Sometimes a single box can hold the answers to a pivotal moment in history. The Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA’s production of “217 Boxes of Dr. Read more...

Photo: Laura Esterman stars as Katherine Luder in the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA’s newest production, “217 Boxes of Dr. Henry Anonymous.” The production, written and directed by Ain Gordon, tells the story of John E. Freyer through the secondary characters in his life like Luder, his personal secretary. (Courtesy of Paula Court)

A dream of royalty and the warmth of family life takes a dark turn in “Anastasia.” Following flashing red lights and revolutionary gunshots, audiences experience the shocking transition of 1917 St. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

Within minutes of the Blue Man Group’s performance, the Blue Men are catching paintballs by the mouth from 15 feet away. The Blue Man Group, who will be performing their “Speechless” tour at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre until Oct. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of the Blue Man Group)

Hooligan Theatre Company is asking its cast, crew and audience for courage this year, on and off the stage. Courage is the theme of its upcoming theater season, in part because of the themes explored in this season’s shows. Read more...

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