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Seaglass Theatrical Presents Secession Musical CONCH REPUBLIC �" THE MUSICAL In Key West
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023

CONCH REPUBLIC - THE MUSICAL: A DECADE OF MUSIC & MAYHEM will celebrate its tenth anniversary during April's Conch Republic Days in Key West!

Creative Team Behind THE FIX Reunite For SEE JANE RUN at Helmerich Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023

For the first time since it premiered at London's Donmar Warehouse in 1997, two members of the original creative team behind the cult-favorite musical The Fix have reunited for a show in Key West, Florida.

Denver Art Museum and Phoebus Foundation Present SAINTS, SINNERS, LOVERS, AND FOOLS: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022

The Denver Art Museum will collaborate with The Phoebus Foundation to present Saints, Sinners, Lovers, and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks, opening at the Denver Art Museum for the collection's U.S. debut in fall 2022.

NAUGHTY BUT NICE VACCIN8! is Back This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021

Winner of the 2021 Rosie Award for the Best Musical or Variety Program filmed in Alberta, Naughty... but Nice! Vaccin8! is back with some new songs, a new cast and a lot of your old favourites from years' past, streaming online from December 3 - 19, 2021. 

Forte Musical's NAUGHTY... BUT NICE to be Presented Virtually
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2020

Everyone's favourite sweet but risqué holiday celebration is back and is being re-imagined from the theatre stage to the screen. For its Seventh Season, Naughty...but Nice will be available to be streamed online from December 4 - 20, 2020.

Performances Added For Actors Co-op's MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A Live Musical Radio Play
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2019

Actors Co-op Theatre Company's well-received production of the Los Angeles premiere and now Ovation Recommended production of MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A Live Musical Radio Play, running through December 15, has added two Saturday matinees December 7 at 2:30 pm and December 14 at 2:30 pm.

NAUGHTY... BUT NICE: SIX IN THE CITY! Returns to Lunchbox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019

It's Six Sensational years in the City for Naughty... but Nice, everyone's favourite holiday musical for grown-ups! Come join Forte Musical Theatre for this favourite sweet but risqué holiday celebration, which runs from December 5 - 22, 2019.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: A Live Musical Radio Play Has LA Premiere At Actors Co-op, 11/1
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2019

Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play, adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith, original songs and arrangements by Jon Lorenz, directed by Joseph Leo Bwarie, with musical direction by Anthony Lucca, choreography by Anna Aimee White and produced by Kyle Montgomery, will have its Los Angeles debut this Friday, November 1 at Actors Co-op's David Schall Theatre. The musical runs Friday, November 1, 2019 - Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Theatre EVOLVE Announces Cast And Production Team Of KRUGOZOR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019

Creative Arts Emmy Awards Winners Announced; FREE SOLO, LEAVING NEVERLAND, Norman Lear, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2019

Last night the Creative Arts Emmy Awards were presented!

NBC And Litton Entertainment Announce New Fall Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 29, 2019

NBC and Litton Entertainment, the preeminent producer of award-winning family programming, today announced the lineup for their three-hour Saturday morning “The More You Know” programming block. In an exciting addition, “A New Leaf” will join the fourth season of “The More You Know,” alongside returning favorites “Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer,” “Consumer 101,” “Vets Saving Pets” and “The Champion Within.”

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Actors Co-op David Schall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2019

The award-winning Actors Co-op proudly presents Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, directed by Cameron Watson, produced by Lauren Thompson.  Set in a small town beauty salon in Louisiana, STEEL MAGNOLIAS celebrates the bond of friendship between six women in the midst of life's challenges. Based on the playwright's upbringing, and later adapted into the critically acclaimed film, STEEL  MAGNOLIAS  is a humorous, yet devastating journey of friendship, loss, and love.

