Entertainment & Arts
Ron Simons, the actor turned producer whose repertoire includes Tony Award-winning Broadway shows and Sundance Film Festival selections, has died. He was 63.
June 14, 2024
Here’s how you can watch, and stream, the 2024 Tony Awards on Sunday — all three hours of it.
June 13, 2024
Wins for ‘Stereophonic,’ ‘The Outsiders’ and others prove that nonprofit and regional theaters can succeed by prioritizing ambitious work and giving it time to develop.
June 17, 2024
A conversation with Michael R. Jackson, whose Tony-winning musical “A Strange Loop” is having its Los Angeles premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre.
June 6, 2024
“Stereophonic” led all Tony Awards contenders with five wins, including best play. “The Outsider” won four awards, including best musical. “Merrily We Roll Along” won best revival of musical plus honors for stars Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe.
June 16, 2024
A year after winning the Regional Theatre Tony Award, Pasadena Playhouse unveils its 2024-25 season and readies to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historic building.
May 16, 2024
The nominees for Broadway’s biggest prize were announced Tuesday, with “Stereophonic” and “Hell’s Kitchen” receiving 13 nods each. Here’s the full list of 2024 Tony nominations.
April 30, 2024
Movies
Tony McFarr, who was the stunt double for Chris Pratt in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ films, was found dead Monday, The Times confirmed. He was 47.
‘Stereophonic,’ ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ ‘Illinoise,’ Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Rachel McAdams, Jeremy Strong: This year even known quantities had to stretch.
Music
Despite being known for his bass duties in the biggest-selling band from Orange County, lately Kanal has shifted his musical focus to be not on stage but behind the screen.
April 16, 2024