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Need an escape from the news cycle? Only two more weeks to be whisked away on a virtual trip to Scotland with brilliant mentalist, illusionist and performance artist Scott Silven. Praised by critics and audiences alike, experience the magic of The Journey through impressive feats of illusion and inspiring storytelling. Now through Nov 15. thebroadstage.org/thejourney

In October 2012, The Broad Stage ventured into the mythical Underworld with English folk-rock icon Richard Thompson - RT in Cabaret of Souls. This highly entertaining and unique folk oratorio featured Harry Shearer & Judith Owen and an opening night masquerade party! Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween. Celebrate safely!

Get ready for some timely laughs from Koreatown L.A. Elected Representative and Comedian Kristina Wong in Kristina Wong for Public Office, an exclusive on-demand video performance filmed live at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, presented by Center Theatre Group in partnership with The Broad Stage. The comedic performance crosses the aesthetics of campaign rallies, church revivals and solo theatre shows to tell the story of what it means to run for local office, the history of voting and the impact artists can have on democracy. Available to stream starting tonight for just $10 at 8 PM (PT) through NOV 29 at 11:59 PM. https://bit.ly/3kE5mPD

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Mentalist and star of The Journey, Scott Silven, recently sat down with Forbes to discuss "the show’s origins, how the pandemic is changing his art and what happens when audience members forget they’re on camera!" Read through this fascinating interview here: https://bit.ly/3mfv9hs

"Under the guise of reading your thoughts, Silven does something more astonishing: He refreshes your outlook." - Los Angeles Times The reviews are in and The Journey is one well worth taking! This all-new, immersive and intimate experience, live and online, from mentalist, illusionist and performance artist Scott Silven will captivate and astonish you. Read full LA Times review here: https://lat.ms/35eRIff

The wait is finally over! Starting TONIGHT, brilliant mentalist, illusionist and performance artist Scott Silven takes you on a virtual event like no other in the West Coast Premiere of The Journey. Hear a long-forgotten story, reveal the mysteries of your own mind and unlock the secrets of Silven's glorious Scottish homeland through incredible illusions and feats of imagination. thebroadstage.org/thejourney

Welcome to tonight’s Red Hen Press Poetry Hour: Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble. Sandra Tsing Loh hosts a compelling panel of literary voices amplifying the movement for racial justice through their work, including Frances Payne Adler, Kazim Ali, Steve Almond, Afaa Weaver and Felicia Zamora.

TONIGHT! Red Hen Press Poetry Hour returns with "Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble." Join host Sandra Tsing Loh along with a compelling panel of literary voices calling for racial justice through their work. Poets and writers appearing on the program include National Endowment for the Arts Award-winning author and artist Frances Payne Adler, Ohioana Book Award winner Kazim Ali , New York Times bestselling author Steve Almond, Guggenheim fellowship recipient Afaa Weaver and 2020 Iowa Poetry Prize winner and 2019 CantoMundo Fellow Felicia Zamora. 6 PM (PT) here on Facebook or at thebroadstage.org/athome.

The Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles is the only SoCal organization devoted to the promotion of Scottish history and culture. Recently, Scott Silven mentalist, illusionist, performance artist and star of The Journey sat down with them for an intimate conversation on the many people and events in his life that served as inspiration, including his grandfather, his Scottish heritage and his favorite food and whisky. Watch here: https://youtu.be/2y-LZziQK4Q The Journey opens next Tuesday, October 20 and runs through November 15.