Monday, May 25, 2015

Theater review: 'The Scottsboro Boys' at the Lyceum Theatre

This play dares to do things that, sadly, shouldn't be tried these days on Broadway.

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Jimmy Fallon makes room for Broadway musicals on NBC's 'Late Night'

NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" will this week dedicate precious on-air minutes to Broadway.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Asian American theater conference widens its embrace

Besides core constituencies of Chinese Americans and Japanese Americans, the June event in L.A. will include emerging voices from other ethnic groups.Besides core constituencies of Chinese A…

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Monday, March 21, 2011

Theater review: 'Groundswell' at the Old Globe

The pain of apartheid, explicit and insidious, drives three desperate men in Ian Bruce's taut chamber piece.The pain of apartheid, explicit and insidious, drives three desperate men in Ian B…

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 06:13PM
Sunday, March 20, 2011

Music Review: Jeffrey Kahane, Sasha Cooke and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra at the Alex Theatre in Glendale

This new production of Conor McPherson's brooding and atmospheric 1999 Broadway hit has a few pacing problems but relies on a solid ensemble cast.This new production of Conor McPherson's bro…

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Theater review: 'The Weir' at South Coast Repertory

"The Weir," produced on Broadway in 1999 after racking up awards in London, represented a breakthrough for playwright Conor McPherson."The Weir," produced on Broadway in 1999 after racking u…

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 07:37PM

John Leguizamo: raw, honest and ruthless

The actor shreds his life and his years in Hollywood in a new one-man Broadway play, 'Ghetto Klown,' using satire and physical comedy.In his new Broadway play, "Ghetto Klown," John Leguizamo…

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Critic's Notebook: 'Frankenstein' is endlessly, frighteningly relevant

Danny Boyle's production of 'Frankenstein,' seen via NT Live, has special relevance given our current crises.Entering the Downtown Independent near Little Tokyo on Thursday for the National …

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Television review: 'Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway'

Paul Reubens is older now, but fans of the man-child's groundbreaking TV show will enjoy seeing him cavort with the old gang.Once upon a time, in a fair and distant land known as Los Angeles…

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Monster Quiz: Test your Romeo and Juliet knowledge

Ten questions covering film, opera, ballet and orchestra.Ten questions covering film, opera, ballet and orchestra.

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 03:05PM
Thursday, March 17, 2011

Theater review: 'Having it All' at the NoHo Arts Center

"Having it All" uses Helen Gurley Brown's campy book as a jumping-off point to examine the plight of the modern-day everywoman."Having it All" uses Helen Gurley Brown's campy book as a jumpi…

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 06:48PM

Dane Cook-Julia Stiles Broadway play 'Fat Pig' postponed

The play was scheduled to open at the Belasco Theatre this spring, but producers cited the ""ast-minute fallout of a key investment" as the reason for the delay.

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 06:39PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Sarah Palin trashes National Endowment for the Arts

Sarah Palin trashed the National Endowment for the Arts, describing the agency as "frivolous" in a Thursday interview.Sarah Palin trashed the National Endowment for the Arts, describing the …

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Writers put their experiences 'In Mother Words'

Lisa Loomer, Michele Lowe and Marco Pennette discuss the monologues they contributed to the show, now at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater.Did Medea's sons have play dates? Did Gertrude call…

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Pasadena Playhouse to stage five-play season

The 2011-12 season will feature several world premieres, including Frank Tangredi's 'Pastoral,' in a sign of the playhouse's continued recovery after a bankruptcy last year.The Pasadena Play…

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Early (short) reviews of Dudamel and LA Phil Live from theaters via Twitter

Thousands of people have just finished watching Gustavo Dudamel conduct the Los Angeles Philharmonic live in some 450 movie theaters.Thousands of people have just finished watching Gustavo D…

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Friday, October 22, 2010

Michael Govan to lead LACMA for six more years

Govan, who has led the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for five years, has renewed his contract as LACMA director through June 30, 2016.Govan, who has led the Los Angeles County Museum of A…

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 03:06PM

History, future in focus at Watts Towers Common Ground Initiative

The conference brings together artists and scholars to examine the towers' influence and what can be done to preserve the work.The conference brings together artists and scholars to examine …

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Opera set in L.A. to receive L.A. premiere

'America Tropical,' tracing the city's history from the 1780s to the 1990s, had its premiere in San Francisco in 2007.'America Tropical,' tracing the city's history from the 1780s to the 199…

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 03:00AM
Monday, October 18, 2010

Theater review: 'Venice' at the Kirk Douglas Theatre

A freehand adaptation of "Othello" with hip-hop narration, a pop-soul score and a totalitarian futuristic setting.A freehand adaptation of "Othello" with hip-hop narration, a pop-soul score …

SOURCE: feeds.latimes.com at 08:18PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards