Why Jesse Tyler Ferguson was key for new movie about Broadway's comeback from COVID by Lisa Fung

The historic shutdown of New York theaters during the COVID pandemic is the focus of 'Broadway Rising,' premiering this week at the Tribeca Festival.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:34am on June 15, 2022☆⚑

COVID pushed Cirque du Soleil into bankruptcy protection. Now for a Vegas comeback by Lisa Fung

The company announces that it's emerging from the pandemic with a focus not on touring shows but on Las Vegas. SoCal visitors are key.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 6:49pm on April 21, 2021☆⚑

Crying in theater: How one play encapsulates our desire to shed tears with strangers by Lisa Fung

Anne Nemer and her best friend from college, Elizabeth Bates, had a pretty good idea of what they were walking into when they attended "Tiny Beautiful Things" at Pasadena Playhouse. The play…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:48am on April 30, 2019☆⚑

Why Just Play Scrooge When You Can Play Everyone? by Lisa Fung

Jefferson Mays, a renowned Broadway shape-shifter, takes on more roles than he can count (including writer) in a new one-man "Christmas Carol"

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:18pm on October 29, 2018☆⚑

From 'Game of Thrones' to Geffen Playhouse: Why top TV director Matt Shakman has returned to theater by Lisa Fung

Matt Shakman had just returned from Ireland after a months-long stint as director of "Game of Thrones" and was launching into his next project, a pilot for USA Network, when the call came. T…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 6:00am on September 14, 2018☆⚑

'Soft Power' has a cast that's almost entirely Asian. Here's why that's a radical idea for American theater by Lisa Fung

Outside a Manhattan rehearsal studio, Francis Jue is seated on the floor, alone, script in hand. The actor who's playing the character DHH " David Henry Hwang " is going over new lines for "…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on May 3, 2018☆⚑

Can this man save the Pasadena Playhouse? by Lisa Fung

Danny Feldman is the new leader of the theater company, which celebrates its 100th birthday this summer with some serious questions about its future.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on July 7, 2017☆⚑

Angela Lansbury, Chris Pine, Rajiv Joseph: Favorite memories from 50 years of Center Theatre Group by Lisa Fung

Anna Deveare Smith, Moises Kaufman, David Henry Hwang and other luminaries recall the mishaps and the glory to unfold onstage as the L.A. theater company marks its golden anniversary.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on April 13, 2017☆⚑

Fresh Off 'Frozen,' Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Prepare a New Musical by Lisa Fung

The married songwriting couple, recent Academy Award winners for their song from "Frozen," have a new show at the La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:24am on July 23, 2015☆⚑

'Book of Mormon': First a Tony, now Grammy nod, next a movie? by Lisa Fung

'The Book of Mormon' creators Trey Parker and Bobby Lopez are naturally thrilled with their Grammy nomination. 'The Book of Mormon' is up against "Anything Goes" and "How to Succeed in Busin…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:00am on December 1, 2011☆⚑

Come up with a title for the Neil LaBute-Theresa Rebeck play by Lisa Fung

Come up with a title for the play, written live by Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck. Culture Monster will let playwrights Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck choose the one they like the best.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:44am on September 14, 2011☆⚑

Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck: Live playwriting by Lisa Fung

Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck will write a play, live, on Tuesday. The plot for the play by Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck will be selected by Culture Monster readers.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:40pm on September 12, 2011☆⚑

Monster Mash: Russell Crowe joins Hugh Jackman in 'Les Miz' film by Lisa Fung

Russell Crowe joins Hugh Jackman in the film version of "Les Miserables." Hugh Jackman will play Jean Valjean and Russell Crowe will play Inspector Javert in Tom Hooper's "Les Miserables."

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:15am on September 9, 2011☆⚑

Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck want to write a play for you, live by Lisa Fung

Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck will write a play in real-time on Culture Monster. Readers can choose what Neil LaBute and Theresa Rebeck will write about.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:40pm on September 8, 2011☆⚑

Monster Mash: Kristen Chenoweth goes country; Taper season lineup by Lisa Fung

Kristen Chenoweth goes country in her new album. Known for her Broadway performances, Kristen Chenoweth tries something news.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on September 8, 2011☆⚑

Stage to screen: 'Ides of March,' 'Carnage,' 'Killer Joe' and more by Lisa Fung

George Clooney's 'The Ides of March,' Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse,' Roman Polanski's 'Carnage' and William Friedkin's 'Killer Joe' are among the many new stage-to screen adaptions this sea…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:56pm on August 3, 2011☆⚑

'Spider-Man' star Reeve Carney in new video with Bono, the Edge by Lisa Fung

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark's' Reeve Carney teams with U2's Bono and The Edge for a new music video, 'Rise Above 1.'

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:08pm on July 28, 2011☆⚑

Monster Mash: Say goodbye to 'Surfing Madonna'; NEA honors 18; 'The Honeymooners' as a musical by Lisa Fung

Surfing Madonna art to be taken down; NEA awards lifetime achievement honors to 18; plans for a new musical version of the Jackie Gleason TV show "The Honeymooners"

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:57am on June 24, 2011☆⚑