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Lee Breuer's The Gospel at Colonus took Sophocles' meditation on mortality, sin and redemption and brought it solidly into the American mainstream. This production of The Gospel at Colonus, revived by WSC Avant Bard under the inspired direction of Jennifer l. Nelson, is one of the most joyous experiences in live theatre you are likely to see.

Gyuri Sarossy (The Rover RSC, Two Noble Kinsmen RSC, The Absence of War Headlong) and Candy Ma (Project New Earth, Chinese Arts Centre and Yellow Earth Theatre) have been announced to lead the talented bilingual cast of Chinglish. Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang returns to Park Theatre with the European premiere of his Broadway hit Chinglish following the sell-out success of Yellow Face (Park Theatre 2013, National Theatre 2014).

Starting in the 1950's everyone knew that Neil Simon could write hilarious jokes and craft entertaining comedies. But in 1983, when Brighton Beach Memoirs premiered on Broadway, it became abundantly clear that Simon's heart is as robust as his funny bone. The first of his "Eugene trilogy" of semi-autobiographical plays, Brighton Beach Memoirs runs at Theater J from April 5-May 7, 2017.

Going on over three years of their witty, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show, LPNSImprov takes the stage with MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS in The MaD PaDDY'S DaY CeLeBRaTioN SHoW on Sunday March 19th at 7:30pm at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601).

Going on over three years of their witty, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show, LPNSImprov takes the stage with MAKIN' A MOVIE: The MaD JaCKRaTS in The MaD PaDDy's Day Celebration Show! on Sunday March 19th at 7:30pm at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601). LPNSImprov is created and directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler and produced by Christina Orloff. Tickets are $12 online and $16 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more info please visit LPNSImprov.com or Facebook. To watch past shows visit their YouTube Channel here.

Gyuri Sarossy (The Rover RSC, Two Noble Kinsmen RSC, The Absence of War Headlong) and Candy Ma (Project New Earth, Chinese Arts Centre and Yellow Earth Theatre) have been announced to lead the talented bilingual cast of Chinglish.

Three Southern California college students were selected as the winners of LA Opera's Salome art contest.

Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the THIRD SHOW of our 78th SEASON - Musical Cult Classic: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOWwith Music, Book & Lyrics by Richard O'Brien. Proudly Sponsored by PACIFIC AIR SYSTEMS and LAKEWOOD FORD.

The Seymour Centre has unveiled the incredible line up of productions making up the Reginald Season and the Great Ideas Performance Series at the venue in 2017.

Going on their Third year of their smart, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show; LPNSImprov with The MaD JaCKRaTS! takes the stage with LPNSImprov Presents: The MaD JaCKRaTS MAKIN' A MOVIE The Pumpkin Spice Everything Show on Sunday, November 20th at 7:30 p.m. at Theater 68 (5112 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood 91601).

The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of its 78th SEASON: The 3 PERSON COMEDIC Version of the SHERLOCK HOLMES Classic THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  This British import is made possible by a very Special Adaptation by Peeplykus and Stephen Canny!

The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present its 5th ANNUAL "Special" JOINT PRESENTATON with its very own LAKEWOOD INSTITUTE of THEATRE - "THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ" for 9 SHOWS ONLY! The famous story by F. Frank Baum is adapted by Robert & Willie Beale and is a beautiful steampunk reimagining of this American Classic that will be an amazing adventure for the entire family!!  The Show will run from NOVEMBER 3rd through the NOVEMBER 13th and be performed on Thursdays,Fridays & Saturdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm - With a SPECIAL PERFORMANCE on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00pm. 

With Autumn now upon us and Christmas fast approaching, The Bristol Hippodrome is delighted to confirm the full casting for this year's magical family pantomime Cinderella starring  national icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as the Fairy Godparents as previously announced.

The finest restaurants in the world welcome guests with a glass of Champagne, and California's Jordan Vineyard & Winery is embracing this tradition for all of its culinary events with the Jordan Cuvee by Champagne AR Lenoble. Debuting this month at Jordan's 'Sunken Treasure' Halloween fete, this special bottling of AR Lenoble non-vintage brut celebrates the shared business values and common winemaking philosophies of both families. The Jordan Cuvee by AR Lenoble will be served at Jordan's dinner parties, exclusive events and Jordan Estate Rewards private meals beginning this fall and will be available for purchase direct from the winery in spring 2017.

Celebrating the second year of their smart, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show; LPNSImprov with The MaD JaCKRaTS!takes the stage with LPNSImprov Presents: The MaD JaCKRaTS MAKIN' A MOVIE The HiLaRiouS MaD HaLLoWeeN SHOW on Sunday, October 16th at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Fools, Second Stage (6322 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood 90038) LPNSImprov is created and directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler and produced by Christina Orloff.Tickets are $12 online at goo.gl/CyWnne and are $16 at the door. For more information about show go to www.LPNSImprov.com .

The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of its 78th SEASON: The 3 PERSON COMEDIC Version of the SHERLOCK HOLMES Classic THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  This British import is made possible by a very Special Adaptation by Peeplykus and Stephen Canny!

Celebrating the second year of their smart, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show; LPNSImprov with The MaD JaCKRaTS! takes the stage with LPNSImprov Presents: (GIVE) BaCK To SCHooL Show for charity on Sunday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Fools, Second Stage (6322 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood 90038) LPNSImprov is created and directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler and produced by Christina Orloff. Tickets are $12 online at goo.gl/CyWnne and are $16 at the door. For more information about show go to http://www.LPNSInprov.com.

Celebrating the second year of their smart, rowdy and hilarious monthly improv show; LPNSImprov with The MaD JaCKRaTS! take the stage with LPNSImprov Presents: (GIVE) BaCK To SCHooL Show for charity on Sunday, September 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Fools, Second Stage (6322 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood 90038). 

On Monday, August 22nd more than 25 amazing Philadelphia artists will be donating their time and talents to make a difference in support of victims of violence for a one-night-only concert event benefitting three incredible organizations who provide assistance (financial support, counseling and education) locally and nationally: The Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia, the National Organization of Victim Assistance and the One Orlando Fund.

Cleopatra Films, the movie division of famed indie record label Cleopatra Records, has acquired all domestic rights to the feel-good true story A STREET CAT NAMED BOB, directed by Roger Spottiswoode (TOMORROW NEVER DIES, TURNER AND HOOCH) and starring Olivier Award-winning actor Luke Treadaway (UNBROKEN), Ruta Gedmintas ("The Strain") and Golden Globe-winner Joanne Froggatt ("Downtown Abbey"). The film, written by Tim John and Maria Nation, is based on the international bestseller by James Bowen and Garry Jenkins. Produced by Adam Rolston for Shooting Script Films, the uplifting story will be released domestically in theaters on November 18th, 2016.