Interview: Michael Corbett's REMEMBERING THE FUTURE & All His Many Blessings
by Gil Kaan - Jul 15, 2022
Playwright Peter Lefcourt’s Remembering the Future world premieres at the Odyssey Theatre July 16, 2022. Terri Hanauer directs the cast of Michael Corbett, Fatima El-Bashir, David Jahn, Andrew Neaves and Tarina Pouncy. I had a very enjoyable phoner with the multi-tasking, ever busy Michael.
World Premiere Of REMEMBERING THE FUTURE By Peter Lefcourt Comes To The Odyssey Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
Sweet Talk Productions has announced the world premiere of Remembering the Future, an existential comedy by Peter Lefcourt. Produced by Racquel Lehrman, Theatre Planners, and directed by Terri Hanauer, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) two-time Emmy Award-winner Michael Corbett, Fatima El-Bashir (Nick Musleh's Love's Labours Lost), David Jahn (General Hospital), Andrew Neaves (The Upshaws on Netflix), and Tarina Pouncy (Fountain Theatre's Human Interest Story, Rogue Machine's Les Blancs).
Groundlings Theatre Brings Even More Streaming Content To Your Home
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2020
Following the huge fan response after streaming a?oeNight 2a?? in April, The Groundlings Theatre is thrilled to offer fans the opportunity to watch performances from The Groundlings 45th Anniversary Show: Night 1, celebrating alumni from 1974-1999.
Celebration Presents STILL AT RISK as Part of Celebrating New Works Series
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2019
CELEBRATION presents, as part of its Celebrating New Works reading series, Still At Riskby Tim Pinckney, directed by Brad Griffith and performing one night only on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:30pm at The West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd in West Hollywood.
BWW Interview: A GROUNDed David Jahn On Directing GROUNDLINGS NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR!
by Gil Kaan - Dec 22, 2018
The Groundlings, directly segueing from their sold-out GROUNDLINGS HOLIDAY SHOW, will be working hard this New Year's Eve providing a special night of complete improvisations with GROUNDLINGS NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECTACULAR! SPECTACULAR!'s director David Jahn, a Groundlings alumnus, took a few moments out of his busy holiday schedule to answer my inquisitive questions.
Groundlings Holiday Show & NYE Spectacular Tickets Still Available
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018
This holiday season the always merry Groundlings are spreading cheer once again with their latest and greatest Groundlings Holiday Show! Yule surely be laughing all night long with these holly, jolly original sketches. As a very special gift to audiences, the final two weekends of the show are dubbed the Groundlings Holiday Show: Improv Edition, featuring a stellar cast of current Groundlings, Alumni and Special Guests performing the most festive improv show of the season.
Celebrate New Year's Eve With The Groundlings!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2018
Laugh your way into 2019 with the Groundlings as they present this year's Groundlings New Year's Eve Spectacular! With a hilarious show, delectable treats, and a special champagne toast, you're not going to want to miss this celebration.
BWW Review: BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE: Needs Less Hate and More Empathy
by Gil Kaan - Aug 1, 2016
In the program notes, playwright Laurel M. Wetzork states one of her primary reasons for writing BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE as, 'It's important that we don't make the same mistakes we've made in the past.' As well-intentioned of Ms. Wetzork to fictionalize the 1941 construction of a Nazi compound in the Pacific Palisades, her well-meaning 'message' does not come soon enough in the almost two-and-a-half-hour show.
Photo Flash: World Premiere Play, BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 29, 2016
The ruins of an abandoned WWII Nazi compound in Pacific Palisades, known today as the 'Murphy Ranch,' are the inspiration for a new play. The Athena Cats presents the world premiere of Blueprint for Paradise by Laurel M. Wetzork, opening July 30 at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood. Laura Steinroeder directs a cast that includes Alex Best, Regi Davis, Ann Hu, David Jahn, Steve Marvel, Peter McGlynn and Meredith Thomas.
BLUEPRINT FOR PARADISE to Open in July at Hudson Theatres
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 22, 2016
The ruins of an abandoned WWII Nazi compound in Pacific Palisades, known today as the 'Murphy Ranch,' are the inspiration for a new play. The Athena Cats presents the world premiere of Blueprint for Paradise by Laurel M. Wetzork, opening July 30 at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood. Laura Steinroeder directs a cast that includes Alex Best, Regi Davis, Ann Hu, David Jahn, Shawn Law, Peter McGlynn and Meredith Thomas.
Reality Star Rachel Reilly Joins THE REAL DRUNK HOUSEWIVES OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
by Samantha Vega - Jan 31, 2013
Perhaps the Mayan Calendar expired anticipating this epic collision of parallel universes... Reality TV competitor Rachel Reilly has joined a theatrical musical revue poking fun at...reality show housewives. Yes, the fiery redhead from "Big Brother," who two years ago went from Most Hated Housemate in her first season to Most Beloved Winner in the next, can now be found singing and dancing live on stage in "The Real Drunk Housewives of the San Fernando Valley"; the hit musical parody of the famed Bravo TV franchise which is now in its seventh month of shows in Hollywood.
Beverly Winwood Presents the Actors Showcase at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2012
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present the first performance in three years of the now-legendary comedy bonanza Beverly Winwood Presents the Actors Showcase. The actors from "Beverly Winwood's acting school" return to the Center's Renberg Theatre for yet another try at Hollywood success. Beverly Winwood returns for an exclusive, one-night-only fundraiser tonight, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m.
Beverly Winwood Presents the Actors Showcase at L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, 11/18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2012
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present the first performance in three years of the now-legendary comedy bonanza Beverly Winwood Presents the Actors Showcase. The actors from "Beverly Winwood's acting school" return to the Center's Renberg Theatre for yet another try at Hollywood success. Beverly Winwood returns for an exclusive, one-night-only fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m.