UK Times Takes On Impolite Audiences

UK Times Takes On Impolite Audiences

News by Janet Thielke  |  July 2, 2009

Candy-unwrappers beware. READ MORE

House of Representatives Represent the Arts

House of Representatives Represent the Arts

News by Janet Thielke  |  July 1, 2009

On June 26th, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a $15 million increase for both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for FY 2010. Now help us pass it through the Senate! READ MORE

Peter Mellencamp’s Timely Translation of Brecht

Peter Mellencamp’s Timely Translation of Brecht

Features by Lee Melville  |  July 1, 2009

Peter Mellencamp new translation of Saint Joan of the Slaughterhouses, Brecht’s 1930 political bookend to Happy End, examines the American economic system in immediate and amazingly applicable ways. READ MORE

Alice Tuan to Lead CalArts Writing for Performance Program

Alice Tuan to Lead CalArts Writing for Performance Program

News by Janet Thielke  |  July 1, 2009

President Steven D. Lavine announced playwright Alice Tuan has been named Head of the Writing for Performance Program in the School of Theater. READ MORE

Paul Leaf’s Dramatic Retelling of Port Chicago

Paul Leaf’s Dramatic Retelling of Port Chicago

Features by Janet Thielke  |  June 30, 2009

Writer/Director Paul Leaf discusses the unbelievable true story that inspired his new play, The Mutiny at Port Chicago. WATCH VIDEO

It’s Curtains for AmericanTheaterWeb.com

It’s Curtains for AmericanTheaterWeb.com

News by Janet Thielke  |  June 30, 2009

After an 11-year run, ATW’s Andy Propst is moving to TheaterMania. READ MORE

The Voysey Inheritance

The Voysey Inheritance

Photos by Janet Thielke  |  June 29, 2009

Production shots from Theatre Forty’s Los Angeles premiere of David Mamet’s adaptation. VIEW GALLERY

Cornerstone Theatre Company Touched Audiences with Touch the Water

Cornerstone Theatre Company Touched Audiences with Touch the Water

News by Janet Thielke  |  June 29, 2009

Cornerstone Theatre Company proudly reported their most recent play, Touch the Water, played to sold out crowds its final two weekends. So what’s up next for Cornerstone? READ MORE

Waiver War Weapons: Part II

Waiver War Weapons: Part II

Features by Rob Kendt  |  June 29, 2009

The turbulent and true history of the infamous Equity Waiver wars, which raged from 1986 through 1988 and changed LA theater forever. READ MORE

Week of June 29th, 2009

Week of June 29th, 2009

Opening/Closing by LA Stage Alliance  |  June 29, 2009

Take a moment to see which stand-out productions are closing this week that you don’t want to miss!  At the same time, get a jump on ordering your tickets for exciting new shows that are about to open! READ MORE