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Saturday, June 1, 2013

'Sleepless in Seattle — the Musical' set to stir Pasadena audience by Karen Wada

It's a momentous date with destiny for director Sheldon Epps and the rest of the creative team behind Pasadena Playhouse's world-premiere production.As his actors run through a crucial scene…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:00PM
Sunday, September 16, 2012

George Takei builds on legacy with 'Allegiance' at the Old Globe by Karen Wada

The World War II internment of Japanese Americans is at the heart of a new musical 'Allegiance,' a subject that deeply resonates with its star.SAN DIEGO — When he was 5, George Takei, …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 2, 2012

Musical spoofing 'Silence of the Lambs' to begin L.A. run by Karen Wada

Hannibal -- the singing cannibal -- Lecter is coming to town: "Silence! The Musical," a send-up of the 1991 film "The Silence of the Lambs,"will have its West Coast premiere Sept. 8 at the …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:37PM
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Fountain to present Athol Fugard's newest play, 'The Blue Iris' by Karen Wada

Athol Fugard's newest play, "The Blue Iris," will have its U.S. premiere at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood this summer, continuing the Fountain's 12-year relationship with the South Afr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:15PM
Saturday, June 30, 2012

Handspring Puppet Company gallops into spotlight with 'War Horse' by Karen Wada

Co-founders Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones have explored the artistry of puppetry for 30 years, with the play, now at the Ahmanson, encountering global acclaim.Muscles taut, ears alert, Joey …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Gifts of language continue in 'Cyrano' by Karen Wada

The forces behind a well-received stage production have worked together for a long time, forever bonding the Fountain and Deaf West theater companies.Nearly a decade ago, an improbable dream…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00AM
Friday, July 15, 2011

John Leguizamo and 'Ghetto Klown' coming to the Ricardo Montalban Theatre by Karen Wada

"Ghetto Klown," John Leguizamo's latest one-man show, will open Oct. 2 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood. The play, which ended a limited engagement on Broadway this month, desc…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00PM

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