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Idina Menzel, Josh Gad Headline HARMONY IN THE HILLS Benefit in LA
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2026

Harmony in the Hills, the Broadway-caliber concert series founded by Tony-nominated actor and producer Rory O'Malley, returns to Los Angeles on Saturday, February 7, 2026 for an evening in Vista Del Mar's Glorya Kaufman (GK) Performing Arts Center.

BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS Gala Benefit For All Roads Theatre Company Set For November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

All Roads Theatre Company has announced its second annual benefit gala, Broadway Showstoppers, starring Michael Feinstein, Joely Fisher, Dermot Mulroney, and John Stamos.

Review: Vibrant New Production of COME FROM AWAY Debuts at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Sep 26, 2025

Still quite a rousing crowd-pleaser—offering empathy and kindness as its main endearing ingredient— La Mirada Theatre's brand new, 'non-replica' production of the Tony-winning musical COME FROM AWAY is a superb, rather enjoyable new Broadway-caliber production that is as every bit as appealing as the characters that populate it. Energetically directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds, the show exudes a joy and pleasantness that few musicals are able to achieve with such ease. Funny, touching, celebratory, appropriately honorable, and musically endearing, COME FROM AWAY remains an awe-inspiring theatrical testament to compassion, and will forever remind us that even in the shadow of horrific, unbelievable devastation, humanity's capacity for kindness and generosity can—and should—take center stage.

Photos: La Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's COME FROM AWAY
by Gillian Blum - Sep 20, 2025

Check out production photos of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment's COME FROM AWAY, running through October 12, 2025.

(mostly)musicals Welcomes Barrett Foa To Their 50th Edition, RAISE A GLASS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

(mostly)musicals will present its 50th show, RAISE A GLASS on Thursday, March 28th at their new venue, The Write-Off Room! This special one-night-only event promises a uniquely entertaining evening of music, memories, and merriment.

(mostly)musicals RAISE A GLASS To Celebrate 50 Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2024

Join the celebration as (mostly)musicals marks its 50th show, RAISE A GLASS, promising an evening of music, memories, and merriment.

Troubadour Theater Company Presents A World Premiere Holiday Musical Event WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Bundle up! TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY is celebrating its 28th season by asking the question, “Why Don't We Do It In The Snow?” with their latest world premiere musical comedy event, WHITE (ALBUM) CHRISTMAS, musical direction by Ryan Whyman, and adapted, & directed by Matt Walker. 

Photos: In Rehearsal With (mostly)musicals MOM'S THE WORD
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Join Gregory Nabours and a 'MOTHER lode' of talent this Wednesday, May 10th for a MOTHER of a cabaret! Whether they're good moms, bad moms, or red hot mamas, from Mama Rose to Mama Morton, we're playing musical mothers in May!

Review: RAGTIME at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks
by Cary Ginell - Mar 29, 2023

A superb production marks the 25th anniversary of the Broadway debut of 'Ragtime.' One weekend remains for this outstanding performance by 5-Star Theatricals in Thousand Oaks.

Photos: First Look at 5-Star Theatrical's Production of RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS is presenting the first show of its 2023-2024 season, the Tony Award winning, RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, conductor and musical direction by Tom Griffin, choreography by Michelle Elkin and directed by Jeffrey Polk. Check out photos from the production here!

5-Star Theatricals Presents RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL At Bank of America Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the first show of its 2023-2024 season, the Tony Award winning, RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL, book by Terrence McNally, music by Lynn Ahrens, lyrics by Steven Flaherty, conductor and musical direction by Tom Griffin, choreography by Michelle Elkin and directed by Jeffrey Polk.  

TOARTS Presents Drive-In Experience, 5-STAR: MUSICALS AND MORE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2020

TOARTS presents 5-STAR: MUSICALS AND MORE on October 11, 2020.

5-Star Theatricals Announces 5-STAR AT HOME Series of Workshops and Talkbacks, Featuring Beth Malone, Barrett Foa, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2020

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced a series of workshops and talk backs featuring some of the stars and creative teams from 5-Star's archives of fantastic productions.

5 Star Theatricals Will Present Misty Cotton and Eric Martsolf in MAMMA MIA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2019-2020 season, Misty Cotton starring as 'Donna Sheridan,' and Emmy award-winning 'Days of Our Lives' star Eric Martsolf starring as 'Sam Carmichael' in the feel-good musical of the Spring, the buoyant and infectious, MAMMA MIA!, music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson, originally conceived by Judy Craymer, musical direction by Anthony Lucca, choreography by Stephanie Landwehr and directed by Richard Israel. MAMMA MIA! opens on Friday, March 27, 2020 and runs through Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration of MATILDA THE MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre
by Lily Lim - Oct 29, 2019

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the second show of their 2019-2020 season, Roald Dahl's MATILDA, THE MUSICAL, book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, musical direction by Jennifer Lin, choreography by Kate Dunn and directed by Michael Matthews. MATILDA, THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, October 25, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, October 26 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, November 17, 2019 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration Of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL At La Mirada Theatre
by Lily Lim - Sep 24, 2019

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL, book by Dan Remmes, music by Neil Berg, lyrics by Nick Meglin, (Adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson), additional orchestrations by Phil Reno, choreography by Michele Lynch, musical direction by Benet Braun and direction by Matt Lenz. GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, September 20, 2019 (with a press opening on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, October 13, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

Ensemble Theatre Company Celebrates Its 40th With A Birthday Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2019

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) ?at The New Vic and the 40th Birthday Cabaret Committee are delighted to announce that ETC's 40th Anniversary Season will conclude with a special Birthday Cabaret on Sunday, July 7. The event is open to the public and tickets start at $40.

Catch The Final Two Weeks Of MAMMA MIA! At Welk Resorts Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2019

The final performance of Mamma Mia! at the Welk Resorts Theatre is Sunday, Feb. 24! The production is filled with outstanding young talent like local Welk Theatre alum Olivia Hodson, who stars as Sophie, and features veteran San Diego Stars Natalie Nucci, David Humphrey, Lance Arthur Smith, Richard Bermudez, and David Engel, with debut performances by Misty Cotton and Nancy Snow Carr.

BWW Review: HONKY TONK LAUNDRY at Coyote Stageworks is Good Clean Fun
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 4, 2019

Country music is like cilantro. Either you like it or you don't. I fall into the latter category on both. It's not a snobby thing. My dislike for cilantro, I'm told, has to do with genetics and my country gene seems to either be latent or missing. I mean, all of my friends love it, and I'd like to get with the program, I swear. And someday maybe that latent gene will kick in, but for now neither are on my menu nor playlist. So, imagine my surprise when I found myself quite enjoying the two-character musical, Honky Tonk Laundry, a celebration of all things country.

Cast Announced For Foundation For New American Musicals' 6th Edition Of 3RD MONDAYS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2018

On Monday, October 15, 2018, the Foundation for New American Musicals returns to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal to present the 6th edition of 3RD MONDAYS, an up close and personal experience with exciting musical theatre artists performing songs from Broadway's past, present, and future!