Paul C. Vogt will again mount the boards of the first Los Angeles theatre he connected with upon his arrival to L.A. in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, beginning November 15, 2017. Just this year, The Falcon Theatre was re-christened The Garry Marshall Theatre, in honor of its founder. Some … Continue reading Paul C. Vogt Has Made A Lot of Funny Things Happen ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
Writer: Gil Kaan
Nike Doukas Accenting Her Way From The Cockney Streets To The Royal Court
Actress Nike Doukas will be doing double duty in Pasadena Playhouse's latest production of KING CHARLES III, previewing on November 8, 2017. Besides taking on the character of ‘Ghost,' Nike's accent coaching expertise will be utilized to achieve maximum British effect of the various British characters. Nike was most gracious to take the time to … Continue reading Nike Doukas Accenting Her Way From The Cockney Streets To The Royal Court
Thelma Houston's Heart is Full of Love - and She Loves to Entertain
Some artists and their signature songs keep coming back, revised, renewed, remixed. Ms. Thelma Houston and her 1976 hit “Don't Leave Me This Way” never get old; both artist and song always seeming fresh and brand-new. On the eve of her upcoming Los Angeles appearance in MY MOTOWN MEMORIES & MORE! at the Nate Holden … Continue reading Thelma Houston's Heart is Full of Love - and She Loves to Entertain
Dot-Marie Jones Wrestling From A Glee-ful Beiste Into an OUR TOWN Gossip
Dot-Marie Jones has been acting professionally since 1992, but it's her five-year stint as Coach Beiste in the Fox hit series Glee that propelled her into instant street recognition. Dot's latest acting gig has her portraying the character of Mrs. Soames in Thornton Wilder's OUR TOWN, a co-production of the Pasadena Playhouse and Deaf West … Continue reading Dot-Marie Jones Wrestling From A Glee-ful Beiste Into an OUR TOWN Gossip
Julie Brown's GOT A GUN Aiming At Your Funny Bones
Spawned from Julie Brown's 1980's hit song and subsequent music video, HOMECOMING QUEEN'S GOT A GUN fully morphs into Julie's staged musical beginning October 13 at the Cavern Club Theater. Co-written by Kurt Koehler, this high, high-camped musical will elaborate on how Debi the Homecoming Queen acquired her gun, and the assortment of reasons she … Continue reading Julie Brown's GOT A GUN Aiming At Your Funny Bones
Michael-Leon Wooley & Friends Again Singing for Suppers in the October 14th BTTR Benefit
Actor/singer/activist Michael-Leon Wooley will be gathering his Broadway cohorts and presenting their collective musical theatre talents in his fourth benefit for Hope of the Valley - BROADWAY TO THE RESCUE: A BENEFIT FOR THE HOMELESS. This one-night event October 14, 2017 at the Montalban Theater will feature multi-credited Broadway and Los Angeles performers, including Tony Award-winner Lillias White, … Continue reading Michael-Leon Wooley & Friends Again Singing for Suppers in the October 14th BTTR Benefit
Playwright Mike Poulton Tirelessly Adapting TWO Into The Nth IMPERIUM
A Noise Within commenced their 26th season September 3, 2017 with the United States premiere of Mike Poulton's adaptation of Charles Dickens' A TALE OF TWO CITIES. Mike Poulton's last stint on the Broadway boards in 2015 netted his adaptation of WOLF HALL eight Tony nominations, with one win. We had the opportunity to ask a few … Continue reading Playwright Mike Poulton Tirelessly Adapting TWO Into The Nth IMPERIUM
Bryan Rasmussen On His Visions for His Whitefire Theatre - The SHORTS & the Long-Reaching
Whitefire Theatre will be presenting their latest edition of their SHORTS series, FALL SHORTS, opening September 26, 2017. Whitefire Theatre has been a reliable San Fernando Valley fixture providing countless entertaining theatre pieces and workshops. Whitefire Theatre's artistic director Bryan Rasmussen took some moments from his creative multi-tasking to chat with us. Thank you for … Continue reading Bryan Rasmussen On His Visions for His Whitefire Theatre - The SHORTS & the Long-Reaching
The Diva-licious Carolyn Hennesy On Inhabiting Callas, Holding Oscar, & Meeting Garry Marshall
A soap opera femme fatale/force-to-be-reckoned-with since 2006, Carolyn Hennesy will be taking one of her many side trips to the Los Angeles boards in the commanding role of opera legend Maria Callas in MASTER CLASS, the first production of the newly-annointed Garry Marshall Theatre (formerly the Falcon Theatre), beginning September 20, 2017. We managed to catch … Continue reading The Diva-licious Carolyn Hennesy On Inhabiting Callas, Holding Oscar, & Meeting Garry Marshall
Examining Mark Blanchard On Balancing His Zen With Directing
Samadahi Entertainment and The Lounge Theatre will be presenting John Patrick Shanley's THE DREAMER EXAMINES HIS PILLOW beginning August 25 at The Lounge theatre. We took the opportunity to chat with director Mark Blanchard on issues of the theatre, coastal differences and his unique dual careers. Thank you for taking the time for this interview, … Continue reading Examining Mark Blanchard On Balancing His Zen With Directing
Tony Award-Winner Levi Kreis Connecting His MILLION DOLLAR Music To Human Emotions
