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Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.
by Michael Quintos - May 14, 2026

Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D. White's thoughtfully sprawling and emotionally layered new play—directed by Lili-Anne Brown—delivers an ambitious, deeply affecting examination of generational legacy, Black identity, masculinity, and the elusive pursuit of emotional healing. Set almost entirely within the walls of a suburban home in Southern California, the touching, and, often times, quite humorous play unfolds across multiple decades, chronicling the intersecting lives of three generations of African-American men connected not only by blood, but by inherited silence, buried resentment, generational trauma, and a complicated yearning for deep connection.

Photos: FREMONT AVE. Opens at South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

All new photos have been released from the Opening Night of Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, which South Coast Repertory on the Segerstrom Stage. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of EAT ME at South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

South Coast Repertory's production of 'Eat Me' a play by Talene Monahon, directed by Caitlin Sullivan officially opened recently at the Julianne Argyos Stage. Check out photos from opening night here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Doug Brown
by Elliot Lanes - Nov 20, 2025

Today’s subject veteran actor Doug Brown is currently living his theatre life onstage in the World Premiere production of Fremont Ave.. The show plays through December 7th in the Kreeger Theater at Arena Stage.

FREMONT AVE. to Have Two-Week Extension at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

Arena Stage's world-premiere play, Fremont Ave., will extend two additional weeks. Freemont Ave. is written by Reggie D. White and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, Fremont Ave.

Review: FREMONT AVE. at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Oct 20, 2025

The play Fremont Ave., which is now at the Kreeger Theater at the Arena Stage, is an interesting attempt to show the healing effects of intergenerational family bonds. The playwright, Reggie D. White, has attempted to convey a multitude of  themes and moods as affects the Plique family as they live their lives in a southern California  suburb from 1968 until the 2020’s. As the characters in the play confront their dreams, ambitions, and fears the audience reacted with such interactive yelling and talking back to the stage that the play certainly evoked much response –so much response that I was unable to hear the lines at many times.

Photos: Bradley Gibson, Jerrika Hinton and the Cast of FREMONT AVE. at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Arena Stage will present Fremont Ave., a searing and soulful new dramatic-comedy where three generations of Black men face off against masculinity, identity, and the weight of silence passed down. Get a first look at the cast here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for FREMONT AVE. at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Fremont Ave., a searing and soulful new dramatic-comedy where three generations of Black men face off against masculinity, identity, and the weight of silence passed down.

Video: Watch an Exclusive Performance of 'Zombie' from FELA! at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Experience the electrifying energy of FELA! with an exclusive video of 'Zombie' performed at Olney Theatre Center. Don't miss this captivating performance from the hit musical.

Video: Watch the Trailer for FELA! at Olney Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Watch the trailer and get ready to dance to the rhythms of FELA! at Olney Theater Center. Experience the vibrant sounds and powerful story of this energetic and captivating musical that brings the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti to life. Don't miss out on this must-see theatrical performance.

Melody A. Betts Joins the Cast of FELA! at the Olney Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023

Chicago-based actor, Melody A. Betts has joined the cast of Olney Theatre Center and Round House Theatre's co-production of Fela!, which, begins previews on Olney Theatre's Roberts Mainstage, July 7.

FELA! Revived For First Time in a Decade By Round Hound and Olney Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

Fela!, Olney Theatre Center and Round House Theatre's first co-production since their Helen Hayes Award-winning collaboration on In The Heights, begins previews on Olney Theatre's Roberts Mainstage July 7.

Early Bird Pricing Announced For Dance & Audition Masterclasses at the Academy of the Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2022

Academy of the Arts, the west-suburban, non-profit academic and art school launched last year is offering a summertime series of classes for students age 10 through college age, led by established Broadway performers.

VIDEO: Go Inside Opening Night of SLAVE PLAY in Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

Last week marked opening night of the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work Slave Play in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum now through March 13, 2022.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On SLAVE PLAY At Mark Taper Forum
by Alan Henry - Feb 21, 2022

Last week marked opening night of the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work Slave Play in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum now through March 13, 2022. What did the critics have to say?

Photos: Get A First Look At SLAVE PLAY At Mark Taper Forum
by BWW Staff - Feb 21, 2022

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work 'Slave Play' in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum now through March 13, 2022.

Jeremy O. Harris and Martine Syms to Host Black Out Night for SLAVE PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2022

Center Theatre Group has announced a Black Out for the Friday, February 11, 2022, 8 p.m. performance of “Slave Play” at the Mark Taper Forum. Playwright Jeremy O. Harris and Los Angeles-born artist Martine Syms will welcome the audience to this special performance of “Slave Play” with a pre-show address.

Full Casting Announced for SLAVE PLAY at Center Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2022

Casting has been announced for the West Coast premiere of playwright Jeremy O. Harris' unflinching new work “Slave Play” coming to Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum February 9 through March 13, 2022, opening February 16, 2022.

Photos: Go Inside SLAVE PLAY's Closing Night on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 24, 2022

Just yesterday, Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, officially closed at the August Wilson Theatre.

2 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today
by Team BWW - Jan 23, 2022

Today, January 23, Broadway says goodbye to two beloved productions. Slave Play will conclude its limited run at the August Wilson Theatre following 9 previews and 58 regular performances; and Girl from the North Country pauses performances at the Belasco Theatre following 31 previews and 117 regular performances.