Pat Towne News

Emmy Winner Wayne Brady to Star Opposite Merle Dandridge in KISS ME, KATE at Pasadena Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — July 24, 2014

The Pasadena Playhouse announced today that Wayne Brady will star as Fred/Petruchio in the Cole Porter Broadway musical KISS ME, KATE.

The Pasadena Playhouse Celebrates 'Pasadena Day' with STONEFACE Tonight

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2014

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director), celebrates 'Pasadena Day' with a performance of Vanessa Claire Stewart's STONEFACE, the fifth production of the 2013-2014 season.

The Pasadena Playhouse Celebrates 'Pasadena Day' with STONEFACE, 6/26

by Courtnie Mele — June 18, 2014

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director), celebrates "Pasadena Day" with a performance of Vanessa Claire Stewart's STONEFACE, the fifth production of the 2013-2014 season.

BWW Reviews: STONEFACE Gets a New Life at Pasadena Playhouse

by Ellen Dostal — June 16, 2014

Vanessa Claire Stewart's Stoneface, the Rise and Fall and Rise of Buster Keaton, first produced at Sacred Fools Theatre Company in 2012, finds fresh life in a newly remounted production simply titled STONEFACE at Pasadena Playhouse.

Acme Theatre Presents SCI-FEST, Hollywood's First Annual Science Fiction One-Act Play Festival, Now thru 6/1

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2014

SCI-FEST, the 1st Annual Los Angeles Science Fiction One-Act Play Festival premieres at The ACME Theatre (135 N.

Acme Theatre to Present SCI-FEST, Hollywood's First Annual Science Fiction One-Act Play Festival, 5/6-6/1

by Diana Heisroth — March 28, 2014

SCI-FEST, the 1st Annual Los Angeles Science Fiction One-Act Play Festival premieres at The ACME Theatre (135 N.

Daisy Eagan, Jake Broder, French Stewart, Rena Strober & More to Star in Pasadena Playhouse's STONEFACE

by Tyler Peterson — March 28, 2014

The Pasadena Playhouse, announced today the full cast of Vanessa Claire Stewart's STONEFACE, the fifth production of the 2013-2014 season.

Theatre of Note to Present THE INVISIBLE PLAY, 11/22-12/21

by Tyler Peterson — November 5, 2013

Theatre of NOTE completes its 2013 season with the West Coast premiere of THE INVISIBLE PLAY written by Alex Dremann and directed by Amanda Weier.

BWW Reviews: EXORCISTIC, The Rock Musical Parody Experiment

by Ellen Dostal — June 21, 2013

When Michael Shaw Fisher walks out to introduce EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical Parody Experiment at its Fringe Mainstage home, it takes a few minutes before you realize that the musical has actually begun.

Hollywood Fringe Spotlight - Part I: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL PARODY EXPERIMENT and THE ROAD TO HIGH STREET

by Ellen Dostal — May 14, 2013

The third annual Hollywood Fringe Festival, Hollywood's fearless celebration of the emerging arts is back June 13 - 30, 2013, and over the next couple of weeks I'll be featuring some of the musical productions hoping to entice audiences to see their latest work.

Photo Flash: Opening Night at SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON LA Premiere

by BWW News Desk — February 16, 2013

Last night, February 15, 2013, the opening night of the SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON World Premiere, directed by Pat Towne, welcomed a slew of celebrity guests and more to the Hayworth Theatre.

SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON World Premiere Plays Hayworth Theatre, Now thru 3/17

by BWW News Desk — February 7, 2013

National Lampoon will present the World Premiere of SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON, conceived and produced by Matty Simmons, with original songs by Richard Levinson and directed by Pat Towne.

SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON World Premiere to Play Hayworth Theatre, 2/7-3/17

by BWW News Desk — January 17, 2013

National Lampoon will present the World Premiere of SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON, conceived and produced by Matty Simmons, with original songs by Richard Levinson and directed by Pat Towne.

BWW Reviews: STONEFACE Continues to Turn Heads at Sacred Fools

by Don Grigware — June 12, 2012

Vanessa Claire Stewart's world premiere homage to silent screen legend Buster Keaton Stoneface succeeds on many levels, first and foremost of which is its brilliant recreation of silent movies by cast and crew.

BWW Reviews: French Stewart in STONEFACE: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Buster Keaton

by Ellen Dostal — June 7, 2012

Sacred Fools' STONEFACE: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Buster Keaton has raced to the top of my list of most recommended shows to see in Los Angeles this summer.

Luca Ellis' Star Turn Makes Hoboken to Hollywood a Must See

by Don Grigware — November 16, 2010

Hollywood's Independent Shakespeare Company's THE CHANGELING Enters Final Days, Closes 11/8

by Gabrielle Sierra — November 4, 2009

Independent Shakespearre Company of Hollywood presents THE CHANGELING by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley through November 8.