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Interview: Adaptor/Director John Strysik of THE CASE-BOOK OF C. AUGUSTE DUPIN
by Shari Barrett - Sep 4, 2026

John Strysik is the adaptor/director of The Case-Book of C. Auguste Dupin in with its world premiere engagement opening at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills opening September 17, 2026. It brings three of Edgar Allan Poe’s foundational detective stories - The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt, and The Purloined Letter - into a single, cohesive evening of theater. Here’s my conversation with him about his inspiration for the play, his dual role with the production, and what inspired him to bring its world premiere to Theatre 40.

Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Altadena Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 3, 2026

Check out production photos from Little Shop of Horrors at Altadena Music Theatre, starring Broadway's Ruby Lewis as Audrey alongside James Byous as Seymour and Lord Kraven as Audrey II.

Interview: Director/Producer James Paradise of A NUMBER at Madnani Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Aug 28, 2026

Caryl Churchill's A Number was first produced in 2002 as one of the earliest dramatic examinations of the possibilities and physical and moral consequences of human cloning, redefining what it means to be human and part of a family. As questions of identity, nature, nurture, and responsibility collide, the play turns a startling scientific premise into a gripping and deeply human family drama after the truth about a long-buried cloning experiment comes to light. I spoke with the director/producer James Paradise about what drew him to direct the play, his artistic vision for the production, and why now is the right time to ring it to Los Angeles.

A NUMBER to Open at Madnani Theatre in Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

Caryl Churchill's cloning drama A NUMBER will run at the Madnani Theater in Hollywood, starring Damien Midkiff and Michael Muniz Vodde under James Paradise's direction.

THE CASE-BOOK OF C. AUGUSTE DUPIN to Premiere at Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2026

Theatre 40 will present the world premiere of a new play adapted from Edgar Allan Poe's Dupin mysteries, written and directed by John Strysik in Beverly Hills.

PICK OF THE VINE: AN UNEXPECTED GUEST Set for Little Fish Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2026

Little Fish Theatre will present its 23rd annual short play festival, featuring new works from seven playwrights centered on the theme of an unexpected guest.

Photos: First Look At GREASE At Altadena Music Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 9, 2026

The Altadena Music Theatre (AMT) production of Grease opened at the Mountain View Mausoleum, 2300 Marengo Avenue in Altadena. A celebration of teenage dreams, rebellious hearts, and the magic of first love. Check out the photos!

Review: Norm Foster's LAKEFRONT U.S. Premiere Engagement at Theatre 40
by Shari Barrett - Jul 30, 2026

All in all, Lakefront offers a very enjoyable two-hour romantic journey guaranteed to keep you laughing and rooting for these lost and lonely souls looking for their soulmate.

Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Altadena Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

Altadena Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, with performances set for the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena.

Cast and Creative Team Set For GREASE at Altadena Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Altadena Music Theatre will present GREASE, featuring Broadway's Ruby Lewis as Sandy and Bryce Ryness as Vince Fontaine, at the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena.

HOW HIGH THE MOON to Open in World Premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

Barbara Nell Beery's new play HOW HIGH THE MOON, set in 1952 San Fernando Valley, will receive its world premiere at Theatre West in Los Angeles, directed by Asaad Kelada.

MAYDAY From Cora Bissett & Hannah Lavery Set For National Theatre Of Scotland At Central Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

MAYDAY, curated and directed by Cora Bissett and Hannah Lavery, will be presented by National Theatre of Scotland at Central Hall in Edinburgh. The one-night event will bring together artists across theatre, music, poetry, and dance.

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Morgan-Wixson Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Mar 22, 2026

When Tony “accidentally” brings his conservative parents over for dinner a night too early, all hell breaks loose as the polished socialites clash with the chaos and disorder of the Sycamore clan, which raised the roof with laughter thanks to Cate Caplin’s spot-on direction and the impeccable comedic timing instilled in her perfectly-cast ensemble.    

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST to Open at Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

The Unexpected Guest, the classic mystery by Agatha Christie, will be directed by Warren Davis and produced by David Hunt Stafford for Theatre Forty. The production will be presented at Theatre Forty in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre.

Review: HONOUR by Ruskin Group Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Mar 1, 2026

Director Max Mayer keeps the action authentic and story realistically contrite after helping execute the play’s workshop, making this production an especially meaningful return to the material.

Review: British Farce THE COTTAGE At Torrance Theater Company
by Shari Barrett - Feb 24, 2026

Hilarity ensues as alcohol is consumed, leading to brilliant cat and mouse games during which laughs abound.

Syrie James' DRACULA, MY LOVE to be Presented at Theatre 40
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Dracula, My Love, written and directed by Syrie James, adapted from her novel Dracula, My Love: The Secret Journals of Mina Harker is coming to Theatre 40.

Review: World Premiere of WHAT OPA DID at Theatre 40 through 2/15
by Shari Barrett - Jan 22, 2026

What Opa Did is masterful and brutally honest storytelling at its best, with each actor dedicated to showing each person as a human being, not just either good or bad, while trying to cope with the reality of their lives in Germany in World War II.

Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS at Greystone Mansion
by Harker Jones - Jan 13, 2026

AN INSPECTOR CALLS is a bit of a soap opera by way of a particularly existential “Twilight Zone” episode while tackling class, entitlement, and status, making it as relevant as it was 60 years ago.

Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 15, 2026

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.