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BROWNSTONE Extends Run at Open Fist Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Open Fist Theatre Company has extended the L.A. premiere of Brownstone by Catherine Butterfield through March 14. Directed by Ron West, the play spans three time periods inside a New York brownstone, linking stories across decades.

Review: BROWNSTONE at Open Fist Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Jan 31, 2026

The playwright’s story structure is engaging and West’s cast is rich with charisma, with the action fitting comfortably into Munroe’s smartly realized stage at the Atwater Village Theatre complex.

Photos: BROWNSTONE at Open Fist Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Open Fist Theatre Company opens the Los Angeles premiere of Catherine Butterfield’s “Brownstone” this Saturday with Ron West at the helm. Check out photos and learn more here!

Interview: Playwright Catherine Butterfield on BROWNSTONE
by Shari Barrett - Jan 20, 2026

I spoke with playwright Catherine Butterfield about the development of her play BROWNSTONE, its structure and subject matter, and her fascination with brownstones.

Open Fist Theatre Company To Present Los Angeles Premiere Of Catherine Butterfield’s BROWNSTONE
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Open Fist Theatre Company will present the Los Angeles premiere of Brownstone by Catherine Butterfield. Directed by Ron West, the production runs January 24 through February 28 at Atwater Village Theatre.

Centenary Stage Company Announces 2024 Women Playwrights Series Finalists Slated For Readings In April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2025

Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series returns this spring with three brand-new play readings. Readings will take place on Wednesdays throughout April at 7:00 pm in the Sitnik and Kutz Theatres of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.

Video: First Look at THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023

Get a first look at footage of The Comedy of Errors at Chicago Shakespeare Theater!

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Marks Shakespeare's Birthday This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Review: THE COMEDY OF ERRORS at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Mar 17, 2023

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines cleverly marries play and production concept in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS for her final production.

Photos/Video: Go Inside Rehearsal For THE COMEDY OF ERRORS At Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2023

In her final production as Chicago Shakespeare Theater artistic director, Barbara Gaines stages Shakespeare’s riotous The Comedy of Errors, imprinting her legacy of inventive and captivating interpretations of the Bard’s work for today’s audiences. Go inisde reheartsals with newly released photos and video of the company in action!

Live Comic Newscast THIS WEEK THIS WEEK Continues Thursdays Through March 30
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

A little Daily Show, a little SNL... a lot of fun! Live on stage at Atwater Village Theatre, This Week This Week is Open Fist Theatre Company's weekly comic newscast, featuring a revolving cast of actors and special guest stars at every performance.

Live Comic Newscast THIS WEEK THIS WEEK Returns January 5
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

A little Daily Show, a little SNL... a lot of fun! Live on stage at Atwater Village Theatre, This Week This Week is Open Fist Theatre Company's weekly comic newscast, featuring a revolving cast of actors and special guest stars at every performance.

Interview: Writer/Director Catherine Butterfield on the World Premiere of TO THE BONE Presented by Open Fist Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - Sep 26, 2022

Open Fist Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of To the Bone, a darkly funny comedy about family, baseball, and genetics, written and directed by Catherine Butterfield. The play centers on sisters Kelly Moran and Maureen Dugan from the 'Irish Riviera' south of Boston, where they were known as 'hard girls' back in high school. And since the adage says that it's better to write about the things you know, I decided to ask Catherine Butterfield about how much of her own personal life is reflected in the play and what it's like to write and direct it herself.

World Premiere of TO THE BONE to be Presented at Open Fist Theatre Company in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022

Sometimes you get thrown a curveball. Open Fist Theatre Company will present the world premiere of To the Bone, a dark comedy about family, baseball, genetics — and the unexpected vagaries of life. 

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Announces 2022/2023 Initial Lineup Including THE NOTEBOOK, WUTHERING HEIGHTS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2022

Get the season schedule for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 2022/2023 Season, which includes a highly anticipated world premiere musical, striking new adaptations of literary classics, and Barbara Gaines directing her final production in her role as artistic director, thirty-six years after founding the company.

THE GREAT Season Two Sets DVD Release
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2022

With Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult reprising their Golden Globe®-nominated roles, Season Two finds Catherine finally taking the Russian throne for her own. The 4-disc DVD set features all ten episodes from Season Two, plus exclusive deleted scenes and an uproarious blooper reel. Season Two is now available for purchase on Digital platforms.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of THE GREAT on Hulu
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2021

The series stars Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, and more. In season two of “The Great,” Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own, facing the difficult realities of ‘liberating' a country that doesn’t want to be. Watch the new trailer now!

Gillian Anderson Joins Season Two of Hulu's THE GREAT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 14, 2021

Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself.

Join ANDTheatre Company To SPREAD THE LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2020

Share the Love with ANDTheatre Company! ANDTheatre celebrate its 36th season with a benefit show Thursday November 5th. All proceeds from the show go to AND's continuing classes, ongoing development of new and exciting work, as well as deeply needed artist salaries. Yes, it's online and with improv, music, magic and sketch!

TogetherLAFestival Returns with Playwright Meet and Greets
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2020

Meet the playwrights from the 2nd week of LA's first TogetherLAFestival. Presented by Alternative Theatre Los Angeles (ATLA) in association with LA Stage Alliance (LASA), a?oeTogether LA: A Virtual Stage Festivala?? is celebrating the vibrant and diverse intimate theatre scene of the greater Los Angeles area.