Southern California Motion Picture Council's St. Valentines Ball, Hosted by Margaret O'Brien, Set for 2/13
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 9:55 PM) - The Southern California Motion Picture Council (SCMPC) will present their annual St. Valentines Ball with Oscar winning actress, Miss Margaret O'Brien, as the evening's hostess. The highlight of the gala will be the presentation of the 2012 Golden Halo Award to actress, singer and humanitarian, Ms. Barbara Van Orden.

The Laguna Playhouse Adapts THE GIVER, HANSEL AND GRETEL & CINDERELLA in February
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 9:38 PM) - The Laguna Playhouse will present two stage adaptations of award-winning and highly popular children’s stories in February beginning with The Giver (February 17-18, 2012) immediately followed by Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella (February 24 – March 4, 2012).

MADAME BUTTERFLY Opens 2/3 at Luna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 7:17 PM) - MADAME BUTTERFLY A Tragedy of Japan – The heart-wrenching story of a beautiful young Geisha who sacrifices her family, her religion and, ultimately, her life for her American husband. Butterfly is the young bride of Lieutenant Pinkerton, who buys Butterfly’s love while stationed in Japan with no intention of ever taking her home to America. Written by David Belasco and directed by Aramazd Stepanian.

80 West Productions Presents BRILLIANT TRACES, Previews 2/2
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 4:45 PM) - 80 West Productions has announced, the first Los Angeles production granted full rights by the author for their production of, BRILIANT TRACES, written by Cindy Lou Johnson and directed by John Hindman.

LA Theatre Works & James Bridges Theater Present Travelling Light in HD 2/12
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 3:46 PM) - Travelling Light in HD is described as "a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age, Nicholas Wright’s new play imagines the birth of silent film in a remote Eastern European village at the turn of the century."

BWW TV: Inside Opening NIght of OVO in Santa Monica!
by Audra Stafford

(Jan. 27 10:45 AM) - Cirque du Soleil has returned to the Santa Monica Pier with its critically-acclaimed OVO. The production opened on Friday, January 20, 2012 fand will run for a limited engagement through March 11, 2012 under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top). BroadwayWorld correspondant Audra Stafford was on hand for the show's opening night and takes you inside the spectacle below!

BWW Launches Non-Equity Audition Center with Free Listings
by BWW

(Jan. 27 10:15 AM) - We've unveiled a Non Equity Auditions section of the site which now contains free listings for audition opportunities around the country with all the same features that our Equity center includes like our search, chart view, daily and instant email alerts and more.

Berenice Bejo, Glenn Close, Viola Davis To Present at SAG Awards 1/29
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 10:04 AM) - Actor nominees Berenice Bejo, Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis and Shailene Woodley will be presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

ANMT Concert Reading Series to Open With EMERALD 2/06
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 9:54 AM) - A concert reading of EMERALD will take place on Monday, February 6 at 7:30pm at the Lonny Chapman Theatre on Burbank Blvd., and will feature members of the Academy Repertory Company.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour Keeps the Jackson Spirit Alive at the Staples Center This Weekend
by Don Grigware

(Jan. 27 7:39 AM) - The King of Pop is getting a dazzling tribute in one of the most atypical Cirque du Soleil shows. Atypical, because there's less aerials and acrobatics and a lot more dancing, which makes sense if you're going to do right by Michael Jackson. With multi- rear projection screens, a live band and backup singers to enhance Jackson's own prerecorded sounds, and pyrotechnics galore, Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson The Immortal, especially for Jackson fans, comes ecstatically alive.

Chance Theater Announces 2012 Season
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - Artistic Director Oanh Nguyen and Managing Director Casey Long have announced Chance Theater's 2012 Season.

International City Theatre Opens GOD OF CARNAGE, 1/27
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - Bad behavior has never been so much fun. Artistic director caryn desai [sic] jump starts International City Theatre’s 27th season at the helm of Yasmina Reza’s scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning God of Carnage. The limited, four-week engagement runs January 27-February 19, with low-priced previews on January 24, 25 and 26. Here’s a chance to see this hilarious comedy in ICT’s more intimate setting and watch the fur fly up close!

Tabard Theatre Company Presents CROSSING DELANCY, 1/27-2/19
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - The Tabard Theatre Company, managing and resident theatre company at Theatre on San Pedro Square. Visit us online at www.tabardtheatre.org. CROSSING DELANCEY, a romantic comedy by Susan Sandler that achieved fame on Broadway and in a film version starring Amy Irving (Golden Globe nomination).

Peter Mac/Judy Garland Opens French Market Place New Showroom
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - Judy Garland Tribute Artist Peter Mac has a new monthly home in the West Hollywood’s French Quarter Restaurant’s inside the French Market Place.

Upright Cabaret Presents THE TROUBADOURS 1/27
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' second show of their 3rd Season, THE TROUBADOURS, starring American Idol’s JACKIE TOHN, MATT WOLPE (The Buddy Holly Story) YVETTE CASON (Dreamgirls, Play On!, Stormy Weather) and JAKE SIMPSON (Star Search Grand Champion, Arena: Born to Rock, Oprah favorite) celebrating the music of Bob Dylan, Carole King and James Taylor!

Skirball Cultural Center Presents Nora Chipaumire 1/27
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:00 AM) - The Skirball Cultural Center will present the Los Angeles debut of contemporary African dance artist Nora Chipaumire on Friday, January 27, at 8:00 p.m.

ICT Announces 2012 Season Begins With GOD OF CARNAGE 1/27
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 2:00 AM) - ICT's 26th season will include the West Coast premieres of The Fix, a hard-hitting, political rock musical with book and lyrics by John Dempsey and music by Dana P. Rowe; and Ghost-Writer, a supernatural romance by award-winning playwright Michael Hollinger (Opus).

MY FAIR LADY Arrives At The Cerritos Center, Runs 1/27-29
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 1:30 AM) - My Fair Lady will come to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Friday, January 27, 8:00 PM; Saturday, January 28, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; and Sunday, January 29, 2:00 PM.