Jim Beaver

THE ONE-DAY PLAY FESTIVAL Brings New 24-Hour Plays To Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Theatre West will present its One-Day Play Festival on December 2, 2025, featuring short works created entirely within a 24-hour period by company writers, directors, and actors.

TWO OUTLAWS TWO KISSES Comes to Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

Two Outlaws Two Kisses is an adaptation of two Chekhov comedies, The Marriage Proposal and The Big Oaf. There will be a reading of Two Outlaws Two Kisses at Theatre 40.

World Premiere Comedy POINTY SCISSORS Comes to Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Pointy Scissors will have its World Premiere, Written and directed by Clara Rodriguez and produced for the Theatre West Writers-in-Residence Series by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes.

WestFest to Open in September At Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

WestFest 2025 will present four full weekends of shows, a different presentation each week, to entice the loyal audiences who have returned for WestFest every year. Learn more and see how to attend!

Benefit at Theatre West Aids Altadena Fire Survivors
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

In a moving display of community, compassion, and the power of the arts, actress and producer Sardia Robinson joined forces with Theatre West and myKEEtv to raise funds for Carline and Stephan McGrue-a mother and son who tragically lost their home in the recent Altadena fire.

MY UTERUS: A WOMB WITH A VIEW Returns to Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

By popular demand, Theatre West is presenting a return engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, a stimulatingly funny show. The show will take place on July 12 and July 13 at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in Los Angeles, CA 90068.

Staged Reading of IN ON IT by Daniel MacIvorv at Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - Jun 8, 2025

Presented by Theatre West, In On It, written by Daniel Maclvor, will have a staged reading on Sunday, June 22, at 3pm. it will take place at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, in Los Angeles, CA 90068. 

WE'RE NOT YOUR CUP OF TEA Variety Show at Theatre West
by Emmy Rice - May 10, 2025

After a smashing success in May, 2024 with its variety show featuring the talents of AAPI artistes, a new version of the show is coming to Theatre West on June 1: We're Not Your Cup of Tea: Here to Entertain and Astound You.

TEVYE IN NEW YORK! Comes to Theatre West In July
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Audiences across America have been loving Tevye in New York!, which has been touring nationally. Now, it arrives at Theatre West for two performances. Learn more here!

THEATRE ROCKS! Comes To Theatre West In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025

Theatre Rocks! A rock concert will be presented by Theatre West and David P. Johnson. Produced by Garry Kluger at Theatre West on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 8 p.m..

MY UTERUS: A WOMB WITH A VIEW Returns To Theatre West This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

In celebration of Women's History Month Theatre West is presenting a return engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, a stimulatingly funny show. Dina Morrone digs deep into her pelvic cavity to explore what the Uterus really is, what it means to own one.

Theatre West Play Reading Series to Begin in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Theatre West is presenting a series of play readings of new works written, directed, and performed by company members. Learn more about the programming and see how to attend.

THE GALAXY OF PHIL HENDRIE Is Coming To Theatre West
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

The Galaxy of Phil Hendrie, an evening of comedy, starring actor, comedian, satirist, and legendary radio personality Phil Hendrie, and directed by Jonah Weiland, will be produced by Dina Morrone at Theatre West.

Ewan McGregor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Join IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024

A special performance of It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry has been announced starring Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as George and Mary Bailey and featuring Jim Beaver as Mr. Potter.

ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE Comes to Palm Springs International Comedy Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Michael Schlesinger's comedy film ROCK & DORIS (TRY TO) WRITE A MOVIE, featuring Marilu Henner and Joe Regalbuto, will premiere at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival on October 5th.

Adlon, Beaver, Carradine, Lauria, & More Set for Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria are set to host this year's edition of Echoes in the Forest, the annual gala fundraising event for Will GeerTheatricum Botanicum. Learn more about the event here!

Annette Bening, Laura Dern, Michael C. Hall, and More Join WAR UNFOLDING Documentary
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 1, 2023

Sypher Studios have announced its upcoming documentary, War Unfolding, narrated by four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening and featuring an all-star cast including Eliza Bennett, Rachel Bloom, Gary Cole, Abigail Cowen, Oscar-winner Laura Dern, Monique Edwards, SAG Award winner Michael C. Hall, SAG Award winner Kelvin Harrison Jr., Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser, Thurn Hoffman, Richard T. Jones, Jay Lee, Erick Lopez, Sandra Seacat, Oscar-winner Wes Studi, DeWanda Wise, and others.

Christina Applegate Joins Brendan Fraser in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Reading
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2022

The recent Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient joins lead Brendan Fraser (George Bailey) in the role of his wife, Mary Bailey. Primetime Emmy Award® Winner James Cromwell has also been cast as Pa Bailey and autistic actress Sue Ann Pien (Amazon's 'As We See It”) will play Violet for this year’s virtual table read.

Brendan Fraser & Jean Smart to Lead IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Table Read
by Michael Major - Nov 9, 2022

The Ed Asner Family Center returns for their third year retelling the classic holiday tale of “It’s a Wonderful Life” with a star studded virtual table read. The impressive cast includes Brendan Fraser, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, JK Simmons, Jean Smart, Ken Jeong, Jim Beaver, Brent Spiner, Phil Lamarr, Chelsea Darnell, Ben Mankiewicz, and more.

VIDEO: Watch Annaleigh Ashford Perform the Opening Sequence of B POSITIVE
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021

CBS has released the new main titles for its original series B POSITIVE, performed by Annaleigh Ashford. The series also features Linda Lavin, Jane Seymour, Ben Vereen, and Priscilla Lopez. Watch the new video now!