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Robin S Opens Up About Her Music Career And Her Headlining Engagement At Halloween Palm Springs
by David Green - October 12, 2017
Robin S, one of the most prolific dance artists of our time and Billboard Dance Chart Topper known for her mega hits 'Show Me Love' and 'Luv 4 Luv' will headline Halloween Palm Springs on Arenas Road Tuesday, October 31 from 5:00-10:00p.m. I had the chance to catch up with Robin to talk about her upcoming appearance in the desert, and all things Robin. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation:
Christine Dunford Talks About Directing COLLECTED STORIES
by Don Grigware - October 12, 2017
CHRISTINE DUNFORD made her directorial debut with last year's production of Good People at the Hudson Guild. She trained as an actor at Juilliard, making her debut in Joe Papp's Two Gentlemen of Verona. Broadway: Serious Money. Off-Broadway: Love's Labors Lost (Public Theater);Serious Money (Public Theater);Tamara; Infidelities (Primary Stages.) LA: I Carry Your Heart (BootlegTheater);The Cryptogram; Old Neighborhood (Geffen Playhouse);7Blow Jobs; Erotic Curtsies (Bottom's Dream Theater Company); Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike (Edgemar Theater.) Film: Ulee's Gold Love & Basketball American Dream Bandit Hound Hello Herman August Creek and award-winning shorts Dos Corazones and Lost People of Mountain Village. Ms. Dunford has appeared in over 100 episodes of television. Series Regular: Good Sports Bob Hudson Street Something So Right and Secret Lives of Men . Guest Star: The Gifted, Longmire, The Mentalist, Bones: & many others. Solo Performance: HBO Aspen Comedy Festival. She is currently directing a production of Donald Margulies' Collected Stories to open at the Dorie Theater at the Complex Friday October 13.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Creator and CASA 0101 Theater To Present World Premiere of AN ENEMY OF THE PUEBLO
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
Josefina L pez, the award-winning playwright and screenwriter and Founding Artistic Director of the venerable CASA 0101 Theater located in Boyle Heights, CA will be celebrating a triple crown of signature events this month.
Cast Complete for LATW's WATCH ON THE RHINE Live Recording
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
The cast is now complete for next week's live-in-performance recording of Watch On the Rhine by L.A. Theatre Works (Oct 12 - 15).
Tony Bennett, Todrick Hall and More Among La Mirada Theatre's 40th Anniversary Special Events Lineup
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Producing Artistic Director BT McNicholl announced today its celebratory 40th Anniversary season of truly fantastic, fabulous and phenomenal special events!
Susan Sullivan to Star in LATW's WATCH ON THE RHINE This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
Susan Sullivan and Adam Wylie will star in L.A. Theatre Works' recording of WATCH ON THE RHINE for radio, podcast and online streaming this fall.
Phillip Brandon Debuts at The Colony Theatre in Burbank
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
Springing forth following eight years of tours as 'Narrator' with platinum selling rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra to a feature role in the life story of Gospel legend BeBe Winans, 'Born For This: The Musical,' Los Angeles native singer-songwriter-actor Phillip Brandon now proudly unveils his debut CD, 'The Story Begins,' via a spectacular live launch performance Today, October 12 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, California.
Lizz Wright Coming to Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
Acclaimed vocalist and one of the most revered popular singers of her generation Lizz Wright comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu today, October 12 at 8 p.m.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY to Make L.A. Debut at Venice's Electric Lodge
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2017
The Other Side of The Story is a first for playwright, writer and producer Jonathan Sherman who is premiering the play at Venice's Electric Lodge for a limited run this October for first-time audiences.
The Paco de Lucia Project Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of First Solo Recording
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
For fifty years, the feverish and fierce art of flamenco guitar has spread like wildfire from Spain to points around the globe, ignited by the late Paco de Luc a. Honoring that legacy, Javier Lim n, producer of Paco's later GRAMMY-winning albums, reassembles the original band that toured with Paco de Luc a in this tribute performance, The Paco de Luc a Project arriving at Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) on Saturday, November 4 at 8:00pm.
ANW Presents IMPRO THEATRE's DICKENS UNSCRIPTED
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
A Noise Within presents Impro Theatre's Dickens UnScripted for one night only, Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30pm. Using only their improv theatrical skills and a few props and costumes, Impro brings to life a wholly new evening of theatre inspired by Charles Dickens' works, for this one performance at ANW, directed by Brian Lohmann.
Profiles in History's Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Auction Grosses Over 2 Million Dollars
by TV News Desk - October 11, 2017
Profiles in History has just announced the results of their Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Personal Property Auction. The auction was held October 7th, 8th and 9th in Los Angeles. The sale grossed over two million dollars.
