Roz Ryan in Ain't Misbehavin' at the Ahmanson

SBV's Roz Ryan is starring in Ain't Misbehavin' at the Ahmanson Theatre thru May 31st.  At the height of the historic Harlem Renaissance, venues like The Cotton Club were jumpin’ to a new beat called “swing.” Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a rollicking, finger-snapping, toe-tapping, Tony Award®-winning musical revue — a tribute to the black entertainers of the early 1900’s that centers on the music of one of the most prolific musicians of the time, Thomas “Fats” Waller. Recreated by original director, Richard Maltby, Jr. (Tony Award®, Best Direction) for an exclusive Center Theatre Group engagement, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is vibrantly told with infectious energy and the cheeky humor for which Waller was known. Read the rest of entry »

Chris Pine, Greg Ellis, & Freda Foh Shen in Star Trek

Chris Pine (as Captain Kirk), Greg Ellis (as Chief Engineer Olsen), and Freda Foh Shen (as Kelvin Helmsmann) are all cast members of the new Star Trek movie, opening at a theater near you May 8th.

Greg Benson in $2 Deluxe Hugs

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Drew Powell in The Five Stages of Grief of a TV Guest Star

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Brian George in The Elephant Man

Brian George will be performing in the Andak Stage Company's production of The Elephant Man, Thursdays thru Sundays fromMay 16th to June 21st at the NewPlace Studio Theatre in North Hollywood. An award-winning drama, based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the play), a hideously deformed young man who lived in England in the Victorian era. Merrick spent some time in a freak show before he was befriended and rescued by London physician Frederick Treves and became something of a celebrity. He died at the age of 27.

Ryan Smith in Fellowship!

Ryan Smith stars in Fellowship!  The Musical Parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, running Thursdays through Sundays from June 4th thru July 12th at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA. In this Broadway style musical, Tolkien fans will see all their favorite characters from the movies with one big change - they're funny. This hilarious send-up features twelve original songs, from the over-the-top opening number with barefooted tap-dancing Hobbits, to an elf-on-human 80's power ballad with a live guitar solo performed by the rightful heir of Gondor. Fellowship! won 2005 Musical of the Year and Best Comedy Ensemble at the LA Weekly Awards. The show was recognized by many papers in and around the LA area with such honors as Critic's Pick, Best Bet, and Pick of the Week. Read the rest of entry »

Chris Pine in Farragut North

[caption id= align=alignleft width=250 caption=Geffen Playhouse's Farragut North] [/caption] Chris Pine will be performing in the West Coast premiere of Beau Willimon's play Farragut North , running June 16th thru July 26th at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of a close presidential race, Stephen ( Chris Pine ) is a young press secretary working for a fast-rising candidate. With confidence and power beyond his years, he’s convinced that he and seasoned campaign manager, Paul ( Chris Noth ), can steer their team into the west wing without breaking a sweat. But before the polls close at the primaries, Stephen’s perceived invincibility is shattered as he falls prey to backroom politics, the manipulations of veteran operatives and the wiles of a seductive young intern ( Olivia Thirlby ). With quick-witted banter and an inside look into the world of politics, Farragut North is a timely tale of hubris, loyalty and the lust for power. Read the rest of entry »

Kirsten Vangsness in Kill Me Deadly

Catch Kirsten Vagnsness in Kill Me Deadly at Theatre of Note running June 26th thru August 1st. Hollywood, 1948. Hard-boiled P.I. Charlie Nickels is hot on the trail of a diamond thief.  To crack the case, Charlie will have to take on the LAPD, the criminal underworld and angry hobos. But his resolve will be tested when he faces off against the most dangerous rival of them all...Mona Livingston.  Why fall in love with a broad you can trust?  That's like reading a book you already know the ending to.

Angel Parker in The Tempest

[caption id= align=alignnone width=493 caption=Ariel & Caliban in The Tempest] [/caption] Angel Parker joins the cast of the Independent Shakespeare Company's production of The Tempest , running Fridays thru Sundays from June 26th thru August 20th in Barnsdall Park.  Reservations are free to make and highly recommended. In Shakespeare's final play, spirits, first love, music, and the forces of revenge intersect on a mysterious island. Prospero has waited twelve years to punish his duplicitous brother with the sorcery he has been perfecting in exile. When there paths collide, he discovers magic doesn't make the man, the past is only history, and the world can make itself anew. Read the rest of entry »

Jonathan Cook - Burger King

Check out Jonathan Cook's VO work on this new spot for Burger King: