Greater Expectations for L.A. Theater

Greater Expectations for L.A. Theater

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  August 18, 2010

We should maintain great expectations for our theaters above the 99-seat level.  Witness Free Man of Color and the latest version of Great Expectations, the musical. READ MORE

What’ll the Times Think Of Next?

What’ll the Times Think Of Next?

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  August 9, 2010

In separate Sunday articles, the Times has now summed up the current condition of six larger theaters and the sub-100-seat theater scene.  When will we read a similar article about the rest of the L.A. theater scene? READ MORE

Connie Chats

Connie Chats

Features by Connie Danese  |  July 6, 2010

Rent at the Bowl, South Pacifc at the Ahmanson, New Home for Noise Within and Show at the Celebration  READ MORE

Timeless Century-Old Drama at A Noise Within

Timeless Century-Old Drama at A Noise Within

Editorial by TylerMcClain  |  May 18, 2010

Glendale’s A Noise Within is a theater dedicated to the preservation of “timeless” drama through the presentation of work that will remain essential to the human experience “100 years into the future, as it was 100 years ago,” READ MORE

Playboy of the Western World

Playboy of the Western World

Photos by Janet Thielke  |  April 27, 2010

A Noise Within concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright John Millington Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World running Saturday, April 17 through Saturday, May 22, 2010. VIEW GALLERY

Awakening at A Noise Within, Laguna’s Pacific Overtures

Awakening at A Noise Within,
Laguna’s Pacific Overtures

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  March 29, 2010

A Noise Within awakens with $10 million. Laguna Playhouse is in the process of getting more Pacific about its priorities. READ MORE.

Much Ado About Benedick – JD Cullum

Much Ado About Benedick – JD Cullum

Features by Steve Julian  |  March 22, 2010

The moment Benedick comes on stage during A Noise Within’s Much Ado About Nothing, you may think Shakespeare foretold the looks of John Astin. READ MORE

Oedipus El Rey and Forgiveness

Oedipus El Rey and Forgiveness

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  March 12, 2010

Inappropriate contact between a parent and a child is the taking-off point for two very different but exceptional plays, by Luis Alfaro and David Schulner. READ MORE.

Weekly Round-Up

Weekly Round-Up

News by Janet Thielke  |  March 12, 2010

This week in review - take a second look at the LAStageBlog.com articles you loved or the articles you may have missed. READ MORE

A Noise Within Celebrates Fundraising Milestone

A Noise Within Celebrates Fundraising Milestone

News by Steve Julian  |  March 12, 2010

Glendale’s year-round classical repertory company is about to be Glendale’s no more. The company, now in its 18th season, has reached the $10 million mark in its capital campaign for a new theatre space in Pasadena. READ MORE