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October 14, 7:21 pm

Theater review: ‘The Engagement Party’ shines with a dazzling script, multifaceted drama

This post was updated Oct. 15 at 7:51 p.m. “The Engagement Party” is well worth putting a ring on. Directed by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, the contemporary drama unveils the strife that shakes the table of the wealthy young couple Josh (Jonah Platt) and Katherine’s (Bella Heathcote) intimate engagement party. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “The Engagement Party” is pictured on stage. The contemporary drama play will run in the Geffen Playhouse’s Gil Cates Theater through Nov. 5. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 11, 12:58 pm

‘This Is Not a True Story’ rewrites the stories of tragic Asian heroines

This post was updated Oct. 12 at 8:47 p.m.  Editor’s Note: This article contains references to suicide.  The truth is not always what it seems in Artists at Play’s latest production. Read more...

Photo: Zandi De Jesus, Rosie Narasaki and Julia Cho (left to right) play Kim, Kumiko/Takako and CioCio in “This Is Not a True Story.” The satirical play will run at the Los Angeles Theatre Center through Oct. 15. (Courtesy of Grettel Cortes Photography)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 4, 7:09 pm

Q&A: Edgar Arceneaux reveals caregiving, storytelling themes of play ‘Boney Manilli’

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:33 p.m. “Boney Manilli” is retelling an age-old story from new perspectives. Loosely inspired by the infamous scandal involving pop duo Milli Vanilli, Edgar Arceneaux’s “Boney Manilli” follows the tale of two brothers – one who has struggled to finish his play about the late-1980s group and another who hopes to adapt “Song of the South” into his own play – as they come to terms with their mother losing her memories. Read more...

Photo: Actors perform with puppets on the stage of “Boney Manilli.” Written and directed by Edgar Arceneaux, the play will run Oct. 5-7 at the Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater. (Courtesy of Bailey Holiver)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 29, 12:51 pm

Q&A: Tarell Alvin McCraney discusses his new position at the Geffen Playhouse

This post was updated Oct. 10 at 7:51 p.m. Tarell Alvin McCraney is facing the future of the Los Angeles theater scene. The Academy Award-winning screenwriter and playwright was recently named the new artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse. Read more...

Photo: Tarell Alvin McCraney smiles for his photo. The Academy Award-winning screenwriter and playwright was recently named the new artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse. (Courtesy of Erik Carter)

Arts, Music, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 24, 8:18 pm

Nimoy Theater hosts glittering opening night with musical performances

Setting the streets of Westwood aglow, The Nimoy had an opening night like no other. Home to UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP), the newly-renovated historic theater greeted guests with a shimmering marquee for its inaugural performance last night. Read more...

Photo: Surrounded by the ensemble, Grammy Award-winning poet J. Ivy performs the first part of his “Poetry Uncut” series for UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at The Nimoy. Following last night’s inaugural performance, J. Ivy will return to The Nimoy to host three more installments throughout the 2023-2024 season. (Julia Zhou/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 22, 3:27 pm

Ebb & Flow festival dances for environmental action at Ballona Creek

When trying to make a splash, things are bound to Ebb & Flow. Taking place at Ballona Creek, Heidi Duckler Dance’s biannual Ebb & Flow festival explores themes of climate change and environmental activism. Read more...

Photo: (Left to right) Himerria Wortham, Haylee Nichele and Toogie Barcelo perform their site-specific piece, entitled “Lake Enchanto,” in 2017. This Saturday, Heidi Duckler Dance’s Ebb & Flow arts festival will take place at Ballona Creek. (Courtesy of Heidi Duckler Dance)


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