It's the year of The Artist and a return to the era of silent film in all its glamor, glory and art. Yes indeed, it's fun to look back and appreciate the way things were. Now onstage at the Macha Theatre in WeHo Sharon Michaels' Whodonit Sidetracked takes us back to the early 50s and the Golden Era of movies when train travel still held appeal and excitement, and people were genuinely intrigued by movie stars and show biz. Set at Union Station in Los Angeles, Sidetracked pokes fun at those looking to stay forever young, at second-rate PIs, who became more popular than the intriguing clients they served and at Hollywood in general. With a fine cast, Sidetracked is a cleverly written and amusing entertainment.
Set in the Golden Age of Hollywood , Sharon Michaels' Hollywood whodunit SIDETRACKED, directed by Ray A. Rochelle, finds five passengers waiting to board the train at L.A.'s Union Station - and each of them has a motive for the murder that's just been discovered.
Sharon Michaels in association with the Macha Theatre presents SIDETRACKED, a world premiere whodunit set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, directed by Ray A. Rochelle.
Sharon Michaels in association with the Macha Theatre presents SIDETRACKED, a world premiere whodunit set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, directed by Ray A. Rochelle.
The Group Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Larry Eisenberg, will bring to its stage on June 3 probably the greatest and most revered of the classic melodramas, 'The Poor of New York' by Dion Boucicault. The play closes July 10 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood.
The Group Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Larry Eisenberg, will bring to its stage on June 3 probably the greatest and most revered of the classic melodramas, "The Poor of New York" by Dion Boucicault.
The Group Repertory Theatre, under the direction of Larry Eisenberg, will bring to its stage on June 3 probably the greatest and most revered of the classic melodramas, "The Poor of New York" by Dion Boucicault.
Last mounted by Group rep in 2008, Daniel Sullivan's intelligent and very funny Inspecting Carol is a farcical look at a production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol by a regional theatre, in this case the fictional Soap Box Playhouse. Group rep's current superb cast make their second production of it a worthy view.
(Johnson with musical partner Wayland Pickard in one of their Legendary Duets collaborations.)
Prolific musician Deborah Johnson has composed the music for an exciting new musical Stiltz! set to open Friday, September 24 at the Actors Forum Theatre in NoHo. On Stiltz!, Johnson also serves as musical director. Her partner Wayland Pickard (in photo above), another virtuoso, is co-directing the musical with Doug Engalla.
The Group Rep presents Michele Lowe's STRING OF PEARLS directed by Sherry Netherland, produced by Gina Yates, featuring Michele Bernath (OVER THE RIVER/GRT), Katelyn Ann Clark (MRS CAGE/NoHo Actors Studio), Lareen Faye (BABYThe Musical/GRT), and Sean Kathryn O'Connor (Gutta Beautiful, New Federal Theatre), N.Y.
The Group Rep presents Michele Lowe's STRING OF PEARLS directed by Sherry Netherland, produced by Gina Yates, featuring Michele Bernath (OVER THE RIVER/GRT), Katelyn Ann Clark (MRS CAGE/NoHo Actors Studio), Lareen Faye (BABYThe Musical/GRT), and Sean Kathryn O'Connor (Gutta Beautiful, New Federal Theatre), N.Y.
The Group Rep presents Michele Lowe's STRING OF PEARLS directed by Sherry Netherland, produced by Gina Yates, featuring Michele Bernath (OVER THE RIVER/GRT), Katelyn Ann Clark (MRS CAGE/NoHo Actors Studio), Lareen Faye (BABYThe Musical/GRT), and Sean Kathryn O'Connor (Gutta Beautiful, New Federal Theatre), N.Y.
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.
Polyester The Musical book by Phil Olson; music: Wayland Pickard lyrics by Olson & Pickard Directed by Pickard & Doug Engalla Actors Forum Theatre through December 20
Polyester The Musical book by Phil Olson; music: Wayland Pickard lyrics by Olson & Pickard Directed by Pickard & Doug Engalla Actors Forum Theatre through December 20
In recognition of November as National Disco Awareness Month, two guys in Sherman Oaks, California, have written an hilarious send-up of the Disco 70's - - POLYESTER The Musical, which has its World Premiere on Friday, November 6, 8:00 pm, at the Actors Forum Theatre in NoHo. The musical plays Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 3:00 pm, November 6 through December 20, 2009.
