‘Fat Ham’—Very Juicy
Get thee to a nunnery, I mean to the Geffen, as soon as possible to immerse yourself in James ljames’ very (very) loose take on the Shakespeare classic “Hamlet.”
‘Black Cypress Bayou’ — Darkly Funny
World premiere plays by relatively unknown young playwrights can be risky and it was with some trepidation that I entered the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse to attend, or as it turns out, be enveloped by “Black Cypress Bayou” by Kristen Adele
The Women of The Wallis
It might come as no surprise to learn there is a team of strong, powerful and influential women at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Robert van Leer Takes the Helm as New Era Begins at The Wallis
In a big win for Beverly Hills and for the arts, Robert van Leer has been appointed the new Executive Director and CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
“Invincible” – Not Yet
So many things these days start with the disclaimer "This is a work of fiction based on a true story." "Invincible" should lead with the caution "This musical is a work of imagination loosely based on a famous play."
Manuel Prieto Named Director of Education for The Wallis
Manuel "Manny" Prieto has been named Director of Education of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Holocaust Museum LA Expansion Project
On April 7, the Holocaust Museum LA announced that the S. Mark Taper Foundation awarded the museum $1.5 million to support its expansion, which will double its existing footprint in Pan Pacific Park.
Gretchen Pace Appointed to The Wallis Board of Directors
Pace has more than 23 years of luxury retail experience, including seven at Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills and Topanga.
Greystone Mansion to Showcase “Gatsby Redux” This Spring
The Beverly Hills Community Services Department will partner with director/ choreographer Janet Roston and Mixed eMotion Theatrix to bring "Gatsby Redux" to Greystone Mansion and Gardens: The Doheny Estate on April 27, 28 and 29.
Beverly Hills Ballerinas
After two long years, the sugarplum dreams for Beverly Hills ballerinas Jenne and Elle Shim are alive again. Sisters Jenne (14) and Elle (12) will share the stage with a total of 67 pre-professional dancers plus guest artists in Westside Ballet of Santa Monica's production