Baby It’s You! and Mary Poppins trade on boomer memories instead of sturdy scripts. READ MORE
Geoff Elliott Directs Richard III
at Noise Within
by Tom Provenzano | October 2, 2009
Eighteen years into its existence A Noise Within has become one of the foremost theatrical institutions in the county. They open this season by revisiting the origin of the title quote in a production of Richard III under Geoff Elliott’s direction READ MORE
Connie Chats
by Connie Danese | September 10, 2009
Connie Chats with Dan Guerrero, Ken Werther, First Kids Writers, Sheldon Epps and wife Monette Magrath plus news from the Geffen and Peri Gilpin. READ MORE
JoBeth Williams
Brings Magic into the Night
by Deborah Behrens | September 3, 2009
At 60, JoBeth Williams is busy shedding old skins and ready to get her theatrical samba on. The recent empty nester just got a sporty new car, her first speeding ticket and a starring role at the Pasadena Playhouse all in the sultry heat of August. Not to mention a younger man’s candid admiration. READ MORE
Pasadena Playhouse Announces
2010 Season
by Janet Thielke | August 3, 2009
The season will include two world premiere musicals, a world premiere play, a fresh look at a favorite musical, a revival of a sultry farce and an award-winning contemporary play READ MORE
Pasadena Playhouse Names New Executive Director
by Janet Thielke | July 6, 2009
Stephen Eich to take the helm of beginning July 1, 2009. READ MORE
East West Players’ Honored Twice by James Irvine Foundation
by Janet Thielke | June 23, 2009
Earlier this month, Tim Dang, producing artistic director of East West Players (EWP), the nation’s premier Asian American theatre, was honored with a 2009 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. READ MORE
Pasadena Playhouse Names New Director of External Relations
by Janet Thielke | June 19, 2009
John E. Alexander will be working to expand the theatre’s exposure regionally and nationally. READ MORE
Crowns - Bringing “Hattitude” to LA Audiences
by Deborah Behrens | May 8, 2009
When Aretha Franklin sang “My Country Tis of Thee” at Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration, it wasn’t the Queen of Soul’s trademark voice that captured the rapt world’s attention. It was her choice of millinery. READ MORE
Angela Bassett Hosts The 3rd Annual Sheldon Epps Theatrical Diversity Project
by LA Stage Alliance | January 7, 2009
The 3rd Annual Sheldon Epps Theatrical Diversity Project Celebration, hosted by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance with special guest Gabrielle Union, will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue). The evening…
