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Hollywood 2016

Opened: May 18, 2016
Closing: June 12, 2016

Hollywood - 2016 Regional (US) History , Info & More

La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla, CA 92037

In 1922, famed director William Desmond Taylor is found murdered in his home. The celebrity suspects mount as the headlines explode with lurid reports of love triangles, hush money and deception. Enter Will Hays, Hollywood's newly-appointed moral watchdog, determined to silence the scandal and purify this increasingly corrupt city. Based on the true story of Taylor's unsolved murder, Hollywood is a world-premiere noir thriller from Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro.


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SEX WITH STRANGERS Comes to KCRep's Copaken Stage This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2018


Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Assistant Artistic Director, Chip Miller, takes the helm as director when KCRep mounts Laura Eason's modern take on love in the digital age, SEX WITH STRANGERS, March 2- 25, 2018 on the Copaken Stage.

Diversionary Announces the World Premiere of BALLAST
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2017


This May Diversionary asks audiences this question with the World Premiere of BALLAST by Georgette Kelly, a highly poetic exploration of the waking and dream lives of two trans and cisgender couples as they come to terms with the new lives they find themselves in.

LPNSImprov to Present 'The MaD JaCKRaTS MAKIN' A MOVIE: The Pumpkin Spice Everything Show'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016


Going on their Third year of their smart, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show; LPNSImprov with The MaD JaCKRaTS! takes the stage with LPNSImprov Presents: The MaD JaCKRaTS MAKIN' A MOVIE The Pumpkin Spice Everything Show on Sunday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601).

Aaron Sorkin Pens Emotional Letter to Daughter on 2016 Election; Read It In Full
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2016


Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin shared a powerful and emotional letter to his 15-year-old daughter, Roxy, and her mother, Julia about Donald Trump's election with Vanity Fair Magazine.

Hollywood Fringe Announces 2016 Creative Workshops
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2016


Hollywood Fringe Festival organizers are proud to announce its2016 Creative Workshops, on Saturday December 11th at The Dorie at The Complex. The Creative Workshops consist of three sessions held throughout the day that focus on creative development and the writing process.

Photo Coverage: West Coast Debut Of ADAM PASCAL AND ANTHONY RAPP: ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING
by Lily Lim - Oct 26, 2016


Chris Isaacson Presents has announced the West Coast debut of Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: Acoustically Speaking ? Celebrating 20 Years of Friendship for two shows only on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 at 8:30pm at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Acoustically Speaking is a new show featuring two Broadway favorites coming together to celebrate music, memories, and their 20-year friendship.

Chris Isaacson Presents ADAM PASCAL & ANTHONY RAPP ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2016


Chris Isaacson Presents has announced the West Coast debut of Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: Acoustically Speaking ? Celebrating 20 Years of Friendship for two shows only on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 at 8:30pm at the Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Acoustically Speaking is a new show featuring two Broadway favorites coming together to celebrate music, memories, and their 20-year friendship.

BWW Recap: M is for MURDER on AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Jessica Naftaly - Sep 22, 2016


This weeks episode of American Horror Story came with the series' subtitle “Roanoke”. Thus, the possibility that this will be several anthologies or hauntings captured in a faux- documentary episodic format is pretty much debunked; however, that doesn't mean that this season will be in anyway straightforward. This is American Horror Story after all! 

Novelist, Playwright Truman Capote's Ashes To Be Auctioned
by Michael Dale - Aug 22, 2016


Though he gained worldwide fame as the author of 'In Cold Blood' and 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' you didn't have to be an avid reader to immediately recognize Truman Capote.

GENERATION ME THE MUSICAL Returning to Hollywood September 2016
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2016


Generation Me the Musical, will be returning to Hollywood in September 2016.

Tilda Swinton Reaches Out to 'Bridesmaids' Screenwriter to Join AUNTIE MAME Reboot
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2016


In an all-new interview with Vanity Fair, Mumolo explains how she received an email from Swinton, praising her work on the Bridesmaids script and asking her if she would have an interest in adapting Patrick Dennis's 1955 classic novel to the big screen.

2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival Beats Last Year's Stats
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2016


Hollywood Fringe Festival organizers announced today that the seventh annual festival, which closed June 26th, sold an estimated $447,000 in ticket sales. This is a 12% increase in ticket sales from last year.

2016 Hollywood Fringe Award Winners Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2016


 The 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival ended its seventh year last night by recognizing and celebrating all who've excelled in this year's festival at the annual Award Ceremony and Closing Night Party. Over 800 people attended the award ceremony, which was held at The Ricardo Montalban Theatre. 

