This post was updated Oct. 7 at 10:36 p.m. The journey to the 34th Mirrorball win begins. Premiering Sept. 16, the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars will bring exciting new numbers. Read more...
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Theater & Fine Arts
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September 14, 11:33 pm
‘The Studio’ wins record-breaking total of 13 awards at 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
This post was updated Sept. 14 at 11:57 p.m. Sunday evening’s Primetime Emmy Awards show shone a spotlight on Hollywood’s brightest stars in television. Live from the vibrant Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards highlighted this year’s most celebrated TV icons on Sept. Read more...
Photo: Stephen Colbert, holding the Emmy, and his team from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” accept the award for Outstanding Talk Series during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.(Courtesy of AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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September 13, 12:57 pm
‘Oedipus the King, Mama!’ adds satire, rock ‘n’ roll to ancient Greek drama
Mixing Greek drama with Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, “Oedipus the King, Mama!” took the stage this month as a playful collision of ancient tragedy and rock ‘n’ roll spectacle. Read more...
Photo: Seven actors and actresses dressed in ancient Greek-stylized costumes pose with their hands in the air, mid-performance. Beth Kennedy, one of the actresses in the show, said the original production of “Oedipus the King, Mama!” was created during a nine-day intensive, a concentrated period of rehearsal designed to develop a performance in a short time. (Courtesy of J. Paul Getty Trust)
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August 31, 12:56 pm
Theater review: Corny comedy “Shucked” offers curious commentary, charms all ears
This post was updated Aug. 31 at 4:21 p.m. Sweet and satisfying, “Shucked” is worthy of all ears. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. Read more...
Photo: Several actors clad in denim and overalls pose excitedly on a stage featuring props of corn and a wagon. The Tony-winning musical comedy has sprouted at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where it will stay through Sept. 7 on its national tour. (Courtesy of shuckedmusical.com)
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August 18, 9:22 pm
The Getty’s newest exhibition explores connections between mediums
This post was updated Sept. 8 at 11:15 p.m. The Getty’s newest exhibition shows there is nothing static about art. Running until Sept. 14, “Lines of Connection: Drawing and Printmaking” explores the relationship between the two art mediums. Read more...
Photo: Visual illusion pen and ink, opaque watercolor and varnish piece appearing to be a table with printed pages on top. “Trompe L’oeil of a Tabletop with Dürer Prints and Printed Matter” by Maurice Roger is one of the works featured at the Getty’s new exhibition. (Courtesy of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston)
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August 18, 1:02 pm
Student-run production company promotes inclusivity, diversity in storytelling
Color Box Production Company is using all its hues to tell the most diverse stories it can through student theater. The student-run production company’s mission is to create inclusive stories that accurately reflect the kaleidoscope of UCLA’s student experience and overall diversity. Read more...
Photo: Over a dozen actors pose for an audience with their hands raised in the air. The company’s previous productions include “Everybody’s Talking about Jamie,” “In the Heights” and “Grease.” Madurya Suresh, previous executive director for Color Box, said being part of such a versatile company strengthened her people skills and organizational abilities. (Courtesy of Mehra Marzbani)
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August 15, 4:00 pm
“Her Rage” explores feminism and multicultural identity, blends myth and power
This post was updated Aug. 24 at 3:28 p.m. Dorothy Guo is not ashamed of anger. Alongside her friend Yuwen Yang, the rising third-year theater student co-wrote, co-directed and co-produced the play “Her Rage,” which premiered at Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. Read more...
Photo: Medea, played by Mahek, poses dramatically in a bold red dress while holding a small bundle. The play “Her Rage” premiered at Hollywood Fringe Festival in June and explores female rage through two parallel narratives, blending the Greek myth of Medea with elements from a real Taiwanese murder case. (Courtesy of Marcy Sun)