Standing in front of the semi-finished set at El Centro Theatre’s Chaplin stage, actor Rene Rivera expresses understated pride that his wife Stacey Martino has written a one-person play that chronicles his family’s extended journey as Mexican Americans. READ MORE
Charles Phoenix & The Third Dimension
by Janet Thielke | May 6, 2010
Pop culture expert and comedian Charles Phoenix will share spectacular 3-D images for the first time ever in this all new, two-act, 3-D Retro Slide Show extravaganza. READ MORE
Tom Jacobson Deals with Gay Entrapment at Boston Court
by Steve Julian | May 5, 2010
In 1914, W. H. Warren and B. C. Brown offered their “acting” services to the Long Beach Police Department. They would hang out inside the public bathrooms at the beach and entrap men who agreed to have sex. This “social vagrancy” forms Tom Jacobson’s play The Twentieth Century Way as it looks at this month-long moment in history. READ MORE
Villaraigosa’s Retreat on Arts Funding
by Don Shirley | May 4, 2010
The Mayor reverses course on his plan to raid Cultural Affairs coffers for his own faves. READ MORE.
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | May 4, 2010
Opening Nights at La Mirada, the Geffen and the Ahmanson; “Jesus’ Kid Brother” Goes to New York and “In the Heights” Comes Here READ MORE
Week of May 3, 2010
by LA Stage Alliance | May 4, 2010
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and Perla Batalla play for one weekend only, not to mention the other shows you shouldn’t miss opening or closing this week…READ MORE
Two unique programs feature innovative modern dance choreography
by Janet Thielke | May 3, 2010
Elite dancers at the top of their form arrive at UCLA Live’s Royce Hall Friday May 7 and Saturday May 8 at 8 p.m. with the Los Angeles debut of premiere dance company Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet. READ MORE
The Laguna Playhouse Celebrates its 90th Anniversary
by Janet Thielke | May 3, 2010
Get ready for a celebration nine decades in the making when The Laguna Playhouse marks a major milestone this summer and launches its 90th Anniversary Season! READ MORE
Something Did Happen
by Christopher Johnson | May 2, 2010
In a generation where people are faced with multiple issues and conflicts within its society, it is vital for the art to reflect the struggles and grotesque realities of the time. READ MORE
Directors Lab West 2010 Announces New Dates
by Janet Thielke | May 2, 2010
Directors Lab West Steering Committee is pleased to announce the new dates for the eleventh annual Directors Lab West. The 2010 Lab will take place September 4-11, 2010. READ MORE
Guess I’m a Starmite
by Greta McAnany | May 1, 2010
I consider it one of those deep dark musical theatre secrets you don’t tell a soul… READ MORE
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment Announce 2010-2011 Season
by Janet Thielke | May 1, 2010
This season, the company will offer its subscribers and audiences six unforgettable theatrical experiences: From the hilarious Broadway hit from Charles Busch, The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife to the cotton-candy colored pop musical blast from the past, The Marvelous Wonderettes. READ MORE
