Category Archives: Theater

One Night with Janis Joplin: Opening Night at the Pasadena Playhouse

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Billy Bennight

Out of the hurly-burly cultural revolution of the 1960′s that changed America and manifested itself in popular music were 3 larger than life icons of that period: Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. All have resonated culturally to transcend through the … Continue reading →

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“Romeo + Juliet” at The Historic Los Angeles Theatre

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Cinespia and the Los Angeles Historic Theater Foundation present Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet at the Los Angeles Theatre downtown on February 9th. The 1930s movie palace is apparently rarely open to the public, and according to the photo album on the website, … Continue reading →

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Tartuffe

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Elise Thompson
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Landing of the Urban Rebels Red Carpet

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Greg Thompson

The bulbs were poppin’ Thursday 12-13 in the Flight Theater at the Complex in Hollywood.  A dozen members of the press gathered for the red carpet reception opening night of Landing of the Urban Rebels.  They were snapping and interviewing … Continue reading →

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A John Waters Christmas: One Man’s Love of Perversion …and Santa

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Come see John Waters wax poetic about his favorite holiday Thursday night at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Topics to be covered include “his compulsive desire to give and receive perverted gifts, a religious fanaticism for Santa Claus, and an unhealthy … Continue reading →

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Watch the Premiere Screening of the ‘It’s a Girl!’ Film

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Rita Banerji, Founder and CEO of ’50 Million Missing: a Campaign Against India’s Female Genocide: “Courteous greetings to all the readers of the LA Beat, ‘It’s a Girl!’, the much awaited new documentary film on female ‘gendercide’ in India and … Continue reading →

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“Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin” at Macha Theatre

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Simone Snaith

After selling out its first four weeks, the rock ‘n roll musical Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin, starring Sophie B. Hawkins (of “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” fame), has extended its run at Macha Theatre … Continue reading →

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Death of a Salesgirl

Posted on November 1, 2012 by K.P.

Death of a Salesgirl is a fast paced, unique stage show. Described as “an absurdist tragicomedy with integrated media, about one woman’s struggle to free herself from her past”. It was only after I saw the play that I could … Continue reading →

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Warren Miller’s ‘Flow State’ Coming to Theatres Soon

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Shirley Pena

Victoria Simarano Director, Grassroots and Strategic Partnerships: Climate Reality: “Hi, LA Beat readers! Winter is almost here! But our planet is heating up … and our ski slopes and sledding hills need to be there for the next generation. Climate … Continue reading →

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Halloween Happenings

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Elise Thompson

This year Halloween is an entire week of fun. Starting Friday night, there will be Halloween parties and events straight through the following Friday, when Dia de los Muertos will keep the party rolling. Check out Halloween Haunts with Dukey … Continue reading →

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