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Photos: LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE Red Carpet At the Wallis Annenberg
by Lily Lim - Dec 6, 2021

Casting has been announced for For The Record and The Wallis' production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film from Universal Pictures/Working Title, with performances from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (Fox's Filthy Rich, Broadway's The Last Ship, A Little Night Music, Les Misérables, and The Light in the Piazza) joins the exciting lineup of talented performers alongside singer/songwriter, musician, producer and engineer, Brian McKnight Jr., who comes from a legendary musically gifted family including famed father Brian McKnight. American Idol 4th place finalist on season 4, Anthony Fedorov, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist actor Michael Thomas Grant, and RCA recording artist Nina Nelson, member of girl group Citizen Queen (with over 30 million music video views), also join the cast for the first time. Rounding out the group of newcomers is Cheyenne Wells who starred in the recent production of Little Shop of Horrors at Pasadena Playhouse with MJ Rodriguez.

BWW Interview: Shane Scheel & For The Record Live Ready To Take On TARANTINO & More
by Gil Kaan - Jul 30, 2021

Shane Scheel and his live show production company For The Record Live has found their new Hollywood home in The Bourbon Room. With their official re-opening, featuring Shoshana Bean, an impressive success (obvious from the love and applause flowing forth from The Bourbon Room audience.), FTR will follow up with be a concert from Alisan Porter (August 1st), and their new and improved production of TARANTINO LIVE, now TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN (beginning August 5th). Had the chance to chat with Shane, FTR’s executive producer, on FTR staying connected during the pandemic, and their already planned shows and those hoped for scheduling.

Lindsey Gort, Tracie Thoms, Janel Parrish, Zane Carney Star In TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2021

Once upon a time in Hollywood, a couple of friends decided to stage a concert with a few unbelievably talented vocalists singing songs from Quentin Tarantino's roster of movie soundtracks and an actress from Death Proof reciting a few of her movie lines.

Guest Blog: YOU ME BUM BUM TRAIN's Morgan Lloyd On Supporting War Child's Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder
by Marianka Swain - Aug 27, 2020

When War Child told us they were doing an Emergency Coronavirus Crowdfunder, we were very keen to help in any way we could.

Adam Pascal, Tracie Thoms, Shoshana Bean and More Set For This. Is. Love. Benefit Concert for Freedom for Immigrants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2019

This. Is. Love. Charity Concert For Freedom For Immigrants, produced by Ben Caron and David Krich on November 8, 2019 at 9PM, is a concert uniting the Broadway, film/ television and music communities, featuring songs of resistance, compassion and hope to benefit a?oeFreedom for Immigrantsa?? at Sayers Club, Hollywood. The uplifting event is a one-night-only charity benefit for non-profit Freedom for Immigrants, in advocacy for a more compassionate and humane immigration policy. The event will feature songs performed by musicians and actors from the Broadway, television and film communities in solidarity with immigrants.

Photo Coverage: Shoshana Bean Performs Release Show for New Album 'Spectrum'
by Lily Lim - Mar 2, 2018

On Saturday, February 24, Shoshana Bean performed her album release show - Spectrum - at Ace Theater Downtown Los Angeles. Spectrum, Bean's fourth studio album which was released on February 9, is a fresh new take on the classic tradition of big band with arrangements by Grammy award-nominated arranger Alan Ferber.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Celebration Of FOR THE RECORD: SCORSESE AN AMERICAN CRIME REQUIEM At The Wallis Annenberg
by Lily Lim - Oct 2, 2016

This fall, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts transforms much of its campus into a lively Little Italy themed street party as it celebrates For The Record: Scorsese - American Crime Requiem. The Wallis and For The Record-the acclaimed company that began in a small bar in East Hollywood in 2010 and whose performances have quickly become must see shows-combine forces to pay homage to the visceral world of Martin Scorsese in a new co production that revolutionizes the musical theater experience and brings the legendary filmmaker's epic soundtracks to life in a new generation cabaret, from September 21 through October 16. From the moment audiences arrive at The Wallis, the immersive experience begins with special pre show festivities, continuing through an exhilarating performance, and finishing with post show gatherings that feature specially curated entertainment.

Todd Sherry and Heather Olt to Return to Rockwell in UP, WITH A TWIST, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015

Singing duo Todd Sherry & Heather Olt are proud to announce the next installment of their hit show, Up, With a Twist at Rockwell Table & Stage on Monday, April 20, 2015!

glory|struck's THE ALBUM PROJECT: + Makes Rockwell: Table & Stage Debut Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2014

Tonight, April 26th, 2014 at 8PM, The Album Project: + makes its Rockwell: Table & Stage debut in a one-night only performance. After last month's brilliant sold out-world premiere, Producers are thrilled to bring this immersive, freshly staged remount to one of Los Angeles' greatest live music and performance venues.

