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Saturday, June 4, 2016

For Julian Fellowes, after 'Downton' and 'School of Rock' comes 'The Gilded Age' by Irene Lacher

Ever since “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes won an Oscar for the 2001 film “Gosford Park,” his professional dance card has been overflowing with suitors. On the heels of the �…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:46AM
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Judy Gold celebrates gay marriage ruling at her Geffen opening by Irene Lacher

New York-based comedian Judy Gold is used to tailoring "The Judy Show" to shifting geography when she takes her one-woman show on the road. But at Wednesday's opening at the Geffen Playhouse…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:01PM
Saturday, June 22, 2013

Judy Gold dreams of her gay-family sitcom by Irene Lacher

The stand-up comedian, opening a one-woman show at the Geffen Playhouse, has been trying for years to get networks to sign on for her show idea.Stand-up comedian Judy Gold stars in her secon…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:38AM
Saturday, May 4, 2013

The Sunday Conversation: Peter Sellars by Irene Lacher

The theater director and UCLA professor dishes on Shakespeare, 'The Indian Queen,' new artists and why L.A. rather than New York is the future, artistically.Theater director Peter Sellars, a…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00PM
Saturday, April 13, 2013

The Sunday Conversation: Dana Delany's power play by Irene Lacher

Her character in South Coast Repertory's 'The Parisian Woman' enjoys being part of the political scene. And for her role in ABC's 'Body of Proof,' she decided to get real-life experience. Sc…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM
Sunday, April 7, 2013

'Tribes' star Russell Harvard talks deaf community culture by Irene Lacher

The star of 'Tribes' at the Mark Taper Forum talks about how deaf and hard-of-hearing children are raised, the importance of American Sign Language, lip-reading and new technology such as co…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:30AM
Saturday, February 2, 2013

The Sunday Conversation: Kathy Baker isn't worried about acting her age by Irene Lacher

No fan of plastic surgery, the veteran actress says she's found steady work by not having work done, taking roles that others might find too old or unglamorous.At 62, Kathy Baker juggles a b…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00PM
Monday, January 7, 2013

As Peter Pan, Cathy Rigby is soaring at 60 by Irene Lacher

The former Olympian is playing her signature role again in a tour that will stop at the Pantages Theatre this month. Cathy Rigby flies across the Pantages Theatre stage from Jan. 15 through …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:55PM
Sunday, December 23, 2012

Donald Margulies' multiculti holiday tale by Irene Lacher

The playwright discusses his 'Coney Island Christmas,' its pan-American take on the season and how his Jewish New York roots influenced it.Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:00AM
Sunday, August 19, 2012

The Sunday Conversation: Jonathan Groff is having the time of his life by Irene Lacher

The Tony nominee says he's grateful for the experience he's gaining alongside Alfred Molina in the play 'Red' and Kelsey Grammer in the TV series 'Boss'.Jonathan Groff, 27, who earned a Tony…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:00AM
Sunday, March 18, 2012

The Sunday Conversation: Ravi Shankar 'fell in love' with California by Irene Lacher

Ravi Shankar discusses his show at Long Beach's Terrace Theater, George Harrison, daughter Norah Jones, Philip Glass and more.Ravi Shankar, 91, India's most famous classical musician in the …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:00AM
Sunday, February 5, 2012

Phylicia Rashad: A new role in 'Raisin' by Irene Lacher

The Tony winner for her role in 'Raisin in the Sun' is now seeing the play from a director's viewpoint.The Tony winner for her role in 'Raisin in the Sun' is now seeing the play from a direc…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:00AM
Sunday, December 11, 2011

The Sunday Conversation: With Bill T. Jones by Irene Lacher

Choreographer Bill T. Jones, who won a Tony Award for 'Fela!,' discusses his influences, West African dance and diverse theater audiences.Bill T. Jones won his second Tony Award for choreogr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:00AM
Monday, April 18, 2011

Julie Andrews: The Sunday Conversation by Irene Lacher

The British actress, about to be honored at the Geffen Playhouse during its annual fundraiser, reminisces about her early stage work, her late husband, Blake Edwards, and her wish list of pr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:17AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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