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“The tale of Cinderella has inspired countless picture books, musicals, novels and dreams.” -Heidi Anne Heiner, Cinderella Tales from Around the World

A Member of the Family: Director Phylicia Rashad returns to the Taper

Immediate Family, a biting new comedy by Paul Oakley Stovall, explores evolving ideas of marriage and family. The Bryant family reunion takes a comedic turn when the middle son brings home his Swedish boyfriend and tosses him into a stew of family dysfunction. Race, sexuality and religion are on the menu as Modern Family meets Guess Who’s Co...

Students create models of Chavez Ravine homes

Center Theatre Group supported 16 students from the Academy of Visual Arts at Culver City High School as they constructed models of the homes that were demolished in the historic neighborhoods now known as Chavez Ravine to make way for Dodger Stadium.  The students created these models, which were displayed at the home adjacen...

Grand Dames: Lessons from legendary ladies

When 2015 enters the annals of Los Angeles theatre history, it might well be regarded as the season of the dame.  Certainly, the Ahmanson Theatre owes much of its recent success to a few legendary ladies: Cicely Tyson, Angela Lansbury and Dame Edna. As we round the midpoint of this historic season, let’s take stock of what we’ve learned f...

A Classic Opening of 'The Price'

Center Theatre Group donors celebrated legendary playwright Arthur Miller's The Price at a special opening night dinner, held Saturday, February 21, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Sleep

Sleep is an intrinsic element of the story. In Bourne’s production, much of Act Three takes place within the wooded grounds of the Palace where Aurora and blindfolded sleepwalkers move in trance like states in a 100 year slumber. The movement is based on poses and positions of sleep, dancers have their arms outstretched before them or are curled...