81 stories by "Peter Finlayson"
Off in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains—not yet in the hills, but you know you've been gaining altitude as you approach—sits the Mountainview Cemetery and Mausoleum.…
There is a question that is seldom addressed " what does success look like if your passion is theatre and that is where you want to live? Well, let's take a little tour. Just off of …
There is a question that is seldom addressed " what does success look like if your passion is theatre and that is where you want to live?  Well, let's take a little tour. Just off …
"Did you enjoy the play?" These should not be jarring words. But catching my breath after experiencing Native Son at the Antaeus became neigh on impossible when that question was posed. For …
The curtain was down, this performance of The Madres was over. It had been a small house, maybe 30 people. Yet, the impact of the show had been so profound that the audience failed t…
In 1997, I was performing in a production of Cyrano De Bergerac at the Knightsbridge Theatre in Pasadena. One of my cast mates at the time, Stan Freitag, was very excited because he had …
There is no short supply of great theatre in Los Angeles. Better than great, brilliant! Earth shaking, soul transforming, awe inspiring theatre! I'm not just talking about Hamilton. Nor is i…
An Abundance of Art There is no short supply of great theatre in Los Angeles. Better than great, brilliant! Earth shaking, soul transforming, awe inspiring theatre! I'm not just talking abou…
What are the points of information that influence you to see a show? How do we expand word of mouth? Let’s find out! How do we Choose What motivates you to see a show? This is not a…
What are the points of information that influence you to see a show? Let’s find out! We've created a survey, yes, there is something you are being asked to do, in which we hope to qual…
When my grandfather Norman T. Finlayson was born, his hometown of Dundas, Ontario, did not yet have electric lighting. In fact, the notion of electrifying a city, let alone homes, was brand …
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On the evening of January 29th, the Los Angeles theatre community gathered to honor their own. The United Artists Theatre in the Ace Hotel, was the scene of the 28th Annual Ovation Awards.Â…
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This information is supplied courtesy of LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards BEST SEASON CENTER THEATRE GROUP Amélie, A New Musical Archduke Citizen: An American Lyric (The Fountain Theatre) D…
Have you spent time looking at the cute videos on Facebook? Not just the kittens and puppies at play, but the ones that show empathetic behavior amongst animals? The ones that really…
How often have we heard some say, "Why do actors have to give us their political opinions? They're paid to act, not tell me what to think!" That's a paraphrase, but I'm sure we've all he…
At FootLights, we often struggle with the dilemma of addressing political issues. Here’s a great read from the Clyde Fitch Report.
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The 28th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards will take place on January 29, 2018, with a 7:30pm curtain at The Theatre at Ace Hotel. The list of nominees can be found on @ This Stage.…
The carcass of a wild pig is roasting on a spit over an open fire. Surrounding the fire are the men, women, and children who hope to soon partake of the feast promised by the scents wafting …
“Harlem to Central Avenue” The Robey Theatre Company in association with the Los Angeles Theatre Center, is presenting a three day festival Starting August 25th. Danny Glove and …
Just recently, I went to Rogue Machine’s production of Loraine Hansberrys' Les Blancs. An evening of exemplary theatre. Profound, evocative, well-conceived and beautifully presented. A…
While visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio,  Randy Johnson, the creator of such seminal works as Always Patsy Cline and A Night Janis Joplin, came upon a book titled…
While visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, Randy Johnson, the creator of such seminal works as Always Patsy Cline and A Night with Janis Joplin, came upon a book entit…
A twenty-year musical theatre tradition will be streamed live for the first time this year. New Musicals Inc. will host the 20th STAGES FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS from July 28th through Ju…
