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"West Side Story" -- the famed Broadway musical that became a classic movie -- probably wouldn't exist if hadn't been for a report in the Los Angeles Times about a gang fight in Riverside.
It looks like Los Angeles Opera's production of "Simon Boccanegra" will be the last opportunity in the U.S. to see Plácido Domingo perform the Verdi opera in the foreseeable future. A co…
Woody Allen is in the process of adapting his 1994 movie "Bullets over Broadway" for the musical stage, aiming for a New York opening in 2013.
George Clooney, Demian Bichir, Jessica Chastain and Christopher Plummer are among this year's crop of Oscar nominees who are taking on stage roles.
"Kinky Boots," a new musical based on the 2005 British movie and featuring a score by '80s rock icon Cyndi Lauper, is expected to open on Broadway next year. "Kinky Boots," a new musical bas…
"Kinky Boots," a new musical based on the 2005 British movie and featuring a score by 80s rock icon Cyndi Lauper, is expected to open on Broadway next year. But before it does, producers are…
Will their new ticket-pricing strategy attract new audiences?Will their new ticket-pricing strategy attract new audiences?
Los Angeles Opera said that ticketholders for "Albert Herring" can bring along friends who have never been to the opera before for just $25 per seat.
Ben Heppner has canceled his Tuesday appearance in "Moby-Dick" at the San Diego Opera.Ben Heppner has canceled his Tuesday appearance in "Moby-Dick" at the San Diego Opera.
Russell Brand, stage actor? The British comedian, performer and tabloid fixture is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in downtown L.A. Russell Brand, stage actor? The British comedian, performer …
Russell Brand, stage actor? The British comedian, performer and tabloid fixture will try his hand at a new medium when he stars in a stage play written by Eric Idle that will have a four-per…
Reprise won't be suspending all operations.Reprise won't be suspending all operations.
Reprise Theatre Co. has canceled its upcoming April production of "The Apple Tree" and is suspending all mainstage productions for the foreseeable future, the organization said Friday. The c…
The complex legal battle has taken a significant step toward resolution, but many legal issues remain unresolved.The complex legal battle has taken a significant step toward resolution, but …
"Spider-Man" producers announced Thursday that they have reached a settlement in its arbitration with the union that represents Julie Taymor -- the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
Shatner's career is defined by a bottomless capacity to try it all -- nothing is too weird or outlandish and selling out is nothing to be ashamed of.Shatner s career is defined by a bottomle…
The Pasadena Playhouse is gaining the services of a name familiar to the Southern California theater community.The Pasadena Playhouse is gaining the services of a name familiar to the Southe…
Charles Dillingham, who worked for nearly 20 years at Center Theatre Group as managing director before leaving in 2011, will join the Pasadena Playhouse on an interim basis as executive dire…
"Downton Abbey" introduced the phonograph to the aristocratic Crawley household in Sunday's episode of the popular Masterpiece Classic series on PBS."Downton Abbey" introduced the phonograph…
"Downton Abbey" introduced the phonograph to the Crawley household in Sunday's episode of the Masterpiece Classic series. The younger members of the family are instantly enamored -- perhaps …
"The King's Speech" is back -- only this time, it's a stage play touring Britain in preparation for a possible West End engagement and maybe even a Broadway transfer.
On early Sunday, she was killed in a road accident when she got out of her car near Forest Lawn Memorial Park and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.On early Sunday, she was killed in a road …
Zina Bethune, the dancer, actress and advocate for disabled children, has died at 66.
"The Book of Mormon" wins a 2012 Grammy Award Sunday for musical theater album.
