Lindsay Jones is a 2009/2010 Ovation Nominee in the Sound Design – Large Theatre category for his work on Through the Night with Geffen Playhouse. – LA Stage asks him some questions about his work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE
2010 Ovation Nominee Profile: Mason Thomas Barker
by LA Stage Alliance | December 6, 2010
Mason Thomas Barker is a 2009/2010 Ovation Nominee in the Lighting Design – Large Theatre category for his work on NeverWonderLand with ETC – Ensemble Theatre Company & BoomKat Dance Theatre. – LA Stage asks him some questions about his work in Los Angeles theatre… READ MORE
Grammy Winner Melissa Manchester Reigns at Rubicon
by Cindy Marie Jenkins | December 5, 2010
Rubicon Artistic Director James O’Neil believes anyone who enjoys Strictly Ballroom or Dancing with the Stars will find Fascinating Rhythms a “thrill. Patrons will have a rare opportunity to enjoy the skills of these dancers up close. READ MORE
Ken Roht’s Same-O, A 99¢ Only Surreal Collage
by Greta McAnany | December 5, 2010
This year Ken Roht’s traditionally bedazzled and whimsical Same-O, A 99¢ Only Electric Ballad, is not quite the same-o same-o as it wrestles with the multi-layered issue of sustainability in a surreal rock musical collage. READ MORE
A. Jeffrey Schoenberg: At Home in Period Clothes
by Rebecca Kinskey | December 3, 2010
No stranger to Ovation nominations for his work, A. Jeffrey Schoenberg has been nominated this year for three awards and all for designs with his trademark historic wardrobe. “It’s very gratifying; proof for me of how at home I am with period clothes.” READ MORE
Luis Alfaro’s Oedipus el Rey:
Chicano Prison Twist Earns 7 Ovation Nominations
by Stephanie Jones | December 3, 2010
LA Stage Alliance recently announced its 2009-2010 Ovation Award nominees, bestowing seven nominations on The Theatre @ Boston Court’s world premiere of accomplished playwright Luis Alfaro’s Oedipus el Rey. READ MORE
Last Days… Accessible for Urban Theatre Movement
by Israel Lopez | December 3, 2010
Both Company of Angels and Urban Theatre Movement seek to re-envision theatre and create a multifaceted and multi-cultural environment where Angelenos and young inner-city youth see themselves. READ MORE
Caught Between Two Viewpoints on Proposition 8
by Tom Provenzano | December 3, 2010
David L. Ray has long been dealing with gay themes in his work. His current play, Caught, explores the conflict between religious commitment and gay marriage, using humor as well as dramatic conflict. READ MORE
Rae Allen Directs Cyrano in an Intimate Setting
by Gary Ballard | December 3, 2010
The Ruskin Group Theatre is opening its production of Cyrano de Bergerac on Dec. 4 with Rae Allen doing the honors of guiding the swordplay, poesy and courtship to its unrequited conclusion. READ MORE
LA Stage Insider: December 2, 2010
by Julio Martinez | December 3, 2010
Julio Martinez takes a look at some December Doings, New Works in the New Year, and a look back at the career of Billy Barnes. READ MORE
Connie Visits Uptown in Pasadena, Angels
and Normal at the Music Center
by Connie Danese | December 2, 2010
Connie Danese takes a look at Uptown Downtown at The Pasadena Playhouse, Harps and Angels at the Mark Taper Forum and Next to Normal at The Ahmanson Theatre. READ MORE
Next to Normal — and Other Major League Musicals
by Don Shirley | December 1, 2010
Next to Normal demonstrates that rock isn’t restricted to the young. Also a few thoughts on Harps and Angels, Maestro and Uptown Downtown. READ MORE