Santa Monica Playhouse Physical Theatre to Host World Premiere of RED SAND
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Santa Monica Playhouse Physical Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Red Sand. From the director of DREMPELS and Musical Chairs, this innovative and unusual piece of movement theatre, faces the various facets of loss and hope, on a personal and global level, with heart, humor and a touch of absurdity. Red Sand plays Friday evenings at 8pm through November 17, 2017.
Classical Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Inspires OCSA Students During Master Class
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
World-renowned classical pianist Garrick Ohlsson was the first American to win the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 1970. To date, he has mastered more than 80 concertos, performing with acclaimed orchestras around the world. In addition to being one of the leading exponents of the music of Chopin, he is also noted for his masterly performances of works by Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert.
Amateur Musicians Join Pacific Symphony at Samueli Theater
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Pacific Symphony's perennially popular program, OC Can You Play With Us?, has been inviting amateur musicians from across Orange County to perform onstage with orchestra members for almost seven years now. What began as a one-time endeavor in 2011 to expose the community's musicians to professional music education and performance has continued to grow and morph with each passing year. In 2014, the Symphony expanded the program to include a chamber music edition that would allow for a more intimate learning and playing experience.
Kristin Chenoweth, Uzo Aduba, and More Announced for Placido Domingo 50th Anniversary Concert
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Uzo Aduba, Garth Brooks and Kristin Chenoweth will join a host of opera stars featured at the Pl cido Domingo 50th Anniversary Concert. LA Opera's gala event will take place on November 17, 2017, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 50 years to the day since Mr. Domingo made his Los Angeles debut on the very same stage.
Photo Flash: First Look at MainStreet Theatre Company's THE WITCHES
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Staff urges all patrons to the Playhouse and the Library to be vigilant - and to purchase tickets to MainStreet Theatre Company's production of Roald Dahl's The Witches, opening October 14th and running through October 29th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Comedians Don Barnhart & Jeff Capri Featured in New Film About Entertaining Troops Overseas
by Movies News Desk - October 11, 2017
From The Beaches to the Battlefront longtime Hermosa Beach residents Don Barnhart and Jeff Capri bring laughter to the troops and are featured in the new documentary I Am Battle Comic, premiering with a screening and benefit Nov 9th at The Hermosa Beach Community Theater.
Director Bobby Moresco Talks WORKING 2017
by Don Grigware - October 11, 2017
Bobby Moresco is an Academy Award-winning writer, director and producer, hailing from Hell's Kitchen, New York. In 2007, Moresco received an Oscar for co-writing the feature film CRASH . Other features include, Academy Award-winner MILLION DOLLAR BABY and 10TH & WOLF , starring James Marsden, which was his directorial debut. Moresco's TV credits include EZ Streets , Falcone , and The Black Donnellys . He is currently producing WORKING at the Whitefire Theatre to play Thursdays October 12-November 9. by Steve Peterson
Maria Bermudez Brings 'Sonidos Gitanos' Back to Los Angeles Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Maria Bermudez brings her internationally successful Sonidos Gitanos (Gypsy Sounds) back to Los Angeles for two nights only at the El Portal MainStage Theatre in North Hollywood on November 18 and 19.
Demian Bichir To Host LA Phil's Noche de Cine At Walt Disney Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
Academy Award-nominated actor Demi n Bichir will host Noche de Cine, a concert of Mexican film music performed live-to-picture by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, on Friday, October 13.
Manhattan Transfer's Erin Dickins To Release 'Vignettes' with Performance at Vitellos, 11/5
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
The Manhattan Transfer is a jazz vocal group founded in 1969 that dominated music charts for years over many different genres including a capella, vocalese, swing, standards, Brazilian jazz, rhythm and blues, and pop music.
Andrew Leavold to Host THE SEARCH FOR WENG WENG Release Tour this Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
This Fall director Andrew Leavold takes the Americas by storm with a tour to support the release of his book and DVD The Search for Weng Weng.
ANW Announces Pay What You Can Performance of MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2017
A Noise Within (ANW) presents the third production of its 26th season, Mrs. Warren's Profession by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Michael Michetti, performing October 8 through November 18, 2017 (Press Opening October 14). Judith Scott, known for her role as Claudia Crane on the current FX series Snowfall, makes her ANW debut as the titular Kitty Warren. A special Pay-What-You-Can performance has been announced for Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 pm.
Open Fist Revives Hilarious Production of Shakespeare Musical deLEARious
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2017
Tragedy meets hilarity and King Lear gets a happy ending in a madcap musical romp la Mel Brooks and Monty Python. Open Fist Theatre Company revives its smash hit production of deLEARious, an award-winning play-within-a-play by Second City's Ron West and composer Phil Swann. West directs for a Nov. 10opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue throughDec. 16. Pay-what-you-want previews begin Nov. 3.

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