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Friday, March 13, 2026

How this L.A. choreographer's cancer diagnosis deepened his connection to dance by Steven Vargas

Choreographer Jacob Jonas' Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and subsequent battle back to health is reflected in the premiere of a trilogy of new work at BroadStage.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 12, 2026

In major blow to arts scene, one of L.A.'s most vital dance troupes to shutter after 20 years by Steven Vargas

After 20 years of bringing new contemporary dance to Los Angeles, Bodytraffic will cease operations in July. The unexpected news comes a little more than a year after the company received a …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:14PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

How WordTheatre came to host big-name Hollywood actors reading little-known literature onstage by Steven Vargas

WordTheatre is celebrating 20 years of bringing literature to the stage, with the help of celebrities like Ron Perlman and Sharon Stone sharing their love of words.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:25PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

When theaters went dark in 2020, this L.A. dance residency made inventive use of empty venues by Steven Vargas

The Ghost Light Residency began in 2021 to give artists of color space in empty venues to create new work. Two years later, its growth continues to foster artists' growth without restriction…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 17, 2023

What does it take to end a life sentence? For these formerly incarcerated actors, it's theater by Steven Vargas

The Actors' Gang Prison Project is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its first-ever production, 'Ubu the King,' with a revival directed by Tim Robbins in repertory with new play '(Im)migra…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:32PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Associate artistic director Luis Alfaro announces departure from Center Theatre Group by Steven Vargas

Luis Alfaro announced in a Facebook post that he left his position as associate artistic director at Center Theatre Group on November 1.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:35PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 7, 2022

Appreciation: Theater producer Steve Fickinger, of 'Dear Evan Hansen,' left behind a trail of joy by Steven Vargas

'Dear Evan Hansen' producer Steve Fickinger's friends reflect on the moments that encapsulated the joy and laughter he brought to theater after his death at 62.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:23PM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off