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‘The play’s the thing’ in 2015 Taper season

‘The play’s the thing’ in 2015 Taper season Center Theatre Group to present three bold new plays and two classic dramas in Taper's 48th season For those who love plays in Los Angeles, the 2015 season at the Mark Taper Forum promises to be "an irresistible year in the theatre," says CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. "Each of the plays is...

LA arts organizations take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

LA arts organizations take on ALS Ice Bucket Challenge People everywhere are participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, an activity that has spread across various social media platforms to raise awareness of Lou Gehrig’s disease for the ALS Association. The challenge goes like this: a participant agrees to let someone pour a bucket of ice wat...

Following ‘The Nether’: where the play is today

Following ‘The Nether’: where the play is today In March 2014, Center Theatre Group produced the world premiere of The Nether by Los Angeles playwright Jennifer Haley. The sci-fi thriller explored the murky moral conflicts between our on- and offline selves. LOS ANGELES BEGINNINGS During its run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, the play was well re...

Remembering Robin Williams

Remembering Robin Williams Comedic genius and Broadway actor Robin Williams passed away on Monday August 11, 2014. According to various news sources, the cause of Williams' death was suicide by asphyxia. Williams was 63 years old. Robin Williams leaves behind a reputable film career, starring in timeless works such as the modern classic Dead Poets...

LA theatre to produce deaf-blind production of ‘Spring Awakening'

LA theatre to produce deaf-blind production of ‘Spring Awakening’ Los Angeles theatre Deaf West recently announced they are producing a deaf-blind production of the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening. Deaf West’s Spring Awakening will be presented in both American Sign Language and spoken English, and will feature a cast of 25 hearin...

Keke Palmer is Broadway’s first black Cinderella

Keke Palmer is Broadway’s first black Cinderella Actress, recording artist and talk show host Keke Palmer will play the starring role in the Broadway revival of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. According to many news sources, the 20- year-old star is making theatre history as the first black actress to be cast as Cinderella on Broadway. Palm...