American Ballet Theatre donating archives to Library of Congress by David Ng

American Ballet Theatre is donating its sizable archives to the Library of Congress, which will open an exhibition focused on the renowned dance company in Washington on Aug. 14. The exhibit…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:09pm on August 8, 2014☆⚑

Larry David will make his Broadway debut with 'Fish in the Dark' by David Ng

Most novice playwrights can only dream of debuting their first works on Broadway. But if your name is Larry David -- the actor-writer behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Seinfeld" -- chances …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:37pm on August 7, 2014☆⚑

'Side Show' revival officially heading to Broadway by David Ng

The new revival of the musical "Side Show" that opened at the La Jolla Playhouse last fall and recently ran at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington is officially heading …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:28pm on August 7, 2014☆⚑

John Lithgow, Annette Bening open in 'King Lear' in Central Park by David Ng

Taking on Shakespeare's elderly tragic hero for the first time in his career, John Lithgow opened on Tuesday in "King Lear" in a new production at the Delacorte Theater in New York's Central…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:39pm on August 6, 2014☆⚑

'Spring Awakening' to get sign-language treatment by Deaf West by David Ng

Following innovative productions of musicals like "Pippin" and "Big River" that were performed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language, Deaf West Theatre in Los Angeles has set …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:29pm on August 5, 2014☆⚑

Keke Palmer will be new Cinderella on Broadway by David Ng

Keke Palmer will take over the title role in the current revival of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella" in New York, becoming what is believed to be the first black actress to play the ro…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:03pm on August 5, 2014☆⚑

Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera calling off fall season by David Ng

The Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera will be scrapping its fall seasons this year as the joint company works its way through financial issues. Leaders are deciding when regular performances…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:59pm on August 4, 2014☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera, two unions agree to a weeklong extension by David Ng

The Metropolitan Opera in New York said on Saturday that the current contracts with two of its unions have been extended for approximately one week to allow for an independent financial stud…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:31am on August 3, 2014☆⚑

'Into the Woods' teaser provides early peek of movie, but no songs by David Ng

"Into the Woods" is a musical -- though you wouldn't necessarily know that from watching the recently released teaser trailer for Disney's big-screen adaptation.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:17pm on August 1, 2014☆⚑

Cast gives 'Hair' a quick styling before Hollywood Bowl shows by David Ng

Wherever the musical "Hair" is performed, the casting requirements are the same: young, good looking, capable of carrying a rock tune. Looking great in various states of undress also helps.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:00am on August 1, 2014☆⚑

Metropolitan Opera extends labor talks by three days by David Ng

The Metropolitan Opera in New York avoided a lockout of union workers late Thursday by extending contract negotiations by 72 hours. The opera had previously threatened a work stoppage if neg…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:00am on August 1, 2014☆⚑

Allison Williams in 'Peter Pan' continues a cross-dressing tradition by David Ng

As the lyrics go, Peter Pan is the boy who won't grow up, won't wear a tie and is never, ever gonna be a man. The stage musical version of J.M. Barrie's story has traditionally made Peter's …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:32pm on July 30, 2014☆⚑

Lou Moore departs as head of Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts by David Ng

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, which only recently completed its inaugural season, confirmed Thursday that Executive Director Lou Moore has left the fl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 5:33pm on July 24, 2014☆⚑

'Bullets Over Broadway' to close in New York on Aug. 24 by David Ng

"Bullets Over Broadway," the first stage musical based on one of Woody Allen's movies, is a comedy about the difficulties of mounting a stage production in New York. It's a challenge that th…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:40pm on July 22, 2014☆⚑

Renee Fleming makes debut in a play at Williamstown Theatre Festival by David Ng

Renée Fleming has performed dozens of opera's leading roles in a professional career that has spanned three decades. This month, the soprano is trying something altogether new for her -- sh…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:36pm on July 21, 2014☆⚑

James Franco gets bad reviews for theater directing debut by David Ng

If you thought Rex Reed's reviews of Melissa McCarthy were harsh, his recent assessment of James Franco's debut as a theater director is even more withering. 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:36pm on July 21, 2014☆⚑

San Diego Opera settles with former director Ian Campbell by David Ng

San Diego Opera said on Friday it has resolved its differences with Ian Campbell, the former longtime general and artistic director who left the company in May after the company's announceme…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:06pm on July 18, 2014☆⚑

Elaine Stritch, 89: Five noteworthy performances by David Ng

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SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:00pm on July 17, 2014☆⚑

Elaine Stritch, 89: Five noteworthy performances by David Ng

Elaine Stritch, the theatrical force of nature who died on Thursday at 89, was a foul-mouthed New York legend who seemed to deliver her best performances when she was playing thinly veiled v…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:00pm on July 17, 2014☆⚑

Tony-winning actress Elaine Stritch dies at 89 by David Ng

Elaine Stritch, the raspy-voiced actress whose forceful personality and salty language enlivened the New York stage for more than six decades, died Thursday at her home in Birmingham, Mich. …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:59pm on July 17, 2014☆⚑

Bryan Cranston returning to LBJ role in 'All the Way' for HBO by David Ng

Unlike Zoe Caldwell, Ron Leibman and Kathleen Chalfant, actor Bryan Cranston will return to a role he played on the New York stage for a small-screen adaptation by HBO.  

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:44pm on July 17, 2014☆⚑

Harvey Milk oratorio getting a staging in Los Angeles by David Ng

The life of Harvey Milk -- the San Francisco politician and activist who was gunned down in 1978 -- has inspired biographies, documentaries, a play, an opera and the 2008 Oscar-winning biopi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:50am on July 17, 2014☆⚑

A look back at the Three Tenors concert at Dodger Stadium by David Ng

One of the most popular and lucrative franchises in classical-music history, the Three Tenors became cultural phenomenon, inspiring adoration among fans and disdain from music purists who re…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:45am on July 16, 2014☆⚑

Tupac Shakur musical 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' closing on Broadway by David Ng

After struggling to find an audience on Broadway, the musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" will close Sunday at the Palace Theatre in New York after running for less than two months. 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:43pm on July 15, 2014☆⚑

'American Psycho' musical to make U.S debut in New York by David Ng

"American Psycho," the stage musical version of the infamous Bret Easton Ellis novel, will make its U.S. debut in New York in an off-Broadway production from the Second Stage Theatre. The pr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 4:37pm on July 14, 2014☆⚑