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Over 1,700 Artists and Arts Workers in LA Receive $14.3 Million for Urgent Fire Relief
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Six weeks after a Getty-led coalition of institutional and individual donors established the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, more than 1,700 artists and arts workers across all disciplines are receiving emergency support.

Japan House Los Angeles Celebrates August Grand Opening Of New Cultural Destination
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018

JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles today announced it will commemorate its grand opening through an official ceremony on August 24, opening all its doors to the public starting August 25, 2018.

East West Players to Present THE NISEI WIDOWS CLUB, 11/7-12/8
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 4, 2013

East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, continues its 48th Anniversary Season Making Light, with "Nisei Widows Club: How Tomi Got Her Groove Back," written by Betty Tokudani and directed by Amy Hill. Hula choreography is by Keali'I Ceballos.

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 OVATION AWARDS!
by Lily Lim - Nov 15, 2012

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Check out photos from inside the ceremony below!

Photo Flash: 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards - Arrivals!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of the arrivals, featuring hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza, the honorees and more!

Photo Flash: Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza Hosting 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza and the honorees!

Emily Mann, Davis Gaines, and More Win 2012 Ovation Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012

The LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented on Monday, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza Host LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Awards Tonight, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012

Television and stage star Jane Kaczmarek and Culture Clash co-founder/actor/writer Herbert Siguenza will host the 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony tonight, November 12, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA. The curtain will rise at 7:30pm.

Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza to Host LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Awards, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012

Television and stage star Jane Kaczmarek and Culture Clash co-founder/actor/writer Herbert Siguenza will host the 2012 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 12, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA. The curtain will rise at 7:30pm.