Review: East West Players Presents Energetic SPRING AWAKENING
Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play about a group of young students ill-informed about their budding sexuality, this 2006 Broadway adaptation is buoyed by its alt-rock score by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. EWP's new production boasts a pleasantly diverse cast blessed with excellent singing voices.
East West Players Extends SPRING AWAKENING
East West Players has announced the extension of the Tony Award winning best musical Spring Awakening. Based on the play by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening features book & lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik.
Interview: Tamlyn Tomita Springs Into Action With SPRING AWAKENING & All Her Projects
The final production of East West Players’ 57th Season, the Tony Award winning musical Spring Awakening opens October 29, 2023 (with previews already begun). Former EWP Artistic Director Tim Dang directs the cast of Mia Sempertegui, Thomas K. Winter, Marcus Phillips, Madison Grepo, Tamlyn Tomita, Daniel Blinkoff, Jaylen Baham, James Everts, Genki Hall, Sarah Marie Hernandez, Justine Rafael, Eric Renna and Leianna Weaver. Long-time EWP supporter Tamlyn will be making her EWP debut in this production. Tamilyn sprung into Q&A mode to answer a few of my queries,
Netflix's AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Adds Five New Cast Members
The series will be an authentic adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender reimagined as a live-action adventure. Albert Kim (Sleepy Hollow, Nikita) serves as showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Daniel Tae Kim recently joined the cast.
BWW Review: South Coast Rep's 41st Annual Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Remains Enchanting
While most Southern California theatergoers are likely more aware of the 'big deal,' direct-from-Broadway production of Charles Dickens' classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL now playing in Los Angeles featuring big star names in its roster, many should not necessarily bypass the other, less star-studded mounting now entertaining audiences in Costa Mesa through December 26, 2021---that's more subtle in its grandeur, but still just as enchanting and timeless at its core. SCR's 41st annual production now features Richard Doyle in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
StoryTime Highlights The Importance Of Voting With Tamlyn Tomita
This Sunday, November 1, StoryTime celebrates the right to vote with special guest Tamlyn Tomita. Host Chil Kong will discuss Tamlyn's rich history in theater and film and discuss the importance of voting. The celebration will include highlighting resources for families to discuss the history of voting, Tamlyn's first experience as a voter, and why representation matters. To tune in, visit Adventure Theatre's Facebook Event page Sunday at 2PM.
The Academy Invites 842 To Membership; 50% Are Women
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 842 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. The 2019 class is 50% women, 29% people of color, and represents 59 countries. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2019.
Catch Up On The Latest Season Of THE GOOD DOCTOR On DVD This August
Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, continues to use his extraordinary medical gifts at St. Bonaventure Hospital's surgical unit. As his friendships deepen, Shaun faces new interpersonal challenges while taking on even more difficult medical cases. The full new season is available on DVD August 6.
The Doctor Is In When THE GOOD DOCTOR Returns, 1/14
The doctors at San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital are back for new episodes of the successful drama, produced by Sony Pictures Television and ABC Studios. The series will return Monday, Jan. 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.