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It’s A Good Show, Charlie Brown

Show traces out an “average day in the life of Charlie Brown”

Performers with the St. Francis Stage Company in a scene from "The 39 Steps" are, from left, Jim Roope, Daniel Roebuck, Chenoa Mitsui and Chris Kenney. (Photo by Joyce Rudolph)

St. Francis Xavier Church Presents ‘The 39 Steps’ Parody

Church players, led by veteran TV actor Daniel Roebuck, give ‘The 39 Steps’ a go in this parody of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film of the same name. Proceeds will benefit St. Francis Xavier Church and School in Burbank.

L-R: Nick Rogus and Julia Newton play Joseph and Mary in Nativity! The Musical
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Put “NATIVITY: THE MUSICAL” in Next Year’s Holiday Stocking

Like the old saying, the show made you laugh and it made you cry. Actually, it made the packed audience laugh a lot.

Mariette Hartley and David Nevell star in the West Coast Premiere of THE MORINI STRAD, written by Willy Holtzman and now playing at the COLONY THEATRE in Burbank.  (Photo Courtesy of Michael Lamont)

Bravi! to Colony’s “The Morini Strad”

You’ll not only see veteran actors at the top of their craft, but also exquisitely rendered violin performances from prodigy Geneva Lewis, already amazing at 14

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“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Coming to Burbank’s Theatre Banshee

J & J PRODUCTIONS at Theatre Banshee – Burbank – Announces January/2013 Opening Headliners Including Jimenez, Cabling, Peters, and More

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SeaGlass Theatre Presents, A Christmas Twist for the 2012 Holiday Season

An unusual blend of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, this play parodies yet still honors the two great stories, while peppering in perfectly placed modern jokes that even the most hip, technologically advanced tween will get.

American Fiesta's Director David Rose, Artist's Larry Cedar and Playwright Steve Tomlinson, during opening nite gala. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

‘American Fiesta’, OLE!

American Fiesta is the kind of entertainment that makes it clear why The Colony Threatre continues to be one of the nation’s top theatrical venues.

Carrie St. Louis, Ciaran McCarthy, Tyler Ledon, Adam Huss, Terrance Spencer and Grant Jordan star in the world premiere musical JUSTIN LOVE, now playing at the CELEBRATION THEATRE.  (Photo By: Michael Lamont)

Coming Out of the Glass Closet

The questions raised here may not coax anyone out of the glass closet. But at least on our end, they can remove the duct tape from the door.

Tyler Ledon and Adam Huss star in the world premiere musical, JUSTIN LOVE, now playing at the Celebration Theatre.  (Photo Credit:  Michael Lamont)

‘JUSTIN LOVE’ Conquers All at the Celebration

No matter which team you’re batting for, you’ll admire the game that Justin Love puts together: a media-savvy set, upbeat music, snappy choreography, sidesplitting characters and lead actors who wear the play’s serious message lightly on their matinee idol shoulders

Burroughs on Broadway a Smashing Hit

Everyone is talking about not only the great performances, but the incredible production values that rival professional productions

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Theatre Doyen David Elzer Chats With BNB

BurbankNBeyond’s Greg Simay had the pleasure of interviewing Demand PR’s David Elzer. David is a tireless booster of the live theatre scene in and around LA, cajoling critics to give the latest offerings a serious look.

Louis Lotorto and Blythe Auffarth star in the WEST COAST PREMIERE of BLAME IT ON BECKETT, now playing at the Colony Theatre in Burbank.  (Photo courtesy of Michael Lamont)

“BLAME IT ON BECKETT” Makes a Smash West Coast Premiere at the Colony

Picture this. You’re a young woman, early twenties tops. You’ve just graduated with a fancy MBA, but you’re trapped in minimum wage Hell

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Media City Dance Students Uncover “Atlantis”

Media City Dance studio produces a fantastical ballet based on the story of the lost city of Atlantis. Ninety students, ranging in age from 3 to 70, don whimsical costumes to depict characters one might encounter under the sea