school offering unparalleled opportunities for 7th-12th grade students passionate about the arts, invites prospective students and their families to attend one of three Preview Days on Oct. 21, 2017, Nov. 18, 2017 and Jan. 20, 2018 to learn about admission opportunities for the 2018-2019 school year.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV), a new public charter school offering unparalleled opportunities for 7th-12th grade students passionate about the arts, invites prospective students and their families to attend one of three Preview Days on Oct. 21, 2017, Nov. 18, 2017 and Jan. 20, 2018 to learn about admission opportunities for the 2018-2019 school year.
STRANGER THINGS - THE MUSICAL PARODY Coming to the Hudson This October
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Just in time for Season 2 of Stranger Things, comes a full recap of Season One - in musical comedy form. Musical comedy group Lewberger and improv troupe Octavarius have joined together in the Upside Down to bring this beloved series to life on stage.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2017
Just in time for Season 2 of Stranger Things, comes a full recap of Season One - in musical comedy form. Musical comedy group Lewberger and improv troupe Octavarius have joined together in the Upside Down to bring this beloved series to life on stage.
OCPA Presents New Plays in Lake Forest
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance concludes its 2017 season of new theatre with staged readings of four new one-act plays from dramatists who have been produced locally and across the U.S., featuring skilled actors from across the Southland. Women figure prominently in all four plays.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2017
The Orange County Playwrights Alliance concludes its 2017 season of new theatre with staged readings of four new one-act plays from dramatists who have been produced locally and across the U.S., featuring skilled actors from across the Southland. Women figure prominently in all four plays.
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