Mary flies home to Hollywood

Mary flies home to Hollywood

Photos by Janet Thielke  |  October 18, 2009

Mary Poppins, Los Angeles’ most eagerly anticipated stage production, begins performances at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre on Friday, November 13, 2009 VIEW GALLERY

Star Wars in Concert: “A Multimedia Masterpiece”

Star Wars in Concert: “A Multimedia Masterpiece”

Editorial by Krystal Cooper  |  October 17, 2009

On Thursday October 8th, I felt pulled between two parallel musical universes. READ MORE

Writer/Director John Caird:  Crossing the Rubicon with Long Legs

Writer/Director John Caird: Crossing the Rubicon with Long Legs

Features by Geo Hartley  |  October 17, 2009

Over at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, a world premiere musical called Daddy Long Legs is being launched and it has John Caird’s name written all over it. And, write he does. And, direct as well. Very well. READ MORE

Peter Lefcourt Has “Lunch” on Hollywood

Peter Lefcourt Has “Lunch” on Hollywood

Features by Julio Martinez  |  October 16, 2009

Peter Lefcourt’s skewering update captures 21st century Los Angeles’ replacement for sex…lunch! READ MORE

L.A. Walks to Make AIDS History

L.A. Walks to Make AIDS History

News by Benjamin Rodriguez  |  October 16, 2009

More than 30, 000 participants are expected to turn out for AIDS Walk Los Angeles (AWLA) this Sunday Oct. 25…READ MORE.

Music-Theatre-Dance and Latin America Merge at LATC

Music-Theatre-Dance and Latin America Merge at LATC

News by Benjamin Rodriguez  |  October 16, 2009

A collection of distinguished musicians and dance companies will prsent Semblanza Latinoamericana, a celebration of Latin American culture…READ MORE.

Tanna Frederick Calls Henry Jaglom’s New Play Unparalleled

Tanna Frederick Calls Henry Jaglom’s New Play Unparalleled

Features by Greta McAnany  |  October 15, 2009

Theatre professionals might see their lives flash before their eyes as Just 45 Minutes From Broadway takes the stage this fall at Edgemar Center for the Arts READ MORE

Sam Anderson’s Not Lost on the Road to O

Sam Anderson’s Not Lost on the Road to O

Features by Lee Melville  |  October 14, 2009

“The original concept is being realized almost exactly as I pictured it,” says Sam Anderson, Bernard on ABC’s megahit series Lost and director of As White as O. “It all looks like a huge constantly moving piece of art itself visually and adds to the story immensely.” READ MORE

Announcing LA Stage Alliance Ovation Fellows

Announcing LA Stage Alliance Ovation Fellows

News by Douglas Clayton  |  October 13, 2009

LA Stage Alliance announces the first season of OVATION FELLOWS from local universities!  READ MORE.

It’s Not Who You Know

It’s Not Who You Know

Editorial by Guillermo Aviles-Rodriguez  |  October 13, 2009

Being one of the only Neo-Chicano (think ambivalent Mexican American under 40) Artistic Directors in Los Angeles theater is a mixed blessing… READ MORE

White House Proclaims October Arts and Humanities Month

White House Proclaims October Arts and Humanities Month

News by Janet Thielke  |  October 13, 2009

Americans for the Arts is please to circulate the official proclamation issued by the White House in support of National Arts and Humanities Month READ MORE

Company of Angels Celebrates 50 Years of “Trekking” New Theatre

Company of Angels Celebrates 50 Years of “Trekking” New Theatre

Features by Janet Thielke  |  October 12, 2009

Actor Leonard Nimoy, famous for his role as Spock in the Star Trek series and films, recalls his involvement as a founding member of Company of Angels theatre in preparation to celebrate its 50th anniversary this Saturday READ MORE