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An artistic director, experienced actors, enthusiastic neophytes and even a violinist...these are the diverse players assembled for Why Dream in Inglewood?, a City of Inglewood Inglewood Growing Artists Performed Projects (IGAPP) initiative awarded to playwright Henry Ong. The IGAPP exposes Inglewood audiences to the practices of contemporary artists and supports the work and growth of artists. Ong's six-hour adaptation of the Chinese classic, 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' debuts Acts I & II on Saturday, April 22 at 10:30 am at the Edward Vincent Jr Park Amphitheater, 714 Warren Lane in Inglewood. Performances are free.

Releve Entertainment, in conjunction with Walgreens and AIDS Healthcare Foundation, hosted the eighth Annual Merge Summit from August 25-27, 2016 at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Inspired by true events, SUFFRAGETTE movingly explores the passion and heartbreak of those who risked all they had for women's right to vote - their jobs, their homes, their children, and even their lives.

William Missouri Downs' edgy, existential comedy examines religion, love, politics and the meaning of life in a hilarious standoff between belief and doubt. Directed by Sirena Irwin, The Exit Interview opens on October 9 at the Lounge Theatres in Hollywood.

Academy Award winners Robert De Niro (RAGING BULL, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK) and Anne Hathaway (LES MISERABLES, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA) star together in Warner Bros. Pictures' THE INTERN.

The original cast of the popular HBO show ENTOURAGE is back to reprise their roles in the movie continuation of the show, also named ENTOURAGE. 

"Rise 'n Shine with Bette & Juliette" is back and just in time to give Hollywood's Biggest Night the Morning Show Treatment. This episode will be jam-packed featuring: celebrity guests, a classic movie cast reunion, an inside peek at behind-the-scenes talent, plus a whole lot more!

Michael Keaton leads a star-studded cast in the new drama BIRDMAN, which hits theaters today, October 17th!

In Haiti, at night, entire villages gather around fires and candlelight to listen to folklore whispered by a single storyteller. My family carried that tradition with them to the states, where my six older siblings and I grew up listening to magical and fantastical stories, many based on religious and voodoo figures. I never knew what was real or supernatural, or if the supernatural was just as real as I. In these stories, characters were constantly running from their family and their land in search for a new identity. But in a world where spirits, deities, and God guide life, these characters were bound to their destinies.

Stephen Sondheim's classic Company begins performances at Actor's Playhouse on August 13th.

Directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, the new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men officially opened last night, April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre, to mostly positive reviews from the critics. James Franco, who stars as George in the play, wasn't satisfied with a review by New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley. Franco recently wrote a comment about the review from his official Instagram account (which has since been removed), which was captured by Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson. Franco writes: Sadly Ben Brantley and the NYT have embarrassed themselves. Brantley is such a little bitch he should be working for Gawker.com instead of the paper of record. The theatre community hate him, and for good reason, he's an idiot.

Directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, the new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men officially opened last night, April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre, to mostly positive reviews from the critics. James Franco, who stars as George in the play, wasn't satisfied with a review by New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley. Franco recently wrote a comment about the review from his official Instagram account (which has since been removed), which was captured by Vanity Fair's Richard Lawson. Franco writes: Sadly Ben Brantley and the NYT have embarrassed themselves. Brantley is such a little bitch he should be working for Gawker.com instead of the paper of record. The theatre community hate him, and for good reason, he's an idiot.

'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' opened last night, May 8, at CTG's Mark Taper Forum, directed by Phylicia Rashad. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Lars Hansen died Sunday night, January 31, of complications from liver cancer. He was 60. Hansen had a distinguished career in cultural arts management.

Company of Angels, Los Angeles' oldest non-profit professional theatre company, will bestow honors upon actors Leonard Nimoy, Robert Ellenstein, and performance duo Culture Clash, during its 50th anniversary Charity Gala and Award Ceremony. The soiree will be held at The Alexandria Hotel on Saturday, October 17.

Company of Angels, Los Angeles' oldest non-profit professional theatre company, will bestow honors upon actors Leonard Nimoy, Robert Ellenstein, and performance duo Culture Clash, during its 50th anniversary Charity Gala and Award Ceremony. The soiree will be held at The Alexandria Hotel on Saturday, October 17.