Breaking Through - 2015 - Los Angeles Articles Page 9

Universal Music Publishing Group has announced that legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement through UMPG's Classics & Screen department.

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne, playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 

The South Carolina New Play Festival has announced the 3rd annual festival. It will take place over four days, starting on Thursday, August 8, and will feature a wide range of musicals, plays, town halls, an outdoor variety stage, and will culminate in a Cabaret featuring Tony-nominee Phillip Boykin (Hadestown) on August 11.  

Experience the magic of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST presented by Vanguard University's award-winning theatre arts department.

Discover the journey of 2024's 'Winning Works' choreographers in a feature-length film by Joffrey Ballet and Kartemquin Films, showcasing the artistry and passion behind their phenomenal performances.

The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

After an international search, Detroit Opera has revealed the five singers who will train in Detroit Opera's Resident Artist Program during the 2024–25 season.

Join Meg Gilbert of Parity Productions and other co-hosts at Theater Resources Unlimited's Town Hall event, discussing the steps taken towards achieving gender parity in theater.

Dee Roscioli will board the ship of dreams as Céline Dion in Titanique. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Axis Theatre Company will present a new staging of William Shakespeare's most painful comedy, Twelfth Night. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Washington National Opera will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

On May 1, 2024, Palace Theater will host CommUNITY: UNIFYING & EQUALIZING THROUGH SPORTS. This event explores the power of sports in bringing communities together and promoting equality.

NAATCO partners with new organizations to increase Asian American representation in the arts and has announced upcoming Off-Broadway productions.

Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed its 2024/25 Season. See the full season lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their first Live Town Hall of 2024, focusing on steps towards gender parity in the arts. Learn more!

Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions have partnered for a heavyweight boxing mega-event headlined by The Problem Child, Jake “El Gallo” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) vs. the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs). Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from the 80,000-seat capacity.

This placement marks a major milestone for the group, as it is TWICE's first No. 1 album since their debut in 2015 and extends their own record for the most top-10 albums on the Billboard 200 for a female K-Pop act, now totaling five. With YOU-th also solidifies TWICE as achieving the most pure album sales of all K-Pop girl groups.

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring over 20 resident artists, as well as the official Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew LaBanca's Communion.

The title “With YOU-th' references the group's eternal “youth” with “you.” “You” refers to both the unbreakable bond between TWICE's nine members, as well as their relationship with their fans – ONCE – over the last nine years. The album is an expression of youth and touches on the themes of love, friendship, and sisterhood.

Second Stage Theater will reportedly no longer operate the Tony Kiser Theater, located in a former bank building at the corner of West 43rd Street and Eighth Avenue.

Center Theatre Group announces 'CTG: THE GALA 2024' featuring Matthew Bourne and Lea Salonga. Sir Matthew Bourne will be the inaugural artistic honoree at the gala event on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its new 2024/2025 season, featuring a revival of the Olivier Award-winning play Our Country’s Good. Learn more about the full season here!

The OCTG Theatre Awards unveils its list of nominees, including productions of 'Ride the Cyclone,' 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder,' 'Clybourne Park,' 'Yellow Face,' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'