THE REAL BLACK SWANN Comes to Celebration Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 17, 2023
Celebration Theatre and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the Los Angeles premiere of the award-winning THE REAL BLACK SWANN: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen, written and performed by Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, directed by Tom Trudgeon, withcultural consultation by Brittney S. Wheeler.
Steve Pieters, AIDS Activist Interviewed By Tammy Faye Bakker, Dies at 70
by Michael Major
- Jul 10, 2023
His remarkable story of served as an inspiring example of healing and hope to many around the world, following the release of “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” which won actress Jessica Chastain her Academy Award for Best Actress. Randy Havens of TV's Stranger Things played Pieters. He was also portrayed in Elton John's 'Tammy Faye' musical.
Interview: Gregory Nabours & Nico Pang on Celebration Theatre's Musical Approach to A NEW BRAIN
by Team BWW
- Jun 9, 2023
As Celebration Theatre's thoughtfully gender-expansive production of A NEW BRAIN enters its final performance weeks, in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the production's Assistant Director Nico Pang (they/them) sat down with musical director Gregory Nabours (he/him) to look back on how he and the creative team approached the opportunity to reimagine the story in this powerful way.
IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center Present THE BOTTOMING PROCESS
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 6, 2023
IAMA Theatre Company and the Los Angeles LGBT Center present the world premiere of a dark comedy developed in IAMA's Under 30 Playwright's Lab. IAMA associate artistic director Rodney To is at the helm of The Bottoming Process by Nicholas Pilapil, running May 18 through June 12 at the Renberg Theatre in the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center. Low-priced previews begin May 13.
COCK Will Play Final Six Performances and Announces Events
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 24, 2023
The critically acclaimed production of Cock by Mike Bartlett now at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre is set to play its final six performances. Under the direction of Taubert Nadalini, the cast features Annika Chavez, Dennis Delsing, Sean Hemeon, and Marly Phillips.
Interview: Director Leigh Silverman's Always SEARCHING FOR INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE & Beyond
by Gil Kaan
- Oct 6, 2022
Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner’s re-imagined The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has opened at the Mark Taper Forum to audience and critics’ raves. Leigh Silverman directs this one-woman show starring Saturday Night Live’s Cecily Strong. I got to chat with Leigh while she was making her way home amidst the hustle and bustle of the New York City streets.
Interview: A Hearty Welcome To Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx As The LGBT Center's New Artistic Director
by Gil Kaan
- Jun 16, 2022
Ovation Award-nominated director Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx will succeed Director of Cultural Arts Jon Imparato (set to retire June 30) as the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center’s new Artistic Director. Besides overseeing the Center’s two live performance venues — the 200-seat Renberg Theatre and the 50-seat black box Davidson/Valentini Theatre, Jonathan’s other priorities are to engage communities through arts programming, bring emerging L.A. artists to the Center’s various locations, and to offer workshops and classes for free or at low cost. Jonathan opened up some from his final days at A Noise Within to address a few of my queries.
BWW Interview: Miss Coco Peru - Sometimes BITTER, Most Times BOTHERED, But Always BEYOND
by Gil Kaan
- Apr 11, 2022
Clinton Leupp brings his celebrated alter ego drag legend Miss Coco Peru back to the Renberg Theatre at Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center for three performances of his latest show Bitter, Bothered & Beyond the weekend of April 29, 2022. I got a chance to get some behind the scenes dish on Coco and her latest entertaining efforts.
BITTER, BOTHERED AND BEYOND Comes to Renberg Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 3, 2022
The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center has announced the return of the legendary Miss Coco Peru in her new solo show, Bitter, Bothered & Beyond. There will be three performances only at the Renberg Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30, at 8pm, and Sunday, May 1, at 7pm.
Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center and Andrea Meyerson Productions to Host LEZ FEST
by Marissa Tomeo
- Feb 19, 2022
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center and Andrea Meyerson Productions (AMP) have announced the return of their enormously popular lesbian comedy spectaculars, celebrating the first opportunity to gather together in more than two years. These shows will feature five of today’s most hilarious lesbian comics and will take place over two evenings — Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3. Net proceeds all ticket sales benefit the full range of the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s free and low-cost programs and services.
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