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Playwright, pianist and actor Hershey Felder is famed for bringing musical greats like Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Franz Liszt and more to life via a series of engaging and accl... [more+]

Playwright, pianist and actor Hershey Felder is famed for bringing musical greats like Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Franz Liszt and more to life via a series of engaging and acclaimed solo shows. His latest subject is Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, who's not only considered one of Russia's greatest composers -- he's widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. Renowned for world-famous compositions like "Sleeping Beauty", "Swan Lake", "The Nutcracker" and countless ferocious and brilliant symphonies, Tchaikovsky died mysteriously at the age of 53, only nine days after conducting the premiere of his enigmatic Symphony No. 6. Now, Felder pulls back the curtain on the curious life of the beloved and tormented composer at Beverly Hills' Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. [less-]

Going against tradition isn't easy with 36 generations of ancestors to please, as Lauren Yee quickly learns in the hilarious cultural comedy, "King of the Yees". Growing up just outside of San Francis... [more+]

Going against tradition isn't easy with 36 generations of ancestors to please, as Lauren Yee quickly learns in the hilarious cultural comedy, "King of the Yees". Growing up just outside of San Francisco's Chinatown, she's always felt like an outsider, especially compared to her father Larry, the unofficial king of the Chinese community and its seemingly obsolescent Chinese American men's club. But after her father disappears, she must embrace her heritage for the first time in order to find him. Explore America's largest Chinatown through the eyes of a new generation in this bitingly funny, honest and heartfelt comedy at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. [less-]

Ted L. Nancy is a customer in need of service ... and every customer service rep's worst nightmare. He writes to the City of Huntington Beach requesting a permit for operating his Electronic Nose Blow... [more+]

Ted L. Nancy is a customer in need of service ... and every customer service rep's worst nightmare. He writes to the City of Huntington Beach requesting a permit for operating his Electronic Nose Blowing Machine, invites Czechoslovakian President Václav Havel to become Treasurer of Ted's Vacuum Club, asks Nordstrom about buying a mannequin that looks like his deceased neighbor to present to the grieving widow, and more. Time after time, well-meaning representatives offer earnest replies to his letters. Based on his bestselling series of books "Letters From a Nut", Nancy brings his madcap collection of correspondence to L.A. for a one-of-a-kind show that is both outlandish and uproarious. Innovative French director Pierre Balloón directs and comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld produces this ode to idiosyncrasy at Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater. [less-]

See a work of art come to life at the "Pageant of the Masters". This one-of-a-kind production, an Orange County tradition, uses real people to recreate classical and contemporary paintings down to the... [more+]

See a work of art come to life at the "Pageant of the Masters". This one-of-a-kind production, an Orange County tradition, uses real people to recreate classical and contemporary paintings down to the finest detail. As you take in the visual marvel, a narrator guides you through the story behind each work while a live orchestra sets the tone. This year's presentation, "The Grand Tour", recreates the experience of a time when there were virtually no public museums and people would go on artistic pilgrimages, traveling around Europe to see great works of art. Highlighting masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Tiepolo, Longhi, Watteau, Reynolds and Romney, as well as American artists like John Singer Sargent, "The Grand Tour" will take you on a whirlwind journey from Pompeii to a celebration of Carnival in Venice to the European tour of Buffalo Bill's "Wild West Show" to Paris in the Jazz Age. [less-]

Claudia DiMartino grew up in an Italian-American family in Brooklyn, and every stereotype you can think of applies! "It's Only Lipstick" follows her life story through a dysfunctional family, her inte... [more+]

Claudia DiMartino grew up in an Italian-American family in Brooklyn, and every stereotype you can think of applies! "It's Only Lipstick" follows her life story through a dysfunctional family, her intense work ethic, becoming a marketing executive in the beauty industry in corporate America and getting laid off. DiMartino's spot-on impressions of family members put you right in the middle of this funny family drama, but her personal storytelling lends heart and inspiration to her tale of never giving up. "It's Only Lipstick" at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks weaves through the highs and lows that affect everyone, offering a frank and honest look at the value of being yourself and believing that it's never too late to go after your dreams. [less-]

