Brittney S. Wheeler News

Celebration Theatre Welcomes Brittney S. Wheeler & Nathan Frizzell as Artistic Director & Associate Artistic Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2023

Learn about the recent appointment of Brittney S.

Photos: First Look at THE REAL BLACK SWANN: CONFESSIONS OF AMERICA'S FIRST BLACK DRAG QUEEN

by Blair Ingenthron — September 9, 2023

Check out photos from Celebration Theatre's production of THE REAL BLACK SWANN: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen, written and performed by Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, directed by Tom Trudgeon, with cultural consultation by Brittney S.

THE REAL BLACK SWANN Comes to Celebration Theatre

by Stephi Wild — August 17, 2023

Celebration Theatre and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the Los Angeles premiere of the award-winning THE REAL BLACK SWANN: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen, written and performed by Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, directed by Tom Trudgeon, withcultural consultation by Brittney S.

The Vagrancy to Present BLOSSOMING: A NEW PLAY READING SERIES This Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 19, 2023

The Vagrancy will present BLOSSOMING: a new play reading series.

The Vagrancy Announces BLOSSOMING: A NEW PLAY READING SERIES

by A.A. Cristi — May 16, 2023

The Vagrancy announces BLOSSOMING: a new play reading series.

Interview: Director Khanisha Foster On Working Her NEW BRAIN

by Gil Kaan — April 17, 2023

Next up for the Celebration Theatre, in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, a new look at William Finn and James Lapine’s A New Brain opening May 6, 2023 (with previews beginning April 29th) at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre.

Celebration Theatre Debuts New Leadership & Launches Co-Artistic Director Search

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 11, 2023

Celebration Theatre recently presented its first live fundraiser since 2019, as part of a new partnership with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, a prime opportunity to introduce new leadership and to share their commitments to the Los Angeles theatre community - and the queer community at large.

Gender-Expansive Production of A NEW BRAIN to be Presented at Celebration Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2023

Celebration Theatre, in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, will present a brand new look at the William Finn musical, A NEW BRAIN, music and lyrics by William Finn.

The Vagrancy Now Accepting Submissions for its 2022/2023 Writers' Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 12, 2022

Award-winning theatre company THE VAGRANCY is now accepting submissions for its 2022/2023 Writers' Group.

Photos: First Look At Mike Millan In BUYER & CELLAR At Celebration Theatre, Opening March 25

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2022

Celebration Theatre is back.

Celebration Theatre Opens Season With Audience Favorite, BUYER & CELLAR

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2022

Celebration Theatre is back.

Celebration Theatre to Present OUTober, A Coming-Out Theatre Festival Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 7, 2021

Celebration Theatre will present OUTober, a weeklong festival of live events to spotlight the coming-out experience across the queer spectrum.

New Artistic Leadership To Helm Los Angeles' Celebration Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — August 23, 2021

Celebration Theatre, one of the nation's longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts organizations, has announced an innovative artistic team to guide its vision for future programming and audience development.

The Vagrancy Announces THE LIFE AND DEATH OF, Written and Directed by June Carryl

by A.A. Cristi — July 13, 2020

The Vagrancy announces THE LIFE AND DEATH OF written and directed by June Carryl.

Celebration Theatre Presents CABARET: AN OPEN MIC NIGHT

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 9, 2020

Celebration Theatre announced its first-ever online theatre festival CELEBRATING PRIDE.

BWW Interview: Reggie Lee Takes On The Voice Of The Iconic Harvey Milk

by Gil Kaan — May 20, 2020

As part of the official kick-off to West Hollywood's 'One City One Pride,' West Hollywood's Art Division (in collaboration with the Celebration Theatre) presents a free live-stream reading of Patricia Loughrey's DEAR HARVEY on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, 2020.

BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Elizabeth Adabale Who Studied Pre-Med at USC Before The Stage Called Her Elsewhere

by Shari Barrett — April 26, 2020

This Spotlight focuses on Elizabeth Adabale, a dedicated musical theatre entertainer who studied public health and theatre at the University of Southern California and taught high school biology with Teach for America, until the stage pulled her elsewhere.