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Review: WORKING GIRL at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Nov 20, 2025

Based on the beloved 1988 film but modernized around the edges, “Working Girl” at the La Jolla Playhouse has big expectations and even bigger hair, but never quite hits the mark.

Review: LISA STEPHEN FRIDAY Leads A Rock Revolution at Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2024

'This is our time to change the world.' So sayeth Lisa Stephen Friday. She means it and she is equal to the task.

Interview: LISA STEPHEN FRIDAY Is Back at Joe's Pub at Long Last
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 7, 2024

Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday 11/18 at Joe's Pub as she celebrates the release of her newest single 'Sober & Insane.' She's showcasing her one woman musical, TRANS AM and the concert version of the original new piece, DOLL/GIRL: A MUSICAL. As a child of the 80’s Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Read a conversation with Lisa about the show.

Photos: Christiane Noll, Robin de Jesus, And More Sing Scott Alan At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

On Monday, February 5, Birdland welcomed songwriter Scott Alan back to the historic stage. As always, Scott brought some of today’s brightest theater stars to sing his compositions. See photos from the evening!

Julie Benko to Celebrate Mardi Gras at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Julie Benko, star of 'Funny Girl' and 'Harmony,' returns to Birdland Jazz Club to celebrate Mardi Gras.

Ari Axelrod to Debut New Show at Birdland This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of award-winning performer Ari Axelrod on Monday, January 29 at 7:00 PM.

Complete Casting Announced For Bespoke Plays' WHITEROCK CLIFF
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2020

Los Angeles: BESPOKE PLAYS - a play reading series - announces Erikka Walsh (Once original Broadway cast) and Jon Root (Broadway/Las Vegas: Avenue Q) will lead the first public staged reading of WHITEROCK CLIFF, a new musical about the Appalachian Trail, with music and lyrics by Ryan McCurdy (Bonfire Falls) and a book by Ellie Pyle (Heretics) on March 6 and 7 at 8pm at The Pico. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved at: https://whiterock_cliff.eventbrite.com

Photo Coverage: KURTIS SIMMONS LIVE at Rockwell Table and Stage
by Lily Lim - Aug 31, 2016

Recording artist Kurtis Simmons made his LA solo debut at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz on Monday, August 29 at 8pm. With music direction by Sean Bart, Simmons performed songs from his critically acclaimed pop/rock CD Fraction of a Thread along with some tunes from his original musical Hipster Sweatshop (co-written with Kyle Puccia and Darryl Stephens).  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

BWW Review: KURTIS SIMMONS Rocks Rockwell Table and Stage in his LA Solo Cabaret Debut
by Don Grigware - Aug 31, 2016

On Monday August 29 actor/singer Kurtis Simmons made his solo cabaret debut at Rockwell Table and Stage to a SRO crowd of adoring fans and well-wishers. Simmons is no stranger to Los Angeles audiences, as he has appeared onstage in such popular shows as Forever Plaid and premiered his musical Hipster Sweatshop at Rockwell in the company of co-creators Kyle Puccia and Darryl Stephens, in May of this year. But, there is something special about a solo show. As good as a performer is - and Simmons is very good indeed with a phenomenal voice - there's always that question, 'Can he carry a show by himself?' The answer is a resounding 'Yes!'

Kurtis Simmons Makes Solo Debut at Rockwell Table
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2016

Recording artist Kurtis Simmons will make his LA solo debut at Rockwell Table & Stage in Los Feliz on Monday, August 29 at 8pm. With music direction by Sean Bart, Simmons will perform songs from his critically acclaimed pop/rock CD Fraction of a Thread along with some tunes from his original musical Hipster Sweatshop (co-written with Kyle Puccia and Darryl Stephens).

Photo Flash: Almond & Sweet's GIRLFRIEND Celebrates Opening Night at the Douglas
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2015

Rock musical 'Girlfriend' opened at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre last Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring a book by Todd Almond and music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet, the rock musical about first love will continue through August 9. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Band - Behind the Scenes with GIRLFRIEND at the Douglas
by Stage Tube - Jul 18, 2015

Rock musical 'Girlfriend' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre this Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring a book by Todd Almond and music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet, the rock musical about first love will continue through August 9. Previews began on July 12. Click below to go behind the scenes with the band!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ryder Bach and Curt Hansen in GIRLFRIEND at the Douglas
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2015

Rock musical 'Girlfriend' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre this Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Featuring a book by Todd Almond and music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet, the rock musical about first love will continue through August 9. Previews began on July 12. Below, BroadwayWorld has a first look at the actors onstage in L.A.!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at GIRLFRIEND, Coming to CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2015

Rehearsals have started for "Girlfriend" at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Featuring a book by Todd Almond and music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet, the rock musical about first love will begin previews on July 12 with the opening slated for July 19. Performances will continue through August 9. To prepare for the Los Angeles run, scroll down for a peek at the Actors Theatre of Louisville production!