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A TIME TO KILL, Adapted From John Grisham's Novel, Will Open at Group Rep
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026

The Group Rep in North Hollywood will present A TIME TO KILL, Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of John Grisham's courtroom drama, directed by Tom Lazarus with a cast of 17 actors.

Interview: Susan Priver and Ron Bottitta of THE LOVER
by Shari Barrett - Mar 17, 2026

Veteran director Jack Heller returns to the Odyssey Theatre to helm a visiting production of Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter, an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling. Opening night is set for March 20, with performances continuing through April 26.

Review: THE COLOR PURPLE by Chromolume Theatre at The Zephyr
by Shari Barrett - Mar 16, 2026

Directed magnificently by Elijah Green, with energetic choreography by Katie Powers-Faulk and musical direction by Miki Yokomizo, the totally entertaining and artistically brilliant production pulled me in from the moment it started.

SEX, LIES AND HAROLD PINTER is Coming to the Odyssey Theatre in a Visiting Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Veteran director Jack Heller will return to the Odyssey Theatre to helm a visiting production of Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter, an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling.

THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to the Chromolume Theatre at the Zephyr
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2026

Chromolume Theatre has announced the first production of its 2026 Season of Musicals — A Season of Identity and Expression — The Color Purple. Learn more here!

Review: PASSION at Chromolume Theatre At The Zephyr
by Evan Henerson - Nov 19, 2025

Employing a 12-person cast who are largely at ease with difficult music, Esposito and company deliver a rare opportunity to commune with this difficult play.

Emmy Winning Kevin Spirtas Joins Cast of GRT’s MY SPIRITS SOAR
by Emmy Rice - Sep 7, 2025

Emmy winning actor Kevin Spirtas has joined the cast in the role of Sir Simon, in The Group Rep’s haunting new musical romance, MY SPIRITS SOAR, a contemporary take on a beloved short story in the music style of Broadway-Pop, running September 26th through November 2nd at The Group Rep Theatre in North Hollywood, California.

Victorian Thriller GASLIGHT Comes to Pacific Resident Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

Pacific Resident Theatre launches the classic Victorian thriller, Gaslight, adding suspense and intrigue to its current season of world-class entertainment.

Review: NETWORK at Group Rep
by Evan Henerson - Jun 20, 2025

The knives are lethal and the cuts are man...With Bert Emmett fronting an equally enthusiastic and bloodthirsty cast, the Group Rep’s NETWORK is equal parts rollicking, disturbing and thought-provoking.

NETWORK Begins Performances At The Group Rep On May 23
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

The Group Rep will present NETWORK written by Lee Hall, based on the Paddy Chayefsky film, directed by Tom Lazarus, and produced by Stevie Stern. Adapted from the 1976 film which had an Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.

Review: ONE FOR MY BABY at El Portal Theatre
by Harker Jones - Mar 19, 2025

Scott Thompson and Fred Barton plumbed legendary composer Harold Arlen’s catalog to create the dazzling world premiere jukebox musical ONE FOR MY BABY playing now at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood.

Tennessee Williams' IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL Comes To The Hudson Backstage Theatre In April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

Dance On Productions has announced the West Coast premiere of Tennessee Williams' In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. Learn more here!

Interview: ONE FOR MY BABY Creators Fred Barton And Scott Thompson
by Shari Barrett - Mar 4, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company’s (ARTCO’s) 2025 Season kicks off with the World Premiere musical One For My Baby, which features Broadway stars Lana Gordon and Luba Mason leading a cast of 28 performers, supported by a 12-piece Big Band. I decided to speak with ARTCO’s Fred Barton and Scott Thompson who wrote the musical’s book, with conductor Barton also creating the music arrangements and Thompson directing and choreographing the production.

ONE FOR MY BABY Comes to All Roads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company’s 2025 Season will kick off with the World Premiere musical ONE FOR MY BABY next month. Learn more about the upcoming show and how to get tickets here!

THE BLUR: Or HOW TO MARRY A BILLIONAIRE By Peter Wing Healey Comes to The Mesopotamian Opera Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

The Mesopotamian Opera Company will present its new production, The Blur: or How to Marry a Billionaire, with words and music by melodic composer Peter Wing Healey. The opera is scored for piano, violin, viola, harp, and percussion with noted pianists Dr. James Lent and Milos Veljkovic as Musical Directors.

MACK & MABEL IN CONCERT Comes to All Roads Theatre Company Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural production, a fully staged and choreographed “in concert” presentation of the beloved and rarely produced Broadway musical Mack & Mabel, starring Dermot Mulroney, Jenna Lea Rosen, and Caroline O’Connor. 

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: QUEEN MARGARET'S VERSION OF SHAKESPEARE'S WAR OF THE ROSES at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023

Ellen Geer’s new compilation of Shakespeare's best-known history plays does nothing to address the misogynistic, xenophobic views that have led to Margaret of Anjou’s historical presentation (or any other woman’s) as a stereotypical villain. But in other ways, it succeeds in illuminating Margaret as what she actually was - a force to be reckoned with.

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum to Present QUEEN MARGARET'S VERSION OF SHAKESPEARE'S WAR OF THE ROSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will continue its 50th Anniversary Summer Season with Queen Margaret’s Version of Shakespeare’s War of the Roses, a new edit of Shakespeare’s best-known history plays — Henry VI Parts I, II and III and Richard III — compiled by artistic director Ellen Geer.