Intimate Glimpses of Billie & BogieAugust 19, 2009Billie & Bogie back-to-back solo shows written by performers Synthia L. Hardy (Billie Holiday) & Dan Spector (Humphrey Bogart- Bogie) directed by Bryan Rasmussen Whitefire Theatre Saturdays only at 8pm through August 22
LA Rolls Out Pink Carpet for LEGALLY BLONDEAugust 18, 2009Legally Blonde The Musical book by Heather Hach music & lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin directed by Jerry Mitchell Pantages Theatre through September 6
The Glitzy Glossy Return of The Golddiggers 2010August 12, 2009Talk about golden hits from the past, The Golddiggers played 5 performances only on the El Portal Mainstage in NoHo, August 6-9, and they have become a great big hit all over again.
Kara Stephens Premieres Her Cabaret 'FROM THE SOUL'August 11, 2009Kara Stephens made her cabaret debut From the Soul Sunday, August 9 at 7pm at Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's. The wholesome blonde has a lovely, versatile instrument that she used to great effect in the one-hour set, which included multiple guest stars.
Nostalgic Dreamers: LIFE COULD BE A DREAM At Hudson Mainstage TheatreAugust 10, 2009Roger Bean's current off-Broadway nostalgic musical hit The Marvelous Wonderettes with 60s female rock group classics performed in the style of an intimate concert could very easily be considered the female counterpart of the long-running all-male musical giant Forever Plaid.
Old Globe's First Wives Club is Broadway BoundAugust 5, 2009From film to musical stage: though hardly original, it seems to be the steadiest solution to filling the large theaters of The Great White Way. 10 years ago the Old Globe hosted the musicalization of The Full Monty, which translated quite appealingly to the stage...and now so does the new effort from Rupert Holmes and Holland, Dozier, Holland: The First Wives Club, so popular with movie audiences in 1996.
Broder and Smith Expose Their Passion for Louis and KeelyAugust 4, 2009Jake Broder and Vanessa Claire Smith created and star in the multi-award-winning Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara! onstage through Labor Day Weekend in the Skirball Theatre of the Geffen Playhouse. It all began in 2008 at the Sacred Fools Theatre, then moved to the Matrix last fall and now it is going into its 6th month at the Geffen.The two phenomenal - and very humble, I may add - talents took time out of their busy schedules to talk about the show.
Espinosa Brings 'ME' To The Ford July 28, 2009Eden Espinosa performed her solo show ME, which had already sold out 4 nights at Joe's Pub in New York this winter, at the Ford Amphitheatre on Friday, July 24 in the second concert of Upright Cabaret's Wicked Summer Nights! Espinosa creates a sensation wherever she sings and this evening was no exception. Her set began Act II, which included an appearance by Grammy-winning Paula Cole; cute, petite Audra Mae, grand-niece of Judy Garland, was the Act I opener. There was a definite rock, pop feel to the evening whose theme was Lost Love, Found Love, Found Me.
Celebrate altarBOYZ at the "Celebration"July 28, 2009altar BOYZ, currently playing the Celebration Theatre in WeHo, is a jubilant celebration of living by 5 members of a boy band that really care about each other and you, their audience! With their genesis as altar boys, all but one are catholic and show via rock music the ins and outs of staying sin free, or at least a close proximity. They announce that their mission is to save all souls - quite a hefty goal, but you haven't met these boys or experienced their drive and commitment.
Rachel York Works Magic...The Magic Castle, that Is!July 28, 2009I first saw Rachel York onstage in Kiss Me Kate and was astounded by her fierce acting style. She devoured the role of Kate and was consistently mesmerizing. I also saw her on DVD in a live tape performance of Victor/Victoria and was equally taken by her dazzling presence and comedic flair.
The Met's CABARET Emcee Eduardo Enrikez Says Wilkommen...July 27, 2009Eduardo Enrikez is a talented actor and producer whose company Canary Productions is currently producing Cabaret @ The Met. Enrikez is playing The Emcee, following an acclaimed performance last fall in Blood Brothers @ the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. With British musical theatre training under his belt, Enrikez discusses theatre here and across the Pond.
It's a Murray Schisgal Evening at NoHo's GRT July 22, 2009Murray Schisgal's One-Acts: The Pushcart Peddlers & 74 Georgia Avenue directors: Chris Winfield & Frances Mizrahi, respectively LCGRT (Group Repertory Theatre) through August 22
'Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara' Available On CD 7/22July 22, 2009CD of Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara will be available after July 22. Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara Geffen Playhouse - Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater directed by Taylor Hackford through August written by and starring Award-winning Vanessa Claire Smith and Jake Broder as Keely Smith and Louis Prima.
More Twisted 'TWIST'July 21, 2009Twist book & lyrics by Gila Sand; music by Paul Leschen directed by James Vasquez Diversionary Theatre San Diego through August 9
THE BEST IS YET TO COME: Cy Coleman, Liza Minnelli and More!July 21, 2009In Cy Coleman's Seesaw, Gittel Mosca bemoans screwing up her chances for happiness. Coleman cherished the female underdog. Gittel. Charity in Sweet Charity and Sonja in The Life are three examples of ordinary hard-working gals who helped elevate Coleman's upbeat songs to majestic heights
'Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara' Available On CD 7/22July 16, 2009CD of Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara will be available after July 22. Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara Geffen Playhouse - Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater directed by Taylor Hackford through August written by and starring Award-winning Vanessa Claire Smith and Jake Broder as Keely Smith and Louis Prima.
Warning: 'SPAMALOT' Contains Silly ShubberyJuly 14, 2009Monty Python and the Holy Grail meets Mel Brooks' History of the World Part I meets Mel Brooks' The Producers. Find the Holy Grail! No, find Jews to produce a Broadway show!
