Jeff Goldblum heading off-Broadway for Bruce Norris' 'Domesticated' by David Ng

Bruce Norris, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright of "Clybourne Park," opened his metaphysical drama "A Parallelogram" at the Mark Taper Forum on Sunday. The busy New York w…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:45am on July 22, 2013☆⚑

David Krumholtz of 'Numb3rs' joining 'Sunshine Boys' at Ahmanson by David Ng

David Krumholtz, who played a mathematical whiz for six seasons in the CBS series "Numb3rs," will join Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch -- the latter played Krumholtz's dad in the TV show -- in …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 6:22pm on July 18, 2013☆⚑

Emmys 2013: Nathan Lane scores two nominations for guest roles by David Ng

Nathan Lane already has two Tony Awards, and now the actor could be adding two Emmys to his trophy shelf.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:39pm on July 18, 2013☆⚑

Emmys 2013: David Mamet, Tom Stoppard receive nominations by David Ng

It was a good morning for two playwrights at the Emmy nominations, with David Mamet and Tom Stoppard set to compete (against each other) in the category of writing for a television movie or …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:44pm on July 18, 2013☆⚑

'Wicked' star Idina Menzel sets date for Broadway return by David Ng

Since her Tony Award-winning turn as Elphaba in the blockbuster musical "Wicked," Idina Menzel has spent most of her time away from Broadway. The actress has guest-starred on "Glee," played …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on July 18, 2013☆⚑

Tell-all book about Broadway's 'Spider-Man' arriving in November by David Ng

It's a book that will appeal to Broadway fans and Comic-Con habitues alike. 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:30am on July 18, 2013☆⚑

Cathy Rigby sued by composer over 'Peter Pan' musical by David Ng

Cathy Rigby, the former Olympic gymnast turned stage actress, is being sued for millions of dollars by a composer who claims that he hasn't been properly paid for his work on a production of…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on July 18, 2013☆⚑

Shakespeare's Globe wants to take 'Hamlet' to every country by David Ng

To be or not to be. Etre ou ne pas être. ¡Ser, o no ser, es la cuestión!

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:39am on July 17, 2013☆⚑

Cirque du Soleil says 'Ka' performances will resume Tuesday by David Ng

Performances of Cirque du Soleil's "Ka" will resume on Tuesday at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, 17 days after an aerialist fell to her death during a performance of the popular show.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:45am on July 15, 2013☆⚑

'Book of Mormon' adding five more weeks to Pantages Theatre stop by David Ng

"The Book of Mormon" has added five more weeks to its return engagement to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. A touring Broadway production of the hit musical from the creators of "South Par…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:00am on July 15, 2013☆⚑

Michael Feinstein staying at Pasadena Pops through 2016 by David Ng

Michael Feinstein will be bringing his brand of class and oomph to the Pasadena Pops for three more years. The musician and orchestra have renewed his contract as the group's principal pops …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on July 12, 2013☆⚑

Colony Theatre in Burbank says it is financially stable, for now by David Ng

Leaders of the financially troubled Colony Theatre in Burbank said that they have achieved a measure of stability and that they are moving forward with a new season, scheduled to begin in Se…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:39pm on July 11, 2013☆⚑

Hammer Museum to fete Robert Gober, Tony Kushner at gala by David Ng

The Hammer Museum in Westwood will honor artist Robert Gober and playwright Tony Kushner at its 11th annual gala, scheduled to take place Oct. 5. Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, are co-…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on July 11, 2013☆⚑

'The Lion King' touring musical reaches $1 billion at box office by David Ng

The billionaire's club has a new member who walks on all fours and sports a handsome mane.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:50am on July 11, 2013☆⚑

Kenneth Branagh's lauded 'Macbeth' is coming to U.S. cinemas by David Ng

Kenneth Branagh is back in Bard territory with a new production of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" that he stars in and co-directed with Rob Ashford at the Manchester International Festival in Engla…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:15pm on July 10, 2013☆⚑

Funding issues led to Reprise Theatre Company's failure to relaunch by David Ng

Reprise Theatre Company had proposed a change of venue after going on hiatus last year, but many devotees were not thrilled with the new location. For 15 years, Reprise Theatre Company broug…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:15pm on July 9, 2013☆⚑

Ashlee Simpson to star in 'Chicago' at Hollywood Bowl by David Ng

Ashlee Simpson -- pop star, reality TV veteran and younger sister to uber-celebrity Jessica Simpson -- will play the role of Roxie Hart in the production of the musical "Chicago" at the Holl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 5:23pm on July 8, 2013☆⚑

'I'll Eat You Last,' with Bette Midler, could come to Los Angeles by David Ng

"I'll Eat You Last," John Logan's stage play starring Bette Midler as the late Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers, recently closed up shop on Broadway after a profitable run at the Booth The…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:16am on July 4, 2013☆⚑

Cirque du Soleil says aerialist didn't slip out of harness by David Ng

As a government investigation gets underway concerning the death on Saturday of a Cirque du Soleil performer in Las Vegas, the Montreal company has publicly stated that Sarah Guillot-Guyard,…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:03pm on July 3, 2013☆⚑

Orange County's Sarah Lynn Marion triumphs on Broadway by David Ng

It was like an episode of "Glee" except that it was real. It also had a triumphant ending for one recent high school graduate from Orange County.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 9:45am on July 3, 2013☆⚑

Cirque du Soleil mishaps are infrequent but not unheard of by David Ng

The death of a Cirque du Soleil acrobat during a performance of "Ka" on Saturday shocked audience members at the MGM Hotel in Las Vegas. The Times reported that some in the audience saw Sa…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:11am on July 1, 2013☆⚑

Jason Alexander on the end of Reprise Theatre Company by David Ng

Jason Alexander has shed some more light on the recent demise of Reprise Theatre Company. The "Seinfeld" veteran had served as artistic director of the Los Angeles musical theater organizati…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:49pm on June 28, 2013☆⚑

Zach Braff reteaming with Woody Allen in 'Bullets over Broadway' by David Ng

In 1993, a very young Zach Braff had a brief part as Woody Allen's college-age son in "Manhattan Murder Mystery." Now the former "Scrubs" actor will be reuniting with Allen in the new stage-…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 4:39pm on June 27, 2013☆⚑

Kirk Douglas season includes new musical, show on Rodney King by David Ng

The new season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre will feature four main productions, including a world-premiere musical and Irish actor Barry McGovern in a piece dedicated to Samuel Beckett. 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:50pm on June 27, 2013☆⚑

Gay marriage rulings: Prop. 8 playwright Dustin Lance Black reflects by David Ng

When asked how Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage will change his play "8," Dustin Lance Black responded simply: "I'm going to have rewrite the ending." 

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00am on June 27, 2013☆⚑