The battle to save live theater in L.A.

Inside: Anne Lamott on writing; the turmoil of "The Bachelorette"; L.‍A.‍'s big art year ahead; the best spring arts events.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 22, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Low attendance, economic struggles, attention wars: Inside the battle to save live theater in L.A. Three L.A. theater leaders —Danny Feldman at Pasadena Playhouse, Tarell Alvin McCraney at Geffen Playhouse, and Snehal Desai at Center Theatre Group — are rethinking the regional theater model to survive economic collapse and cultural shifts. Read More ADVERTISEMENT We talked to 'Bachelorette' Taylor Frankie Paul. Then reality hit pause on her TV career The influencer and reality star was on the precipice of making her debut on the dating series before the latest crossover attempt by a member of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was derailed. What happens now? Read More 26 of the most exciting L.A. concerts, theater, art and dance events this spring From "Brigadoon" to "Riverdance" to Bruce Springsteen to Lily Allen, here's what we're most looking forward to from April to June in the Los Angeles area arts scene. Read More ADVERTISEMENT LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, Lucas Museum, Meow Wolf set to open during huge year for art in L.A. This year will see the opening of LACMA's $720-million David Geffen Galleries, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Meow Wolf's reimagined, '90s-themed movie theater, among others. Read More Elaine Wynn's $142-million Francis Bacon triptych is installed in LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries LACMA recently installed a $142-million triptych by Francis Bacon in its new David Geffen Galleries. The gift from Elaine Wynn is among the museum's most valuable holdings. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now What Jeff Tweedy doesn't see in the mirror The Wilco frontman on his sprawling yet intimate new solo album, "Twilight Override." Read More Anyone can write better. Anne Lamott shows us how again, this time with her 'current husband' The "Bird by Bird" author and Neal Allen discuss their new book "Good Writing" and their late-in-life romance. Read More FCC chair threatens to pull TV licenses over Iran news coverage. Why that's highly unlikely FCC Chair Brendan Carr goes after broadcast networks as negative stories mount against the Trump administration amid Iran war. Read More In 'Project Hail Mary,' saving the galaxy requires a hopeful, nerdy Ryan Gosling After going "Across the Spider-Verse," the filmmaking team Lord and Miller blasts Ryan Gosling off on a funny, inspiring space adventure about the best of humanity. Read More 'Sinners' and Ryan Coogler won something deeper In a ceremony swirling with politics and the specter of Warner Bros.' uncertain future, Ryan Coogler and his collaborators lifted each other up. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com