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LISTEN NOW: Ed Begley Jr. and Anne Archer in Halcyon Days by Steven Dietz.
Halcyon Days
Written By: Steven Dietz
Starring: Anne Archer, Ed Begley Jr., Richard Masur
Directed By: Steven Dietz
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"A dynamic, energetic performance from an all-star cast” —Audible
In Steven Dietz’s play, Senator Eddie Bowman can’t see the point of invading a minuscule Caribbean island to rescue a bunch of overly-tanned medical students. But as the 1983 invasion of Grenada gets underway, the Senator finds himself at odds with a mysterious foreign-policy specialist who cultivates roses, the President’s sexy new speechwriter, and his own son. Starring Anne Archer (Fatal Attraction), Ed Begley, Jr. (St. Elsewhere), and Richard Masur (Risky Business).
Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in January 1996.
Air Date: July 17, 2026
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Speed The Plow
Written By: David Mamet
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Adam Arkin
Directed by: Andrew Robinson
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"An ode to cynicism... punctuated by verbal cleverness and humor." —Kirkus Audiobook Reviews
David Mamet’s satire of the American movie business. Jaded Hollywood producer Bobby Gould has spent a career reaping what others sow, until the night he’s forced to choose between his loyal friend’s sure-fire hit and a beautiful girl’s art-house project. During a wicked evening of seduction and manipulation, Bobby discovers that the power he exerts is more elusive than it seems.
Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in March 2003.
Air Date: July 24, 2026
Reunion
Written By: David Mamet
Starring: John Mahoney, Rebecca Pidgeon
Directed by: Scott Zigler
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"Finely performed." —Audible.com Customer Review
After years of separation, Reunion follows the painful and deliberate efforts of a divorced and recovering alcoholic father, Bernie, and his daughter Carol to work their way back to early bonds of affection.
Air Date: July 24, 2026
The Real Thing
Written By: Tom Stoppard
Starring: Simon Templeman, Joanne Whalley, Carolyn Seymour
Directed by: Rosalind Ayres
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"Terrific performances... will delight Stoppard fans and theater lovers. —Publishers Weekly
Henry may be the wittiest playwright of his generation, but he’s hopelessly naïve when it comes to understanding love and infidelity. Writing about betrayal is one thing, living with it is another. After Henry leaves his wife for another woman, he’s confronted with being the cuckold himself. Both dazzlingly clever and emotionally naked, Henry’s search for the “the real thing” in art and love demonstrates beautifully why both are worth the effort in the end. (ABC's The Neighbors) and Joanne Whalley (Showtime's The Borgias).
Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center in November 2008.
Air Date: July 31, 2026
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The Little Foxes
Written By: Lillian Hellman
Starring: Joanne Whalley, Jared Harris, Tim DeKay, Molly C. Quinn
Directed by: Rosalind Ayres
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"Fine performances all around!” —AudioFile Magazine
A scathing examination of a wealthy southern family and the greed that tears them apart. Regina’s brothers have inherited their father’s wealth, while after years of neglect, her dying husband is determined to see she gets nothing. It will take every ounce of her ruthless guile to outwit her relations and assure herself a gilded future. Starring Joanne Whalley (Showtime's The Borgias) and Jared Harris (HBO's Chernobyl).
Recorded before an audience at the UCLA James Bridges Theater in October 2018.
Air Date: August 7, 2026
Barefoot in the Park
Written By: Neil Simon
Starring: Laura Linney, Eric Stoltz
Directed by: Scot Reese
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"An energetic, pleasing performance." —AudioFile Magazine
In Neil Simon's classic comedy, a brand-new lawyer and his bride have returned from their honeymoon and are moving into a new apartment. Once there, they find the place is bare of furniture, the paint job is wrong, the skylight leaks and wacky neighbors keep popping up. A co-production with The Smithsonian Associates and Voice of America. Starring Laura Linney (Netflix's Ozark) and Eric Stoltz (Pulp Fiction).
Recorded before a live audience at Voice of America, Washington DC in June 2001.
Air Date: August 13, 2026
Jane Eyre
Written By: Charlotte Brontë, Adapted by Christina Calvit
Starring: Emily Bergl, Nick Toren, Joanne Whalley, Jane Carr
Directed by: Marsha Mason
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"L.A. Theatre Works serves up another smart emotional roller-coaster ride." —AudioFile Magazine
Orphaned Jane journeys from a harsh childhood to become the loving caregiver of a child at the mysterious manor of Mr. Rochester. Jane is drawn to her enigmatic employer, but as dark secrets emerge, she must choose between her newfound security and the uncertainty of a life lived for oneself. Starring Emily Bergl (Showtime's Shameless) and Nick Toren (Apple TV+'s For All Mankind).
Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in December of 2015.
Air Date: August 20, 2026
The Rose Tattoo
Written By: Tennessee Williams
Starring: Mercedes Ruehl, Anthony LaPaglia
Directed by: Richard Masur
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"A beautifully cast production... unmissable." —Library Journal
In the wake of World War II, a poor widow named Serafina lives with her only daughter Rosa in a Sicilian community on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. As Rosa grows to maturity, Serafina is forced to reconcile the values of the New World with the deeply-held pain of her past.
This L.A. Theatre Works recording reunites Mercedes Ruehl and Anthony LaPaglia, who starred in the 1995 Broadway production that earned a Tony® Award for Best Revival of a Play, and Drama Desk Awards for both actors.
Recorded at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, in December 1999.
Air Date: August 27, 2026
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