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Photo Flash: HARPS AND ANGELS Opens at MTF, 11/21

The world premiere of Randy Newman's 'Harps and Angels' opens at the Center Group/Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center on Sunday, November 21 at 7 p.m. Previews are underway and performances continue through December 22, 2010.

Photo Flash: HARPS & ANGELS in Rehearsal at Mark Taper Forum

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.

Photo Flash: The Taper Presents THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE

'The Lieutenant of Inishmore,' the strikingly original black comedy by Academy Award-winning, Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Martin McDonagh, opens at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center on Sunday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Previews are underway and performances continue through August 8, 2010.

Photo Flash: Pine and Perry In CTG's THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE

Center Theatre Group's production of 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore,' Martin McDonagh's strikingly original black comedy follows Padraic (played by Chris Pine), a terrorist deemed too angry for the IRA, and the swath of destruction he cuts on his return to Inishmore to care for a beloved pet. 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' begins previews at the Mark Taper Forum on June 30, opens July 11 and continues through August 8, 2010.

Chris Pine To Lead LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE At The Taper 6/30-8/8

The cast has been set for the Center Theatre Group production of 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore,' Martin McDonagh's strikingly original black comedy following Padraic (played by Chris Pine), a terrorist deemed too angry for the IRA, and the swath of destruction he cuts on his return to Inishmore to care for a beloved pet. 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' begins previews at the Mark Taper Forum on June 30, opens July 11 and continues through August 8, 2010.

Photo Flash: Pulitzer Finalist 'BENGAL TIGER' At The Taper, Opens 4/25

'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo,' which had its world premiere at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in 2009 and was named a 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist earlier this month, opens at the CTG/Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center on Sunday, April 25. Previews are underway and performances continue through May 30, 2010.

Photo Flash: Mark Taper Forum Presents BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO

It was announced today that Rajiv Joseph's darkly comic 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' has been named as a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists include 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity' by Kristoffer Diaz, and 'In the Next Room or the vibrator play' by Sarah Ruhl.

Photo Flash: BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO Plays the Taper Forum, 4/14-5/30

The entire cast and creative team from the world premiere of Rajiv Joseph's 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in 2009 will return for the presentation at the CTG / Mark Taper Forum. Directed by Moisés Kaufman, 'Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo' begins previews April 14, opens April 25 and continues through May 30, 2010.

Sheen Talks Return to THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES to Los Angeles Times

In a story in the Los Angeles Times, veteran actor Martin Sheen is profiled for his current work in the Center Theatre Group production of 'The Subject Was Roses' helmed by Neil Pepe and currently in previews at the Mark Taper Theatre in Los Angeles. The play is familiar territory for Sheen who, 46 years ago, acted in the production during its run on Broadway when at the time Sheen played the role of the son; he is now playing the fathe

Martin Sheen to Return to Stage in 'The Subject Was Roses' with Conroy & Geraghty at LA Music Center

Martin Sheen will return to the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that brought him a Tony Award nomination in 1964, and join with Frances Conroy and Brian Geraghty in 'The Subject Was Roses' by Frank D. Gilroy, it was announced today by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. 'The Subject Was Roses' replaces the previously announced 'Speed-the-Plow' by David Mamet as the first production in the Taper's 2010 season at the Los Angeles Music Center, February 10 through March 21, 2010. Opening is set for February 21.

TV: PARADE at the Mark Taper Forum

London's Donmar Warehouse production of PARADE, presented by the Center Theatre Group at the Los Angeles Music Center, had its U.S. premiere Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Mark Taper Forum.

TV: Stage Tube - PARADE Starring T.R. Knight

'Parade,' which features T.R. Knight playing the historical figure Leo Frank and Lara Pulver reprising her role as his wife, Lucille Frank, started rehearsals this week. The Center Theatre Group's presentation of the Donmar Warehouse production began previews September 24, 2009, and opened at the Mark Taper Forum on October 4. Performances continue through November 15.

Photo Flash: PARADE In Rehearsals With T.R. Knight At MTF

'Parade,' which features T.R. Knight playing the historical figure Leo Frank and Lara Pulver reprising her role as his wife, Lucille Frank, started rehearsals this week. The Center Theatre Group's presentation of the Donmar Warehouse production begins previews September 24, 2009, and will open at the Mark Taper Forum on October 4. Performances continue through November 15.

'TAKING OVER' Opens At The Douglas Theater 1/23

Obie Award?-winner Danny Hoch returns to a Center Theatre Group stage with his latest solo work 'Taking Over,' opening January 23 at 8 p.m. at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Previews are January 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.; performances continue through February 22, 2009. The production is directed by Tony Taccone, artistic director of Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

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