Theatre LA Cares, LA newest producing company, will present its first benefit concert, TWISTED BROADWAY, on Sun. Apr. 8 at 2 PM at Studio Citys Upstairs at Vitellos, with music direction by Michael Lavine, directed by Ilene Graff, produced by Susan Grace, and hosted by Christopher Youngsman.
Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed production of 'Heisenberg' by Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens opened July 6 as part of Center Theatre Group's 50th Anniversary Season. This insightful and entertaining new play comes to the Taper June 28 through August 6, 2017.
As a way to celebrate International Women's Day this year, I attended the World Premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's new play GOOD GRIEF at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. The production is directed by Patricia McGregor, with Anyanwu performing as the lead character, Nkechi. This is the first of Anyanwu's plays to receive a full professional production with great techniical credits including an impressive movable set designed by Stephanie Kerley Schwartz, costumes designed by Karen Perry, lighting designed by Pablo Santiago, with sound design by Adam Phalen. The cast features, in alphabetical order, Dayo Ade, Wade Allain-Marcus, Ngozi Anyanwu, Marcus Henderson, Omoze Idehenre, Carla Renata and Mark Jude Sullivan.
The world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's new play 'Good Grief' opened at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on Sunday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Directed by Patricia McGregor, Anyanwu also performs in 'Good Grief,' which runs through March 26, 2017. This is the first of Anyanwu's plays to receive a full professional production. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening festivities below!
Currently in previews, the world premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu's new play 'Good Grief' will open at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on Sunday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Directed by Patricia McGregor, Anyanwu also performs in 'Good Grief,' which runs through March 26, 2017. This is the first of Anyanwu's plays to receive a full professional production. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Casting is complete and rehearsals have begun for Ngozi Anyanwu's new play 'Good Grief' at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. Directed by Patricia McGregor, Anyanwu will also perform in 'Good Grief' for its world premiere at the Douglas, which begins previews February 26, opens March 5 and closes March 26, 2017. This is the first of Anyanwu's plays to receive a full professional production. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
The stars were out in force to celebrate Broadway's Biggest Night at The Actors Fund's 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party, held Sunday night at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The benefit raised over $200,000.
The highly acclaimed Los Angeles concert series TRIPLE THREAT starts its 2015 season on Monday Feb 16 in its new home at The E Spot in Studio City. Now in its second year, Michael-Leon Wooley will once again be the host and creative force behind the series that showcases the best of Broadway as performed by 'triple threat' Broadway performers who are now living and working in L.A.
Singing duo Todd Sherry & Heather Olt have announced that they're premiering their hit show, Up, With a Twist at Rockwell Table & Stage on Monday, February 16, 2015!
On Wednesday, Dec. 17 and Thursday, Dec. 18, Upright Cabaret celebrated its 9th annual 'A Broadway Christmas' combining the best of Broadway with the carols of Christmastime at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood, CA. Produced by Chris Isaacson Presents in association with Ryan O'Connor.
X-Factor finalist Stacy Francis and Wicked star Nick Adams have joined the cast of Upright Cabaret's 9th Annual A Broadway Christmas, it was announced today by Chris Isaacson Presents and Ryan O'Connor, co-producers of the holiday event. Hosted by six-time Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch with musical direction by Gregory Nabours, there will be two performances only on Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18, both at 8:30pm at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.
On Mon, June 9th, 2014 at 8pm - Broadway star Linda Eder celebrated one of the biggest nights in theatre with a one-night-only concert entitled 'Night After the Tonys with Linda Eder' at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA. Produced by Chris Isaacson Presents in partnership with Los Angeles County Arts Commission. Check out a look back below!
Todd & Heather, a comedic duo, reminiscent of Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis, the Smothers Brothers, Donny & Marie and Lucy & Ethel, host this new show, which features "songs you know...unlike you've ever heard them before!"
Todd Sherry & Heather Olt are proud to announce that they will be hosting, Up, With a Twist at Upstairs at Vitello's on Monday, June 2, 2014 with an all-star line-up!
For one night only, we will be welcoming all things Disney. Featuring songs from the Disney songbook and talent from Disney animated features, musicals, and TV shows, it's a night not to be missed.
Standing Room Only: Variety Hour presents a special Disney themed evening Monday, September 9.
For one night only, we will be welcoming all things Disney. Featuring songs from the Disney songbook and talent from Disney animated features, musicals, and TV shows, it's a night not to be missed.
On the next episode of ABC's HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS titled "How To Not Screw Up Your Kid" - When Polly and Julian tell Natalie they won't be going camping as a family this year, Natalie invents an imaginary bully in an effort to deal with her parents' divorce. Get a sneak peek below!
The Coterie presents the cabaret concert debut of the one and only Carla Renata on Easter Sunday, today, March 31. In 'Brand New Me', Renata serenades you with an evening of love songs, arranged by Musical Director Abdul Hamid Robinson-Royal.