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On a morality merry-go-round

Reprise Theatre Company ended 2009 celebrating the father of the American musical, Richard Rodgers. This week, it kicked off an ongoing celebration with a revised, re-imagined version of his and Oscar... 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 »

Still at play

There’s something to be said for a man who can make a roomful of adults take notice simply by repeating the childish taunt, “Made you look!” Nearly 20 years after changing tastes and personal controversy... 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 »

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 »

Pee-Wee Herman eyes comeback

Pee-Wee Herman’s ready for a comeback — and he’s starting with a stage play. “I’m opening a big show in January — the Pee-Wee Herman Show — based on my original stage production, but completely new... 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 »

CBS Video: Hugh Jackman discusses cell phone incident

Hugh Jackman explains to Katie Couric about breaking the fourth wall during a recent performance on Broadway in A Steady Rain when a patron's mobile phone rings twice during an important scene. 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 »

TMZ Video: Jackman & Craig: Can you hear us now?

"Wolverine and James Bond are not to be messed with, especially when they're doing the whole acting thing." 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 »

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 »

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 »

Theater Review: Audiences asked to ‘Stand’ up for clever live improv

Marc Platt, the producer who brought Los Angeles audiences the Broadway hit “Wicked,” brings audiences a delightful and inventive musical experience with “One Night Stand,” where everything — music, lyrics,... Read more »

Review: 'Guys and Dolls'

I cannot think of a better place to be on a muggy summer night than at the Hollywood Bowl in a box seat watching Frank Loesser’s ever memorable production of “Guys and Dolls.” This was a full-scale... Read more »

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