The poetic pop songs of Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel -- known as the "Bob Dylan of France" -- are brought to life in this look at his life and music at Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. With m... [more+]

The poetic pop songs of Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel -- known as the "Bob Dylan of France" -- are brought to life in this look at his life and music at Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. With more than 25 million records sold worldwide, Brel's romantic French chanson tunes brim with European sophistication and ooze with vivid depictions of love, life, joy as well as the darker themes of heartbreak and loss. Among the dozens of artists who've covered his songs are David Bowie, Ray Charles, Celine Dion and even Nirvana. This hit revue originally debuted in 1968 and was revived off-Broadway in 2006. Marc Francoeur, Susan Kohler, Miyuki Miyagi and Michael Yapujian star in this powerful and bold theatrical experience that demonstrates that, while Brel is no longer neither alive nor living in Paris, his legendary vision of romance, humor and moral conviction endures. [less-]

From the mind of hit television screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter ("This is Us", "Switched at Birth") comes "The Cake", a play of equal sentimentality and trouble. Main character Della, played by "That '... [more+]

From the mind of hit television screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter ("This is Us", "Switched at Birth") comes "The Cake", a play of equal sentimentality and trouble. Main character Della, played by "That '70s Show"'s Debra Jo Rupp, has a knack for cakes, not judgment calls -- those usually get sent to her husband. When the girl she helped raise returns to North Carolina with a different fiancee than expected, Della has to decide whether the cake will include two brides atop or not. Find out what she does when it premieres at the Atwater Village Theatre in Los Angeles. [less-]

Do "you" believe in luck? A man successfully bets double or nothing on the Super Bowl coin toss for 20 years straight. Meanwhile, a professor races the clock on a groundbreaking discovery to cure the ... [more+]

Do "you" believe in luck? A man successfully bets double or nothing on the Super Bowl coin toss for 20 years straight. Meanwhile, a professor races the clock on a groundbreaking discovery to cure the disease that's causing her own progressive blindness. Presented at Theatre 40 at the Reuben Cordova Theatre in Beverly Hills, "Sequence" intertwines these two stories like DNA, using the two modern-day parables to examine the interplay between science and faith, probability and luck. [less-]

Get Lit and the famed Actor's Gang Theater are the forces behind "Dante", a musical adaptation of "Dante's Inferno" set in modern-day Los Angeles, written by college student and Get Lit poet Raul Herr... [more+]

Get Lit and the famed Actor's Gang Theater are the forces behind "Dante", a musical adaptation of "Dante's Inferno" set in modern-day Los Angeles, written by college student and Get Lit poet Raul Herrera. Following Dante as he tours the nine circles of hell via L.A.'s temptations, both hellish and blissful, the story focuses on a young man as he descends into madness, then gets a second chance at redemption by going through hell in order to confront his demons and realize that one can't live and learn without making mistakes. Each evening will focus on a different sin, such as lust or gluttony. See Get Lit Players & Literati Fellows interpret "Dante" at The Actors' Gang Theater in Culver City. [less-]

When it comes to the world of "Ball Yards", anything can happen, and it seems like it does in Chuck Faerber's quirky, surreal play. This world premiere play is a darkly satiric look at America's real ... [more+]

When it comes to the world of "Ball Yards", anything can happen, and it seems like it does in Chuck Faerber's quirky, surreal play. This world premiere play is a darkly satiric look at America's real national religion -- sports. So when an L.A. Dodgers game is broadcast by a detached announcer during the onset of nuclear winter, or an All-America football player abandons the gridiron for springboard diving, the audience doesn't blink. Grab a seat and explore this unique look at the games we play. [less-]

Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds") and Denis Arndt ("Basic Instinct") star in "Heisenberg", a sharply original drama from the Tony-winning playwright of "The Curious Incident of the Dog... [more+]

Tony and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds") and Denis Arndt ("Basic Instinct") star in "Heisenberg", a sharply original drama from the Tony-winning playwright of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time". In a crowded London train station, Georgie spots Alex, a much older man, and gives him a kiss, suddenly thrusting these two strangers on an electrifying journey that examines human connection amidst life's uncertainties. Drama Desk winner Mark Brokaw ("How I Learned to Drive") directs this "New York Times" Critics' Pick at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum. [less-]

While Sister Rosetta Tharpe might not be a household name, among music aficionados she's the Original Soul Sister and the Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll. In the '30s and '40s, Tharpe helped lay the ground... [more+]

While Sister Rosetta Tharpe might not be a household name, among music aficionados she's the Original Soul Sister and the Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll. In the '30s and '40s, Tharpe helped lay the groundwork for rock music, belting out spiritual lyrics backed by jumping rhythms and guitar skills that Chuck Berry would envy. Her revolutionary gospel sound influenced generations to come. Now, her inspiring story comes to life in the world premiere musical "Shout Sister Shout!" at The Pasadena Playhouse. Conceived and directed by Randy Johnson ("A Night with Janis Joplin"), with a book by award-winning playwright Cheryl West ("Before It Hits Home"), this uplifting musical tale will have you on your feet. [less-]

As teenagers, BeBe & CeCe Winans faced the ultimate in culture shock when they were invited to join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise the Lord network television show. "Born for This: The Musical", c... [more+]

As teenagers, BeBe & CeCe Winans faced the ultimate in culture shock when they were invited to join Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise the Lord network television show. "Born for This: The Musical", created by BeBe and Broadway director Charles Randolph-Wright ("Motown: The Musical"), brings the Grammy-winning duo's story to the stage, packed with their most loved hits as well as stellar new songs. Before they became household names with songs like "I.O.U. Me," "Heaven," "Addictive Love" and "I'll Take You There," the Winans found themselves suddenly thrust into the small screen spotlight while also having to lead the charge in integrating TV evangelism. Experience "Born for This" at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. [less-]

A two-hour play is a big investment of time, but the Short + Sweet Theatre Festival gives you all that satisfaction in 10-minute bites! The second annual Hollywood edition fills six weeks with short s... [more+]

A two-hour play is a big investment of time, but the Short + Sweet Theatre Festival gives you all that satisfaction in 10-minute bites! The second annual Hollywood edition fills six weeks with short stories that pack a punch, including a full week of Short + Sweet Latino. With humble beginnings in Sydney Australia, the festival has grown and spread to 14 countries and 40 cities. The audience and select judges pick their favorites from each week to progress to the finals, with glory and prizes awaiting the winners. Get a concentrated helping of 10-12 great stories each week and choose your favorites at Stella Adler Theatre. [less-]

Set to what the "New York Post" called Elton John's "best score yet," and named "Broadway Musical of the Decade" by "Time" magazine, the explosive "Billy Elliot: The Musical", presented by Actors' Rep... [more+]

Set to what the "New York Post" called Elton John's "best score yet," and named "Broadway Musical of the Decade" by "Time" magazine, the explosive "Billy Elliot: The Musical", presented by Actors' Repertory Theatre of Simi, fills the stage with inspiring songs and high-energy dance. Based on the hit film of the same name, this heartwarming show is about a motherless boy in a small, poverty-stricken mining town who trades his boxing gloves for ballet shoes and fights against social stereotypes to achieve his dream of becoming a dancer. Cheer along as his talent and ambition become symbols of hope for a town that's enduring more than its fair share of hardship, when "Billy Elliot: The Musical" takes to the stage of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. [less-]

Take a glimpse into the future of the Trump presidency when "Building the Wall" imagines the billionaire's infamous Mexican border blockade post-completion. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-wi... [more+]

