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Mark Taper Forum pause reflects a regional crisis

The indefinite pause of shows at the Mark Taper Forum not only affects L.A. but creates a sense of deep sadness and acute anxiety resonating with theater leaders across the country.
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Shocking closure at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum reflects a crisis at regional theaters nationwide Click to view images

The titan of L.A. theater, Center Theatre Group, is shutting down the Mark Taper Forum for at least a year to save money. Will other theaters follow?

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'The Flash' fizzles at the box office amid Ezra Miller controversy, studio woes Click to view images

Warner Bros. and DC Studios' "The Flash," starring embattled actor Ezra Miller, opened in first place at the domestic box office this weekend, but falls short of early projections.

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Quincy Jones released from hospital in 'great spirits' after health scare Click to view images

Renowned musician Quincy Jones was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after reacting badly to some food he ate. He was released shortly thereafter.

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The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night on Earth imagined in clear-eyed 'Mountaintop' Click to view images

Katori Hall's two-person drama "The Mountaintop" opens at the Geffen Playhouse.

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How a mysterious 'Con Queen' impersonated moguls and duped Hollywood Click to view images

A man swindled Hollywood players by impersonating Amy Pascal, Wendi Murdoch and others. In "The Con Queen of Hollywood," Scott C. Johnson tells the astonishing story.

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For L.A.'s newest underground art experience, head down to the Metro Regional Connector Click to view images

Metro just opened its Regional Connector, with three new subway stops, and the ride's a veritable underground art museum. Come along with us for a tour.

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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies at 45 after collapsing onstage in Texas Click to view images

Influential Houston rapper Big Pokey died on Sunday after collapsing onstage during a show this weekend in Beaumont, Texas.

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