Lani Shipman News

Third Street Theatre has announced its first production in L.A.'s newest 99-seat Equity Waiver house; the Tony award-winning musical FALSETTOS, with book by James Lapine and William Finn, music and lyrics by William Finn, choreography by John Todd, musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel.

Third Street Theatre has announced its first production in L.A.'s newest 99-seat Equity Waiver house; the Tony award-winning musical FALSETTOS, with book by James Lapine and William Finn, music and lyrics by William Finn, choreography by John Todd, musical direction by Greg Nabours and directed by Richard Israel.

West Coast Ensemble and director Richard Israel get ready to for a much-anticipated GYPSY that will run May 13 - July 3 at the Theatre of Arts Arena Stage in Hollywood.

On Sunday, May 15 comic actor Dan Frischman debuted a cabaret act @ Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's to a very enthusiastic crowd. Distinctly different from the normal fare @ Sterling's, which is usually a program of Broadway pop singing, Frischman's eclectic gig included magic, comedy and playing the trombone backed by a six-piece orchestra. There were two talented guest singers on the bill, Lani Shipman and Mitch Lewis, who served as backup vocalists; Shipman also performed a solo of a tune whose lyrics and music were composed by ... Dan Frischman. This is one very versatile man, this Dan Frischman, known to most from the 80s sitcom Head of the Class, He has a unique style of comedy that is at once charming and captivating. During his opening, for example, he made three different color paper flowers appear in a hand-held vase as he moved, swayed and sang 'All I Wanna Do'. What a character!

Comic actor Dan Frischman, best known to audiences for TV's Head of the Class, is about to open a night club act @ Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's on Sunday May 15. In our conversation, Frischman talks about what he's accomplished since the TV sitcom and describes in great comic detail, as only Dan Frischman can, what to expect in the cabaret gig.

West Coast Ensemble and director Richard Israel get ready to for a much-anticipated GYPSY that will run May 13 - July 3 at the Theatre of Arts Arena Stage in Hollywood.

After months of refurbishing, and thousands of dollars spent in upgrades, YADA (The Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts) owners Lani Shipman and Kimberly Harrigan proudly announce the grand opening of L.A.'s newest 99-seat Equity waiver house; the THIRD STREET THEATRE at 8115 W. Third Street in West Hollywood!

All Skate, the "Instant Broadway Musical," will be back on the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson for a live show on Wednesday, January 12th. The show is free but has limited seating. You can make reservations by calling 323-960-5519

All Skate, the "Instant Broadway Musical," will be back on the Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson for a live show on Wednesday, January 12th. The show is free but has limited seating. You can make reservations by calling 323-960-5519

THEATREWORKS/NYC is concluding its 2005-06 season with the revival of its hit musical SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL running March 19 - April 30, 2006 at its home at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.

THEATREWORKS/NYC (Barbara Pasternack, Artistic Director; Ken Arthur, Managing Director), the Manhattan-based arm of THEATREWORKS/USA, concludes the 2005-06 season with the revival of its hit musical SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL running March 19 - April 30, 2006 at its home at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher Street.