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.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 19, 2023 Shocking closure at L.A.'s Mark Taper Forum reflects a crisis at regional theaters nationwide 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? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'The Flash' fizzles at the box office amid Ezra Miller controversy, studio woes 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. SHARE       READ MORE Quincy Jones released from hospital in 'great spirits' after health scare Renowned musician Quincy Jones was rushed to the hospital on Saturday after reacting badly to some food he ate. He was released shortly thereafter. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night on Earth imagined in clear-eyed 'Mountaintop' Katori Hall's two-person drama "The Mountaintop" opens at the Geffen Playhouse. SHARE       READ MORE How a mysterious 'Con Queen' impersonated moguls and duped Hollywood 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. SHARE       READ MORE For L.A.'s newest underground art experience, head down to the Metro Regional Connector 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. SHARE       READ MORE Houston rapper Big Pokey dies at 45 after collapsing onstage in Texas Influential Houston rapper Big Pokey died on Sunday after collapsing onstage during a show this weekend in Beaumont, Texas. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US