Singer/songwriter/actor Levi Kreis will be appearing for one night only at the LA LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre August 19 as part of his BROADWAY AT THE KEYS national tour. I have had many an opportunity to interview, photograph, and just hang out with Levi years before he won his Tony Award in 2010 for his … Continue reading Tony Award-Winner Levi Kreis Connecting His MILLION DOLLAR Music To Human Emotions
HONKY TONK LAUNDRY's Bets Malone & Misty Cotton Just Shootin' The Breeze
Roger Bean, creator of the popular THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES and its subsequent sequels, will be directing the Los Angeles premiere of his HONKY TONK LAUNDRY, beginning August 5 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre. We had the fine opportunity to chat with the two lovely ladies starring in Roger's latest - Bets Malone and Misty Cotton. … Continue reading HONKY TONK LAUNDRY's Bets Malone & Misty Cotton Just Shootin' The Breeze
Playwright/Actor Dean Ghaffari On Taking On the Cool Persona of Sal Mineo
An enduring interest in Sal Mineo, the actor who played James Dean's school chum in Rebel Without A Cause, has led to its most recentincarnation at the Promenade Playhouse in the form of Dean Ghaffari's one-man show REBEL WITH A CAUSE – THE SAL MINEO STORY, beginning August 11, 2017. Dean spent a few moments … Continue reading Playwright/Actor Dean Ghaffari On Taking On the Cool Persona of Sal Mineo
MAMMA MIA! Conductor David Holcenberg's A Super Trouper Who Really Knows the Name of the Game
This year's Hollywood Bowl's annual staged Broadway musical - the enduring, ever popular MAMMA MIA! - will be performed on July 28, 29 and 30. First premiered on Broadway in 1991, MAMMA MIA! (chock-full of classic ABBA songs) has been produced countless times, and in countries all over the world. We were most lucky to … Continue reading MAMMA MIA! Conductor David Holcenberg's A Super Trouper Who Really Knows the Name of the Game
Shakespeare Authority Rob Clare On Teaching & Directing His Shakespearean Passions
Currently in previews, Antaeus Theatre Company will be presenting Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT with openings on July 27 and 28. As in the Antaeus tradition, this production also incorporates partner-casting, hence, the dual opening dates. We had the opportunity to catch director Rob Clare for a few spare moments during previews for an insight … Continue reading Shakespeare Authority Rob Clare On Teaching & Directing His Shakespearean Passions
Choreographer/Director Keith Young On Working W/The Best & Sharing His Craft W/The Masses
SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! will be opening July 26 at The Pasadena Playhouse under the slick choreographic vision of Keith Young. Amidst running his SHOUT cast through his distinctive dance routines, Keith managed to find a spare moment to answer a few of our questions. Thank you for taking the time for this interview, Keith! Sister … Continue reading Choreographer/Director Keith Young On Working W/The Best & Sharing His Craft W/The Masses
Claybourne Elder Enthuses On His Multiple Collaborations With Stephen Sondheim & Moisés Kaufman
The Hollywood Bowl will be producing a one-night-only event of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM to benefit the LA Phil's flagship program, Youth Orchestra Los Angeles (YOLA), and other LA Phil educational initiatives. Partaking in this Sondheim songfest on July 23rd will be (in alphabetical order): Lewis Cleale, Sarah Uriarte Berry, Phillip Boykin, Carmen Cusack, Claybourne Elder, … Continue reading Claybourne Elder Enthuses On His Multiple Collaborations With Stephen Sondheim & Moisés Kaufman
James Eckhouse & Richard Schiff Wax Trippingly On Their Tongues On Joint Directing Triptych's NOCTURNE
With full committed schedules and a lucky twist of fate, veteran actor/directors James Eckhouse (Beverly Hills, 90210) and Richard Schiff (The West Wing) have come together as co-directors for Triptych Theatre Company's production of Adam Rapp's NOCTURNE, a solo show featuring Jamie Wollrab, Triptych Theatre's artistic director. We had the chance to question these two … Continue reading James Eckhouse & Richard Schiff Wax Trippingly On Their Tongues On Joint Directing Triptych's NOCTURNE
Director Michael Peretzian on Anthony Minghella, Changing Careers & Helming CIGARETTES & CHOCOLATE/HANG UP
Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella's early radio plays CIGARETTES & CHOCOLATE and HANG UP will receive their West Coast premiere at the Pacific Resident Theatre beginning July 15, 2017. Friend and former talent agent of Anthony Minghella, Michael Peretzian will be directing this edition. We jumped at the chance to delve into Michael's thoughts on forsaking … Continue reading Director Michael Peretzian on Anthony Minghella, Changing Careers & Helming CIGARETTES & CHOCOLATE/HANG UP
Joe Mantegna Speaks His Mind on Theatre 68, Directing, & the Infamous Comic Mind of Lenny Bruce
Theatre 68's world premieres I AM NOT A COMEDIAN…I'M LENNY BRUCE, opening June 23, 2017. With the blessings of Lenny's daughter Kitty Bruce and the Lenny Bruce Foundation, Theatre 68's artistic director Ronnie Marmo has written this solo show reprising his previous 2010 role as Lenny from LENNY BRUCE IS BACK (AND BOY IS HE … Continue reading Joe Mantegna Speaks His Mind on Theatre 68, Directing, & the Infamous Comic Mind of Lenny Bruce
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