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Actors' Equity Association Celebrates Final California Budget Agreement Including Arts Funding
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2025

Actors' Equity Association and California Arts Advocates released the following statements regarding the fact that California lawmakers have reached a deal on the state budget.

Actors' Equity Association Applauds CA Legislature Restoration of Cut Live Arts Funding
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

The state legislature restored a surprise budget cut from Gov. Gavin Newsom in May that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Comes to Matthews Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

Prepare to be transported on a thrilling voyage with Peter and the Starcatcher. This Tony Award-winning play reimagines the timeless tale of how a downtrodden orphan transforms into the iconic Peter Pan.

Review: RADIANT BOY, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - May 24, 2025

Back in 2023, the Royal Shakespeare Company celebrated the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio with a national playwriting competition. From over 2000 entries, 37, spanning all genres, were picked. Readings for the winning plays were held through the autumn of that year and subsequent productions have been popping up here and there ever since. Nancy Netherwood’s Radiant Boy now landing at Southwark Playhouse directed by Júlia Levai. The writer’s professional debut takes us back to the 80s in North-East of England, where it is believed that a young man is possessed. Back home from studying at King’s College Choir in London, he and his mother keep their friction at bay while they wait for Father Miller to arrive. Can they redeem Russell’s spiritual health? And what is it that’s haunting him exactly?

Photos: RADIANT BOY is Now Playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

Directed by Júlia Levai, Radiant Boy is now playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Written by Nancy Netherwood, the cast is led by Renée Lamb and Stuart Thompson, with Ben Allen and Wendy Nottingham. Check out all new photos from the show!

Guest Blog: 'Horror is One of My Favourite Genres': Playwright Nancy Netherwood on Exploring Possession and Exorcism in Her New Play RADIANT BOY
by Guest Author - May 22, 2025

Horror is one of my favourite genres, and one of cinema’s most profitable genres, but it’s still rarely attempted on stage. There are a handful of big horror stage hits - 2:22 A Ghost Story, The Woman in Black, Ghost Stories - which are gripping and entertaining, but tend to be, as the titles suggest, a particular kind of ghost story, operating on a system of jump scares, sudden blackouts and pre-recorded screams.

Ellise Sets Debut Headlining 'The PRETTY EVIL Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

Ellise, known for her breakout single “911”, has announced her debut headlining “The PRETTY EVIL Tour”, kicking off July 31 in Pittsburgh, PA, at the Thunderbird Music Hall.

Cast Set For RADIANT BOY at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Radiant Boy at Southwark Playhouse Borough, written by Nancy Netherwood. Joining the previously announced Renée Lamb and Stuart Thompson are Ben Allen and Wendy Nottingham. 

Jane Fonda To Host THE WALLIS DELIVERS: A BENEFIT EVENING TO SUPPORT WILDFIRE RECOVERY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) will hold The Wallis Delivers: A Benefit Evening to Support Wildfire Recovery on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at The Wallis, beginning at 6:00pm. The event is hosted by actor, producer, author, and activist Jane Fonda.  

Berkeley Rep to Host California Educational Theatre Association Conference
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

This Fall, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will host the 2024 California Educational Theatre Association Conference—The Creativity in Creativity, featuring workshops, guest speakers and more.

LA Philharmonic & Gustavo Dudamel, with Lang Lang, Launch 2024/25 Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 3, 2024

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel returned to the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage for the LA Phil Gala Concert: Dudamel & Lang Lang on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

MACBETH Starring Ralph Fiennes To Screen At Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Renowned actor Ralph Fiennes takes on the iconic role of Macbeth in a new production at Park Theatre.

MACBETH With Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma Coming to Cinemas
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2024

Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luther) star in this production of the epic Shakespeare tragedy. Watch the video trailer and get tickets to see the movie in theaters now!

MACBETH With Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma is Coming to Cinemas
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

Shakespeare’s Macbeth is coming to cinemas across the UK, the US, Australia and selected international territories from 2nd May. Learn more about where to catch the production here!

Video: MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, Extends Run in London; Watch a New Trailer!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

MACBETH starring Tony and BAFTA Award-winning Ralph Fiennes as Macbeth and Olivier Award-winning Indira Varma as Lady Macbeth, will extend its run! A new trailer for the production has also been released. Check out the video here!

Photos: MACBETH Starring Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024

New production photos have been released for MACBETH starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma. Check out the all new photos here!

Photos: First Look at MACBETH Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2023

Production photos have been released for MACBETH starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, currently playing at The Depot, Liverpool until 20 December 2023, before heading on tour to Edinburgh, London and Washington, D.C.

Bad Suns Share New Project 'Infinite Joy' Out Now Via Epitaph
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

Los Angeles natives Bad Suns has shared a new collection of songs titled ‘Infinite Joy', out now via Epitaph Records. 

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 10, 2023

Rehearsal images have been released for MACBETH starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, which opens at The Depot, Liverpool from Saturday 18 November 2023, before embarking on tour to Edinburgh, London and Washington, D.C.

Bad Suns Announce New Project 'Infinite Joy'; Share New Single 'Living Or Dying'
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2023

They have also shared their latest single, 'Living Or Dying'. Stay tuned for more updates from the band. With Grammy award-winning producer Ben Allen (Washed Out, Walk The Moon) at the helm, the trio masterfully crafts a sublime union of alternative indie rock and synth funk with an emphasis on glossy production and accessible pop sheen.