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Jessica Jew Joins Independent Shakespeare Co.’s Board of Directors
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025

Independent Shakespeare Co. (Indie Shakes) has announced that Jessica Jew, a seasoned public health and nonprofit professional, has joined its Board of Directors. Based in Los Angeles, Jew brings years of experience in civic engagement and community health to the organization as it continues to expand access to classical theater across the city.

Esperanza Spalding to Perform Free Outdoor Summer Concert on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Angelenos and jazz lovers of all ages are invited to experience a free concert by the incomparable GRAMMY-winning artist esperanza spalding (name stylized as lowercase) on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.

People's Light Concludes 50th Anniversary Season with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

People's Light's 50th anniversary season will culminate in a vibrant, summer-long production of the cult classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Running June 25 through August 3, 2025, on the Leonard C. Haas Stage, this production marks the first time the company has presented a musical in an extended summer engagement.

Video: Meet the Dreams of DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2025

Watch a video of the Dreams from Dreamgirls at Walnut Street Theatre. Leading the cast as The Dreams are Aveena Sawyer as Effie White, Gabrielle Beckford as Deena Jones, and Khalifa White Lorrell Robinson. Chali Cooke joins as Michelle.

Cast & Creative Team Set For Walnut Street Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2025

Walnut Street Theatre will bring the acclaimed award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season of dreams. This dazzling production begins previews on March 25, opens April 2, and runs through May 4.

Tickets to FAILURELAND! at Signature Theatre Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

Tickets to performances of Failureland!, the 2025 world premiere production of Signature Theatre's flagship education program, Signature in the Schools, are now on sale. Learn more!

The 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Banquet To Be Held This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2025

The 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards Banquet will be held Wednesday, Jan. 15, 5-10 p.m. at the Casino Live Hotel Ballroom, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, Md.

Review: KINKY BOOTS at DE Theatre Co.
by Greer Firestone - Oct 2, 2024

Aisle Say has watched professional wresting for decades. Theatre people love both larger than life characters and drama. Think Randy “The Macho Man” Savage, his gfriend Elizabeth, the Hulkster, Ric Flair and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, et al.

2024 Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

For the 26th year, Chicago’s premier Cabaret organization wishes to invite all members, friends and cabaret lovers to the Annual Gala, which will be held on October 20th at the Epiphany Center for the Arts.  

Video: Amina Robison & Mariah Ghant On Designing Arden Theatre's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024

Watch as Arden Theatre's Once on This Island Director Amina Robinson and Assistant Director Mariah Ghant share clips from the show and reveal what it takes to develop a musical's look and feel.

Photos: First Look at ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Arden Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Arden Theatre Company's Once on This Island.

Video: Get A First Look at Arden Theatre's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Joshua Wright - May 22, 2024

Get a first look at Arden Theatre Company's Once on This Island in this all-new video!

Video: Watch 'Mama Will Provide' from ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Arden Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2024

Get a first look at Mama Will Provide, featuring Tiara J. Greene as Asaka from Arden Theatre Company's Once on This Island. 

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Announces Musical Mondays Concert Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2024

Chicago Cabaret Professionals has announced their 2024 schedule for “Musical Mondays”— with three unique Monday evening cabaret concerts showcasing the talents of more than 40 cabaret artists. Learn more about the series here!

Chicago Cabaret Professionals Will Present A Tribute Concert To Cole Porter
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

As a celebration and a tribute to the acclaimed composer and songwriter Cole Porter, Chicago Cabaret Professionals will present a “LET'S MISBEHAVE — the Wit and Genius of Cole Porter' in March. Learn more about the performance here!

South Florida Haitian Writer Director Heading To Pan African Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

Emerging Haitian American actress, writer, director, and mother of two, Fedleine Jerome, is all set to showcase her award-winning short film, 'The Therapist,' at the esteemed 2024 Pan African Film Festival. Learn more here!

Signature Theatre Announces The 2024 Signature In The Schools Production Of THE POSSUMNECK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS ELI THOMAS NEATHERWOOD'S AWARD-WINNING ADAPTATION OF THE CAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

Tickets to performances of The Possumneck Playhouse Presents Eli Thomas Neatherwood's Award-Winning Adaptation of The Canterbury Tales, the 2024 world premiere production of Signature Theatre's flagship education program, Signature in the Schools, are now on sale.

Six Statues Dramatically Returned To The Roof of The Citizens Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 21, 2023

The famous statues that have welcomed audiences to the Citizens Theatre for decades have now been reinstated in their new elevated positions, watching over actors, audiences and residents of the Gorbals.

Kentwood Players Awarded Grants to Support Pandemic Recovery
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Kentwood Players has been awarded grants totaling $18,700.52 through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Community Partners' Creative Recovery LA Initiative as part of over 750 arts, cultural, and equity-building organizations, reflecting a historic County investment in the nonprofit creative sector.

Heidi Duckler Dance Presents TIME FOR A SLOW DANCE
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Los Angeles dance company Heidi Duckler Dance (HDD) presents Time for a Slow Dance, a community arts performance that will take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital Campus on May 20th, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:00pm.