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Monday, November 14, 2011

La Jolla's 'Superstar' cast same as Stratford's, minus Brent Carver by Reed Johnson

The actors playing Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene all will be back, but Broadway veteran Brent Carver won't be playing Pontius Pilate when the La Jolla Playhouse reprises the Stratford Shak…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:42PM
Friday, November 11, 2011

Geffen's Frank Mancuso will replace Gil Cates during interim by Reed Johnson

Geffen Playhouse Chairman Frank Mancuso will assume the role of interim producing director following the passing of Gil Cates last week.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00PM
Sunday, October 9, 2011

Cirque du Soleil loves L.A. but does a balancing act with Hollywood by Reed Johnson

Cirque du Soleil loves Los Angeles, and vice versa, but the Montreal company has been cautious in its dealings with Hollywood.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:18AM
Saturday, July 23, 2011

Cirque du Soleil's 'Iris' begins previews at the Kodak Theatre by Reed Johnson

Cirque du Soleil's "Iris" opens at the Kodak Theatre, and we discuss the show with director Philippe Decoufle and composer Danny Elfman.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:30AM
Sunday, July 10, 2011

In 'Amadeus' at the Old Globe, Mozart and Salieri make compelling music together by Reed Johnson

In "Amadeus" at the Old Globe in San Diego, Mozart and Salieri make compelling theatrical music together.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:01PM