Interview: The Ageless Gedde Watanabe Returns to PACIFIC OVERTURES After 48 Years
Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: The Porters Of Hellsgate Opens HENRY IV PARTS 1 & 2
The Porters of Hellsgate have announced their upcoming production of HENRY IV, PARTS 1 AND 2, by William Shakespeare, directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck, current Associate Artistic Director of Boston Court Pasadena. Check out photos here!
Exclusive Video: Beth Leavel in Rehearsal at 54 Below
Get a look inside sound check for Beth Leavel's 54 Below show Beth Leavel Sings Sondheim, which ends tonight, in the video here. Songs include 'Children Will Listen,' 'Rose's Turn,' & 'You'll Never Get Away From Me.'
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute " It's a Quiz!
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
What Are the Different Types of Theater Events?
As Shakespeare once wrote, 'all the world's a stage,' and he was right. Stages are in fact all over the word, bringing entertainment to the masses in a great many forms. Since the time of the Greeks, theatre has evolved into many different forms.