Richard Levinson News

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. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening curtain call and celebrations below!

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 will begin previews tonight, February 7 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 15 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

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 will begin previews on Thursday, February 7 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 15 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

The play provided the impetus for the venerable Columbo television series, starring the late Peter Falk. The cast includes Eric Link (2011 Lakie Award Winner for Best Lead Actor), Buffi Holland, Pamm Howard (named BroadwayWorld.com's 'Best Featured Actress in a Play' for her performance in A Few Good Men), Rod Streng, April Hardcastle-Miles and Patrick Goedicke as 'Lt Columbo.'

The play provided the impetus for the venerable Columbo television series, starring the late Peter Falk. The cast includes Eric Link (2011 Lakie Award Winner for Best Lead Actor), Buffi Holland, Pamm Howard (named BroadwayWorld.com's 'Best Featured Actress in a Play' for her performance in A Few Good Men), Rod Streng, April Hardcastle-Miles and Patrick Goedicke as 'Lt Columbo.'

Antaeus, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents the U.S. premiere of Noël Coward's rarely produced anti-war drama, Peace In Our Time. Casey Stangl directs the fully double-cast production of a new adaptation, with music, by Barry Creyton. Gala openings took place on October 20, 21, 22 and 23, with performances continuing through December 11 at The Antaeus Company‘s interim North Hollywood home at Deaf West Theatre. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the event below.

Antaeus, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents the U.S. premiere of Noël Coward's rarely produced anti-war drama, Peace In Our Time. Casey Stangl directs the fully double-cast production of a new adaptation, with music, by Barry Creyton.

Antaeus, L.A.'s multiple award-winning classical theater company, presents the U.S. premiere of Noël Coward's rarely produced anti-war drama, Peace In Our Time. Casey Stangl directs the fully double-cast production of a new adaptation, with music, by Barry Creyton.

The RiverPark Center event will feature a retrospective on Peter Falk, who played Columbo on television and died June 23. William Link, co-creator of the television series 'Columbo,' has written several Columbo short stories. Four will be selected and presented as Live Broadcast Theatre productions (formerly called Live Radio Theatre and presented in the style of old-fashioned radio shows).

Allison Bibicoff is ready to turn her dancers loose for tonight's opening of SAVIN' UP FOR SATURDAY NIGHT. She originally choreographed the musical for its run at Sacred Fools Theatre Company last fall and the new co-production with The Grove Theatre in Upland amps up the fun for a show that played to sold out audiences here in Los Angeles and was extended due to popular demand.

'Authentic, romantic and loads of fun!' 'Exuberant and fresh!' 'Clever and tuneful!' Those are just a few of the raves that reviewers gave last year's World Premiere 'honky-tonk' musical SAVIN' UP FOR SATURDAY NIGHT, which opens a new run at the Grove Theatre in Upland on October 22nd.

Authentic, romantic and loads of fun!' 'Exuberant and fresh!' 'Clever and tuneful!' Those are just a few of the raves that reviewers gave last year's World Premiere 'honky-tonk' musical 'Savin' Up for Saturday Night,' which opens a new run at the Grove Theatre in Upland on October 22nd.

'Authentic, romantic and loads of fun!' 'Exuberant and fresh!' 'Clever and tuneful!' Those are just a few of the raves that reviewers gave last year's World Premiere 'honky-tonk' musical SAVIN' UP FOR SATURDAY NIGHT, which opens a new run at the Grove Theatre in Upland on October 22nd.

Authentic, romantic and loads of fun!' 'Exuberant and fresh!' 'Clever and tuneful!' Those are just a few of the raves that reviewers gave last year's World Premiere 'honky-tonk' musical 'Savin' Up for Saturday Night,' which opens a new run at the Grove Theatre in Upland on October 22nd.

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.

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.

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.