LA STAGE INSIDER: Six Extensions and a ClosingMatt Walker’s Troubies Spin A Wither’s Tale at the FalconGreater Expectations for L.A. Theater
LATE’s War Cycle Shifts Focus

LATE’s War Cycle Shifts Focus

Features by Don Shirley  |  August 19, 2010

Wounded is back, Survived has become Nation of Two, and Tom Burmester’s Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble is beginning to examine the troops in Afghanistan. READ MORE.

In the Theatre, Starting on Time is a Joke

In the Theatre, Starting on Time is a Joke

Editorial by Mark Kinsey Stephenson  |  August 19, 2010

Okay. I’m going to vent. Well… not exactly a complete 100% rant because there are some instances of excellence to point out. However, sometimes I really wonder what people are thinking.  READ MORE

Greater Expectations for L.A. Theater

Greater Expectations for L.A. Theater

Editorial by Don Shirley  |  August 18, 2010

We should maintain great expectations for our theaters above the 99-seat level.  Witness Free Man of Color and the latest version of Great Expectations, the musical. READ MORE

LA STAGE INSIDER: Six Extensions and a Closing

LA STAGE INSIDER:
Six Extensions and a Closing

Editorial by Julio Martinez  |  August 18, 2010

Julio Martinez gives us the inside scoop of why “Just 45 Minutes…” closed so abruptly, which shows are extending, what premieres are coming to LA, and find out who had their stage debut at the Hollywood Bowl back in 1934. READ MORE

Matt Walker’s Troubies Spin A Wither’s Tale at the Falcon

Matt Walker’s Troubies Spin A Wither’s Tale at the Falcon

Features by Ashley Steed  |  August 18, 2010

The Troubadour Theatre Company, or the Troubies as fans have come to know them, has been around for 15 years now. Best known for their loose adaptations of the classics mixed with commedia, clowning, improvisation and music, they’ve cultivated quite the following and reputation.  READ MORE

Week of August 16, 2010

Week of August 16, 2010

Opening/Closing by LA Stage Alliance  |  August 17, 2010

There are some great shows opening this week. Be sure to catch The War Cycle at Powerhouse Theatre. READ MORE

Dakin Matthews Parodies Charles McNulty and Steven Leigh Morris

Dakin Matthews Parodies Charles McNulty and Steven Leigh Morris

Editorial by LA Stage Alliance  |  August 16, 2010

Antaeus’ Founding Artistic Director, Dakin Matthews, wrote a satirical response to Sunday, August 8th’s LA TIMES article, “Dialogue: Critics Charles McNulty and Steven Leigh Morris discuss the state of L.A.’s small theaters.” READ MORE

Making History at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Making History at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Features by Steve Julian  |  August 16, 2010

Ask Bill Rauch, Artistic Director of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) since 2007, his most important goal and he’ll tell you, “It’s that we’re building on 75 years of work and delivering productions that make people want to come.”  READ MORE

LA STAGE INSIDER

LA STAGE INSIDER

Editorial by Julio Martinez  |  August 13, 2010

LA Stage Insider is a new weekly column by long-time writer Julio Martinez which we feel will add to your reading enjoyment. It will feature news on upcoming theatre productions in the Los Angeles and surrounding areas. It is another LA Stage outlet to inform theatergoers about noteworthy items that may not be available elsewhere. Readers can assist Julio by letting him know about events they are associated with or to which they have “inside” information before becoming public knowledge. READ MORE

Ovation Recommended ProductionsAugust 13, 2010

Ovation Recommended Productions
August 13, 2010

by LA Stage Alliance  |  August 13, 2010

Are you trying to decide what to see this weekend? Consider an Ovation Recommended production. These productions have been ranked in the top 20% of all registered shows in the ‘Overall Production’ voting category by the LA Stage Alliance Ovation Voters.  READ MORE