Theater

Gus Van Sant’s film about musician Kurt Cobain’s final days has been adapted into an opera that will make its U.S. debut with the LA Phil this week.

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fat Ham” is a modern retelling of the Shakespearean story and pulls from playwright James Ijames’ experiences growing up in the U.S. South.

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The West LA theater company’s new artistic director, Tarell Alvin McCraney, wants to connect with younger audiences and create a safe space for immersive horror.

Can Geffen Playhouse attract younger audiences with immersive events?

The West LA theater company’s new artistic director, Tarell Alvin McCraney, wants to connect with younger audiences and create a safe space for immersive horror.

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“Existencia,” a new work by the experimental performance troupe Diavolo, explores the chaos and community that resulted from the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

‘Existencia’: Northridge earthquake gave rise to community

“Existencia,” a new work by the experimental performance troupe Diavolo, explores the chaos and community that resulted from the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

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Kate Berlant wants audiences to know that her semi-autobiographical show, “KATE,” is theater, not stand-up. It begins on Jan. 17 at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Beyond jokes: Kate Berlant shares struggles with fame and identity in new show

Kate Berlant wants audiences to know that her semi-autobiographical show, “KATE,” is theater, not stand-up. It begins on Jan. 17 at the Pasadena Playhouse.

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Lina González-Granados is conducting LA Opera’s “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.” She reflects on the show’s themes of love and forgiveness, plus her journey to U.S. orchestras.

Lina González-Granado on ‘Frida y Diego,’ always being ready

Lina González-Granados is conducting LA Opera’s “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.” She reflects on the show’s themes of love and forgiveness, plus her journey to U.S. orchestras.

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The Actors’ Gang’s new show, “Methusalem,” is directed by Brent Hinkley. He and fellow co-founder Tim Robbins discuss the show and the group’s legacy.

The Actors’ Gang preserves punk rock roots after 40 years

The Actors’ Gang’s new show, “Methusalem,” is directed by Brent Hinkley. He and fellow co-founder Tim Robbins discuss the show and the group’s legacy.

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Theaters nationwide are struggling with an aging audience, the ongoing economic impact of COVID, and competition from TV streaming platforms.

Intermission or final curtain call for mid-sized theaters? Some patrons aren’t returning

Theaters nationwide are struggling with an aging audience, the ongoing economic impact of COVID, and competition from TV streaming platforms.

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Silent film actress Alla Nazimova threw the biggest parties in 1920s Hollywood. Romy Nordlinger brings her back to life in the new “Garden of Alla.”

Alla Nazimova was the Madonna of her time. This silent film star is the subject of a new play

Silent film actress Alla Nazimova threw the biggest parties in 1920s Hollywood. Romy Nordlinger brings her back to life in the new “Garden of Alla.”

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Director Timothy Scott Bogart on having one of the “most consequential creative experiences” by watching “All That Jazz,” a film he goes back to for inspiration.

Director Timothy Scott Bogart on seeing ‘All That Jazz” for the first (and fifth) time

Director Timothy Scott Bogart on having one of the “most consequential creative experiences” by watching “All That Jazz,” a film he goes back to for inspiration.

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In East West Players’ “On This Side of the World,” theater-goers hear stories of Filipinos immigrating to America.

‘On This Side of the World’: Your ticket to Filipino immigrant experiences

In East West Players’ “On This Side of the World,” theater-goers hear stories of Filipinos immigrating to America.

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Asian American artists in LA are working to break apart the “Asian American monolith” by telling more nuanced stories and experimenting with form.

More Asian American stories are hitting the main stage in LA

Asian American artists in LA are working to break apart the “Asian American monolith” by telling more nuanced stories and experimenting with form.

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LA-based Native American theater creators are having a moment. Larissa FastHorse and DeLanna Studi talk about what this means and why it took so long.

Native American theater movement grows with help from Angelenos

LA-based Native American theater creators are having a moment. Larissa FastHorse and DeLanna Studi talk about what this means and why it took so long.

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“Romeo and Juliet Suite” hits the stage and the screen this week in Benjamin Millepied’s multimedia production of the timeless love story.

Romeo and … Romeo? LA Dance Project shows different forms of love in new production

“Romeo and Juliet Suite” hits the stage and the screen this week in Benjamin Millepied’s multimedia production of the timeless love story.

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Dancer, choreographer, and now director Benjamin Millepied discusses adapting the Georges Bizet opera for his feature directorial debut.

Director, dancer Benjamin Millepied on remaking ‘Carmen’

Dancer, choreographer, and now director Benjamin Millepied discusses adapting the Georges Bizet opera for his feature directorial debut.

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The Actors’ Gang has been bringing theater classes to California prisons for over a decade, now some alumni of the program have written and will perform an original play.

‘(Im)migrant of the State’: Formerly incarcerated people share stories on stage

The Actors’ Gang has been bringing theater classes to California prisons for over a decade, now some alumni of the program have written and will perform an original play.

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For one (very unauthorized) play about Michael Jackson with a performance schedule cut short by COVID-19, the show is back on. But like all of us, it’s changed.

‘For the Love of a Glove’: Michael Jackson play is back on

For one (very unauthorized) play about Michael Jackson with a performance schedule cut short by COVID-19, the show is back on. But like all of us, it’s changed.

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Since 1976, the Kim family has owned the Gardena Cinema, one of the last single-screen movie theaters in Southern California. But times have changed, and now they have to move on.

One of SoCal's last family-owned cinemas bids farewell

Since 1976, the Kim family has owned the Gardena Cinema, one of the last single-screen movie theaters in Southern California. But times have changed, and now they have to move on.

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The Long Beach Opera is having a world premiere of Kate Soper’s new opera “The Romance of the Rose,” but this isn’t your grandma’s idea of opera.

Long Beach Opera aims to ‘buck tradition’ with ‘The Romance of the Rose’

The Long Beach Opera is having a world premiere of Kate Soper’s new opera “The Romance of the Rose,” but this isn’t your grandma’s idea of opera.

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The Pacific Opera Project aims to make the arts more affordable and entertaining. Their next show is “Superflute,” a retelling of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with Nintendo characters.

Pacific Opera Project combines Mozart with Nintendo for next show

The Pacific Opera Project aims to make the arts more affordable and entertaining. Their next show is “Superflute,” a retelling of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with Nintendo characters.

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