Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 25, 2026
Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The production runs from February 27 to March 15. $10 off for tix bought in advance online. It will be followed by a two-night engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, written and performed by DINA MORRONE. On Mother's Day there will be a Theatre West cabaret concert of 30 years of Broadway hit show tunes for moms, dads, sibs and caretakers.
Review: I Want a Divorce from the Met’s NOZZE DI FIGARO!
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 2, 2025
What’s a Mozart lover to do? Great music and a more-than-decent cast don’t necessarily add up to an enchanting night at the opera. Yes, it’s true that LE NOZZE DI FIGARO ('The Marriage of Figaro') has some of Mozart’s most delicious music; there’s no denying that. Where do I start? “Dove sono” for the Countess, “Voi che sapete” for Cherubino, Susanna’s “Deh vieni non tardar” and Figaro’s “Non piu andrai” are only the tip of Mozart’s great iceberg of a score.
William H. Macy to Star In TOO MANY CROOKS
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024
Film Mode Entertainment (FME) and producers Craig Berenson and J. Todd Harris have announced the new crime comedy Too Many Crooks written by Eddie Richey (Phoenix) and starring William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless). FME is launching the film at AFM where it will have its world market premiere and be introduced to distributors from across the globe.
HAMLET ON THE RUN Comes to The Tank Theater in August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
FFP will present a one-hour version of William Shakespeare's tragic play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark re-titled Hamlet on the Run adapted by Frank Farrell, Mitch Webb and Thomas J. Donohoe II for four performances at 7pm, Thursday through Sunday, August 22 – 25, 2024 at the Tank Theater.
Paramount+'s PEAK SCREAMING Collection Returns for Halloween
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2023
The Paramount+ Peak Screaming collection returns to the service with a broad and popular lineup of chills and thrills for audiences to enjoy this Halloween season. The updated collection features more than 400 fan-favorite horror movies, series and episodes. Check out the full lineup of Halloween content on Paramount+ now!
BINGE FREE FESTIVAL Starts October 15 At Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023
Santa Monica Playhouse has been a cultural treasure in the seaside community for 63 years. Now, the Playhouse is giving love back with its Eighth Annual Binge Free Festival, five weeks of free performances, workshops, and music in Santa Monica's ONLY fringe festival. The BFF's primary focus is on Santa Monica and Los Angeles-based artists, but there will be exciting international artists on view as well.
Works & Process To Curate Dance Programming For SummerStage, July-September 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023
Works & Process will present with and serve as dance curator for Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City's beloved outdoor performing arts festival returning for its 37th year to bring 80 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs.