Lonny Chapman News

Two sisters separated by the Holocaust reunite in the aftermath of World War II in Barbara Lebow's powerful and profoundly moving A Shayna Maidel. ICT artistic director Shashin Desai directs Liza de Weerd, Larry Eisenberg, Laura Howard, Charles Pasternak, Julia Silverman and Erin Anne Williams in a four-week run June 11 through July 3 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Low-priced previews begin June 8.

Jeremy Aldridge most recently directed the World Premiere of Savin' Up For Saturday Night at Sacred Fools Theatre, for which he received a Best Director Nomination from LA Weekly. Previously he directed the award-winning and critically acclaimed Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara (Sacred Fools and Matrix Theatres), for which he received an Ovation Nomination and LADCC and Garland awards for Outstanding Direction. In this second interview with the creative team of Priscilla's Perfect Day @ GROUP rep in NoHo, Aldridge as director of the play describes his challenges in working on it.

Catawba Club Productions in association with the Group Rep presents a new family musical - PRISCILLA'S PERFECT DAY, book by Diana Martin, songs by Richard Levinson, directed by Jeremy Aldridge. Saturdays at11:00 am, June 12 through July 17. Pancake party and activities follow the performance.

Jumpin' Jehovah! A giant lobster edging in on young Priscilla's blueberry pancake feast! Grab that lobster! Save those pancakes!! This plot sounds quite the yummy treat for kids and adults alike! It sure has my mouth watering! Husband and wife team Diana Martin (book) and Richard Levinson (songs), pianist for the recent hit Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara, are collaborating on Priscilla's Perfect Day to open Saturday June 12 at the GROUP rep in NoHo.

The Group Rep presents the West Coast Premiere of the updated version of the Broadway musical BABY, book by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz. The production is directed and choreographed by Cate Caplin.

Cate Caplin is directing and choreographing an updated version of the musical BABY at Group Repertory Theatre opening June 4, 2010.

The Group Rep presents the West Coast Premiere of the updated version of the Broadway musical BABY, book by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz. The production is directed and choreographed by Cate Caplin.

Cate Caplin is directing and choreographing an updated version of the musical BABY at Group Repertory Theatre opening June 4, 2010.

Two sisters separated by the Holocaust reunite in the aftermath of World War II in Barbara Lebow's powerful and profoundly moving A Shayna Maidel. ICT artistic director Shashin Desai directs Liza de Weerd, Larry Eisenberg, Laura Howard, Charles Pasternak, Julia Silverman and Erin Anne Williams in a four-week run June 11 through July 3 at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Low-priced previews begin June 8.

YARMY'S ARMY, a madcap review of some of the funniest and most popular comedians of TV and film, was held as a One Night Only fundraiser for the Group Rep on April 21, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, California. A reception for the cast and patrons hosted by the members of the Group Rep followed the hilarious show.

The Group Rep presents the West Coast Premiere of the updated version of the Broadway musical BABY, book by Sybille Pearson, music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz. The production is directed and choreographed by Cate Caplin.

The Group Rep will end its production of SWEET SUE, by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ernest A. Figueroa, April 25, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.

YARMY'S ARMY, a madcap review and opportunity to see some of the funniest and most popular comedians of TV and film, will be on stage for one night only as a fundraiser for the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 pm, with a reception to follow the performance.

YARMY'S ARMY, a madcap review and opportunity to see some of the funniest and most popular comedians of TV and film, will be on stage for one night only as a fundraiser for the Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood, Wednesday, April 21, 7:30 pm, with a reception to follow the performance.

Middle-aged women will love A. R. Gurney's play Sweet Sue about a woman's desire for a younger man. Currently on stage at Group rep, Sweet Sue receives a fine, extremely well-acted production helmed by artistic director Ernest Figueroa.

The Group Rep presents SWEET SUE, by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ernest A. Figueroa, opens Friday, March 19, at 8:00 pm.

The Group Rep presents SWEET SUE, by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ernest A. Figueroa, opens Friday, March 19, at 8:00 pm. The play runs Friday and Saturday, 8:00 pm, Sunday, 2:00 pm, March 19 through April 25, at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.

Artistic director Ernest Figueroa has been steadily making changes at Group Rep @ Lonny Chapman since he began the position September, 2009. 'Ernest's intent is to keep Lonny's legacy alive while moving the membership of the theater forward with new and innovative ideas,' said Janet Wood, newly elected Board President. 'With his vast theater experience as a producer, director, playwright and actor, Ernest has both a strong artistic sensibility and solid business savvy. In addition, he epitomizes an exciting energy and direction for our theater. Already, everything is moving forward at a fast clip, with a new board, a new season, new ideas and untold possibilities.' It is a rebirth of sorts for the 36 year-old theater company. In our interview he talks about the changes and their overall effect on the progress of the company.

The Group Rep presents THE CITY by Clyde Fitch, adapted by Stan Mazin and directed by Mazin, with performances through Feb. 28 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.

The Group Rep presents SWEET SUE, by A.R. Gurney, directed by Ernest A. Figueroa, opens Friday, March 19, at 8:00 pm.