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Photos: First Look At the Stars of AMADEUS At Pasadena Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse has share first look photos of the stars of Amadeus, Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, I Am My Own Wife) as Salieri and Broadway’s Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story) as Mozart. 

Sam Clemmett, Lauren Worsham and More Join AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak.

The Vagrancy Premieres IF THE CREEK DON'T RISE in BLOSSOMING 2025
by Emmy Rice - May 18, 2025

The Vagrancy will present a world premiere staged reading as part of Blossoming 2025, its celebrated new play development series. The reading will take place Wednesday, May 21 at 7 PM at Skylight Theatre.

IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

IAMA Theatre Company Kicks Off Season With World Premiere Of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will begin its 17th season with the world premiere of The Very Best People by Drama Desk Award winner and IAMA Theatre Company Ensemble Member John Lavelle, directed by Melissa Coleman-Reed. 

IAMA Theatre Company Kicks Off 24/25 Season With World Premiere of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will begin its 17th season with the world premiere of The Very Best People by Drama Desk Award winner and IAMA Theatre Company Ensemble Member John Lavelle, directed by Melissa Coleman-Reed.

Interview: Margaux Susi is Excited to Be One of THE VERY BEST PEOPLE
by Gil Kaan - Aug 28, 2024

Up next for IAMA, John Lavelle’s The Very Best People opening October 5, 2024, at Atwater Village (with previews September 29th through October 4th). Melissa Coleman-reed directs the cast of Adrián González, Andria Kozica, Bryan Langlitz, Joseph Russo and Margaux Susi. Margaux, also IAMA’s associate artistic director, made time to talk to me before going to rehearsal.

IAMA Theatre Company Unveils 24-25 'In Process' Season of New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company has revvealed its 17th anniversary “In Process” season in 2024-25. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

MY WHITE HUSBAND Comes to Moving Arts Theatre Company in May
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Moving Arts Theatre Company will present the world-premiere of Leviticus Jelks’ debut play, My White Husband, opening May 18th in Los Angeles with previews on May 16th and 17th. 

Listen: RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: THE PODCAST Episode 1 Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2024

Listen now to the first episode of Russian Troll Farm: The Podcast.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).

Photos: In Rehearsal for RUSSIAN TROLL FARM At Vineyard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has shared photos from the first rehearsal of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak.

Christine Lahti, John Lavelle & More Join Vineyard Theatre's RUSSIAN TROLL FARM: A Workplace Comedy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023

The cast and design team has been revealed for Vineyard Theatre's upcoming production of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award inner Sarah Gancher, directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Geva Theatre
by Colin Fleming-Stumpf - Mar 11, 2023

What did our critic think of RUSSIAN TROLL FARM at Geva Theatre?

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of SMILE at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022

See photos of the world premiere of Smile, a new play developed at IAMA Theatre Company by playwright Melissa Jane Osborne and director Michelle Bossy.

World Premiere of SMILE to Open IAMA Theatre Company's 15th Anniversary 'Jubilee' Season in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

The world premiere of Smile opens IAMA’s 15th anniversary season on November 12 at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances continue through December 5. Low-priced previews begin November 10.