Ahmanson Theatre News

Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Randy Newman's 'Harps and Angels,' which begins previews at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on November 10, opens November 21 and continues through December 22, 2010.

'Leap of Faith' opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. Click below for a look inside the opening night after party!

9 to 5: The Musical launched its first national tour September 21, 2010 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville.

SUPERIOR DONUTS, the fresh-baked tale of friendship and redemption in a Chicago donut dispensary, makes its regional premiere at TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley

'Leap of Faith' opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shieldsstar in the world premiere of 'Leap of Faith,' which pairs Reverend Jonas Nightingale (Esparza), the consummate flim-flam man, and Marva (Shields), the beautiful small-town woman and single mother who challenges everything Jonas believes in.

Leap of Faith opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles music center October 3/

Four-time Tony Award-nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award-nominee Brooke Shields star in the world premiere of the new musical 'Leap of Faith,' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Broadway World TV's Dean Butler and Michael Sterling get up close and personal with Leap of Faith in this special Broadway World TV preview.

'We are delighted to bring the new musical comedy, 9 to 5: The Musical to Atlanta,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. Not only does it feature songs by the one and only Dolly Parton, a cast of incredible actors including Dee Hoty, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald and more...but the role of Doralee will be played by Georgia's own Diana DeGarmo! Mark your calendar, stick a post-it on your dayrunner, or set an alert on your Android, but don't miss this show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from September 28-October 3. Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com and the Fox Theatre Box Office.

'We are delighted to bring the new musical comedy, 9 to 5: The Musical to Atlanta,' states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. Not only does it feature songs by the one and only Dolly Parton, a cast of incredible actors including Dee Hoty, Mamie Parris, Joseph Mahowald and more...but the role of Doralee will be played by Georgia's own Diana DeGarmo! Mark your calendar, stick a post-it on your dayrunner, or set an alert on your Android, but don't miss this show at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from September 28-October 3. Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster outlets, 800-982-2787, www.ticketmaster.com and the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Frank Bayer, whose long career in theatre included stints as actor and stage manager on Broadway and as casting director and production supervisor at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, died on September 22, 2010. He was born June 29, 1936, in Brazil, Indiana.

Zach Grenier will reprise his Tony Award-nominated role in '33 Variations' at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, joining two-time Academy Award-winner Jane Fonda who stars in the compelling new play written and directed by Moisés Kaufman. The West Coast premiere of '33 Variations' will be presented January 30 through March 6, 2011. Opening is set for February 9. Both Grenier and Fonda will perform the roles they played in the 2009 Broadway run of '33 Variations.' The play was nominated for a total of five Tony Awards, including Best Actress for Fonda and Best Featured Actor for Grenier.

'Leap of Faith' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share the first videos from the production - Here is 'Rise Up!'. Click here for more videos and coverage

'Leap of Faith' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share the first videos from the production - Here is 'Last Chance Salvation'.

Celebration Theatre is thrilled to present the second show in its 2010-2011 Season of Shows, the Tony Award-winning play, TAKE ME OUT, written by Richard Greenberg and directed by Michael Matthews and produced for Celebration Theatre by Nicholas Caprio, Michael C. Kricfalusi, Todd Milliner and Christopher Sepulveda.

'Leap of Faith' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share the first videos from the production - Here is a montage of highlights from the show. Click here for more videos and coverage

'Leap of Faith' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share the first videos from the production - Here is 'Step Into the Light'.

'Leap of Faith' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share the first videos from the production - Here is 'I Can Read You'.

'Leap of Faith' opens at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center on October 3. Check out these production photos below!

Celebration Theatre is thrilled to present the second show in its 2010-2011 Season of Shows, the Tony Award-winning play, TAKE ME OUT, written by Richard Greenberg and directed by Michael Matthews and produced for Celebration Theatre by Nicholas Caprio, Michael C. Kricfalusi, Todd Milliner and Christopher Sepulveda.

Surflight Theatre Board President Gene Hammond announced today that Broadway producer (and Surflight alum) Roy Miller has been appointed to the leadership position of Producer at Surflight Theatre.