Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Los Angeles You Might Have Missed 3/24 - A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN and More!
By: BWW News Desk Mar. 24, 2017
Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Los Angeles you might have missed this week!
1) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 3/17; RAGTIME in D.C., HAMILTON Parody in Chicago, SWSX and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - March 17, 2017
BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature RAGTIME at Ford's Theatre, SPAMILTON in Chicago, SWSX coverage in Austin and more. Check out our top features below!. (more...)
2) TCG Awards Second Cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, has announced the recipients of the second cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants.. (more...)
3) Deedee Magno Hall and Cliffton Hall to Lead NEXT TO NORMAL at East West Players; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2017
East West Players (EWP), the nation's longest-running professional theatre of color in the country and the largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work, has announced the cast and creative team for Next to Normal, which begins performances on May 12 and runs until June 11, 2017, with opening night on May 17.. (more...)
4) A Starry Night At The McCallum! The Desert Symphony Celebrates Their 28th With Grammy Winner LeAnn Rimes
by David Green - March 16, 2017
The Desert Symphony, under the direction of Music Director Gary Berkson, is celebrating its 28th Anniversary with a Gala and Concert starring the incomparable LeAnn Rimes. The event will take place on Saturday, April 1, 2017, 8pm at The McCallum Theatre. In addition, the Desert Symphony will be honoring Ruta Lee, whose career has included both stage and screen, with the Amadeus Award for her philanthropy and dedication to the Performing Arts. She is the first woman to receive this prestigious award and joins the ranks of Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, John Tesh, Jack Jones, Ted Giatas, and last year's recipient Harold Matzner.. (more...)
5) BWW Review: Amanda Moresco Pays Homage to Hell's Kitchen with WHERE THE NUMBERS END; A HELL'S KITCHEN LOVE TRAGEDY
by George Brietigam - March 20, 2017
This Ode to Hell's Kitchen is a hazy, heartwarming, homage to the playwright's memory of the neighborhood she grew up in and once loved.. (more...)
6) DANCE TO THE MOVIES to Embark on Tour this Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2017
DANCE TO THE MOVIES, the new Star-studded stage show, reimagining classic hit Movie Dances, is now rehearsing for its Spring 2017 tour. . (more...)
7) TV Producer Shonda Rhimes Named IAMA Theatre Company's 'Patron of the Arts'
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
IAMA Theatre Company announces world-renowned television producer and creator Shonda Rhimes as the first ever 'Patron of the Arts' for the critically acclaimed theater company.. (more...)
8) CTG, LA STAGE Alliance, UCLA & USC to Host GOING PRO CAREER FAIR
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2017
Center Theatre Group invites current undergraduate and graduate-level college and university students to attend the 'Going Pro Career Fair' on Saturday, April 8, 2017, hosted by East Los Angeles College (ELAC) from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. (more...)
9) BWW Review: Superbly Staged ROMEO AND JULIET Just Closed at Archway
by Don Grigware - March 21, 2017
On Sunday March 19 I paid a visit to Archway Studio Theatre in Burbank for the matinee performance of Romeo and Juliet. It was the last performance and my very first time at Archway, who are known mainly for their presentation of the classics. Needless to say, I was blown way by the production, the direction and the entire ensemble who all invested themselves so dearly in their roles.. (more...)
10) A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN'S Mary Bridget Davies Brings Her One Woman Show To The Copa Palm Springs
by David Green - March 21, 2017
Tony-nominated singer MARY BRIDGET DAVIES' journey began in her hometown of Cleveland, OH in 2001 when she first started singing in local bands, and she hasn't slowed down since. The powerhouse rock and blues singer's love of music was instilled by her parents, who raised her on a healthy diet of the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Joe Cocker and, naturally, Janis Joplin.. (more...)
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