New Play STICKY FINGERS Steals into 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2016


Based on conversations with real women shoplifters, 'Sticky Fingers' is a one-hour, monologue-driven, ensemble dramedy about women who steal. In this age of soul-baring 12-step programs, admitting to shoplifting seems to be one of society's final taboos and as such, most shoplifters are ashamed to talk about their crimes. Most people are unaware that many shoplifters (especially women) do not steal out of need or greed, but often steal because of deeper psychological reasons that they may not know or are unable to acknowledge.

ODETTE Productions Presents Its Inaugural Production Of SEX As Part Of 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2016


Odette Productions boards the 20th Century Limited bound for New York City as it presents the world premiere comedy SEX, loosely based on the scandalous affairs of infamous socialite Peggy Hopkins Joyce. Sex will be playing nine performances at The Hudson Theatres as part of the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL & More Added to Hollywood Pantages Theatre 2016-2017 Winter Season
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2016


The Hollywood Pantages, a Nederlander Theatre, is proud to announce the addition of four new productions, all with strictly-limited engagements, during the 2016/2017 Winter season. The new lineup will include three Hollywood Pantages return engagements and one L.A. Premiere.

New Play STICKY FINGERS Steals into 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2016


Based on conversations with real women shoplifters, 'Sticky Fingers' is a one-hour, monologue-driven, ensemble dramedy about women who steal. In this age of soul-baring 12-step programs, admitting to shoplifting seems to be one of society's final taboos and as such, most shoplifters are ashamed to talk about their crimes. Most people are unaware that many shoplifters (especially women) do not steal out of need or greed, but often steal because of deeper psychological reasons that they may not know or are unable to acknowledge.

KPFK's Arts in Review to Highlight 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival Today
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2016


Julio Martinez-hosted Arts in Review-celebrating the best in theater and cabaret in the Greater Los Angeles area-airs Fridays (2-2:30pm) on KPFK (90.7FM), streamed live worldwide over kpfk.org. Today, Friday, June 3, Arts in Review spotlights two Rogue Machine Hollywood Fringe Fest West Coast premieres, presented at Met Theatre: Mike Bartlett's Bull, directed by Jennifer Pollono; and Kim Davies' Smoke, directed by Lisa James.

Photo Flash: First Look of F*** MY LIFE at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 3, 2016


 A group of former Chicago theatre artists have formed a new theatre company in Los Angeles dedicated to diversity and incusion. TheGrey Ensemble Theatre is comitted to presenting new, contemporary, and classic stories that represent the multicultural world we live in.Grey Ensemble Theatre launches its first production with the world premiere of f**k MY LIFE by Broadway World Award nominated playwright and Artistic Director Danny Bernardo (Mahal, Bailiwick Chicago) and directed by Carmen Aiello.

MB Stage's 'WINTER IS COMING' Parody Premieres at Hollywood Fringe 2016 Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2016


MB Stage Productions brings its 'Winter is Coming: A Musical Parody' to the Hollywood Fringe Festival beginning today, June 3.

Hollywood Fringe Festival Announces 2016 Scholarship Winners
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016


 The Hollywood Fringe Festival is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Fringe Scholarships. An objective and independent committee of former Hollywood Fringe participants reviewed nearly 40 applications for this award. The applications were evaluated based on how much impact the production would have on the overall attraction of audience and the production's potential to increase the ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of artists and audience. Fringe Scholarships provide each recipient with complimentary festival registration.

ODETTE Productions Presents Its Inaugural Production Of SEX As Part Of 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Louisa Brady - May 22, 2016


Odette Productions boards the 20th Century Limited bound for New York City as it presents the world premiere comedy SEX, loosely based on the scandalous affairs of infamous socialite Peggy Hopkins Joyce. Sex will be playing nine performances at The Hudson Theatres as part of the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

New Play STICKY FINGERS Steals into 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Louisa Brady - May 14, 2016


Based on conversations with real women shoplifters, 'Sticky Fingers' is a one-hour, monologue-driven, ensemble dramedy about women who steal. In this age of soul-baring 12-step programs, admitting to shoplifting seems to be one of society's final taboos and as such, most shoplifters are ashamed to talk about their crimes. Most people are unaware that many shoplifters (especially women) do not steal out of need or greed, but often steal because of deeper psychological reasons that they may not know or are unable to acknowledge.

Los Angeles LGBT Center to Present FOOL FOR LOVE as Part of 2016 Hollywood Fringe
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2016


Los Angeles LGBT Center has announced a new production of Fool for Love by Sam Shepard as part of the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Good People Theater Company to Bring THE TOXIC AVENGER to 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Tyler Peterson - May 3, 2016


Good People Theater Company and Producer Alejandro Patiño announced the first Hollywood Fringe Festival production of THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL, 2009's winner of the Outer Critics Circle's award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical.

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