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• Pacifica Performance Showcase, Friday, July 17 at 2:30 pm with guests Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, starring in "Mexodus" at Pasadena Playhouse

  Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM

  Host Donna Walker welcomes the stars and creators of a powerful, moving, dynamic musical "Mexodus" now running at Pasadena Playhouse through August 2. The live-looping hip-hop musical has won acclaim, winning Lucille Lortel Awards, along with Drama Desk and Drama League Awards, telling the story of the Underground Railroad that went South to Mexico. Between 4,000 and 10,000 enslaved people sought freedom in Mexico when unusual alliances were formed and bonds that transcended borders. A NY Times Critics' pick, it is an "electrifying theatrical experience" and a dazzling showcase for two remarkable talents.

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• Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show, Tuesday, July 14 at 2:00 pm, Orson Osman's "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World (Part 3)"

  Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:35 PM

  The tale continues with Part 3 of "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World." Phil and Ted present the Los Angeles premiere of an eight-part dramatization of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island" liberally adapted by writer/director Orson Ossman. "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World," includes an all-star cast including Keith David, John Goodman, and Glynn Turman, it also features Firesign's Phil Proctor, with an original score by music legend Taj Mahal. "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World" will air every Tuesday throughout the summer.

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• Pacifica Performance Showcase, Friday, July 10 at 2:30 pm, with very special guest actor John Kani ("Master Harold and the Boys" "Sizwe Bonsi Is Dead")

  Posted by Donna Walker at Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM

  Host Donna Walker welcomes acclaimed actor John Kani, longtime collaborator of Athol Fugard, to talk about his career and art, his activism and recent star turn in "Master Harold and the Boys" at the Geffen Playhouse. Originally, starring in the film/TV adaptation in the role of the younger Willy, he now returns to this landmark play as the older, wiser Sam, in Athol Fugard's masterpiece. We discuss his career in the Marvel Universe, The Lion King, and life as an artist under apartheid.

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• LA Theatre Works, Sunday, July 12 at 10:00 pm, Norman Corwin's "Together Tonight: Hamilton, Jefferson, Burr"

  Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM

  Three prominent Americans debate the merits of unchecked immigration, national security, and civil rights. While it sounds like a contemporary, made-for-TV event, this confrontation takes place in 1799, with three of America’s Founding Fathers as participants: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. Legendary radio dramatist Norman Corwin created this imagined discussion from the participants’ actual writings—proving that when it comes to politics, some things never change.

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• Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show, Tuesday, July 7 at 2:00 pm, Orson Osman's "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World" (Part 2)

  Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM

  The tale continues with Part 2 of "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World." Phil and Ted present the Los Angeles premiere of an eight-part dramatization of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island" liberally adapted by writer/director Orson Ossman. "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World," includes an all-star cast including Keith David, John Goodman, and Glynn Turman, it also features Firesign's Phil Proctor, with an original score by music legend Taj Mahal. "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World" will air every Tuesday throughout the summer.

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• Pacifica Performance Showcase, Friday, July 3 at 2:30 pm with guest author James Curtis ("Comedy is a Grim Business: The Making of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World"

  Posted by Donna Walker at Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM

  Host Donna Walker welcomes author James Curtis known for his acclaimed biographies, including Buster Keaton, W.C. Fields, James Whale, Spencer Tracy and others, talks about his latest "Comedy is a Grim Business: The Making of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." A screening of the iconic film from legendary producer Stanley Kramer will take place on Sunday, July 5th at 1:00 pm at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, with special guests in attendance, presented as part of Kat Kramer's "Films that Change the World."

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• Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show, Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 pm, Orson Osman's "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World" (Part 1)

  Posted by Donna Walker at Monday, June 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM

  Phil and Ted present the Los Angeles premiere of an eight-part dramatization of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island" liberally adapted by writer/director Orson Ossman. "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World," includes an all-star cast including Keith David, John Goodman, and Glynn Turman, it also features Firesign's Phil Proctor, with an original score by music legend Taj Mahal. "Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World" will air every Tuesday throughout the summer.

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• Remembering Bob Weir (1947–2026)

  Posted by Arnella Barbara at Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM

  Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead and a towering figure in American music, passed away on January 10, 2026. Arnella Barbara, host of Dark Star, Dead & Music on KPFK, shares a personal tribute reflecting on his life, his music, and what his passing means to Deadheads and listeners everywhere.

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