Pat Towne

Review: BOB'S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Shari Barrett - Dec 15, 2025

The hilarious and irreverent comedy has become a vital part of every Christmas season in Los Angeles since 1995, and dedicated fans have been returning over the years to laugh at all the riotous antics. 

28th Season BOB'S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY To Return To Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

​Playwrights Joe Keyes and Rob Elk will bring back the longest running Holiday hit, Bob's Holiday Office Party to The Odyssey Theatre.  Now in their 28th year, the comedy has become a vital part of every Christmas season in Los Angeles since 1995. 

BAT BOY Extended at Open Fist Theatre Company Through Mid May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Open Fist Theatre Company has extended its hit production Bat Boy: The Musical. Bat Boy is a horror rock musical that is at once dark, funny and emotionally satisfying. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

​​​​​​​LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the musical comedy murder mystery, THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES, book by Omri Schein and David Ellenstein, lyrics by Omri Schein, music by Daniel Lincoln, choreography by Jill Gorrie, musical direction by Alby Potts and directed by David Ellenstein (Eleanor, A View from the Bridge, Holmes & Watson). See photos from the show!

Review: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at Open Fist Theatre Company
by Harker Jones - Mar 5, 2025

BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is smart, silly, and full of heart. Its expansive and inclusive ideas are not preached, they are sown. And it is another home run from the ever-reliable Open Fist Theatre Company.

Photos: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Opens This Weekend At Open Fist Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

A new revival of the horror rock musical ‘Bat Boy’ will open this weekend at Open Fist Theatre Company in Los Angeles. See photos from the production.

THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES to be Presented at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present a musical comedy murder mystery, THE REMARKABLE MISTER HOLMES, book by Omri Schein and David Ellenstein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at Open Fist Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Open Fist Theatre Company will present Bat Boy: The Musical, the award-winning rock horror musical with a book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BOB'S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY Comes to The Odyssey Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

Playwrights Joe Keyes and Rob Elk will bring back the longest running Holiday hit, Bob’s Holiday Office Party.  Now in their 27th year, the comedy has become a vital part of every Christmas season in Los Angeles since 1995. 

John O’Hurley, Rachael Harris & More Join Wayne Brady Led TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bob Barth's One Night Stand to Welcome Director Pat Towne To Discuss A FROGGY BECOMES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

Join Bob Barth's One Night Stand for an exclusive interview with director Pat Towne on his latest production, A FROGGY BECOMES.

Review: A FROGGY BECOMES at Open Fist Theatre Company
by Harker Jones - Mar 27, 2024

Writer Becky Wahlstrom imbues A FROGGY BECOMES with an absurdism that is only complemented by the absurdism of the ’80s with the neons and the poofy hair and the synthesized music.

A FROGGY BECOMES Comes to Atwater Village Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Open Fist Theatre Company will present the world premiere of A Froggy Becomes, written by Becky Wahlstrom and directed by Pat Towne, opening March 9 and running through April 13 at Atwater Village Theatre.

BOB'S HOLIDAY OFFICE PARTY Returns to Beverly Hills Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2023

For over two & one-half decades, Bob's Holiday Office Party has earned a solid cult following with audiences and critics alike!  Playwrights Joe Keyes and Rob Elk are proud to bring back the longest running Holiday hit, Bob's Holiday Office Party.  

A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL Eyeing Broadway Run in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2023

For the first time, Amazon Studios debuted an original series on stage with A Transparent Musical. The Producers intend to bring the show to Broadway sometime in 2024.

Exclusive: Get A First Look At 'Love At The JCC' from A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - Jun 20, 2023

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Get a first look at 'Love At The JCC' performed by Murphy Taylor Smith and Zachary Prince.

Video: Watch Adina Verson Sing 'Not In My Body' from A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 11, 2023

Watch Adina Verson sing 'Not In My Body' from A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL, currently running at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles!

Video: First Look At A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Check out first look video footage of the production!

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On World Premiere Of A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Center Theater Group
by Alan Henry - Jun 2, 2023

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. What did the critics think of the show?

Photos: First Look at Peppermint, Daya Curley, Sarah Stiles & More in A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Center Theater Group
by Blair Ingenthron - May 28, 2023

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023. Check out a first look at production photos here!