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KID GLOVES World Premiere Extends at The Skylight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Kid Gloves, a world premiere musical comedy about children's entertainers competing on a reality TV show, extends its run at The Skylight Theatre through February 28.

Photos: KID GLOVES at The Skylight Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Village Green Productions is presenting  a world premiere musical comedy, KID GLOVES, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang. Check out photos below!

Review: KID GLOVES World Premiere Musical Comedy at Skylight Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jan 20, 2026

This world premiere musical comedy is fast-paced, hilarious, and sneakily poignant, skewering the utter depravity of reality TV and how it can corrupt even the most wholesome element of humanity – children!

KID GLOVES World Premiere to be Presented at The Skylight Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Village Green Productions will present a world premiere musical comedy, Kid Gloves, book and lyrics by Matthew Leavitt, music by Nathan Wang, choreography by Christine Lakin, music direction by Anthony Lucca and direction by Richard Israel.

Elizabeth Reaser and Jason Butler Harner to Lead A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for A Doll’s House, Part 2, by Lucas Hnath, directed by previously announced Jennifer Chang. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

HAMLET Announced At Antaeus Theatre Company, Running May 20- June 20
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

Antaeus Theatre Company returns to in-person performance with a new production of Hamlet, directed by Shakespearean expert Elizabeth Swain and featuring long-time company member Ramón de Ocampo in the title role. Performances begin May 20 and continue through June 20 at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale. Low-priced previews begin May 15.

THE LUCKY ONES By Lia Romeo Set For The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series, January 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2022

The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series has announced a reading of The Lucky Ones by Lia Romeo on Monday, January 10, at 8pm. Directed by Christopher James Raymond, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Robyn Cohen, Lizzie Peet, and Adam J. Smith.

Center Theatre Group Announces Digital Stage Schedule for March 15 – March 21
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2021

Matthew Bourne’s production of “The Red Shoes” premieres Friday, March 19 at 8 pm and streams Saturday, March 20 at 5 and 8 pm; and Sunday, March 21 at 1 and 5 pm (all times Pacific). The Red Shoes” is a tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.

Center Theatre Group Digital Stage to Present KING LEAR and More This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021

An aging monarch resolves to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, with consequences he little expects. His reason shattered in the storm of violent emotion that ensues, with his very life hanging in the balance, Lear loses everything that has defined him as a king - and thereby discovers the essence of his own humanity.

Center Theatre Group Announces Digital Stage Schedule March 1 – March 7, 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2021

The Stratford Festival’s “Romeo and Juliet” premiered December 10 and is available on demand through March 8, 2021. Falling headlong in love, two teenagers defy the long-simmering hatred between their families.

Center Theatre Group Announces Digital Stage Schedule for February 15 – February 21
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021

Matthew Bourne’s “Romeo and Juliet” is premiering Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 p.m. and streaming Friday, February 19 at 5 and 8 pm; Saturday, February 20 at 2, 5 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, February 21 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. (all times Pacific).

Center Theatre Group Announces This Week's Digital Stage Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2021

The Stratford Festival’s “Antony and Cleopatra” will premiere Thursday, February 11 at 2 pm Pacific and is available on demand through May 12, 2021. The lavish Stratford Festival film is free to Center Theatre Group subscribers and supporters and $10 for all others.

CTG Digital Stage Schedule Week Of February 1, 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2021

See what's coming up on the Center Theatre Group Digital Stage schedule this week:

Kemp Powers' CHRISTA MCAULIFFE'S EYES WERE BLUE Heads to CTG's Digital Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021

Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Writers’ Workshop Festival: New Plays Forged in L.A. moves to the Digital Stage this season with a virtually produced reading of “Christa McAuliffe’s Eyes Were Blue” written by Kemp Powers (2019-2020 L.A. Writers’ Workshop participant).

Austin Film Festival Playwriting Award-Winner WAKE THE BODY Set For The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2020

The Blank Theatre's Living Room Series is set to present recent Austin Film Festival Playwriting Award-winner Wake the Body by Matt Ackels on Monday, December 7, at 8pm. Directed by Christopher James Raymond, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Wes McGee, David Meyers, and Adam J. Smith.

Photo Flash: The 6th Act Presents the World Premiere of THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

THE 6th ACT presents a world premiere comedy, a heartfelt love letter to all things 99-seat theatre, THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” Serrano The Musical). THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY will open on Friday, February 7 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Theatre 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd. in Hollywood.

BWW Interview: Joel Zwick Navigating $5 SHAKESPEARE & Countless Sitcoms
by Gil Kaan - Feb 5, 2020

Prolific episodic director Joel Zwick's next theatrical foray on the Los Angeles theatre boards will be helming the world premiere of Matthew Leavitt's THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, beginning February 7, 2020 at The 6th Act's Theatre 68. This homage to 99-seat theatre in Los Angeles features: Kenajuan Bentley, Emerson Collins, Carolina Espiro, Natalie Lander, Luke McClure, Cindy Nguyen, Andy Robinson, Liza Seneca, Adam J. Smith and Jamie Zwick. Joel managed to take some time out of his multi-tasking to answer a few of my queries.

The 6th Act Presents A World Premiere Comedy THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

THE 6th ACT presents a world premiere comedy, a heartfelt love letter to all things 99-seat theatre, THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (a?oeMy Big Fat Greek Wedding,a?? Serrano The Musical). THE $5 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY will open on Friday, February 7 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Theatre 68, 5112 Lankershim Blvd. in Hollywood.  

Photo Flash: Nia Vardalos and More Celebrate Opening Night Of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, hosted a star-studded opening night last evening for The Public Theater production of Tiny Beautiful Things starring Academy Award-nominated writer and actress Nia Vardalos, who reprises the role of Sugar for the Playhouse production. Vardalos originated the role of Sugar at The Public Theater under the direction of Thomas Kail.  

Nia Vardalos to Reprise Her Role in TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Mar 26, 2019

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, is pleased to announce that casting is complete for The Public Theater production of Tiny Beautiful Things starring Academy Award-nominated writer and actress Nia Vardalos, who will reprise the role of Sugar for the Playhouse production.