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Musical Review: Songs without plot tell story of mismatched musical duo

DOWNEY — It isn’t really a concert and it isn’t a recital. It’s just “an enjoyable musical break from the 24-hour news cycle,” says Marsha Moode, executive producer and director of “Rodgers and Hart: A... Read more »

Stage Review: Unexpected diversity lifts cultural resonance in ‘Riverdance’ finale

Those who have never seen “Riverdance” in the 11 years it has been performed on American stages have missed more than a tribute to a specific brand of folk dancing. But now, as they say on the Emerald... Read more »

Back in the glare

Syesha Mercado is catching her dream. With a debut album on the way, the onetime “American Idol” finalist is keeping herself in the spotlight, in the glamorous role of Deena Jones in a production of... Read more »

Man arrested in killing of theater director

A 25-year-old Mexican national was behind bars Tuesday for allegedly killing a longtime East Hollywood theater director with whom he had a romantic relationship.    Jose Fructoso was arrested late... Read more »

Martin Sheen returns to the stage in 'The Subject Was Roses'

Martin Sheen will star in the Center Theatre Group’s upcoming production of “The Subject Was Roses” at the Mark Taper Forum, 46 years after receiving a Tony Award nomination during its Broadway run. Sheen... Read more »

Shining her light

When Soniah Spence first auditioned for Disney on Ice two years ago, she had her eye on a principal role in their “High School Musical on Ice” show. But when producers called to say they liked her... Read more »

Through dance, seeking better understanding amidst conflict

After nearly a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, there have been few times in history when the gulf of understanding between the United States and the Middle East has been wider. But dance legend... Read more »

Supervisors approve $14 million bond issue for LA Opera

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $14 million private bond offering Tuesday, secured by a lease of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, to support the Los Angeles Opera.    The unusual... Read more »

Branching out

Sloan Robinson has the features of a Greek goddess, which may explain, in part, why she has been able to credibly portray such legendary beauties Dorothy Dandridge and Josephine Baker. Defined by her... Read more »

‘It’s a form of art that pushes the possibilities of human beings’

Like The Innocent in Cirque du Soleil’s latest production of KOOZA, in the 1970s Gilles Ste-Croix was also in search of his place in the world.

His entrance into show business came... Read more »

Stage Review: Battle of the sexes takes new approach in ‘My Fair Lady’

DOWNEY — The language is almost as elegant as the songs and dances in the Downey Civic Light Opera presentation of “My Fair Lady,” playing weekends through Oct. 18 at the Downey Civic Theatre, 8435... Read more »

Taking soul possession of American standards

Like Chaka Khan’s era-bending 1995 rendition of Rodgers and Hart’s “My Funny Valentine,” selections from classic songbooks virtually cry out for re-interpretation by contemporary artists. It is in that... Read more »

Questions & Answers: Charles Randolph-Wright

Charles Randolph-Wright is, quite literally, all over the place.

The acclaimed playwright and performer, who got his start in the original Broadway cast of “Dreamgirls,”... Read more »

Lionsgate and Tyler Perry team for big screen version of landmark play

SANTA MONICA — Tyler Perry will adapt Ntozake Shange's Obie Award- winning 1975 play, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf,'' for the big screen, it was announced Thursday. ... Read more »

At awards ceremony, Black theater seen as mounting a comeback

In its 19-year history, the NAACP Theatre Awards have always exalted stories that embody the evolution of African-American portrayals on stage. During ceremonies held Monday night at the Directors Guild... Read more »

Theater Preview: On stage, attempting to personalize L.A.’s self-inflicted racial divisions

“Next Door,” a two act drama playing at South Los Angeles’ Stage 52 Theater, takes a thought-provoking look at multiracial and class co-existence through the eyes of three different family situations. The... Read more »

He found his own dance community

When Bradley Rapier, co-creator of the theater production “Groovaloos,” left his native Canada and his pursuit of a career in medicine more than 10 years ago, he knew it would be a tough but hopefully... Read more »

Going with the flow

After a decade of taking on dramatic roles in some of the most demanding productions in theater — including the lead in “Aida” on Broadway — Merle Dandridge might look today like she is burdened by the... Read more »

Taking Center: Stage

Three of television’s brightest actors were tapped to unveil nominees for the 19th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards on Tuesday in downtown L.A., but it was the words of an unexpected guest that struck a chord... Read more »

'Doll' parts

When the Hollywood Bowl is transformed into 1950s New York this weekend for a revival of “Guys and Dolls,” it will be the culmination of a rapid-fire two weeks of preparation by all-star cast that includes... Read more »

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