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American Coast Theater Company Presents CHESS THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

American Coast Theater Company will present CHESS THE MUSICAL at the Lyceum Theater on the Vanguard University campus from June 6th to June 16th, 2024. Directed by Susan K. Berkompas.

Video: Get A First Look At BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by Joshua Wright - May 8, 2024

Get a first look at Paramount Theatre’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.  Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom with her husband and songwriting partner, Gerry Goffin, and how she went on to become one of the most successful singers, songwriters and musicians in contemporary music history. 

Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2024

Not so far away is Paramount Theatre’s 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, with two wins, plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Paramount will pull out all the stops in this season-finale jukebox musical celebration of one our most beloved music icons ever. See photos from the production!

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Aurora's Paramount Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

Paramount Theatre will present its 2023-24 season finale, the Broadway smash hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Performances are April 24-June 16.

OC Theatre Guild Unveils List of Nominees For Annual Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2024

The OCTG Theatre Awards unveils its list of nominees, including productions of 'Ride the Cyclone,' 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder,' 'Clybourne Park,' 'Yellow Face,' and 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.'

American Coast Theater Company Announces Its Summer 2023 Production: FOREVER PLAID
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023

ACTC begins the Summer 2023 season with its production of the musical comedy Forever Plaid written by Stuart Ross and arranged by James Raitt. This musical is made for anyone who enjoys the pop hits of the 1950s barbershop and boy-band quartet era!

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Bryan Cranston, Zachary Quinto & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its 2022 nominees for theatrical excellence. See the full list of nominees!

The Headhunters 50th Anniversary Tour Comes To The Brooklyn Bowl
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2023

The Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, New York, welcomes The Headhunters. The legendary jazz band originally formed by Herbie Hancock will perform at the Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday, February 9th, at 8 pm.

Festival Of Cinema NYC to Return For Its 6th Year, Showcasing 124 Independent Films
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2022

Festival of Cinema NYC will return for its 6th year, as a live in-person 10-day event, August 5 - August 14. Taking place at the Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills, Queens, FOC NYC will showcase 124 independent films from more than 25 countries, with over 90 anticipated filmmakers to be in attendance.

Photos: A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Comes to the International City Theatre
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 9, 2022

Lucas Hnath fans, rejoice! International City Theatre presents A Doll’s House, Part 2, the Obie-Award winning playwright’s bitingly funny, thoroughly modern, 90-minute “sequel” to Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 classic. Trevor Biship-Gillespie directs this stand-alone continuation (no need to know the original) for an April 15 opening at ICT’s home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, where performances continue through May 1. Two low-priced previews are set for April 13 and April 14.

A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 Comes to Internatiional City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2022

International City Theatre presents A Doll's House, Part 2, the Obie-Award winning playwright's bitingly funny, thoroughly modern, 90-minute “sequel” to Henrik Ibsen's 1879 classic.

World Premiere Of 'it's alive, IT'S ALIVE' Satirical Musical Cabaret Will Be Performed by John Fleck
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022

Following a four-week workshop production last September, legendary performance artist John Fleck's latest work will get a full, world premiere production in 2022. it's alive, IT'S ALIVE, an outrageous musical satire that reflects on our national panic in the face of the pandemic, opens at the Odyssey Theatre on February 19, with performances continuing through March 20.

NEVER SWIM ALONE Extended At Open Fist Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2021

Open Fist Theatre Company extends Never Swim Alone, a slyly witty and unexpectedly suspenseful short play about two men locked in a ruthless competition of one-upmanship, through December 12.

BWW Review: THE SOLDIER DREAMS at Open Fist Theatre Company
by Tracey Paleo - Oct 29, 2021

Director Amanda Weier has coordinated a well-cast and appealingly fluid production that retains Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor’s 90s generational stamp -  one of the best aspects of this dream play. 

Open Fist Celebrates Unique Voice Of Canadian Playwright Daniel MacIvor with THE SOLDIER DREAMS and NEVER SWIM ALONE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2021

Open Fist Theatre Company returns to live, in-person performance at Atwater Village Theatre with concurrent runs of two plays by celebrated Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor.

BWW Interview: NEA Four Artist John Fleck Is So ALIVE & Still Kicking Up A Storm
by Gil Kaan - Sep 10, 2021

Performance artist John Fleck will present four live, work-in-progress performances of his musical cabaret/special event it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE! at the Odyssey Theatre starting September 18th. Had the chance to chat up this infamous NEA FOUR artist on his creativity, his patience in the makeup chair and his creative history with David Schweizer.

Stagecrafters Youth Theatre Presents A VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2020

Stagecrafters Youth Theatre has announced that it will present A (Virtual) Christmas Carol on December 11.

Willie Nelson's 4th Of July Picnic To Air As Hybrid Concert Film
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 26, 2020

As Luck would have it... we're bringing Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic to the people this year; part Picnics past, part what's to come, and all in the spirit of the Picnic's storied history.

Quest Theatre Moves Online to Present Digital Drama Camps
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2020

The world has gone very digital, very quickly, and in an attempt to provide children with the opportunity to participate in safe live programming that is creative and interactive, Quest Theatre is launching their summer Drama Camps as a flexible digital offering starting on June 29, 2020.

Photo Flash: DANCING AT LUGHNASA Comes to a Atwater Village Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2019

The beautiful, rolling hills of Ireland hold many stories and secrets.Open Fist Theatre Company presents Dancing at Lughnasa by the great Irish playwright Brian Friel. Barbara Schofield directs Friel's Tony Award-winning masterpiece for a July 12 opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue through Aug. 18. Pay-what-you-want previews begin July 6.