Linda Purl News

When the night is dark and stormy, or the mist is rising on the moors under a full moon; when there are macabre stirrings in the tomb, or the unearthly howling of laughter from audience members - it must be the season for THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Charles Ludlam's ribald sendup of gothic romance and horror that begins preview next Wednesday, October 12, opens October 15, and continues through November 6 at RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY.

When the night is dark and stormy, or the mist is rising on the moors under a full moon; when there are macabre stirrings in the tomb, or the unearthly howling of laughter from audience members - it must be the season for THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Charles Ludlam's ribald sendup of gothic romance and horror that begins preview next Wednesday, October 12, opens October 15, and continues through November 6 at RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY.

When the night is dark and stormy, or the mist is rising on the moors under a full moon; when there are macabre stirrings in the tomb, or the unearthly howling of laughter from audience members - it must be the season for THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Charles Ludlam's ribald sendup of gothic romance and horror that begins preview next Wednesday, October 12, opens October 15, and continues through November 6 at RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY.

Willows Theatre Company and Esses Productions conclude their third and final presentation of their SING FOR YOUR SUPPER Concert Series benefiting The Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano with a Gala Variety Show featuring singers and performers from Television, Theatre, and Cabaret.

On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents its 22nd annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock and run 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. More than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

THE KATSELAS THEATRE COMPANY's smash hit World Premiere MAD WOMEN, conceived, written and performed by John Fleck, directed by Ric Montejano, will close on July 31.

THE KATSELAS THEATRE COMPANY is proud to announce the extension of the smash hit World Premiere MAD WOMEN, conceived, written and performed by John Fleck, directed by Ric Montejano.

THE KATSELAS THEATRE COMPANY is proud to announce the extension of the smash hit World Premiere MAD WOMEN, conceived, written and performed by John Fleck, directed by Ric Montejano.

'Who would have thought that a young boy from Weymouth would become part of such a large family of vagabonds,' remarked Hal Holbrook about the actors and industry professionals that gathered to honor him at the 15th annual TONY Award party in Los Angeles. 'Not all of us have been lucky enough to make a steady income from this profession we love so much. It's nice to know an organization such as the Actors Fund exists to watch our backs, while we concentrate on using our craft to make the world a richer place to live,' added Holbrook just after friend and colleague, Sean Penn, presented the accomplished thespian with the Julie Harris Award. Penn, who directed Holbrook in 'Into The Wild,' said 'Hal always got it in the first take, but you wanted him to do it again, just so you could watch him work.'

THE KATSELAS THEATRE COMPANY is proud to announce the extension of the smash hit World Premiere MAD WOMEN, conceived, written and performed by John Fleck, directed by Ric Montejano.

THE KATSELAS THEATRE COMPANY is proud to announce the extension of the smash hit World Premiere MAD WOMEN, conceived, written and performed by John Fleck, directed by Ric Montejano.

It was an all star rotating line-up at the CAP Theatre ('Complete Actors Place') in Sherman Oaks from Sunday, May 8th - Tuesday May 10th as noted screen, TV and stage personalities tackled various theatrical renditions, made famous by Eve Ensler, from what has become the most effective exercise in reclaiming feminine power -"The Vagina Monologues."

Casting is complete for L.A. Theatre Works' upcoming recording of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eric Simonson. Stacy Keach heads the cast as Willy Loman, with Jane Kaczmarek as Linda Loman; Steven Culp as Biff Loman; and John Sloan as Happy Loman.