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Photos: August Wilson’s JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2025

Currently in previews, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” — the second play in Wilson’s extraordinary 10-play “American Century Cycle” and the sixth in A Noise Within’s commitment to stage them all — opens at A Noise Within this weekend. Check out photos of the production.

August Wilson’s JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE to be Presented at A Noise Within
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

“I On the heels of A Noise Within productions of Gem of the Ocean, Seven Guitars, Radio Golf, King Hedley II and The Piano Lesson, director Gregg T. Daniel will return to direct August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.

Review: NETWORK at Group Rep
by Evan Henerson - Jun 20, 2025

The knives are lethal and the cuts are man...With Bert Emmett fronting an equally enthusiastic and bloodthirsty cast, the Group Rep’s NETWORK is equal parts rollicking, disturbing and thought-provoking.

NETWORK Begins Performances At The Group Rep On May 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

The Group Rep will present NETWORK written by Lee Hall, based on the Paddy Chayefsky film, directed by Tom Lazarus, and produced by Stevie Stern. Adapted from the 1976 film which had an Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.

Photos: JANE EYRE Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

Adapted for the stage by Elizabeth Williamson from the classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre” will open this weekend at A Noise Within in a new production filled with mystery and romance. See photos of the production.

JANE EYRE to Open at A Noise Within in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Jane Eyre will be presented at A Noise Within in March. Learn more about Elizabeth Williamson's adaptation of the classic novel by Charlotte Brontë. See how to attend!

Theatre West WEST FEST Running Now Through September
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024

Theatre West announced WestFest 2024, featuring four weekends of new and experimental works.

Photos: First Look at the Group Rep's MOTEL 66
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023

All new production photos have been released for The Group Rep's production of MOTEL 66, running Sept. 21 - Oct. 22, Upstairs on the second floor of the Lonny Chapman Theatre, in North Hollywood, CA. Check out the photos here!

The Group Rep Brings THE LARAMIE PROJECT To Lonny Chapman Theatre This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2023

The Group Rep presents “The Laramie Project” written by Moises Kaufman, Ms. Leigh Fondakowski and The Techtonic Theater Project, directed by Kathleen Delaney, produced by Bill Fitzhugh & Danica Waitley for the Group Rep.

Photos: First Look at Group Rep's HAROLD AND MAUDE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

The Group Rep continues their 50th Season with the stage adaptation of Colin Higgins’ cult-classic film HAROLD AND MAUDE, directed by Larry Eisenberg, produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.  Check out a first look at photos here!

HAROLD AND MAUDE Comes to the Lonny Chapman Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023

The Group Rep will present the stage adaptation of Colin Higgins’ cult-classic film HAROLD AND MAUDE, directed by Larry Eisenberg, produced by Lloyd Pedersen for the Group Rep.  The play runs February 10 through March 19 on the Main Stage of the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, CA.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to A Noise Within This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2022

Universally acclaimed for its innovative staging, whimsical costumes, original music and boundless good cheer, the delightfully festive, musically merry stage adaptation by Geoff Elliott of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to A Noise Within this holiday season from December 3 through December 23.

Photos: A Noise Within Presents Musical Adaptation Of Orwell's ANIMAL FARM
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2022

How do lies become truths? A Noise Within presents George Orwell’s savage satire, Animal Farm, directed by ANW co-artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. See photos from the production.

A Noise Within's ANIMAL FARM to Open in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022

A Noise Within will present George Orwell’s savage satire, Animal Farm, directed by ANW co-artistic director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. The acclaimed stage adaptation opens A Noise Within’s 2022-23 season on September 3. Performances continue through October 2, with previews beginning August 28.

Group Rep Presents CHRISTMASTIME ORIGINS Radio Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021

-The Group Rep will present “Christmastime Origins” adapted by the Group Rep from the book THE EIGHT PLAYS OF CHRISTMAS written by longtime theatre journalist, radio host and critic Julio Martinez, directed by Kathleen Delaney with musical direction by Paul Cady, produced by Stevie Stern for the Group Rep. 

BWW Interview: Group Rep's Doug Haverty: A Man Wearing Many Hats, Sometimes Wielding a Hammer
by Gil Kaan - Sep 7, 2021

Group Rep will be inaugurating their 2021 season with Neil Simon’s LONDON SUITE September 17, 2021. Got the chance to delve into some Group Rep history and future plans from their always busy, very handy artistic director Doug Haverty.

Group Rep Premieres Virtual New Play Fest UNHIDDEN FIGURES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2021

The Group Rep pulls the curtain back on UNHIDDEN FIGURES a virtual play festival of new short plays celebrating African-American women from all walks of life.

The Group Rep Presents HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AND TRAPPINGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020

For the first time in its 46-year history, the Group Rep presents HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AND TRAPPINGS, a collection of new short plays and stories that explore the humor and challenges in surviving the holidays (during non-pandemic times). These little portraits of humanity focus on romance, traditions, gift-giving and tiny miracles.

BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Sascha Vanderslik, a Native Australian Who Calls The Group Rep Theatre Company Her New Home
by Shari Barrett - May 20, 2020

With the current theatre world on hiatus, I have created a Spotlight Series on Broadway World which features interviews with some of the many talented artists who make our Los Angeles theatre community so exciting and vibrant thanks to their ongoing contribution to keeping the Arts alive in the City of the Angels. And just like all of us, I wondered how they are dealing with the abrupt end of productions in which they were involved. This Spotlight focuses on Sascha Vanderslik, a native Australian who calls The Group Rep Theatre Company her new home.

Photo Flash: The Group Rep Gives Back To Children In Need at Annual Kids Holiday Party
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2020

It's the most wonderful time of the year, especially for the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, which for 40 years has provided holiday cheer for children-in-need.