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Playwright Jamie Pachino Wins 2009 Francesca Primus Prize

Playwright Jamie Pachino Wins 2009 Francesca Primus Prize

News by LA Stage Alliance  |  March 8, 2010

Jamie Pachino of Los Angeles has been awarded the $10,000 2009 Francesca Primus Prize for her play Splitting Infinity. READ MORE

Lyric Director Thomas Colby on Cloud 9

Lyric Director Thomas Colby on Cloud 9

Editorial by Thomas Colby  |  March 8, 2010

When I first heard we were considering doing Caryl Churchill’s Cloud 9, my heart jumped as I remember being fascinated with it from way back in my college years at Ohio University when, as a sophomore, we mounted a production of it. READ MORE

Kay Cole Brings the Bowl to the Lounge

Kay Cole Brings the Bowl to the Lounge

Features by Steve Julian  |  March 7, 2010

Director and choreographer Kay Cole steps away from BROADS! The Musical at The El Portal to helm a “cuddly Valentine to country music and Small Town, USA.” READ MORE

A Sad Song of Lost Intimacies

A Sad Song of Lost Intimacies

Editorial by Alessandra Brown  |  March 7, 2010

The Odyssey Theatre’s production of Noel Coward’s A Song at Twilight is superbly constructed. All aspects of the production tied in very well with the characters’ separate identities. READ MORE

Noted Actress Nan Martin Passes Away March 4

Noted Actress Nan Martin Passes Away March 4

News by LA Stage Alliance  |  March 6, 2010

Acclaimed stage, screen and television actress, Nan Martin, passed away Thursday morning (March 4) due to complications from emphysema. READ MORE

Sally Spectre: the Musical

Sally Spectre: the Musical

Editorial by Jesse Lagos  |  March 6, 2010

When you wish upon a star…READ MORE

Finding Family at the Theatre

Finding Family at the Theatre

Editorial by Aubrey Canfield  |  March 6, 2010

People are always saying and sometimes it’s easy to forget: the theatre is a close-knit community. READ MORE

LADCC Nominated Browning Version Extends at Pacific Resident Theatre

LADCC Nominated Browning Version Extends at Pacific Resident Theatre

Features by Gary Ballard  |  March 5, 2010

When asked about the standing ovation received at a recent matinee of The Browning Version star Bruce French replies, “I’m happy to say the audience response has been quite wonderful for this show.” READ MORE

Moment of Proof Spoiled by Audience Member

Moment of Proof Spoiled by Audience Member

Editorial by TylerMcClain  |  March 5, 2010

I’ve restarted this post a handful of times. I keep finding myself discouraged. Re-reading my words, it strikes me how much I’m starting to sound like Andy Rooney, beginning sentences with “People these days…” and then spouting some insane-person’s argument against wearing sweatpants in public. READ MORE

Original Cast Attends the “Dreamgirls” Ahmanson Theatre Opening

Original Cast Attends the “Dreamgirls” Ahmanson Theatre Opening

Photos by Janet Thielke  |  March 5, 2010

Opening night of Dreamgirls, starring Moya Angela, Syesha Mercado and Adrienne Warren with original Dreamgirls attending Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday and more. VIEW GALLERY