Christian Lebano News
BWW Review: Rare Stage Version of A CHRISTMAS STORY Shines at SMP
Remember the classic 1983 film in which little Ralphie Parker (Griffin Sanford) in a small town in Indiana in 1940 wants a BB gun and formulates an elaborate plan to get one from Santa Claus? 'You'll shoot your eye out!' everyone complains.
BWW Review: Riveting BEE-LUTHER-HATCHEE in a Rare Revival at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Thomas Gibbons' rarely seen exploration of responsibility in reporting black culture and sensibility Bee-Luther-Hatchee is receiving an engrossing production at Sierra Madre Playhouse with meticulous direction from Saundra McClain and a superb cast of five,
BWW Review: Senior Editor DON GRIGWARE Gives His Annual Eddon Awards in Honor of the Best in Los Angeles Theatre for 2016
There are undoubtedly other productions worthy of merit in 2016 which I did not cover.
BWW Review: Sierra Madre Revives Their Successful A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS
Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic book Little House on the Prairie (1932) became famous as an hour-long TV drama in the 70s (1974-1983) starring Michael Landon and featuring Melissa Gilbert in her acting debut as Laura.
BWW Review: A Thoroughly Reinvented GLASS MENAGERIE Thrills in Sierra Madre
For many, Tennessee Williams' first play The Glass Menagerie remains his finest.
BWW Review: Sierra Madre Playhouse Stages DEATHTRAP
Broadway had one of its greatest commercial hits and the longest running comedy-thriller with Ira Levin's Deathtrap in 1978, and it was later on film in 1982 with Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve.
BWW Reviews: A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS Decorates Sierra Madre Playhouse
A Little House Christmas/based on the book Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder/'adapted for the stage by James DeVita/directed by Emily Chase/Sierra Madre Playhouse/through December 23Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic book Little House on the Prairie (1932) became famous as an hour-long
BWW Reviews: Amy Herzog's Sweet 4,000 MILES Resonates at Sierra Madre
Amy Herzog's Pulitzer-Prize nominated 4,000 Miles explores a most difficult relationship between a grandmother of 90 and her grandson some seventy years her junior.
BWW Interview: Director CHRISTIAN LEBANO Discusses His New Vision for Sierra Madre Playhouse as Artistic Director
New artistic director of Sierra Madre Playhouse Christian Lebano is busy as director rehearsing 4000 Miles for its opening at Sierra Madre Playhouse September 26.
BWW Reviews: BATTLEDRUM's Drummer Boys Bond Over Battle
The shining moment in this 70-minute Civil War musical comes in the final scene when the entire cast executes Ameenah Kaplan's dramatic drum choreography with exciting precision.
Open Fist Theater Presents ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, Previews 12/4
The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the final production of its 2009-2010 season, the Los Angeles premiere of ROCK 'N' ROLL, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Barbara Schofield.
Open Fist Theater Presents ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, Previews 12/4
The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the final production of its 2009-2010 season, the Los Angeles premiere of ROCK 'N' ROLL, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Barbara Schofield.
Open Fist Theater Presents ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, Previews 12/4
The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the final production of its 2009-2010 season, the Los Angeles premiere of ROCK 'N' ROLL, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Barbara Schofield.
Open Fist Theater Presents ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, Previews 12/4
The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the final production of its 2009-2010 season, the Los Angeles premiere of ROCK 'N' ROLL, written by Tom Stoppard and directed by Barbara Schofield.
Fountain's OPUS Extends Run Through 9/26
The Fountain Theatre has announced a second and final extension for the Los Angeles premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger through September 26.
Opus Extends At The Fountain Theatre Thru 8/29
The Fountain Theatre has extended the Los Angeles premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger through August 29th.
Fountain's OPUS Extends Run Through 9/26
The Fountain Theatre has announced a second and final extension for the Los Angeles premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger through September 26.
