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State of the Arts

by LA Talk Radio

State of the Arts is an all-new, weekly series devoted to coverage of the performing arts in Los Angeles, and beyond... with emphasis on theatre, music, dance events, and stage spectaculars. Michael Sterling and Andrew David James offer astute reviews, insightful discussions, a live arts calendar, and live interviews with celebrity guests, stars of the arts, and the creative teams behind them. Listen live Every Thursday at 1 pm PST exclusively on LA Talk Radio (latalkradio.com).

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Episodes

  1. SANDY BAINUM, ADRIENNE VISNIC

    BROADWAY'S SANDY BAINUM AND SOUTHLAND FAVORITE ADRIENNE VISNIC DISCUSS THEIR CO-STARRING ROLES IN BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW Featuring Sterling Knight and Khylin Rhambo. DIRECTED BY BRANDON BAER, PRODUCED BY CHRISOPHER SEPULVEDA. AT LA's ODYSSEY THEATRE MAY 24 – JUNE 9 “FRESH AND DELICATLY...

  2. GRACE MCLEOD, LISA BLAKE RICHARDS

    GRACE MCLEOD, a twenty-four-year-old chicago based playwright and screenwriter, discusses her achievement as the youngest recipient of a national new play network rolling world premiere of her fascinating work HERLAND about coming of age and coming out May 30 – June 23 at LA’s Greenway Court...

  3. Michael Starr and Kimberly Immanue, Raed Saade

    Musical Theatre’s Michael Starr and Kimberly Immanuel discuss their starring roles in the classic McCoy Rigby production of Broadway’s Singin’ in the Rain at the La Mirada Performing Arts Theatre. From The Voice, Raed Saade of the Walter Fox Singers also guests to talk about his upcoming May 4th...

  4. BLAKE BOYD, MARLENE GALIN

    Join us as we talk to BLAKE BOYD and MARLENE GALIN who star in THE THINGS WE DO Writter by former Attorney General-turned playwright GRANT WOODS (uh-oh), a guest production at the Odyssey Theatre April 6 - May 12.

  5. DEBRIANA MANSINI, DANIELLE MARCELLE BOND

    From Meatballs to Aria, who could ask for anything more ? Listen in as we discuss THE MEATBALL CHRONICLES with DEBRIANA MANSINI opening March 29 - April 14 at Hollywood's Hudson Guild Theatre and THE VERDI CHORUS' L'AMORE E LA VITA (LOVE AND LIFE) with Mezzo Soprano DANIELLE MARCELLE BOND, April...

  6. ADAM HUSS, TIM McKERNAN

    Join us as we talk to ADAM HUSS (co-star of the STARZ hit series POWER) and TIM McKERNAN about the World Premiere Comedy ATTACK OF THE SECOND BANANAS on stage at West Hollywood's Zephyr Theatre now through March 31st.

  7. Harry Eisenberg and Jackson Kendall, Micah Cover

    Join us as we talk to Larry Eisenberg and Jackson Kendall, the two stars of the off-Broadway hit play TUESDAY'S WITH MORRIE now on stage at the Sierra Madre Playhouse through March 31st. "Unforgettable! No matter how well you tell the story, the play makes it more vivid, more shattering, more...

  8. Myndy Crist, Paul Stroili,Cyrus Mirakhor

    "WAKE" - About a widowed mortician who receives a life-size male doll named Pedro, which unexpectedly complicates her life in ways. Join us as we talk to the film’s star Myndy Crist, featured actor Paul Stroili and Director Cyrus Mirakhor. The film also stars James Denton and features Jo Koy,...

  9. VALERIE PERRI

    BROADWAY MUSICAL THEATRE STAR VALERIE PERRI discusses her brilliant stage career and current co-starring role in RAGTIME at the Pasadena Playhouse through March 3. Great American Standard Music’s Newest Concert Sensation D. SCOTT EADS talks about LOVE AND OTHER GAMES inspired by classic night…

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  10. JESS LePROTTO, KRISTEN HAHN

    JESS LePROTTO and KRISTEN HAHN talk about their careers on Broadway and on tour (as Barnaby Tucker and Minnie Fay) with one of the greatest musicals ever written! ON STAGE NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 17 AT HOLLYWOOD’S MAGNIFICENT PANTAGES THEATRE

  11. PAMELA and JOHN WALKER

    Academy Award-winning Producer JOHN WALKER (Best Animated Motion Picture - The Incredibles, Tomorrowland) returns to the theatre stage to co-star with wife and actress PAMELA GAYE WALKER in THE EMPTY NESTERS, a new comedy-drama directed by Richard Seyd and written by celebrated playwright Garret...

  12. ALFRED MOLINA AND STEVEN WEBER

    DISTINGUISHED ACTORS: ALFRED MOLINA AND STEVEN WEBER Talk about their journeys from Broadway to Hollywood and everything in between, including their association with LA THEATRE WORKS and their current co-starring project in Lee Blessing’s brilliant and witty play A WALK IN THE WOODS, for radio...

  13. Nina Whitaker, Tonoccus McClain

    Nina Whitaker in "Finding My Voice". Nina Whitaker is a singer, actress and producer, performing on stage, TV and movies.She performed for Oprah Winfrey, President Bill Clinton, sang duets with Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Chris Botti. Nina recently published her book: "Finding…

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  14. Erich Bergen, Juan Pablo Di Pace

    Erich Bergen Juan Pablo Di Pace

  15. Tim Robbins

    Tim Robbins

  16. "Famous" play

    Guests Michael Leoni and producer Michelle Kaufer In promotion of the new play titled “Famous” at the 11.11 Theater in West Hollywood.

  17. Cast of "The Color Purple" the musical

    Cast of "The Color Purple" the musical.

  18. Cast of "School of Rock"

    Cast of "School of Rock"

  19. Don Most

    Don Most

About this show

State of the Arts is an all-new, weekly series devoted to coverage of the performing arts in Los Angeles, and beyond... with emphasis on theatre, music, dance events, and stage spectaculars. Michael Sterling and Andrew David James offer astute reviews, insightful discussions, a live arts calendar, and live interviews with celebrity guests, stars of the arts, and the creative teams behind them. Listen live Every Thursday at 1 pm PST exclusively on LA Talk Radio (latalkradio.com).

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Produced by Ronen Rozner

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does State of the Arts have?

State of the Arts has 436 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 23, 2019.

What is State of the Arts about?

State of the Arts is an all-new, weekly series devoted to coverage of the performing arts in Los Angeles, and beyond... with emphasis on theatre, music, dance events, and stage spectaculars. Michael Sterling and Andrew David James offer astute reviews, insightful discussions, a live arts calendar,...

How often does State of the Arts release new episodes?

State of the Arts publishes weekly, based on its 436 episodes since May 2010.

Who hosts State of the Arts?

State of the Arts is created and hosted by LA Talk Radio.
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