National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman gave a policy address on January 21st addressing the role of smart design and artists and arts organizations as place-makers and announcing the NEA Mayors’ Institute on City Design 25th Anniversary Initiative READ MORE
NEA Chairman Announces Mayors’ Institute on City Design Anniversary Initiative
by Janet Thielke | January 31, 2010
The Perils of Pasadena
by Don Shirley | January 30, 2010
Pasadena Playhouse is in deep trouble. How might it affect other theaters, and who will come to the rescue? READ MORE.
Valentine’s Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre
by Janet Thielke | January 30, 2010
Santa Monica Playhouse presents a special Valentine’s Mommy or Daddy and Me “Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre,” an entertaining, enriching, and educational weekday theatre experience for kids ages 3 to 6 and their parents READ MORE
How I Got in S-p-e-l-l-i-n-g Bee at La Mirada: Part I
by Jason Graae | January 29, 2010
So a few years ago the composer William Finn got me comps to see his show 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee off-Broadway at 2nd Stage. I had some of the best laughs I’d ever had in the theatre and thought it was one of the funniest, sweetest off-Broadway shows I’d ever seen…READ MORE
Reaching Beyond Traditional Boundaries
by Zina Bethune | January 28, 2010
Actress/Choreographer Zina Bethune shares her thoughts about her experiences as the founder of Bethune Theatredanse, one of the earliest multimedia dance theatre companies, and its education outreach program, Infinite Dreams, a dance and drama program for disabled children. READ MORE
Be Good to People
by Heather Provost | January 28, 2010
Heather Provost is a Tony and Drama Desk Nominated Producer most recently represented with Neil LaBute’s Reasons To Be Pretty, the musical [title of show], and the upcoming comedy Under My Skin. READ MORE
South Coast Rep’s Story: A Role Model?
by Don Shirley | January 28, 2010
Books on Southland theater history are rare. But Lawrence Christon’s SCR saga could help those who are planning Southland theater futures. READ MORE.
Director Michael Michetti Focuses on Intimate Carousel for Reprise
by Tom Provenzano | January 27, 2010
Michetti jumped at the chance to direct Carousel, which he believes is one of the greatest musicals ever created. He explains, “The craft of the writing is astonishing and almost unmatched.” READ MORE
LADCC Announces Nominations for 41st Annual Awards
by Janet Thielke | January 27, 2010
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2009 READ MORE
Celebrate Dance 2010
by Janet Thielke | January 26, 2010
Executive Producer Jamie Nichols presents CELEBRATE DANCE 2010 Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:00pm at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. READ MORE
LA Philharmonic Offers Free Concerts
by Janet Thielke | January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles Philharmonic performs two free neighborhood concerts with conductor and Dudamel Fellow Diego Matheuz. READ MORE
TheSpyAnts Create a Colorful Canvas
by Janet Thielke | January 24, 2010
“From the beginning there’s a girl on roller skates with a red umbrella,” says founding member Danny Parker-Lopes of their latest play, bobrauschenbergamerica. “That image itself is enough to take us through.” READ MORE
