Michael John Garcés

Interview: Playwright Larissa FastHorse on FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT
by Shari Barrett - Feb 11, 2025

Center Theatre Group is presenting the world premiere of Fake It Until You Make It, a farce by LA based Larissa FastHorse (pictured), the first Native American playwright to be featured at the Mark Taper Forum through March 9. I decided to speak with her about her life in the Sicangu Lakota Nation and the creation of the play.

Julie Bowen to Star in Larissa FastHorse’s FAKE IT UNTIL YOU MAKE IT at Center Theatre Group
by Joshua Wright - Jan 15, 2025

Julie Bowen, best known for her Emmy-winning role on Modern Family, is set to lead the Center Theatre Group’s world premiere of Fake It Until You Make It, written by acclaimed playwright Larissa FastHorse. The comedy, directed by Michael John Garcés, will run from January 29 through March 9, 2025, at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Pioneer Theatre Company is Suspensefully Executed
by Tyler Hinton - Jan 11, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company’s co-production of DIAL M FOR MURDER with Arizona Theatre Company is a carefully plotted, suspensefully executed thriller that keeps the audience’s minds in motion.

​Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Utah Premiere of Newly-Adapted DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

​Pioneer Theatre Company will present Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the classic Frederick Knott thriller, Dial M for Murder from January 10-25, 2025.

Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Oct 28, 2024

DIAL M FOR MURDER is classic suspense, and director Michael John Garcés has seen to it that the performances of the leads are on point, backed by a grand mix of designs that make for gripping theatre.

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Arizona Theatre Company
by Zach Wetzel - Sep 29, 2024

DIAL M FOR MURDER is a chilling thriller with strong performances says BWW's critic.

DIAL M FOR MURDER to Kick Off Arizona Theatre Company 57 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company will open its 57th season with the classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Michael John Garcés, just in time for the Halloween season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE JUST AND THE BLIND is Coming to The Ford in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

Experience THE JUST AND THE BLIND at The Ford on August 2, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Circle X Theatre Co. Hosts 2023-2024 Evolving Playwrights Group Live Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Circle X Theatre Co. will present a live reading series from our Evolving Playwrights Group, culminating its 2023-2024 season. S

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Arena Stage's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season, including a blend of new works and reimagined classics. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Center Theatre Group Will Reopen Mark Taper Forum With Deaf West AMERICAN IDIOT; Full Season Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

Center Theatre Group has announced its full slate of programming under Snehal Desai's artistic leadership with its 2024/25 Season called 'One CTG. One LA.' The company has also revealed that the Mark Taper Forum will reopen after 16 months of closure.

Bill Pullman & Raymond Lee to Star In Taper Legacy Reading Of THE TRIAL OF THE CATONSVILLE NINE
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024

Center Theatre Group has announced “The Trial of the Catonsville Nine,” featuring Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Sinner, Oleanna, The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?), and Raymond Lee (Quantom Leap, Kevin Can F*** Himself, Vietgone, Tokyo Fish Story), as the first in a series of Taper Legacy Readings on Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum.

FIM Flint Repertory Theatre New Works Festival Returns This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024

Flint Repertory Theatre will welcome its 2024 New Works Festival April 26-28. Flint Rep's annual New Works Festival is a three-day event presenting staged readings of new plays.

Anne Bogart to be Honored by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

Director and theatre visionary Anne Bogart will receive Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2023 Gordon Davidson Award. Learn more about Board and about the award!

NYTW Responds to Playwright's Demands for Public Call for Ceasefire in Gaza
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2024

In December 2023, playwright Victor I. Cazares went to social media to explain that they would stop taking their HIV medication until off Broadway theatre institution New York Theatre Workshop, where they began working in 2020 as the Tow playwright in residence, publicly calls for a cease-fire in Gaza. The theatre has just issued a response to their demands.

Cornerstone Theater Company Welcomes Co-Artistic Directors, Charlotte Brathwaite and Sunder Ganglani
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

Cornerstone Theater Company will welcome new Co-Artistic Directors, Charlotte Brathwaite and Sunder Ganglani.  After 17 years as Cornerstone’s Artistic Director, Michael John Garcés stepped down in June 2023. Learn more about the new members of the team here!

Center Theatre Group Announces Spring 2024 Programming For CTG:FWD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2024

Center Theatre Group announces its Spring 2024 CTG:FWD programming, featuring special events, community gatherings, and artist residency programs at the Mark Taper Forum, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Announce Annual Membership Meeting Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.

Center Theatre Group Launches New Initiative CTG:FWD Featuring Special Events and Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

Center Theatre Group is launching a series of special events and programming at the Mark Taper Forum, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.