Local Performances Articles

Stacey Jackson’s Album Launch Review

Singer Stacey Jackson performed at the trendy Hollywood Bardot Club last night to promote the launch of her new album LIVE IT UP.

For Bob Hiltermann Sign Language is Love

For deaf actor/musician, sign language is love.

Hollywood High School Performs In the Heights - Enjoy the Award Winning Musical May 10-19

Stormy Sacks, Grammy nominated music producer and the director of the performing arts magnet at Hollywood High School announced today that they are the first high school in the nation to be given the rights to perform the Tony award winning Broadway Show “In the Heights”

Pacific Boychoir Performance Review - Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil” Brought to Life

The Pacific Boychoir performed Rachmaninoff's Vespers “All-Night Vigil” on May 10, 2013. It was held at the First Congregational Church in Los Angeles, CA. The music began with the sound of the pitch pipe giving the starting note, because the Vigil was sung a capella. The sound was rich and full as they began to sing the first movement

Joe Turner's Come and Gone Theatre Review

Phylicia Rashad directs the August Wilson Classic Joe Turner's Come and Gone for the Center Theatre Group

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum 40th Anniversary Fundraiser

Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum celebrated its 40th Anniversary by having a fund drive and open house

Friday Night Live June 14, 2013 - A Night Under the Stars

Sinai Temple, in collaboration with Craig 'N Co., will hold their popular Friday Night Live Shabbat service at Los Angeles Ford Ampitheatre on June 14, 2013

15th Annual International Los Angeles Salsa Congress - May 22 through May 26, 2013

The worldwide Salsa celebration produced by Albert Torres Productions, -the most important salsa music and dance live events makes its Los Angeles visit. Starting May 22 through May 26, 2013 at the Westin Bonaventure in Downtown.

Steel Magnolias Theatre Review – This Laguna “Magnolia” Blooms into a Beauty

In this character-driven production, the talented acting ensemble provides healthy doses of heart and soul

CRUMBLE (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) - Indie Playwright Playing Big in LA

CRUMBLE (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) Brings it's Best to Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra 2013-14 Season- Director Jeffrey Kahane Marks 17th Year at Helm

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO), considered one of the nation’s premier orchestras as well as a leader in presenting wide-ranging repertoire and adventurous commissions, announces its 2013-14 season, its 45th, featuring a compelling mix of beloved masterpieces and genre-defying premieres from firmly established and notable up-and-coming composers

Pacific Boychoir Presents Rachmaninoff's Epic All-Night Vigil (Vespers), Op. 37 - Premiere Performance in Los Angeles

Grammy-award winning Pacific Boychoir of Oakland, California, presents Sergei Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil (Vespers), Op. 37 on Friday, May 10, 2013, 8 pm at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles

Terror On Tour All Summer - New Album "Live by the Code" on Sale Now

TERROR recently completed a full European tour and a successful US tour alongside HATEBREED. With no plans of EVER slowing down they will join LAMB OF GOD for a twenty-one city tour beginning May 16th

“I’m Not Rappaport” Review - On Stage at the Pico Playhouse

In a tribute to Herb Gardner’s brilliant play which, through his comically sharp dialogue, explores a myriad of social issues, not only has this play survived the passage of time, but is as relevant and funny today as it was twenty-eight years ago

"In Lieu of Flowers" Movie Review

This drama/romance is about the typical boy meets girl while going through some of the most difficult times a human being can go through in their life.

“Joe Turner's Come and Gone” Opens May 8 - A Lyrically Rich and Powerful Play

August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” directed by Phylicia Rashad, opens Wednesday, May 8 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The lyrically rich and powerful play continues through June 9, 2013

Westside Connection 3 - Music and Story

Westside Connections 3 Music and Story, started with author Mona Simpson telling us a little about the pieces we would hear

Record Store Day - LA's Favorite Duo 'Best Coast' Pairs With Clarks Originals

Record Store Day originated in 2007 to ‘celebrate the art of music,’ every third Saturday of April

Trainspotting is One Raw and Gritty Play

Roger Mathey's award winning production of "Trainspotting" at the Elephant Theater in Los Angeles has been extended through June 1, 2013. If you like your theater nude, rude and crude, this is the one to see.

What A Pair! Benefit Concert 2013 Review - Support Cedars-Sinai’s Breast Cancer Research & Education Programs

Hollywood Came Together for the What A Pair! Benefit Concert to Support Cedars-Sinai’s Breast Cancer Research & Education Programs

Sunday May 19th: 12:00 AM | Cannes Film Festival; 7:00 AM | The Newport Dunes: Sundays Are For Car Lovers; 7:30 AM | EMMY-NOMINATED SPORTS BROADASTER AND SEVEN-TIME U.S. OCEAN IRONMAN CHAMPION, CRAIG B. HUMMER HOSTS THE INAUGURAL MANHATTAN BEACH TOUR DE PIER ON MAY 19; 9:00 AM | Inaugural Tour de Pier, an outdoor stationary cycling event.; 1:00 PM | California Jazz & Wine Fest; 2:00 PM | Steel Magnolias---The Laguna Playhouse; 2:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory; 3:00 PM | STEEL MAGNOLIAS; 6:00 PM | 2013 Billboard Music Awards; 7:00 PM | Shakespeare's Richard III at ZJU Theater; 7:30 PM | The Fantastics---South Coast Repertory

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