Don Shirley discusses his hopes for greater LA theater in 2011 — including developments in LA, Pasadena, Orange County, and the nationwide perception of the LA theater scene. READ MORE.
Ten Types of 2010 Highlights
by Don Shirley | December 23, 2010
Don Shirley takes 26 of his favorite productions of 2010 and categorizes them into 10 groups. READ MORE
LA STAGE Insider: December 23, 2010
by Julio Martinez | December 23, 2010
Solo shows, new shows, returning shows, and a look back at Burbank’s girlie shows. READ MORE
Ovations Honor Two Very Different Sweeney Todds
by Tom Provenzano | December 23, 2010
This year, the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards celebrate both Sweeney Todd’s longevity and its surprising malleability with an even dozen nominations (six each) between two very different productions. The two stagings were so dramatically diverse that they were more complementary than competitive. READ MORE
Julia Migenes: Opera’s Humble Diva
by Darlene Donloe | December 22, 2010
There is something rich and deliciously exceptional about Julia Migenes. She’s the operatic sensation starring in Diva on the Verge, currently enjoying a return limited engagement at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in Los Angeles through Jan. 9. READ MORE
Ovation Nominees for Best Season: The Magnificent 7
by Gary Ballard | December 21, 2010
The annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards for excellence in greater LA theater will be presented in January and seven producing entities are nominated in the prestigious category of Best Season. READ MORE
Much Ado Over Shakespeare Center and Troubies
by Don Shirley | December 17, 2010
The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles is evolving with a too-brief, indoor Much Ado at the beautifully raked Kirk Douglas. While you might detect a resemblance between the Troubies’ The First Jo-el and the Americanized panto Cinderella, the Troubies’ laugh meter readings are much higher. READ MORE
LA STAGE Insider: December 16, 2010
by Julio Martinez | December 16, 2010
New Year quickies, winter premieres, this and that, the thing is and inside LA STAGE history. READ MORE
LA County Holiday Celebration Dec. 24
by LA Stage Alliance | December 16, 2010
“Childhood Holiday Memories” is the theme of the 51st Annual LA County Holiday Celebration, set to take place on Friday, Dec. 24 from 3 to 6 pm at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave, downtown LA. READ MORE
Leslie Jordan Deck’s Y’all
by Steve Julian | December 15, 2010
Actor/comedian Leslie Jordan carries his not quite five-foot frame and familiar, airy Tennessean voice into the Renberg Theatre at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center this week. He considers his yuletide show, Deck Them Halls Y’all, his best-ever written show. “Why? Because it’s not about me,” he explains. READ MORE
2010 Ovation Nominee Profile:
Brendan Hunt
by admin | December 14, 2010
Brendan Hunt is a 2009/2010 Ovation Nominee in the Lead Actor in a Musical category for his work on Savin’ Up for Saturday Night with Sacred Fools Theatre Company. – LA Stage asked him some questions about his work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE
2010 Ovation Nominee Profile:
T L Kolman
by LA Stage Alliance | December 14, 2010
T L Kolman is a 2009/2010 Ovation Nominee in the Best Production of a Musical – Intimate Theatre category for his work on Sweeney Todd with The Production Company. LA Stage asked him some questions about his work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE
