Monster Mash: Baryshnikov stumps for Broad Stage; Annie Leibovitz sued; Twitter opera unveiled

Sept. 7, 2009 9:58 AM PT

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-- Fast on his feet: Mikhail Baryshnikov works the crowd at a fundraiser to help the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

-- Could it get any worse? Debt-ridden Annie Leibovitz has been sued by an Italian photographer who claims she improperly used his images.

-- Penny pinching: Hollywood has been loath in recent years to lend a hand to L.A.-based charities.

-- Short arias: London’s Royal Opera House finally unveils its much-publicized Twitter opera.

-- Art world controversy: Times art critic Christopher Knight delves into the debate surrounding an archive of artwork attributed to Frida Kahlo.

-- Current events: A play about the Enron scandal appears to be heading to Broadway for the 2009-10 season.

-- Stars embrace theater: Edie Falco is part of a roster of big-name talent that will participate in the upcoming season at L.A. Theatre Works.

-- New gallery space: Artist Paul McCarthy is helping to launch L&M Arts in L.A.

-- Dishonor: The British architecture world has its equivalent of Hollywood’s Razzie Awards.

— David Ng

David Ng is a former Company Town reporter for the Los Angeles Times.