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.
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."
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.
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.
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
No prior artistic experience necessary. Oct. 6 through Dec. 22, "Beyond Words" course will be offered, where participants will be taught skills to access and awaken their creativity, build a creative community, and explore creative writing, photography, music, and collage.
It's been a long, hard road for The Wallis this past International Year of Unplanning. In March 2020, Al Pacino performed to a sold-out crowd at the indoor Goldsmith Stage.