L.A. Theatre Works moving to Sundays on KPFK-FM by David Ng

LoLos Angeles Theatre Works is changing radio stations in its hometown. Starting March 25, the radio-play series will begin broadcasting on KPFK-FM (90.7) each Sunday at 8 p.m. The show will…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:25am on March 13, 2012☆⚑

Stratford Shakespeare Festival names new artistic director by David Ng

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada has chosen from within its own ranks for a new artistic director.The Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada has chosen from within its own rank…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 4:19pm on March 12, 2012☆⚑

Stratford Shakespeare Festival names new artistic director by David Ng

Antoni Cimolino will succeed Des McAnuff as artistic director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 4:08pm on March 12, 2012☆⚑

New 'Gone with the Wind' stage adaptation coming in 2013 by David Ng

The play is scheduled to have its premiere at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in Winnipeg. It is set to run Jan. 10 to Feb. 2.The play is scheduled to have its premiere at the Royal Manito…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:38am on March 12, 2012☆⚑

New 'Gone with the Wind' stage adaptation coming in 2013 by David Ng

A new stage version of "Gone with the Wind" is scheduled to have its world premiere in Canada in 2013.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00am on March 12, 2012☆⚑

Susan Stroman to direct 'The Producers' at Hollywood Bowl by David Ng

Stroman, the Broadway powerhouse who has won five Tony Awards, will direct and choreograph "The Producers" at the Hollywood Bowl in JulyStroman, the Broadway powerhouse who has won five Tony…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:40am on March 8, 2012☆⚑

Susan Stroman to direct 'The Producers' at Hollywood Bowl by David Ng

Susan Stroman will direct a production of the musical 'The Producers' at the Hollywood Bowl.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00am on March 8, 2012☆⚑

'American Idiot' at Ahmanson Theatre to hold daily ticket lottery by David Ng

If ticket prices for the Green Day musical "American Idiot" seem out of reach financially, you still have a chance to see the show at the Ahmanson Theatre -- but you may need to bring ear pl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 6:20pm on March 6, 2012☆⚑

Pantages new season: 'Mormon,' 'Catch Me If You Can,' 'Sister Act' by David Ng

Pantages The new season at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood will feature several prominent Broadway titles, including the previously announced "The Book of Mormon." The 2012-13 season, whi…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 4:00pm on March 6, 2012☆⚑

Stephen Colbert sings 'Porgy and Bess' duet with Audra McDonald by David Ng

In true spotlight-hogging fashion, the Comedy Central satirist joins in whenever he can, having sung, danced and even created art with his on-air invitees.In true spotlight-hogging fashion, …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:45am on March 6, 2012☆⚑

Stephen Colbert sings 'Porgy and Bess' duet with Audra McDonald by David Ng

On Monday's "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert joined with singer/actress Audra McDonald to perform the song "Summertime" from "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess," currently on Broadway.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00am on March 6, 2012☆⚑

'Animal House' musical to bring toga party to Broadway by David Ng

"National Lampoon's Animal House," the 1978 comedy that put toga parties in the mainstream, is coming to Broadway in a new musical stage version, with a score by the band the Barenaked Ladie…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00am on March 6, 2012☆⚑

George Clooney, Brad Pitt lead all-star Prop. 8 play reading by David Ng

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matthew Morrison and others appeared in the L.A. premiere of the play "8," based on the court trial over Prop. 8 in California.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:12pm on March 4, 2012☆⚑

Julie Taymor claims 'Spider-Man' producers engaged in fraud by David Ng

Taymor's lawyers claim in the document that producers "fraudulently induced" her to continue working on the musical even though they were "secretly conspiring to oust Taymor and use and chan…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:32pm on March 2, 2012☆⚑

Julie Taymor claims 'Spider-Man' producers engaged in fraud by David Ng

Lawyers for Julie Taymor, the ousted director of "Spider-Man," have filed papers in court in response to a countersuit from the show's producers.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 8:32pm on March 2, 2012☆⚑

Valley Arts Center's 2012-13 season: Mark Morris; Bebe Neuwirth by David Ng

The Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge has announced its line-up for the 2012-13 season.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 6:00pm on March 2, 2012☆⚑

Segerstrom's 2012-13 season: 'War Horse,' Mariinsky, Barbara Cook by David Ng

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa will offer a typically eclectic lineup for its 2012-13 season, which was announced Thursday. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:26am on March 2, 2012☆⚑

Segerstrom's 2012-13 season: 'War Horse,' Mariinsky, Barbara Cook by David Ng

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa announces its lineup for its 2012-13 season, with highlights including the Mariinsky Ballet, Broadway legend Barbara Cook and touring produ…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:00am on March 2, 2012☆⚑

Brad Pitt joins cast of '8' play reading in L.A. by David Ng

Pitt joins his pal George Clooney and several other celebrities for the benefit event that also will be streamed live on YouTube.Pitt joins his pal George Clooney and several other celebriti…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 3:05pm on March 1, 2012☆⚑

Brad Pitt joins cast of '8' play reading in L.A. by David Ng

Brad Pitt will wield a gavel Saturday in the gay-marriage battle, playing a federal judge in the play "8," which will have its L.A. premiere in a one-night reading at the Wilshire Ebell Thea…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 2:14pm on March 1, 2012☆⚑

Inner-City Arts teaming up with European theater artists by David Ng

A little bit of the European theater world is coming to the skid row neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:53am on March 1, 2012☆⚑

L.A. playwright Jennifer Haley wins Blackburn prize by David Ng

Jennifer Haley, a Los Angeles-based playwright, is the winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, an annual award that recognizes achievements by female playwrights. The prize is for Ha…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:19am on March 1, 2012☆⚑

Inner-City Arts teaming up with European theater artists by David Ng

Inner-City Arts is teaming up with the British-German theater company Gob Squad and L.A.'s Center Theatre Group to launch a two-year stage project. The initiative will involve a handful of I…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 7:00am on March 1, 2012☆⚑

Elephant Theatre Company going on hiatus for 2012 by David Ng

The Elephant Theatre Company -- one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood's Theatre Row district -- has suspended operations for the 2012 season due largely to financial difficulties a…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:15am on February 29, 2012☆⚑

Telling the story behind the story behind 'West Side Story' by David Ng

Fifty years after "West Side Story" won 10 Oscars, including best picture, a newspaper in Riverside has told the story behind the story behind "West Side Story."Fifty years after "West Side …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 4:31pm on February 27, 2012☆⚑