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MERCURY West Coast Premiere Extended at The Road Theatre Company

February 07, 2024

The West Coast premiere of MERCURY, written by Steve Yockey and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky is extending at The Road Theatre Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Road Theatre Company Adds Performances for Critically-Acclaimed Production of MERCURY by Steve Yockey

January 31, 2024

ROAD THEATRE COMPANY announces added performances for the West Coast Premiere of 'MERCURY' by STEVE YOCKEY. Don't miss this critically-acclaimed production directed by ANN HEARN TOBOLOWSKY!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Los Angeles Awards; 44: THE UNOFFICIAL, UNSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL, 1984, House of Bards Theatre Company & More Lead!

December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Road Theatre Company Presents The West Coast Premiere Of MERCURY

December 08, 2023

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, announce the second show of its 2023-2024 Season, the West Coast premiere of MERCURY, written by Steve Yockey (“The Flight Attendant,” “Dead Boy Detectives”) and directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky (Steve Yockey's Reykjavík, Through the Eye of A Needle).

Interview: Sandro Monetti Anxious To Have A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS

November 30, 2023

Jeff Schell and The Habit’s A Very Die Hard Christmas opens December 10, 2023 at Theatre 40. Celebrating the film’s 35th anniversary, Sandro Monetti directs this musical parody with the cast of Nick Versteeg, Lauren Samuels, Jesse Merlin, Raymund King, Nick Bredosky, and Theatre 40 favorites Roslyn Cohn, Joe Clabby and Kristal Dickerson. Sandro graciously made it a priority to promptly answer a few of my queries.

THE HALF-LIGHT Opens November 16 At Theatre 40

October 05, 2023

Theatre 40 presents the West Coast Premiere engagement The Half-Light written by Monica Wood. Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky. Produced for Theatre 40 by David Hunt Stafford.

New Theater 40 Play Reading Series Starts Next Month

September 24, 2023

Theatre 40's Fall 2023 Monday Night Theatre Appreciation Seminars feature play readings in Beverly Hills, CA. Check out the schedule of plays!

Interview: A Man of Multi-Occupations Craig Hissong Directs AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOWARDS ZERO

September 11, 2023

Next up for Theatre 40, Agatha Christies’ Toward Zero opens September 21, 2023. Craig Hissong directs this classic whodunnit with the cast of includes John Combs, Katyana Rocker Cook, Christopher Franciosa, Hisato Matsuyama, Michael Mullen, Kristin Towers Rowles, Jeremy Schaye, Michele Schultz, Holly Sidell and David Hunt Stafford. A master of many theatrical positions, Craig carved out some time to give me some clues to the behind the scenes of Towards Zero.

Theatre 40 Play Readings at Greystone Mansion Starts in September

September 02, 2023

A series of play readings will be presented by Theatre 40 and the City of Beverly Hills at the new intimate Greystone Theatre at the beautiful and historic Greystone Mansion.

The Road Theatre Company Unveils 2023-2024 Season of Plays

August 22, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming 2023-2024 season at The Road Theatre Company. Discover the exciting lineup of plays you won't want to miss, and mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience. From thrilling dramas to captivating comedies, The Road Theatre Company has something for everyone.

Interview: Susan Priver On Returning To Harold Pinter's A SLIGHT ACHE After 17 Years

August 15, 2023

Seventeen years ago, Susan Priver starred as Flora opposite Henry Olek as Edward with Shelly Kurtz as the match seller in Harold Pinter’s A Slight Ache, a tragicomedy of manners that takes a funny, ominous, and unsettling journey into the human psyche. All three actors will reprise their roles in a visiting production of Pinter’s play, directed by Jack Heller at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A. from August 26 through October 1. I decided to speak with Susan about her experience with both productions of Pinter’s play.

Interview: David Hunt Stafford on PLAYS IN REP & READING SERIES at Theatre 40

July 27, 2023

David Hunt Stafford (pictured) is the Artistic Director and Managing Director of Theatre 40, posts he has proudly held since 2000 at the professional theater company located on the campus of Beverly Hills High School. I decided to speak with David about the current plays running in rep during July and August: Doris and Ivy in the Home, in which he appears, and One Moment of Freedom which he produces; and the group’s ongoing Reading Series showcasing new and well-known plays read by company members.

ONE MOMENT OF FREEDOM to Have World Premiere at Theatre 40 This Week

July 23, 2023

The World Premiere engagement of the new play One Moment of Freedom, written by Marion J. Zola, directed by Linda Alznauer, and produced by David Hunt Stafford for Theatre 40, will run July 27 through August 27, 2023 at Theatre Forty.