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Antaeus to unveil Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale

GLENDALE, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2017) — Antaeus Theatre Company will name its new venue at 110 E. Broadway in the City of Glendale the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in honor of the Gindlers’ $1 million capital campaign contribution and long-standing patronage. Following months of construction, doors will open on March 2with Open … Continue reading Antaeus to unveil Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale


Jake Gyllenhaal Sings and Mark Ruffalo Stands up for LA Theatre – This Week's Must Read

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S BEST ARTICLES ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURE   Study reveals which moves can take you from disco disaster to dancing queen (Guardian) Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: February 10 (Playbill) Trending Now—an Arts Imperative in Economic Policy (NEA Arts Work) Lighting Plots For Super Bowl LI Halftime Show (Live … Continue reading Jake Gyllenhaal Sings and Mark Ruffalo Stands up for LA Theatre – This Week's Must Read


This Week’s Must Read

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S BEST ARTICLES ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURE Simon McBurney: Beware of Pity is chillingly resonant in the Trump era (Guardian) Taking Note: Trending Now—an Arts Imperative in Economic Policy (NEA Arts Work) If you love cultural criticism, you have to see ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ (Washington Post) Remembering playwright … Continue reading This Week’s Must Read


Theatre News: Boston Court names Kyle Clausen Executive Director

BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER NAMES KYLE CLAUSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PASADENA, CA (January 25, 2017)– Following an extensive nationwide search, Boston Court Performing Arts Center Board Chair Sarah Lyding announced today that Mr. Kyle Clausen will join the organization as its Executive Director, bringing dynamic new leadership to the acclaimed Pasadena cultural institution. “At an … Continue reading Theatre News: Boston Court names Kyle Clausen Executive Director


Reasons to Get Off the Couch

Looking for reasons to get off your couch? Then look no further – here are some great shows and events happening this week for you to go check out. Wonder City, part of Son of Semele’s Company Creation Festival, plays tonight through Friday (and Feb 11 & 12). Arrive early as there will be a … Continue reading Reasons to Get Off the Couch


This Week’s Must Read

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S BEST ARTICLES ABOUT THEATRE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS: Our friends at Footlights write about the responsibility of the artist (Footlights) Drama-Logue founder Bill Bordy has donated a total of $500,000 to LA STAGE Alliance. (This Stage) When you go to the theatre and see a play, consider supporting the work of … Continue reading This Week’s Must Read


Ovation Award Winners 2016!

Last night was the 27th Annual Ovation Awards hosted by Alexandra Billings and held at the Ahmanson Theatre. Celebration Theatre had a strong night taking home 7 awards. Looks like taking a bus to the awards was a great idea as the company had a lot to celebrate. Host Alexandra Billings was a delight and … Continue reading Ovation Award Winners 2016!


The Ghostlight Project on Jan 19th

ON JANUARY 19TH, 2017 AT 5:30PM IN EACH TIME ZONE ACROSS THE COUNTRY, PEOPLE WILL GATHER OUTSIDE OF THEATERS TO CREATE A “LIGHT” FOR DARK TIMES AHEAD. Here’s the information from the Ghostlight Project: While the national event is simultaneous and collective, the particular event is yours. And here’s the thing: you’re theater people – you … Continue reading The Ghostlight Project on Jan 19th


This Week's Must Read

HERE ARE THIS WEEK’S BEST ARTICLES ABOUT THEATRE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS: A Noise Within in Pasadena discuss their production of Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid  (American Theatre) Millennial Playwrights in the UK pick shows that have stayed with them (Guardian) Although not theatre, I’m excited about George Lucas’ museum coming to LA, right next to … Continue reading This Week's Must Read


Alexandra Billings to Host 27th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards

[PRESS RELEASE] Alexandra Billings has been set to host the 27th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, January 17 at the Ahmanson Theatre at The Music Center. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6pm and the ceremony begins at 7:30pm. Actress, singer, author, teacher, and activist Alexandra Billings stars as Davina on Amazon’s … Continue reading Alexandra Billings to Host 27th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards


Center Theatre Group Announces Inaugural Block Party

Center Theatre Group has selected three local productions for the inaugural Block Party: Celebrating Los Angeles Theatre at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Block Party will remount Coeurage Theatre Company‘s production of Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins, Echo Theater Company‘s production of Dry Land by Ruby Rae Spiegel and Fountain Theatre‘s production of Citizen: … Continue reading Center Theatre Group Announces Inaugural Block Party


L.A.’s PRO-99 community calls for new referendum as Actors’ Equity 99-Seat Theatre Plan comes to an end

Members of L.A.’s “PRO-99” theater community continue to gather signatures to demand a new referendum on Actors’ Equity’s 99-Seat Theater Plan, which is scheduled to end today. Despite an overwhelming “No” vote by over 66% of the Los Angeles membership on a referendum put before it last April, the union moved forward to eliminate the … Continue reading L.A.’s PRO-99 community calls for new referendum as Actors’ Equity 99-Seat Theatre Plan comes to an end

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