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MUSE/IQUE Welcome To The Dream Factory In April; Huntington In May
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


MUSE/IQUE and Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby continue their 2025 season with four performances of WELCOME TO THE DREAM FACTORY: The Hollywood Imagination and the Immigrant Composers Who Built It.

MUSE/IQUE Welcome To The Dream Factory In April; Huntington In May
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


MUSE/IQUE and Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby continue their 2025 season with four performances of WELCOME TO THE DREAM FACTORY: The Hollywood Imagination and the Immigrant Composers Who Built It.

The Groundlings Theatre To Present GLOW IN THE DARK GROUNDLINGS – A NEW MAIN STAGE SKETCH SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


The Groundlings Theatre will present Glow in the Dark Groundlings, a brand-new, side-splitting sketch show from the Main Company. Directed by H. Michael Croner, this highly anticipated production will feature an evening of original sketches and outrageous characters that have made The Groundlings a comedy institution.

Spencer Liff to Direct and Choreograph ASTROLOGIA Immersive Zodiac Themed Theatrical Show
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


Astrologia, a new live production fusing astrology, dance, and music will debut in Los Angeles with six sneak-peek performances Friday, May 2 to Saturday, May 10 at Eden Sunset.

Dig Deep Theatre To Present THIS IS OUR YOUTH By Kenneth Lonergan At The Main Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


Dig Deep Theatre's production of Kenneth Lonergan's This Is Our Youth will run for 9 performances over two weekends at The MAIN in Santa Clarita, April 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27. Dig Deep's production of the play - Lonergan's first playwriting success - will be Santa Clarita's first chance to see his sharp, layered writing brought to the stage.

LIFE OF PI is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


Center Theatre Group will present LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience at the Ahmanson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

LIFE OF PI is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


Center Theatre Group will present LIFE OF PI, the Tony Award-winning theatrical experience at the Ahmanson Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE to be Presented at A Noise Within
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


A Noise Within will present A Man of No Importance, an evocative, intimate musical gem from the Tony Award-winning team behind Ragtime. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE to be Presented at A Noise Within
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


A Noise Within will present A Man of No Importance, an evocative, intimate musical gem from the Tony Award-winning team behind Ragtime. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Lisa Donahey of TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini @ Vitello's
by Gavin Glynn - March 31, 2025


Lisa Donahey is an established and proven top draw for LA, Palms Springs and Las Vegas Cabaret. She took ten minutes to answer ten questions for Broadway World LA about carving out a niche for a successful Cabaret singer when not performing on ABC’s General Hospital as Nurse Lisa.

Interview: Lisa Donahey of TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini @ Vitello's
by Gavin Glynn - March 31, 2025


Lisa Donahey is an established and proven top draw for LA, Palms Springs and Las Vegas Cabaret. She took ten minutes to answer ten questions for Broadway World LA about carving out a niche for a successful Cabaret singer when not performing on ABC’s General Hospital as Nurse Lisa.

Interview: Lisa Donahey headlines TWO FOR THE SHOW! at The Velvet Martini Lounge inside Vitello's
by Gavin Glynn - March 30, 2025


Interview: Lisa Donahey is an established and proven top draw for LA, Palm Springs and Las Vegas Cabaret. She took ten minutes to answer ten questions for Broadway World LA about carving out a niche for a successful Cabaret singer when not performing on ABC’s General Hospital as Nurse Lisa Myers.

All-Trans & Nonbinary Cast Brings New Life to YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by Emmy Rice - March 30, 2025


Transpose Theatricals will present an all-trans and nonbinary cast and creative team in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Check here for more details on this production.

All-Trans & Nonbinary Cast Brings New Life to YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
by Emmy Rice - March 30, 2025


Transpose Theatricals will present an all-trans and nonbinary cast and creative team in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Check here for more details on this production.

Terrence Blanchard Coming to Soka Performing Arts Center
by Emmy Rice - March 29, 2025


Jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will come to Soka Performing Arts Center April 12 for the End of Season Celebration, complete with a pre-concert lecture and a sparkling & sweet intermission reception for all ticket holders.

LOST CELLPHONE WEEKEND to Open at Write Act Repertory
by Emmy Rice - March 29, 2025


Producers John Lant and Tamra Pica of Write Act Repertory will present the West Coast Premiere of a musical cautionary tale about our screen-centered modern life. 

Video Exclusive: Inside the New Play ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER with Playwright/Director Alex Lyras
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2025


Company of Angels and Combined Artform, in partnership with Legacy LA, present the world premiere of Aristotle/Alexander. Written and directed by two-time Ovation Award winner Alex Lyras (Off-Broadway's The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, Off-Broadway's Plasticity), this play explores the historical relationship between Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Watch the video!

THE CASE-BOOK OF AUGUSTE DUPIN Reading To Be Presented At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2025


A reading of The Case-Book of Auguste Dupin, adapted by John Strysik and based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe, will be presented by Theatre 40 (241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7 p.m..

THE CASE-BOOK OF AUGUSTE DUPIN Reading To Be Presented At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2025


A reading of The Case-Book of Auguste Dupin, adapted by John Strysik and based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe, will be presented by Theatre 40 (241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7 p.m..

The Longwood Writers Workshop Debuts New Anthology A GATHERING OF VOICES
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2025


Authors Denise Billings, Charles Floyd Johnson, Denise Nicholas, Otto E. Stallworth, Jr., MD, GW Williams, and Hattie Winston (collectively: The Longwood Writers Workshop) have announced the debut of their new book, A GATHERING OF VOICES

A GOOFY MOVIE to Have Screening at the El Capitan Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2025


A special 30th Anniversary screening of Disney’s “A Goofy Movie,” presented by Disney Plus, is now on sale at the El Capitan Theatre! Learn more about the screening.

Hal Linden and Sally Struthers to Star in THE JOURNALS OF ADAM & EVE Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 28, 2025


Rubicon Theatre Company will present a special benefit reading of The Journals of Adam & Eve—a hilarious and thought-provoking new comedy from 9-time Emmy Award-winner Ed. Weinberger. Learn how to attend.

HAMILTON's Renée Elise Goldsberry Comes to The Carpenter Center
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2025


Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry will inspire audiences with her optimism, energy, and magnificent voice in April. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Tod Machover's SCHOENBERG IN HOLLYWOOD To Have West Coast Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025


The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and The Lowell Milken Center for Music of American Jewish Experience will present the West Coast Premiere of Composer Tod Machover's SCHOENBERG IN HOLLYWOOD.

Photos: JANE EYRE Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025


Adapted for the stage by Elizabeth Williamson from the classic novel by Charlotte Brontë, “Jane Eyre” will open this weekend at A Noise Within in a new production filled with mystery and romance. See photos of the production.


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