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Comedian George Lopez Adds Second Show At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2024


Comedy Works Entertainment and AEG Presents welcome GEORGE LOPEZ to Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00pm.

Cynthia Erivo, Alex Newell & More Join MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR Season Two
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023


Season two of Disney Branded Television’s Emmy® Award-nominated “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” is set to premiere in February. Guest stars for the new season will include Cynthia Erivo, Alex Newell, Ephraim Sykes, Ann Harada, Carol Kane, and more. Check out the full list now! Plus, watch a trailer.

Concert Reading Of SEEDS OF RESISTANCE Followed By A Moderated Discussion, Presented By About...Productions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023


About...Productions presents a unique online event featuring plays created by educationally underrepresented 10-12th graders in the company's Young Theaterworks' Social Justice Residency at Roosevelt High School's Math, Science, and Technology Magnet Academy (MSTMA) in Boyle Heights.

George Lopez Comes to Paramount Theatre, February 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2023


George Lopez will be performing at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on February 24, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Schedule Announced For The 2023 CAPA Summer Movie Series At The Ohio Theatre, June 15- July 16
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2023


The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, has announced the schedule for its 54th series of classic films and cult favorites. The 2023 series will run June 15-July 16 at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) and feature 19 films over five weeks.

Sherry Lansing, Rita Cooper Lee and Others to be Honored at the 6th Annual AAFCA Special Achievement Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 20, 2023


The intimate, invitation-only affair will honor trailblazing producer and studio executive Sherry Lansing with the Legacy Award for her prolific contributions to the industry as well as for her philanthropic endeavors. Executive Vice President of TriStar Television Dr. Jennifer Turner will receive the Salute to Excellence Award for her leadership.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival to Honor Angela Lansbury, Denise Dowse, and More at 2023 Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 4, 2023


The 30th Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will honor seven women for their exceptional career and life achievements in the Opening Night Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony on March 23, 2023 at 8:00 pm, preceded by a reception at 6:30 pm, at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre.

VIDEO: Stage Adaptation of COCO in the Works From Disney on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023


Disney's COCO may be headed to the stage soon! During a recent performance as part of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at EPCOT, it was announced that Disney on Broadway is developing a stage adaptation of the hit film.

Len Cariou to Lead ZAGLADA Staged Reading at Theatre at St. Clement's
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023


Theatre at St. Clement’s to present a one night only staged reading of Zaglada, a new play by Richard Vetere, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Monday, January 23 at 7pm. Admission is free.

CINEFESTIVAL San Antonio Launches Call For Entries
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022


The nation's original and longest-running Latino film festival returns in the summer of 2023 with the 44th edition of CineFestival San Antonio. Presented by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio's annual celebration of independent Latino cinema will take place July 12-16, 2023, at the historic Guadalupe Theater in San Antonio's Westside.  

ONE FAST MOVE Adds Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos & Austin North
by Michael Major - Aug 12, 2022


Maia Reficco, Edward James Olmos and Austin North will join K.J. Apa and Eric Dane in the motorcycle racing film ONE FAST MOVE, written and directed by multi-hyphenate Kelly Blatz. Mike Karz and Bill Bindley are producing through their Gulfstream Pictures in association with Matt Luber and Lena Roklin of Luber Roklin Entertainment.

Dan Lauria to Star in Staged Reading of LAST DAY by Richard Vetere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022


Eric Krebs & THEATER555 will present a staged reading of Last Day by Richard Vetere. Inspired by the William Butler Yeats quote, 'The beautiful and innocent have no enemy but time.' Last Day is a vigorous exploration of love & friendship at the end of the 20th Century.

The Academy Launches SEEN Latinx Artist Interview Series
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2022


In the first season, Academy members John Leguizamo, Eva Longoria and Edward James Olmos share their personal journeys, exploring how their crafts and culture play a role in breaking down barriers in filmmaking. Watch the trailer and first episode with John Leguizamo now!

Rita Moreno Talks WEST SIDE STORY Remake, Her New Documentary and More on AWARDS CHATTER Podcast
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2021


Living legend Rita Moreno stops by 'Awards Chatter' podcast to chat about her life in the industry. On Tuesday, October 5 (9 pm), PBS will air American Masters - Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It. 

Rita Moreno Documentary, LA FRONTERA, & More To Premiere on PBS for Hispanic Heritage Month
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2021


PBS will be offering a new lineup of premiere content to celebrate Latino Heritage Month this September and October. New performances from The Met, Rita Moreno documentary, and The 34th Hispanic Heritage Awards will highlight the schedule.

RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT Will Premiere Oct. 5 on PBS
by TV News Desk - Aug 2, 2021


Film interviewees include Gloria Estefan, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally, Karen Olivo, as well as Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Vogue Multicultural Museum in Los Angeles to Open August 10
by TV News Desk - Jul 23, 2021


Gonzalez's next epic offering will be 'Wonderland,' the first large-scale immersive exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll's timeless stories, followed by HR Giger, an extensive collection of original artworks by the Academy Award-winning art creator of ‘Alien’ and a visionary of biomechanical art.

Edward James Olmos, Danny Glover, Josefina Lopez, and More Demanded California Save Small Performing Arts Theaters
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2021


Hollywood stars came out to demand California save small performing arts theaters at a press conference supporting State Senator Susan Rubio's Senate Bill 805 (SB 805), “Save The Performing Arts Act of 2021” on Wednesday, May 19 at Josefina López' CASA 0101 Theatre.

Special Screening of IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 30, 2021


The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will host a Special Preview Screening of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming In the Heights, the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical from director Jon M. Chu, on Friday June 4th 2021.

California Artists Unite For The Passage Of The Performing Arts Relief Act
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2021


Artists throughout the state of California are uniting for the passage of Senate Bill 805 (SB 805), titled, “The Performing Arts Relief Act,” which the Senate Labor Committee will vote on Wednesday, April 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Sacramento, CA.   A Coalition of 36 small 99-seat non-profit theaters and freelance performers are banding together to make theater accessible to all.  

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