'Promises, Promises' Wants You to "Fall in Love Again"

Theatrical Therapy by Alison Mierzejewski

While professional art therapists and the American Art Therapy Association have provided healing methods through the visual arts since the 1940s, for many people struggling with mental illne…

Dreams Come True at Sterling's by Les Spindle

He's one of the fastest-rising musical performers on the L.A. theater scene. She's a thoroughbred charmer with a sensational singing voice and charisma to spare.

The David Desk Awards by David Sheward

With all the theatre awards being doled out like candy at Halloween, I figured what harm can one more do?

Strippers, Sex, and Secrets at soloNOVA by Daniel Lehman

"Brave" is a word that's tossed around a little too lightly, and much too often, in the performing arts world. But how else do you describe an hour-long autobiographical solo musical about a…

Karina Casiano's 'Rootless' Carries Audiences Across the Border by Daniel Lehman

Live from the Tony Nominees Press Event, Post 3 by David Sheward

Live from the Tony Nominees Press Event, Post 2 by David Sheward

Live from the Tony Nominees Press Event: Post 1 by David Sheward

The Host with the Most by Jenelle Riley

I don't generally work carpets, but I made an exception on Saturday night for "A Fine Romance," a fundraiser held to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund, because it's for a great ca…

R.I.P. Lynn Redgrave by Jenelle Riley

Blogstage: More on the Tony Races: Watch Out for 'Memphis' and 'Next Fall' by David Sheward

Shakespeareans Do It Better by Alice Wade

Back Stage readers should remember that in last week's cover story about Patrick Stewart, the veteran actor touched briefly on some of the similarities between acting for Shakespeare and for…

All in the Family by Les Spindle

Sometimes good musicals simply refuse to die.

'Avenue Q' Composer Auctions Original Song -- About You!

Blog Stage: The Best Musical Tony Race: 'Addams' Vs. 'Idiot' By David Sheward

Blog Stage: Bistros Celebrate Silver Anniversary by DAVID SHEWARD

2010 Garland Awards

Last night was Back Stage's Garland Awards, honoring the best in Southern California theater for 2009.

Blog Stage Q&A with Casting Director Jen Rudin by Daniel Lehman

Tony Thoughts by David Sheward

Back Stage Blog: Report from Louisville, Day Two by David Sheward

Back Stage Blog: Report from Louisville, Day One by David Sheward

West End Reality TV Shows a Peek into Broadway's Future? Not Quite by Alice Wade

Video: Dame Edna Performs "Single Ladies" on Broadway

The Awards Parade Heats Up by Les Spindle