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Cast Set for UNBROKEN BLOSSOMS at East West Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024


East West Players will present Unbroken Blossoms, by Philip W. Chung and directed by Jeff Liu. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: FATHERLAND at The Fountain Theatre
by Harker Jones - Mar 7, 2024


FATHERLAND is an unsettling reminder of how an average person can tip from sane to insane all in the name of good ol’ American patriotism, crossing ethical, moral, and legal lines with nary a hesitation.

Northern California Theatres Team Up For THE HEART SELLERS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Aurora Theatre Company, and Capital Stage will team up to co-produce the Northern California Premiere of The Heart Sellers.

FATHERLAND Extends Through End of May at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024


The Fountain Theatre has extended the world premiere of its play, Fatherland, through May 26. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Bob Barth's One Night Stand to Feature EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND & FATHERLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 29, 2024


Join Bob Barth's One Night Stand for a night of riveting political theatre, featuring the one-man show EISENHOWER: This Piece Of Ground and the gripping production FATHERLAND.

Industry Pro Newsletter: North Carolina Theater Files for Chapter 11, Second Stage Gives Up the Kiser
by Alex Freeman - Feb 26, 2024


The restructuring of the industry continues - in North Carolina, Raleigh has lost one of its major institutions (for the time being) as North Carolina Theater suspends their 2024 season and files for bankruptcy. The labor movement continues to notch wins in New York, as the Atlantic Theater workers have voted to join IATSE.

Nilsa Reyna's THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA Set for Under Construction Slam Fest 4
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024


THE BRIDE OF MOYAMOYA is a semi-autobiographical journey of playwright Nilsa Reyna as she heals from left side brain bypass surgery. Learn more about the staged reading here!

Photos: FATHERLAND Opens Sunday At Fountain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024


The Fountain Theatre presents the world premiere of “Fatherland,” a new work of verbatim theater conceived and directed by Fountain artistic director Stephen Sachs, opening Sunday, with performances continuing through March 30. See photos from the production.

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival To Host Opening Night Champagne GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024


The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will honor eight deserving women for their exceptional career and life achievements in the Opening Night Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony on March 28, 2024. Hosted by Hattie Winston and Margaret Avery.

Laguna Playhouse Presents A SHAYNA MAIDEL By Barbara Lebow This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2024


Laguna Playhouse will present A Shayna Maidel, written by Barbara Lebow and directed by Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director David Ellenstein. A Shayna Maidel will begin previews on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 and run through Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Laguna Playhouse.

Fountain Theatre Co-Founding Artistic Director Stephen Sachs Will Retire
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2024


After 34 years as artistic director, Fountain Theatre co-founder Stephen Sachs has announced his retirement at the end of 2024.

Abingdon Theatre Company Selects Four Playwrights to Showcase the Month of February
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024


Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the four playwrights that they will highlight during the month of February, as a part of their Virtual Festival of Short Plays.

The Fountain Theatre to Present World Premiere of FATHERLAND in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024


Fountain Theatre will present the new play ‘Fatherland,’ a true story of son who turned father in for Jan 6 attack on Capitol.

Rogue Machine to Present West Coast Premiere of MIDDLE OF THE WORLD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


Rogue Machine Theatre presents 'MIDDLE OF THE WORLD' by Juan José Alfonso, directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos. A story of redemption and unexpected alliance.

Fountain Theatre to Present 3 Workshop Performances of Musical Memoir UNCONDITIONAL by Margot Rose
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


The Fountain Theatre will present three workshop performances of Unconditional, A Musical Memoir.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards December 5th Standings; INTO THE WOODS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: FREIGHT at Fountain Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Nov 29, 2023


Per playwright Howard L. Craft, the spirit of the human soul has the capacity to return to earth multiple times until it successfully learns…well…whatever it is supposed to learn. Can’t speak for the soul, but the performer J. Alphonse Nicholson needs no do-overs to embody the five incarnations of Abel Green within Craft’s play FREIGHT. Simply put, Nicholson nails each Green ably, in every possible way. Completely.

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