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Samuel Garza Bernstein is the writer of the book and lyrics for the musical "Mr. Confidential." He wrote the Paramount and Showtime film "Bobbie's Girl" which won an Emmy nomination for star Bernadette Peters, a G.L.A.A.D. Media Award nomination, and an Advocate designation as “Top Ten” for the year. Multi-festival award-winning Silent Lies was his first feature film. Television series credits include "W.I.T.C.H." and "Judging Amy." He is the winner of a Stonewall Book Award from the American Library Association for his work on "Uncommon Heroes;" a Premiere Book Award and an eLit Awards Silver Medal for his novel “Lulu;" and an Hermes Award winner and Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for “Mr. Confidential: The Man, His Magazine & the Movieland Massacre That Changed Hollywood Forever.”

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Actors Theatre Of Indiana's MR. CONFIDENTIAL Uses Original Paintings For Backdrops


As Actors Theatre of Indiana looks to the opening of the World Premiere of Mr. Confidential, the company has announced that this musical - a giddy, vibrant tale set in New York and Hollywood at their most glamourous and dangerous – is so well represented by artists who have actually experienced the glitz and drama while they themselves lived in these cities!

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Produces MR. CONFIDENTIAL


Actors Theatre of Indiana presents the World Premiere musical Mr. Confidential, premiering at The Studio Theatre at The Center for the Performing Arts beginning April 28, 2023 and running through May 14.

Meet The Magic Behind MR. CONFIDENTIAL at Sugarcreek Winery In Carmel


​​​​​​​Meet the magic behind the WORLD PREMIERE of Mr. Confidential, presented this month by Actors Theatre of Indiana! Samuel Garza Bernstein, David Snyder and Willem Devries will share their vision and journey with you.

Meet The Three Men Behind The Scenes Of The World Premiere Musical MR. CONFIDENTIAL


Actors Theatre of Indiana is giving you a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a future Broadway show right here in Carmel with “Broadway in your Backyard”! Mr. Confidential - a story of family, dreams, innocence, love and scandal makes its World Premiere right here at The Studio Theatre from April 28 to May 14 at The Center for the Performing Arts. Experience all the talent, pizazz and excitement of an authentic Broadway show from the very beginning!

Actors Theatre of Indiana Casts World Premiere of MR. CONFIDENTIAL


​​​​​​​Actors Theatre of Indiana has determined the cast for the World Premiere production of Mr. Confidential.

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Offers Black Friday Deal And More


Actors Theatre of Indiana is offering a fantastic Black Friday deal – running from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. ATI also invites the public to donate to ATI on GivingTuesday in order to help ATI continue their goal to enrich the culture of the community by using theatre as a tool for educational engagement.

World Premiere of MR. CONFIDENTIAL & More Announced for Actors Theatre of Indiana 2022-2023 Season


 Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced the lineup for their 2022-2023 season. The season will begin September 9, 2022 and run through May 21, 2023. This season will make you shake with laughter and perhaps move you to tears. And you will have the unique opportunity to watch a world premiere!

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Announces Reading of MR. CONFIDENTIAL


Actors Theatre of Indiana presents the next in their Lab Series, ATI TheatreLAB #3: MR CONFIDENTIAL. This musical, with book and lyrics by Samuel Garza Bernstein and music by David Snyder, will be given a staged reading performance at The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN, on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2 p.m.

BWW Interview: Playwright Samuel Garza Bernstein On His Truth's-Stranger-Than-Fiction Alter Ego DANNY LOPEZ


Samuel Garza Bernstein’s autobiographical THE SECRET WORLD OF DANNY LOPEZ opens September 10, 2021 at The Two Roads Theater. This one-man show comedically covers issues on religion, ethnicity, wealth, transient poverty, and gender nonconformity, all within sixty minutes. Had the chance to pepper Samuel with a few of my investigating questions.

Review Roundup: A BRONX TALE on Tour, What do Critics Think?


The national tour of 'A Bronx Tale' is doo-wopping across the U.S. Check out what critics from tour stops like LA, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and more have to say about the production in their reviews below.

Review Roundup: Tracey Letts' LINDA VISTA At Mark Taper Forum


Center Theatre Group has announced the cast for 'Linda Vista' by Tracy Letts. The Steppenwolf Theatre Company production will be presented at the Mark Taper Forum January 9 through February 17, 2019. Directed by Dexter Bullard, the opening of 'Linda Vista' is set for January 16, 2019.

Review Roundup: SELL/BUY/DATE at Geffen Playhouse


The reviews are in for SELL/BUY/DATE at Geffen Playhouse! A one-woman show ( both written and performed by Sarah Jones), SELL/BUY/DATE opened on February 27th, and has recently been extended through April 15th.

Review Roundup: BRIGHT STAR Shines Again in Los Angeles - What Did The Critics Have to Say?


BRIGHT STAR at Ahmanson Theatre plays through November 19. This original musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances.

Review Roundup: BIG NIGHT at The Kirk Douglas Theatre


The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play NIG NIGHT runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through October 8, and the critics are weighing in!

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