STAGE TUBE: The Album Project's Nicci Claspell and Lindsay Pearce Sing 'Lego House'
by Stage Tube - Apr 24, 2014

This Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 8pm, The Album Project: + makes its Rockwell: Table & Stage debut in a one-night only performance. After last month's brilliant sold out-world premiere, producers are thrilled to bring this immersive, freshly staged remount to one of Los Angeles' greatest live music and performance venues. Scroll down to see a video of The Album Project's Nicci Claspell and Lindsay Pearce singing 'Lego House'!

STAGE TUBE: The Album Project's Anthony Starble & Ben Caron Perform Ed Sheeran's 'This'
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 23, 2014

This Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 8pm, The Album Project: + makes its Rockwell: Table & Stage debut in a one-night only performance. After last month's brilliant sold out-world premiere, producers are thrilled to bring this immersive, freshly staged remount to one of Los Angeles' greatest live music and performance venues. Scroll down to see a video of The Album Project's Anthony Starble and Ben Caron singing Ed Sheeran's 'This'!

glory|struck's THE ALBUM PROJECT: + to Make Rockwell: Table & Stage Debut, 4/26
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2014

This Saturday, April 26th, 2014 at 8PM, The Album Project: + makes its Rockwell: Table & Stage debut in a one-night only performance. After last month's brilliant sold out-world premiere, Producers are thrilled to bring this immersive, freshly staged remount to one of Los Angeles' greatest live music and performance venues.

THE ALBUM PROJECT: + with Lindsay Pearce Adds 4/26 Performance at Rockwell: Table & Stage
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 8, 2014

After a brilliant sold-out world premiere, Producers are thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, The Album Project: + has added another performance of this music-driven series on April 26th, 2014 at 8PM at Rockwell: Table & Stage, one of Los Angeles' premiere live music and performance venues.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of glory|struck Productions' THE ALBUM PROJECT: +
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2014

glory|struck Productions presents The Album Project: +, an evening of live performance inspired by the music of Ed Sheeran. The creative team behind the highly-lauded Los Angeles revival of bare and the Love is Louder-aligned, concert-fueled Spring Awakening, will present the world premiere of this music-driven series, The Album Project, on March 30th at Sterling'­­­s Upstairs at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood. Scroll down to meet the performers!

Tickets on Sale for glory|struck's THE ALBUM PROJECT: +, Featuring Music of Ed Sheeran, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2014

glory|struck Productions is thrilled to release tickets for The Album Project: +, an evening of live performance inspired by the music of Ed Sheeran. The creative team behind the highly-lauded Los Angeles revival of bare and the Love is Louder-aligned, concert-fueled Spring Awakening, will present the world premiere of this music-driven series, The Album Project, on March 30th at Sterling'­­­s Upstairs at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood.

GLEE's Lindsay Pearce and More Set for glory|struck Productions' THE ALBUM PROJECT: + in LA, 3/30
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2014

glory|struck Productions, the creative team behind the highly-lauded Los Angeles revival of bare and the Love is Louder-aligned, concert-fueled Spring Awakening, will present the world premiere of its music-driven series, The Album Project, on March 30th at Sterling'­­­s Upstairs at the Federal Bar in North Hollywood.

'Over the Rainbow: A Tribute to Yip Harburg' Plays Rockwell Table & Stage Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2013

'Over the Rainbow - A Tribute to Yip Harburg' will play Rockwell Table and Stage tonight, November 19th at 8:00 PM as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

'Over the Rainbow: A Tribute to Yip Harburg' to Play Rockwell Table & Stage, 11/19
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2013

'Over the Rainbow - A Tribute to Yip Harburg' will play Rockwell Table and Stage on November 19th at 8:00 PM as a fundraiser for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Photo Coverage: Inside FOR THE RECORD: THE MARSHALLS Opening Night!
by Lily Lim - Feb 18, 2013

For The Record: The Marshalls began previews on February 8 at Rockwell: Table & Stage. Hollywood's most famous directorial siblings, Garry and Penny Marshall, will be the focus of this latest installment of the 'For The Record' series. Check out photos from opening night below!

Ben Caron Releases New EP
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 31, 2012

Los Angeles-based songwriter Ben Caron is releasing another EP on his way to a fully fan-funded debut album. Love Me Too, which will be released on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, is the third installment of new music from the artist. Caron has been recording his album in three-song segments, which have all been paid for through donations from his growing sphere of fans through a blog he set up for just this purpose. He has been building his fan base and testing the songs at performances across Southern California. In Los Angeles, he is a regular performer and producer at Rockwell: Table and Stage, where he held residence in May as well as performing sold-out shows at Bar Lubitsch and M Bar.

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