Kirk Douglas

JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is Coming to Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

Kimberly Belflower's Tony-nominated play will perform at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles as part of a co-production with American Conservatory Theater and Seattle Rep.

The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

Phylicia Rashad To Direct FENCES At The Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026

Phylicia Rashad will direct August Wilson's Fences at the Mark Taper Forum. Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker.

CLUB 27 to Make World Premiere at Jaxx Theatricals
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2026

Jaxx Theatricals will present CLUB 27, an original rock musical showcase conceived and directed by Jeremy Lucas, featuring Actors Equity Association performers and exploring themes of loss, addiction and mental health.

Interview: Zack Abbey Talks Playing the Half-Dog, Half-Man Hero in DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL
by Melissa Heckscher - Sep 10, 2026

BroadwayWorld caught up with Zack Abbey, the actor who plays the title character in Dog Man: The Musical to find out what it’s like to play a dog-human mashup, what happens when an audience full of kids meets its comic-book hero in real life, and why Dog Man: The Musical might actually charm the grown-ups, too.

Center Theatre Group to Launch 2026/27 Education and Engagement Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Center Theatre Group will offer Student Ambassador, Observership, and Apprenticeship programs, along with student matinees, storytelling residencies, and a community tour across Los Angeles.

Richard Bermudez, Peyton Crim, Emma Hunton and More to Star in LES MISERABLES at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

5-Star Theatricals announced full casting for LES MISERABLES, closing out its 2026 season at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, with direction by Doug Kreeger and musical direction by Anthony Lucca.

ATG San Francisco Will Continue Unscripted Series with Michael Douglas
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 31, 2026

ATG San Francisco and Book Passage present Unscripted: An Evening with Michael Douglas—the next installment in ATG San Francisco's Unscripted series where culture-shaping luminaries and innovators bring their singular perspectives to San Francisco for an unforgettable evening of engaging conversation and captivating storytelling—taking place on Sunday, October 11 at 4 PM at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre. The one-night-only event will feature legendary actor and producer Michael Douglas in conversation about his extraordinary life and career and his new memoir, One Helluva Ride.

Previews: ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - Aug 21, 2026

Wichita Community Theatre OPENS its 2026-2027 Season with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman, based on the novel of Ken Kesey, and directed by  Joe Parrish The show has mature themes and adult language.

IIAMA Theatre Company Will Present 9th Annual New Works Festival With Six New Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

IAMA Theatre Company's 9th Annual New Works Festival will run September 14-28 at Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring six new plays by Agyeiwaa Asante, Serena Berman, Laura Winters, Alicia Carroll, Liba Vaynberg and John Lavelle.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL to Return to the Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026

Center Theatre Group will bring back TWTheatricals' production of DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL, based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling books, to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

American Blues Unveils Blue Ink Award Recipients, With Festival Set for August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026

American Blues Theater has revealed the recipient of the 2026 Blue Ink Award is Nia Akilah Robinson for her play Overnight at the Museum. As part of the award, Robinson receives a $3,000 cash prize and a staged reading.

Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Community Gathering on the Role of the Creative Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited will hold a Zoom community gathering examining whether producers can truly be considered creative collaborators, open to theater professionals and enthusiasts.

MANNING to Make West Coast Premiere at Crowded Fire Theater in San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026

Crowded Fire Theater will present the West Coast premiere of MANNING, a play by Benjamin Benne directed by Adin Walker, at the Potrero Stage in San Francisco.

Mixed eMotion Theatrix Reveals Upcoming Projects - World Premiere Musical THE SHADOW and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

Los Angeles based Dance/Theater company, Mixed eMotion Theatrix has revealed its line-up of upcoming projects. First up will be a fully staged developmental production of a brand new musical, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shadow.

AMONG THE STARS To Hold Developmental Workshop With Staged Reading
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 27, 2026

AMONG THE STARS, a new musical formerly known as Planet Eden, will hold a two-week developmental workshop culminating in a staged reading at Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre in Portland, featuring a cast of local actors.

Center Theatre Group to Present 2026 LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2026

Center Theatre Group's LA Writers' Workshop Reading Series will feature six new plays at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and REDCAT, marking the program's 20th anniversary. Tickets are $17.25 for general admission.

McCallum Theatre Appoints Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026

Yvonne Bell, President and CEO of the McCallum Theatre, has appointed Eric Sims as Chief Programming and Operating Officer for the renowned performing arts center.

RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.