Actors Co-op Extends ANNA KARENINA Through March 23rd
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2019

Actors Co-op extends its daring fresh take on Leo Tolstoy's ANNA KARENINA by Helen Edmundson, directed by Heather Chesley, due to popular demand and sold out houses. This imaginatively staged, swift- paced ANNA KARENINA is an upside-down telling of Leo Tolstoy's classic tale. A story wrapped in temptation, passion and moral conflict, this eight-person dramatic event is an examination of love, adultery and marriage.

ANNA KARENINA Adds Matinees Due To Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2019

Actors Co-op adds two matinees of this daring fresh take on Leo Tolstoy's ANNA KARENINA by Helen Edmundson, directed by Heather Chesley, due to popular demand and sold out houses. This imaginatively staged, swift- paced ANNA KARENINA is an upside-down telling of Leo Tolstoy's classic tale. A story wrapped in temptation, passion and moral conflict, this eight-person dramatic event is an examination of love, adultery and marriage.

BWW Review: It Is Easy To See Why ANNA KARENINA Is Rarely Revived
by Don Grigware - Feb 11, 2019

Tolstoy's Anna Karenina, adapted for the stage by Helen Edmundson, is a staggeringly ambitious project for any theatre. First of all, it is a period piece taking place in a foreign country, in this case Russia and belongs in the realm of literary classics, requiring or better suited to classically trained actors. Currently onstage at Actors Co-op's Crossley Theatre. Anna is directed intelligently by Heather Chesley and boasts a fine cast, but somehow lacks the stature that it deserves.

Actors Co-op Brings ANNA KARENINA To The Crossley Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2019

Actors Co-op presents ANNA KARENINA by Helen Edmundson, adapted from the novel by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Heather Chesley, produced by Kay Bess. Helen Edmudson's ANNA KARENINA is an upside-down telling of Leo Tolstoy's classic tale. A story wrapped in temptation, passion and moral conflict, this eight-person dramatic event is a fast-paced examination of love, adultery and marriage. ANNA KARENINA will run February 8 - March 17. Todays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm. Sunday Matinees at 2:30 pm. Saturday Matinees February 16 and February 23 at 2:30 pm. The play is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Actors Co-op Brings ANNA KARENINA To The Crossley Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019

Actors Co-op presents ANNA KARENINA by Helen Edmundson, adapted from the novel by Leo Tolstoy, directed by Heather Chesley, produced by Kay Bess. Helen Edmudson's ANNA KARENINA is an upside-down telling of Leo Tolstoy's classic tale. A story wrapped in temptation, passion and moral conflict, this eight-person dramatic event is a fast-paced examination of love, adultery and marriage. ANNA KARENINA will run February 8 - March 17. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm. Sunday Matinees at 2:30 pm. Saturday Matinees February 16 and February 23 at 2:30 pm. The play is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Telemundo Adds New Series To MI TELEMUNDO Kids Programming Block
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 17, 2018

Mi Telemundo, the U.S. Hispanic network's three-hour Saturday programming block, will add Taller del Consumidor to the line-up beginning Saturday, January 5th, 2019. The new series is hosted by Jack Rico and will join the following shows which present inspiring stories about the environment, social change, health and wellness, and community engagement, including:

NBC and Litton Entertainment to Debut EARTH ODYSSEY WITH DYLAN DREYER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 14, 2018

NBC and Litton Entertainment, the preeminent producer of award-winning family programming, today announced that Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer will join the three-hour Saturday morning programming block, The More You Know. Now in its third season, The More You Know will continue to present to audience high-quality, inspiring stories about environmental stewardship, social innovators, health, civic engagement and diversity.

Photo Flash: ACTORS Co-op ROPE Sells Out Opening Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2018

Actors Co-op Theatre Company (Ovation Award-Winner 2017 Best Play, Intimate Theatre for 33 Variations) played to sold out houses opening weekend of their 27th Season with the thriller ROPE, written by Patrick Hamilton, directed by Ken Sawyer, produced by Kevin Shewey.  ROPE runs now through Sunday, October 28 at the Actors Co-op Crossley in Hollywood.