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Lynnie Godfrey and Caridad Svich Among 2024 Honor Roll! Honors Recipients

Honor Roll!, the 2,000-member organization that advocates for women+ playwrights over 40, has announced the recipients of the 2024 MARJORIE BICKNELL HONOR ROLL! HONORS.
Nominations Open For Theatre Professionals Who Advance Opportunities For Women+ Playwrights Over 40

Nominations are open for the Third Annual Marjorie Bicknell Honor Roll! HONORS, celebrating theater professionals who champion the work of women+ playwrights over 40. Learn how to apply!
Final Standings Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL to Return to SoHo Playhouse in December

If you missed it last time, here’s your chance: Latina Christmas Special, an American comedy of Latina proportions, will return to New York City for a limited seven-performance run filled with laughs, more laughs, music and escándalo (scandal). Performances take place December 7 through December 11 at the SoHo Playhouse.
A Noise Within to Present A LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL for Three Performances Only

A Noise Within’s “Noise Now” community engagement series will celebrate the holidays with three performances of Latina Christmas Special, an American comedy of Latina proportions.
The American Comedy Of Latina Proportions Is Back With LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL "SPECIAL"

Latina Christmas Special, the American comedy of Latina proportions, is back for one night only with Latina Christmas Special 'Special'.
Noise Now Announces Fall 2020 Programming

In alignment with A Noise Within's (ANW) season theme of Spirits Rising, Noise Now will further expand its reach for fall 2020 by partnering with ten Los Angeles cultural arts organizations for ten events beginning in late August through the beginning of January. The fall season was announced last week via Facebook Live by ANW Director of Cultural Programming Jonathan Muñoz-Proulx. Launched in February 2019 and now in its second year, Noise Now is a cultural initiative by A Noise Within aimed at sharing artistic resources and producing events that are radically accessible to all audiences, including underrepresented groups, communities of color, young people, and anyone who may not be equitably represented in theatre.
An American Comedy Of Latina Proportions Comes To NYC

An American Comedy of Latina Proportions. Bursting with laughs, music and escándalo (scandal), Latina Christmas Special makes its NYC debut at the SoHo Playhouse after five years of sold-out performances in Los Angeles. You thought your holidays with the family were dramatic? Try these three hilarious, touching, and surprisingly personal Christmas stories of holidays past brilliantly told by acclaimed Latina comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls. 
American Comedy Of Latina Proportions Comes To NYC

An American Comedy of Latina Proportions. Bursting with laughs, music and escándalo (scandal), Latina Christmas Special makes its NYC debut at the SoHo Playhouse after five years of sold-out performances in Los Angeles. You thought your holidays with the family were dramatic? Try these three hilarious, touching, and surprisingly personal Christmas stories of holidays past brilliantly told by acclaimed Latina comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls. 
LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Comes to SoHo Playhouse

An American comedy of Latina proportions! Bursting with laughs, more laughs, music and escándalo (scandal), Latina Christmas Special, written and performed by acclaimed comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls and directed by Geoffrey Rivas, makes its NYC debut at the SoHo Playhouse for a four-week run beginning Dec. 13.
The Historic SoHo Playhouse Announces 2019-20 Season

SoHo Playhouse's Producing Director, Darren Lee Cole, is thrilled to announce the highlights of the upcoming 2019-20 season featuring some of the best plays from around the globe. 
LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Is Back: Laughs, More Laughs, Music & Escandalo

Bursting with laughs, more laughs, music and escandalo (scandal!), The Latina Christmas Special, written and performed by acclaimed comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls, returns to The Los Angeles Theatre Center for a third year of holiday joy. Directed by Geoffrey Rivas, the Latino Theater Company production runs Dec. 1 though Jan. 7, with one low-priced preview on Nov. 30.
Photo Flash: LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Returns to LATC for 3rd Year

Bursting with laughs, more laughs, music and escandalo (scandal!), The Latina Christmas Special, written and performed by acclaimed comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls, returns to The Los Angeles Theatre Center for a third year of holiday joy. Directed by Geoffrey Rivas, the Latino Theater Company production runs Dec. 1 though Jan. 7, with one low-priced preview on Nov. 30.
LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Is Back: Laughs, More Laughs, Music & Escandalo

Bursting with laughs, more laughs, music and escandalo (scandal!), The Latina Christmas Special, written and performed by acclaimed comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls, returns to The Los Angeles Theatre Center for a third year of holiday joy. Directed by Geoffrey Rivas, the Latino Theater Company production runs Dec. 1 though Jan. 7, with one low-priced preview on Nov. 30.
Back at The LATC by Popular Demand LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAl

Bursting with laughs, more laughs, music and escandalo (scandal!), The Latina Christmas Special, written and performed by acclaimed comedians Diana Yanez, Maria Russell and Sandra Valls, returns to The Los Angeles Theatre Center this holiday season. Directed by Geoffrey Rivas, the Latino Theater Company production runs Nov. 19 though Dec. 18, with two low-priced previews on Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.
Latino Theater Company Extends THE LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

It's a hit!  Geoffrey Rivas, director of as the Latino Theater Company's current production of The Latina Christmas Special created by Diana Yanez, written by and starring Latina comediennes Diana Yanez, Sandra Valls and Maria Russell, will be extended.  Rivas said, "Due to critical acclaim and popular demand The Latina Christmas Special will be extended for one week, January 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2016 in observance the Feast of Three Kings or The Epiphany.  Our three queens, Diana Yanez, Sandra Valls and Maria Russell will be back at the beginning of the new year to continue bringing holiday joy to audiences two weeks after the conclusion of our original five-run, which ends this Sunday, December 20, 2015."
Photo Flash: THE LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Starts Tonight at LATC

Deck the halls with guacamole! Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la! 'Tis the season to be jolly! If you think your holidays with relatives were dramatic, then fasten your seat belts for a new holiday entertainment coming your way! Family Christmas stories of holidays past will come to life as the Latino Theater Company (LTC), operators of the Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC) present THE LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL created by Diana Yanez, written by and starring critically acclaimed Latina comediennes Diana Yanez, Sandra Valls and Maria Russell under the direction of Geoffrey Rivas, to be presented at the Los Angeles Theater Center, 514 South Spring Street (between West Fifth Street and West Sixth Street - Historic Core/Downtown LA), Los Angeles, CA 90013. Discounted previews will be presented tonight and tomorrow, November 19 and 20, 2015. The play will have a Five-Week from November 21 (Press Opening Night) - December 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars below!
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast/Creators of THE LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL at LATC

Family Christmas stories of holidays past will come to life as the Latino Theater Company (LTC), operators of the Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC) present THE LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL created by Diana Yanez, written by and starring critically acclaimed Latina comediennes Diana Yanez, Sandra Valls and Maria Russell under the direction of Geoffrey Rivas, to be presented at the Los Angeles Theater Center, 514 South Spring Street (between West Fifth Street and West Sixth Street - Historic Core/Downtown LA), Los Angeles, CA 90013. Discounted previews will be presented on Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20, 2015. The play will have a Five-Week from November 21 (Press Opening Night) - December 20, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars below!

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