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BLACK PANTHER, A STAR IS BORN Win Big at The 2018 Hollywood Music in Media Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 16, 2018


The 2018 Hollywood Music in Media Awards show on WEDNESDAY November 14th at The Avalon, Hollywood was a tremendous success. Some of the industry's finest talent were recognized. Here is the complete list of winners. Kudos to all that participated and congratulations to all on this distinguished list!

Write Out Loud Presents 9th Annual TWAINFEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2018


WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience  - announces the 9th Annual TwainFest to take place on Saturday, August 18th from 11am - 4:30pm in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego. TwainFest is produced by Write Out Loud and sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes in association with Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Cygnet Theatre Presents LA CAGE AUX FOLLES For Two Nights Only
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2018


Cygnet's 2018 Summer Benefit promises to be anything but a drag. For two nights only, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical La Cage aux Folles comes to Cygnet Theatre for a staged concert reading. Proceeds benefit Cygnet Theatre's Artist Advocate program, which provides the financial support needed to hire the most talented artists and to pay them a meaningful wage. With book by Harvey Fierstein, lyrics and music by Jerry Herman, and directed by Sean Murray with musical direction by Patrick Marion, the benefit takes place August 6 and 7.    

Write Out Loud Presents 9th Annual TWAINFEST
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018


WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience - announces the 9th Annual TwainFest to take place on Saturday, August 18th from 11am - 4:30pm in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego. TwainFest is produced by Write Out Loud and sponsored by Fiesta de Reyes in association with Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

The Moonlight Amphitheatre Presents 1776 IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2018


A cast of leading regional musical theatre artists from throughout Southern California will join a live orchestra on the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre for one-night-only on Sat., July 7 at 8:00 p.m. for a concert version of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's iconic Broadway musical 1776. Moonlight Stage Productions' chiefs Steven Glaudini, Producing Artistic Director, and Colleen Kollar Smith, Managing Director, will take prominent roles in the concert: Glaudini will reprise his award-winning portrayal of John Adams, while Kollar Smith will provide direction and musical staging. Ovation Award winner, John Glaudini, who serves as the Musical Director for FROZEN: LIVE AT THE HYPERION at Disneyland will musical direct and conduct.

Diana Ross Opened The Hollywood Bowl 2018 Season To A Full House
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2018


Summer unofficially began with the Hollywood Bowl ushering in its 2018 season during its Opening Night Concert featuring Diana Ross, Saturday, June 16, at 8 pm. The living legend with an impressive career spanning nearly six decades performed a unique set featuring her favorite and most memorable songs accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (HBO), led by Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins.

EARTH, WIND, & FIRE Announce July 2018 UK Shows
by Macon Prickett - Feb 19, 2018


Earth, Wind & Fire, founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson - one of the world top musical groups of all-time - announce three UK shows in July 2018, in Bournemouth, Leeds and Manchester.

Cast, Creative Team Set for San Diego Musical Theatre's MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2017


San Diego Musical Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its holiday production of Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play.

Cast, Creative Team Set for San Diego Musical Theatre's MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


San Diego Musical Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its holiday production of Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play.

Cygnet Theatre presents SPAMALOT for Two Nights Only
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2017


Billed as 'lovingly ripped off from the classic comedy film Monty Python and the Holy Grail', SPAMALOT is coming to Cygnet Theatre for a staged concert reading. For two nights only, audiences can enjoy an epic search for the Holy Grail all while supporting Cygnet Theatre Artists!

Review Roundup: GUYS AND DOLLS Rocks the Boat at The Old Globe
by Alan Henry - Jul 14, 2017


Guys and Dolls tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the Greatest Musicals of All Time, and for good reason: it's everything we love in musical theatre. Now fast-rising director/choreographer Josh Rhodes returns to the Globe to direct our first-ever production of this Broadway masterpiece. Nathan Detroit needs some serious dough to keep his 'oldest established permanent floating crap game' going. He's also got his hands full with his marriage-minded girlfriend Adelaide. But when Nathan makes a bet with high-roller Sky Masterson, his problems appear to be solved.

VIDEO: Watch Terence Archie and Company Roll the Dice in 'Luck Be A Lady' in The Old Globe's GUYS AND DOLLS
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017


The Old Globe presents Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway. This classic musical, the first production of the Globe's 2017 Summer Season, running now through August 13, 2017, presented in association with Asolo Repertory Theatre. Watch Terence Archie and the cast perform the iconic 'Luck Be A Lady' below!

VIDEO: Director Josh Rhodes Goes Behind the Scenes of 'Havana' from GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2017


The Old Globe presents Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway. This classic musical, the first production of the Globe's 2017 Summer Season, will run July 2 - August 13, 2017, with opening night on Friday, July 7, presented in association with Asolo Repertory Theatre. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes as the cast rehearses 'Havana' from the show in the video below!

Star-Studded CMT CROSSROADS ft. Earth, Wind & Fire Premieres Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017


GRAMMY® Award winning band Earth, Wind & Fire teams up with some of country's biggest stars when "CMT Crossroads: Earth, Wind & Fire And Friends" premieres Today, June 23 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Star-Studded CMT CROSSROADS ft. Earth, Wind & Fire Premieres 6/23
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 20, 2017


GRAMMY® Award winning band Earth, Wind & Fire teams up with some of country's biggest stars when "CMT Crossroads: Earth, Wind & Fire And Friends" premieres Friday, June 23 at 10 PM ET/PT.

Photo Flash: Meet the Full Company of GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the full cast for Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway - learn more about the company here and scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast!

Terence Archie, J. Bernard Calloway, Audrey Cardwell and Veronica J. Kuehn to Star in GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe; Cast, Creatives Set!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2017


The Old Globe today announced the full cast for Guys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway.

“CMT CROSSROADS” with Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Friends Adds Country Stars Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker and More!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2017


The first-ever outdoor "CMT Crossroads" event featuring Grammy-Award winners Earth, Wind & Fire is adding more country star power to the lineup as Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Drake White, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans and previously-announced Lady Antebellum, are all confirmed to join the critically-acclaimed group, known for their hits including "September" and "Boogie Wonderland," on the 'Crossroads' stage. "CMT Crossroads: Earth, Wind & Fire And Friends" premieres Friday, June 23 at 10pm ET/PT.

Legendary Bands Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC Ft. Nile Rodgers Announce 2054 North American Summer Tour
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017


Two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands Earth, Wind & Fire and CHIC ft. Nile Rodgers announced today 2054 The Tour, which will travel across 20+ North American cities this summer beginning July 12 in Oakland, CA.

Earth, Wind & Fire to Return to DPAC Next April
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2016


 America's seventh top-selling musical group of all-time Earth, Wind & Fire is coming to DPAC on Saturday April 1, 2017. 

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