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LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Extends at El Portal Theatre

Love Among the Ruins has been extended on additional week.  Learn more about how to get tickets to the new shows here!
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS Announced At The El Portal Theatre Begins October 6

JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) star in the romantic Love Among the Ruins, written by James G. Hirsch and Robert A. Papazian, from a film script by James Costigan. Love Among the Ruins is a Papazian Hirsch presentation  and is directed by Michael Arabian.
SB1116 California Coalition Honored With L.A. Drama Critics Circle And Stage Raw Awards

The SB1116 California Coalition, whose efforts led to the passage and signing of California's Equitable Payroll Fund, was honored with two major awards in April: The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle named the coalition winner of the 2023 Gordon Davidson Award for distinguished contribution to the Los Angeles theatrical community, while Stage Raw bestowed its prestigious 'Queen of the Angels' award upon the group.
Bryan Cranston, ANIMAL FARM & More Receive 2022 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the award recipients for 2022. See the full list here!
I'M STILL HERE Theater Awards Party To Celebrate 2023 Awards Recipients And Los Angeles Theatrical Community

The Stage Raw Theater Awards celebrate excellence on Los Angeles-area stages. This year's Stage Raw “I'm Still Here” Theater Awards Party will recognize productions that opened in the calendar year 2022.
OJP Artistic Director, Beatrice Casagrán To Receive Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award

Founding Artistic Director of Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) Beatrice Casagrán, will receive the Gordon Davidson Award for distinguished contribution to the Los Angeles theatrical community as part of the SB1116 California Coalition along with Martha Demson (Open Fist Theatre Company), Vanessa Stewart (writer, producer, actor), Emmanuel Deleage (Casa0101), Teri Ball (Center Stage Theater), and Leo Marks (actor, activist). 
Ophelia's Jump Artistic Director, Beatrice Casagrán To Receive Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award For Distinguished Contribution

Founding Artistic Director of Ophelia's Jump Productions (OJP) Beatrice Casagrán, will receive the Gordon Davidson Award for distinguished contribution to the Los Angeles theatrical community as part of the SB1116 California Coalition along with Martha Demson (Open Fist Theatre Company), Vanessa Stewart (writer, producer, actor), Emmanuel Deleage (Casa0101), Teri Ball (Center Stage Theater), and Leo Marks (actor, activist).
FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Bryan Cranston, Zachary Quinto & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its 2022 nominees for theatrical excellence. See the full list of nominees!
JoBeth Williams & Peter Strauss to Star in LOVE AMONG THE RUINS World Premiere at Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse has announced that JoBeth Williams (“Poltergeist,” “The Big Chill”) and Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “The Jericho Mile”) are set to star in the upcoming World Premiere production, based on the 1975 ABC Theatre Presentation that starred Katharine Hepburn and Laurence Olivier, of LOVE AMONG THE RUINS.
Hershey Felder & The Wallis Present Seven World Premiere Live Streamed Musical Films

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts announces seven world premiere live streamed musical films produced by HERSHEY FELDER PRESENTS – LIVE FROM FLORENCE, including Dante & Beatrice in Florence, Mozart and Figaro in Vienna, The Verdi Fiasco, The Assembly, Chopin in Paris, The Crazy Widow of Moses de Leon, and a musical surprise for holiday time.
Hershey Felder Presents " Live From Florence Announces 2021-2022 Season

Hershey Felder Presents – Live From Florence is pleased to announce a 2021-2022 season of new musical and dramatic films, to be produced in Europe and broadcast for American audiences.
Sacred Fools Elects Scott Golden Co-Artistic Director

The Sacred Fools Theater Company has announced the election of Scott Golden as Co-Artistic Director to a three-year term.
Edward James Olmos, Danny Glover, Josefina Lopez, and More Demanded California Save Small Performing Arts Theaters

Hollywood stars came out to demand California save small performing arts theaters at a press conference supporting State Senator Susan Rubio's Senate Bill 805 (SB 805), “Save The Performing Arts Act of 2021” on Wednesday, May 19 at Josefina López' CASA 0101 Theatre.
California Artists Unite For The Passage Of The Performing Arts Relief Act

Artists throughout the state of California are uniting for the passage of Senate Bill 805 (SB 805), titled, “The Performing Arts Relief Act,” which the Senate Labor Committee will vote on Wednesday, April 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Sacramento, CA.   A Coalition of 36 small 99-seat non-profit theaters and freelance performers are banding together to make theater accessible to all.  
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - Administrative Jobs, Education Positions, Temp Jobs & More 4/8/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/8/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Virtuoso Pianist Hershey Felder Livestreams Hit Show A PARIS LOVE STORY

Virtuoso performer/playwright Hershey Felder will transport audiences to the City of Light with a livestreamed performance of his hit show Hershey Felder as Claude Debussy in A PARIS LOVE STORY.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Holiday Season

Berkshire Theatre Group and Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire have announced Berkshire Theatre’s 2020 holiday season. According to Maguire, “During a time when families are feeling isolated and challenged, we strive to bring you programming that seems more important than ever, imagined in creative spaces, and in the spirit of the holiday season,'
Hershey Felder Presents A PARIS LOVE STORY and TCHAIKOVSKY

This holiday season, virtuoso performer/ playwright Hershey Felder will transport audiences and lift spirits with livestreamed performances directly from Europe, from the locations where his subjects lived and worked, in his hit shows Hershey Felder as Claude Debussy in A PARIS LOVE STORY and Hershey Felder TCHAIKOVSKY.
Sacred Fools Theatre Company Announces North Star Program

April Fools Day has always been a special day for the Sacred Fools Theatre Company. Not only does the holiday feature 'Fools' in its name, it's also the anniversary of the company's first public event, held on April 1, 1997.
Presenters Announced For 30th Annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards

Presenters have been announced for the 30th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards on Monday, January 13, at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 6pm and the ceremony, hosted by George Salazar, is set to begin at 7:30pm.

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