Review: LIFE OF PI at Connor Palace/Key Bank Series
by Roy Berko - Jan 10, 2025
Yann Martel is noted for his ability to write tales filled with adventure, survival and spirituality. His novel, LIFE OF PI, sold more than 15 million copies and won numerous awards. The novel has been translated into a film and now a stage play by Lolita Chakrabarti. It is on stage at the Connor Palace Theatre, as part of the Key Bank Broadway Series.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Nov 7, 2024
SOME LIKE IT HOT, the movie was released without approval from the Motion Picture Production Code, became a commercial hit, was nominated for six Academy Awards and was the major cause of the end of the restrictive freedoms for the entire film industry.
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Connor Palace
by Roy Berko - Nov 6, 2023
What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Connor Palace? David Greene, the Senior Vice President of Programming at Playhouse Square, informs theater-goers in his program notes for GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY that “it is a non-traditional musical which features songs by music legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bob Dylan.”
Filigree Theatre Presents The West Coast Premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's 100 PLANES at Sacred Fools Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2019
The Filigree Theatre, an independent theatre company based in Austin, TX led by women, returns to Los Angeles to present a Limited Run of the West Coast Premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan's critically acclaimed play, 100 PLANES, as a Guest Production at the Sacred Fools Theater Company at the Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90038, July 18 - August 4, 2019, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
The Filigree Theatre Presents 100 PLANES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2019
The Filigree Theatre, Austin's independent women-led theatre company, has announced its cast for the World Premiere of 100 PLANES, written by Lila Rose Kaplan. Starring Alani Rose Chock (Kay McClure), Brittany Flurry (Monique DuPont), Karen Harrison (Anne Clarkson) and Brennan Patrick (David Greene), directed by Elizabeth V. Newman and produced by Stephanie Moore, the production will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm from April 4-13, 2019 at The Mastrogeorge Theatre (130 Pedernales St).
Mad Cow Announces Cast Of GLORIA
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 15, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Mad Cow Theatre Announces Cast Of GLORIA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Mad Cow Announces Cast Of GLORIA
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2019
Style. Status. Success. A group of twentysomething editorial assistants are pursuing it all at one of New York's most esteemed cultural magazines. When a seemingly normal day at the office turns out to be anything but, these aspiring journalists recognize an opportunity to seize a career-defining moment. In this dark comedy, MacArthur 'genius' grant winner Jacobs-Jenkins skewers the cutthroat, opportunistic culture of modern media.
Playhouse Square Announces Five Executive Promotions
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2019
Art Falco and Gina Vernaci announced today the promotion of Patricia Gaul to executive vice president and general counsel, and the promotions of Tim Birch, David Greene, Autumn Kiser and Michelle Ryan Stewart to senior vice president. All are effective January 28, 2019.
GODSPELL Rounds Out Theatre Aspen's 35th Anniversary Slate
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2018
Jed Bernstein, Producing Director of Theatre Aspen, announced today that the iconic musical Godspellwill join Ragtime and Our Town as the final offering in the 2018 summer season. Sara Brians joins Theatre Aspen for the first time as Godspell's director and choreographer, and long-time Theatre Aspen actor Elise Kinnon (Full Monty, Cabaret, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray) will assist.
Charles Bradley: Soul Singer Cancels Tour Due To Illness
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 6, 2017
Charles Bradley has announced the cancellation of all upcoming tour dates due to illness.
The beloved soul singer was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall and, after undergoing treatment and beating it, he returned to the road this past spring.