Snehal Desai

AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum

AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!

Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.

CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL and EL OTRO OZ to Play Kirk Douglas Theatre

Center Theatre Group will present two TheaterWorksUSA's productions at the Kirk Douglas Theatre – Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical from November 22, 2024 to January 5, 2025 and the return of El Otro Oz, a bilingual musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz from March 29 to April 13, 2025.

Video: See 'St. Jimmy' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group

Check out new video from American Idiot as the cast performs the number, 'St, Jimmy' in an all new production from Deaf West and Center Theatre Group!

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Mark Taper Forum

With a packed Taper house, a stage full of hot young singer/dancers performing, signing and middle fingering their hopes and disillusionments into an iconic rock score; yeah life doesn’t suck too much. Neither does this production, although ironically, here’s wishing that that the experience could have been even more roof-raising,

Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre join together for the all-new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot, directed by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Snehal Desai. Check out new video from the show as the cast performs the hit song,'Holiday' below!

Interview: Landen Gonzales and Brady Fritz Portray the Two-Sides of an AMERICAN IDIOT

The Mark Taper Forum re-opened with Green Day’s rock opera American Idiot October 9, 2024 (with previews beginning October 2nd). CTG Artistic Director Snehal Desai will be making his CTG directorial debut working with Deaf West Artistic Director DJ Kurs directing an ensemble of both Deaf and hearing actors, performing simultaneously in American Sign Language and Spoken English. The large cast includes: Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Will Branner, Jerusha Cavazos, Lark Detweiler, Daniel Durant, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Brady Fritz, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, Milo Manheim, Josué Martinez, Giovanni Maucere, James Olivas, Patrick Ortiz, Mason Alexander Park, Monika Peña, Mars Storm Rucker, Mia Sempertegui, Angel Theory and Ali Fumiko Whitney. Had a chance to ask Landen and Brady, who both play Tunny, a few questions.

Video: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at the Mark Taper Forum

Get a first look at Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre. Check out highlights of the production featuring a video of the title song.

Review Roundup: Deaf West's AMERICAN IDIOT - Critics Sound Off

Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre, officially opened Wednesday, October 9 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles - and the reviews are coming in. Our editors have rounded up the top critic's reviews.

AMERICAN IDIOT Extends at Center Theatre Group

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre are joining together for the all-new production of Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Center Theatre Group Awarded Grant From S. Mark Taper Foundation

Center Theatre Group received a grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation to support its community engagement and educational programs, enhancing access to the arts in Los Angeles. Learn more!

Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT Starring Daniel Durant, Milo Manheim & More at Mark Taper Forum

Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre opens this month. Get a first look at photos here of the show featuring music of Green Day and the lyrics of lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong in a new production that features an ensemble of both Deaf and hearing actors, and is performed simultaneously in American Sign Language and spoken English.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2024 Fall Conference & Festival Supplemental Events

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the Conference Agenda for the Fall Conference titled “Reboot and Regroup,” which takes place on Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College in NYC.

The Hollywood Theatre Club Kicks Off TodayTix's LA Theatre Week With Sunset Rooftop Party

Hollywood Theatre Club announced a historic gathering of L.A.'s artistic directors for the first time, fostering collaboration and dialogue among the city's leading theatre visionaries.

Mason Alexander Park, Daniel Durant, Milo Manheim & More to Star in AMERICAN IDIOT from Deaf West

Center Theatre Group is joining Deaf West Theatre to launch a new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

AMERICAN IDIOT With CTG & More Set for Deaf West Theatre 2024-25 Season

Deaf West Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 programming. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Playwright Tom Jacobson World Premieres THE BAUHAUS PROJECT Part 1 & Part 2 & CREVASSE at 3 L.A. Theatre Companies

Prolific playwright Tom Jacobson world premieres his two latest works The Bauhaus Project and Crevasse in July. Open Fist Theatre Company premieres The Bauhaus Project, a theatrical event presented in two parts (Part 1: Bauhaus Weimer and Part 2: Bauhaus Dessau and Bauhaus Berlin) opening July 19, 2024, at Atwater Village (with previews July 12th, 13th and 14th). Son of Semele and The Victory Theatre co-produces Crevasse beginning July 26 (with previews July 19th and 20th) at the Victory Theatre. In The Bauhaus Project, Martha Demson directs the cast of Jack Goldwait, Sang Kim, Katarina Joy Lopez, Chloe Madriaga and John C. Sweet. In Crevasse Matthew McCray directs Leo Marks and Ann Noble. The ever busy Tom was ever gracious enough answer a few of my queries again.

Center Theatre Group to Present 2nd Taper Legacy Reading THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS

Center Theatre Group will present the second Taper Legacy Reading with THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS, continuing to celebrate classic and contemporary works in their ongoing series. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NOT A MOMENT, BUT A MOVEMENT Play Festival Held Next Month at The Kirk Douglas Theatre

Center Theatre Group, in collaboration with The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Company, will present a second season of Not A Moment, But A Movement, an initiative created to amplify, center, and celebrate Black voices.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Dance Companies Partner with Developers, Disneyland Performers Join AEA

In California, a victory for AEA in their recent union election at Disneyland means the character and parade performers at the resort will be joining the actors union, while in Minnesota, the Guthrie faces further financial challenges after a reported $3.8 million shortfall during the 2023 fiscal year.