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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Annette Bening in 'It's a Wonderful Life' at Geffen Playhouse by David Ng

Annette Bening is returning to the Geffen Playhouse -- but instead of starring in a regular season production, the four-time Oscar nominee will appear in a one-day-only production of Joe Lan…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:42PM

'Romeo & Juliet'... and free parking at L.A. Opera by David Ng

L.A. Opera said that parking will be free at the Music Center garage for the Nov. 6 matinee performance of Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette." Ticketholders can receive a parking voucher by callin…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00PM
Monday, October 17, 2011

Lou Spisto to depart Old Globe to be independent stage producer by David Ng

The board president of the Old Globe in San Diego praised Lou Spisto, the executive producer and chief executive officer who announced that he will be stepping down from his posts at the end…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:26PM

Monster Mash: Pattinson for 'Idiot' movie? O'Neill's lost play by David Ng

A recently discovered one-act play by Eugene O'Neill, titled "Exorcism," has been published. The new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was formally dedicated in a ceremony over the weekend in …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:35AM
Friday, October 14, 2011

Samuel L. Jackson in 'The Mountaintop': What did critics think? by David Ng

"The Mountaintop," the new play by Katori Hall starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett, opened his week at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in New York following an acclaimed run in Londo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:45PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Cornerstone Theater member among Fox Foundation honorees by David Ng

One of the founding members of L.A.'s Cornerstone Theater is being honored by the Fox Foundation and Theatre Communications Group as part of the Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships. Pe…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:45PM
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Classical-music comedy duo Igudesman-Joo comes to L.A. [video] by David Ng

The comedy duo known as Igudesman and Joo are coming to the Broad Stage on Saturday for the L.A.-area debut of "A Little Nightmare Music."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:33PM
Friday, October 7, 2011

Steve Jobs theater piece in New York to proceed, with changes by David Ng

A one-man theater piece that addresses the life and career of Steve Jobs will proceed as scheduled at New York's Public Theater, just days after the Apple co-founder's death at age 56. The P…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:35PM
Thursday, October 6, 2011

Monster Mash: More on movie museum plan; 'Funny Girl' on Broadway by David Ng

More details on the planned movie museum, a partnership between the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The upcoming revival of "Funny Girl"…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

'Jesus Christ Superstar' opening on Broadway in March by David Ng

'Jesus Christ Superstar' sets Mar. 22 opening date at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre, following a fall engagement at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:01PM

Monster Mash: 'Billy Elliot' closing; Museum of Tolerance setback by David Ng

The Tony-winning Broadway production of "Billy Elliot" will close in January after a three-year run. The planned Museum of Tolerance project in Jerusalem is facing new challenges amid a repo…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:34AM
Monday, October 3, 2011

Placido Domingo takes issue with Washington Post critic by David Ng

Placido Domingo hits out at Washington Post music critic Anne Midgette, who had harsh words for the tenor's conducting in a recent production of "Tosca" at the Washington National Opera

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2011

'Phantom of the Opera' celebrates 25 years with cinema broadcast by David Ng

Twenty five years ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" had its world premiere in London, inaugurating what would eventually become a record-breaking run for a musical. Today…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:32PM
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Sutton Foster cast in series pilot from 'Gilmore Girls' creator by David Ng

Sutton Foster will take the lead role in a new TV pilot from the creator of "Gilmore Girls."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Lauren Ambrose, Joan Allen in 'Sheba' reading by David Ng

Ambrose Before she begins rehearsals for the Broadway-bound revival of "Funny Girl" at the Ahmanson Theatre, actress Lauren Ambrose will be tackling another theater project -- a one-night s…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:28PM

Lisa D'Amour, Melissa James Gibson win playwright award by David Ng

Lisa D'Amour, the playwright of the Broadway-bound "Detroit," and Melissa James Gibson, the writer of "This," are the winners of the prestigious Steinberg Playwrighting Award, which honors a…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:39PM
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Monster Mash: Anna Netrebko opens Met Opera season to cheers by David Ng

The developer of the proposed NFL stadium in downtown Los Angeles has unveiled plans for parking and transit. The Metropolitan Opera opened its new season Monday with cheers and bravos for …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:41AM
Monday, September 26, 2011

Monster Mash: Artworks go home; 'Book of Mormon' creators chat by David Ng

Trey Parker, Matt Stone sat down with "60 Minutes" to talk about "The Book of Mormon" and "South Park." Actress Jennifer Aniston purchased a Glenn Ligon painting worth an estimated $450,000 …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:30AM
Thursday, September 22, 2011

'60 Minutes' to profile creators of Broadway's 'Book of Mormon' by David Ng

Matt Stone, Trey Parker to get '60 Minutes' treatment for 'Book of Mormon'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:52PM

Monster Mash: No plans yet for 'Book of Mormon' movie by David Ng

Trey Parker, co-creator of 'South Park,' says no immediate plans for 'Book of Mormon' movie

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:49AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

California sees drop in arts and cultural participation by David Ng

California continues to see cultural participation dropping among its inhabitants, with the level of participation varying widely between regions, according to a new study released this week…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:31PM

Monster Mash: Lucian Freud's final portrait; 'Diner' headed to Broadway by David Ng

Sheryl Crow, Barry Levinson turning 'Diner' into Broadway musical

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

ABT dancer David Hallberg joining Bolshoi Ballet by David Ng

David Hallberg joins Bolshoi Ballet in Russia

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:50PM
Monday, September 19, 2011

Ovation Awards nominations announced for 2010-11 season by David Ng

Reprise's 'Kiss Me, Kate' leads Ovation nominations

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00PM

Michelle Kwan meets Placido Domingo backstage at L.A. Opera by David Ng

Placido Domingo, James Conlon greet Michelle Kwan backstage at L.A. Opera

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00PM
Friday, September 16, 2011

Join our live chat with John Leguizamo of 'Ghetto Klown' by David Ng

John Leguizamo, who is bringing his one-man show "Ghetto Klown" to Los Angeles in October, will be joining Culture Monster for a live online chat on Friday, Sept. 23 starting at 11 a.m. PT.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:00PM

Fall arts picks: Dance and performance by David Ng

Here is a selective list of Southern California's season's biggest dance and performance events, plus a nod to some major out-of-town productions.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:55AM

Monster Mash: Reeve Carney extends stay in 'Spider-Man' musical by David Ng

'Spider-Man' actor Reeve Carney extends stay on Broadway

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:30AM
Thursday, September 15, 2011

Monster Mash: NEA's new program; a change at Warner Bros. by David Ng

The National Endowment for the Arts is launching a new initiative called ArtPlace to spur various projects across the country. Warner Bros. has restructured its live-theater division, with A…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:51AM
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Monster Mash: Hugh Jackman sets Broadway return; Banksy mural recovered by David Ng

Hugh Jackman sets November opening for new Broadway show

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:50AM
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

'Follies' on Broadway: What did the critics think? by David Ng

The Broadway season has just begun and already there is Tony Awards chatter about "Follies," the new revival of the 1971 musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman that originated at the …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:20PM

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