Stage Alliance News

In September, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with the world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating new show created specifically for this outstanding actress. Written by Artistic Director Tony Taccone, developed by Rita Moreno and Tony Taccone, and staged by David Galligan, this spectacular production starts previews in the Roda Theatre on September 2, opens September 7, and runs through October 30.

LA STAGE Alliance has announced LA Dance Advance, an initiative to increase connections between Los Angeles area dance artists with regional and national audiences.

In September, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with the world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating new show created specifically for this outstanding actress. Written by Artistic Director Tony Taccone, developed by Rita Moreno and Tony Taccone, and staged by David Galligan, this spectacular production starts previews in the Roda Theatre on September 2, opens September 7, and runs through October 30.

The announcement of the 2011 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award nominees has been set for Monday, September 19 at 7:00 pm. The event will be hosted by the Falcon Theatre, which is located at 4252 Riverside Drive in Burbank.

ICT's 26th season will include the West Coast premieres of The Fix, a hard-hitting, political rock musical with book and lyrics by John Dempsey and music by Dana P. Rowe; and Ghost-Writer, a supernatural romance by award-winning playwright Michael Hollinger (Opus).

LA's distinguished SeaGlass Theatre is delighted to present Steven Berkoff's, KVETCH a dark and decidedly adult comedy, September 17 - October 16, 2011 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, CA.

As of August, 2011, The Antaeus Company will be led by a team of interim co-artistic directors: company members Tony Amendola, Rob Nagle and John Sloan.

Mary-Beth Manning is pleased to present her acclaimed one-woman show, MOTHER, directed by Roma Maffia as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, August 12th-28th. MOTHER will be performing at IATI Theatre

Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Chance Theater is extending the Southern California Premiere of Jerry Springer: The Opera through Sunday, August 14.

Summer programs are underway at RTC, a diverse offering for kids (and the young at heart) of all ages.

Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the professional regional premiere of THE WEDDING SINGER at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. THE WEDDING SINGER previews July 8 and runs July 9 through July 24, 2011.

Mary-Beth Manning will present her acclaimed one-woman show, MOTHER, directed by Roma Maffia as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, August 12th-28th.

Mary-Beth Manning is pleased to present her acclaimed one-woman show, MOTHER, directed by Roma Maffia as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, August 12th-28th. MOTHER will be performing at IATI Theatre

Christopher Kuhl, a Los Angeles-based lighting designer, has been selected for Center Theatre Group's 2011 Richard E. Sherwood Award.