Take a glimpse into the future of the Trump presidency when "Building the Wall" imagines the billionaire's infamous Mexican border blockade post-completion. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan ("Hacksaw Ridge", "The Kentucky Cycle"), this heated new play foresees a future in which Donald Trump has succeeded in rounding up and detaining millions of immigrants. Now, a writer interviews a supervisor at a private prison who awaits sentencing for carrying out the federal policy that has escalated into the unimaginable. Starring Bo Foxworth and Victoria Platt, see "Building the Wall" at the Fountain Theatre. [less-]

The ultimate feel-good ABBA musical spectacular, "Mamma Mia!" brings audiences back again and again to relive the thrill. Featuring a stellar cast with Dove Cameron ("Descendants", "Liv and Maddie"), ... [more+]

The ultimate feel-good ABBA musical spectacular, "Mamma Mia!" brings audiences back again and again to relive the thrill. Featuring a stellar cast with Dove Cameron ("Descendants", "Liv and Maddie"), Jaime Camil ("Jane the Virgin"), Lea DeLaria ("Orange Is the New Black") and many more, this staged musical phenomenon tells the story of a mother, a daughter, three possible dads and an unforgettable trip down the aisle. Bride-to-be Sophie wants nothing more than to have her father at her wedding. But there's a small problem: She has no idea which of mom's three former boyfriends might be the guy. So Sophie invites them all to the festivities, surprising her fiercely independent mom. The show's tale of enduring love and friendship features ABBA's fabulous hit songs, including "Dancing Queen," "S.O.S.," "The Winner Takes It All," "Take a Chance on Me" and many more at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. [less-]

Neil Simon's "The Gingerbread Lady" centers around singing star Evy Meara whose career, marriage and health all have been destroyed by alcohol. After ten weeks in a rehab center, a birthday party with... [more+]

Neil Simon's "The Gingerbread Lady" centers around singing star Evy Meara whose career, marriage and health all have been destroyed by alcohol. After ten weeks in a rehab center, a birthday party with her best friend, her daughter, a gay actor pal and an ex bring on a host of emotions, raising the question, will Evy's friends and family help or hinder her road to recovery? "The New York Times" declared "The Gingerbread Lady" a "landslide of pure unbuttoned joy." See Neil Simon's comedic wit infuse this uncharacteristically dark yet heartwarming drama at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. [less-]

Take a trip back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the dark underworld of the vintage crime novels of Hammett, Chandler and Cain. Returning to the Actors Workout Studio for a sixth year, Punk Monkey ... [more+]

Take a trip back to the Golden Age of Hollywood and the dark underworld of the vintage crime novels of Hammett, Chandler and Cain. Returning to the Actors Workout Studio for a sixth year, Punk Monkey Productions' "Play Noir" teems with hard-boiled private detectives, double-crossing dames unscrupulous villains and plenty of intrigue. This year's selection of one-act plays features "Swindled Heart" by Dagney Kerr, "Double Negative" by Carl L. Williams, "Vixen" by David-Matthew Barnes, "Blonde Noir" by Michael Paul Cote, "beat noir" by Joe Janes and "All the Suspects" by Daniel Weisman. [less-]

The hot-button issue of sexual harassment is exposed and explored in the U.S. premiere of "Brilliant Lies", now coming to L.A.'s Beverly Hills Playhouse after a successful run in San Francisco. In a "... [more+]

The hot-button issue of sexual harassment is exposed and explored in the U.S. premiere of "Brilliant Lies", now coming to L.A.'s Beverly Hills Playhouse after a successful run in San Francisco. In a "serious comedy" that "strikes some dangerous sparks" ("The New York Times"), an attractive young woman accuses her boss of misconduct after she loses her job. A mediator is brought in to handle the case, but finds the real facts hard to come by, as conceived by prolific Australian playwright David Williamson. [less-]