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Family Affairs

Family affairs As Luis Alfaro, Lorenzo Pisoni and Trieu Tran's solo performances place their fathers center stage, we take a look at some of the other family affairs making headlines in the theatre world. CTG in the News 1. Solos at the Douglas — From St. Jude to Rodney King to Uncle Sam by Larry Pontius [LAStageAlliance.com] September 18, 2013 â...

Playwrights find a home in the Ojai Valley

Playwrights find a home in the Ojai Valley by Tiffany Moon The Ojai Playwrights Conference and the birth of a play For the last 16 summers, playwrights, both emerging and established, have convened in Ojai, Calif., for two weeks of intimate reflection and genesis of their work. Leading directors and dramaturges of the American theatre scene are inv...

The work on the city’s #RadarLA, and other theatre news

The work on the city’s #RadarLA, and other theatre news As theatre-lovers gear up for the international Radar L.A. festival, Los Angeles-based artists earn Ovation Award nominations for their original work. CTG in the News 1. 2013 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Award nominees announced [LAStageAlliance.com] September 16, 2013 New work by Los Angeles a...

Walt Disney Concert Hall nears 10th anniversary, and other theatre news

Walt Disney Concert Hall nears 10th anniversary, and other theatre news The casting changes, world premieres, season announcements and other milestones theatre-lovers have been talking about this week. CTG in the News 1. Take a Magical First Look at Laura Osnes and New Godmother Rebecca Luker in Broadway's Cinderella by Josh Ferri [Broadway.com] Se...

Openings, Broadway debuts and cast changes set theatre world abuzz

Openings, Broadway debuts and cast changes set theatre world abuzz Oscar-nominee Michelle Williams steps into Liza's shoes, and Justin Bartha spreads a little Sunshine at the Ahmanson Theatre. Plus, a look at the forthcoming recordings of August Wilson's Century Cycle. In the House 1. Justin Bartha Joins LA Production of Sunshine Boys, Starring Dan...

‘Charlie’ takes golden ticket to Broadway, and other theatre news

‘Charlie’ takes golden ticket to Broadway, and other theatre news In honor of the new school year, check out the kid-friendly fare making theatre headlines this week. Plus, The GRID looks back on recent milestones in the world of arts education. 1. London's _Charlie and the Chocolate Factory _Eyes Broadway by Adam Hetrick and Mark Shenton [Pl...