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Friday, May 5, 2017

Cast Set for Michael Arden-Helmed The Pride by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Alexi Kaye Campbell's play, exploring sexuality and acceptance, comes to the Wallis in Los Angeles this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM
Thursday, May 4, 2017

The Los Angeles Theatre Digest: April 30–May 6 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Alexis Kaye Campbell's The Pride, Antaeus extends Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:43PM

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2017–2018 Season by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Joe Morton (Scandal) comes to the Los Angeles venue, plus the return of Kneehigh Theatre and the world premiere of Jackie Unveiled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM
Friday, April 28, 2017

The Los Angeles Theatre Digest: April 23–29 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Ginnifer Goodwin and Alan Leech star at the Geffen, Bedlam comes to the Broad, plus openings and closings on the West Coast

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:17PM

Spamilton and More Head to the West Coast's Center Theatre Group by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The Los Angeles theatre company has announced their 2017–2018 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM
Thursday, April 27, 2017

A Noise Within Announces Their 2017–2018 Season by Patrick Pizzolorusso

‘Entertaining Courage’ is the theme of the Pasadena venue's new season, which includes Mike Poulton's A Tale of Two Cities.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:04PM
Friday, April 21, 2017

The Los Angeles Theatre Digest: April 16–22 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Michael Harney of OITNB premiers his new play, two world premieres, plus openings and closings on the West Coast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Orange Is the New Black Star Michael Harney Premieres His Newest Play In L.A. by Patrick Pizzolorusso

A collection of six one-acts written by Michael Harney explores the transformative nature of life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM
Sunday, April 16, 2017

Hairspray Live! Exhibit Comes To The Paley Center For Media by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Art, costumes, photography, and more from the live TV event will be on display in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:05PM
Saturday, April 15, 2017

The Los Angeles Theatre Digest: April 9–15 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Jay Leno comes to the Geffen and the Little Fish Theatre makes big repairs, plus openings and closings on the West Coast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Significant Other Heads to the West Coast as the Geffen Announces Season Additions by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Significant Other, by Bad Jews playwright Joshua Harmon, is part of the 2017–2018 lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM
Monday, April 10, 2017

Open Fist Theatre Company Takes on Murray Mednick’s Gary Plays Series by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Murray Mednick’s six-play series is will be directed by Guy Zimmerman at the Atwater Village Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM
Friday, April 7, 2017

Geffen Playhouse Begins New Podcast with Jeffery Tambor, Rita Wilson and More by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The weekly series will offer listeners a backstage glimpse of the California theatre company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:50PM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Los Angeles Theatre Digest: April 1–7 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

A Doll's House, Part 2 heads to the West Coast (while also on Broadway), the L.A. Theatre Awards return, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:58PM

How the Late Gary Austin, Founder of the Groundlings, Inspired the L.A. Theatre Community by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The improv pioneer helped foster the careers of several comedians, including Kristen Wiig and Paul Reubens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Annette Bening, Alfred Molina, and More Join Center Theatre Group's 50th Anniversary Celebration by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The one-night-only even will also feature Phylicia Rashad and Danai Gurira.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM
Friday, March 31, 2017

Center Theatre Group Announces Block Party Lineup and Casting by Patrick Pizzolorusso

CTG will remount past productions from Coeurage Theatre Company, Fountain Theatre, and Echo Theater Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Los Angeles Weekly Digest: March 24–31 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Into the Woods and The Encounter come to town, and L.A. bids farewell to Fun Home.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

California's Theatricum Botanicum Announces Summer Season by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The open-air venue will present works by Shakespeare, Jon Robin Baitz, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

How One Night in Miami Made It From a Small L.A. Theatre to an Olivier Nomination by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Kemp Powers discusses the unexpected path of his play, which explores a pivotal moment in the life of Muhammad Ali.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:01PM
Monday, March 20, 2017

Shonda Rhimes Named IAMA Theatre Company’s Inaugural ‘Patron of the Arts’ by Patrick Pizzolorusso

“Their productions made me finally feel the way one does when exploring the New York Off-Broadway world of theatre.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM
Sunday, March 19, 2017

John Pollono's Rules for Seconds World Premieres in Los Angeles by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Directed by Jo Bonney, the dark comedy is the first work to come out of The Tremblors collective.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM
Thursday, March 16, 2017

The Laguna Playhouse Announces Its Upcoming Season by Patrick Pizzolorusso

From Hairspray to I Am My Own Wife, the Playhouse's 97th season promises something for everyone.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM
Thursday, March 9, 2017

The L.A. Theatre Digest: March 2–March 9 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The acclaimed Into the Woods tour comes to L.A., Theatre of Note touts two world premieres, Game of Thrones parody shows extend, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:38PM
Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Odyssey Theatre Hosts the Los Angeles Premiere of Punk Rock by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Simon Stephens' play will run March 25–May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Los Angeles Game of Thrones Musical Parody Extends Through April by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The hit musical from the team that brought audiences Lost: The Musical continues on at the Macha Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Friday, March 3, 2017
Tuesday, February 28, 2017

How to Watch Jane Kaczmarek in Long Day's Journey Into Night by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The Geffen Playhouse production, co-starring Alfred Molina, will be available live via BroadwayHD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The L.A. Theatre Digest: Feb. 16–22 by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The Geffen Playhouse announces its new season, Bessie Smith comes to the Los Angeles area, and more updates!

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Meet the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ First Artistic Director by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Paul Crewes has joined the Los Angeles venue as its first-ever artistic director.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

All that Chat

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