(10/26/2015) - LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), present the second show of their 2015-2016 season, RENT, book, music & lyrics byJonathan Larson, musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Richard Israel (Floyd Collins).
(10/25/2015) - LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), present the second show of their 2015-2016 season, RENT, book, music & lyrics byJonathan Larson, musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Richard Israel (Floyd Collins). Check out photos from the show's first curtain call below!
(10/17/2015) - Cirque du Soleil has brought its newest touring show, KURIOS - Cabinet des Curiosites under the iconic blue-and-yellow Big Top to Southern California, beginning October 15 in Costa Mesa at the OC Fair & Event Center, followed in Los Angeles by Cirque du Soleil's first visit to Dodger Stadium beginning December 10, 2015. And while I have seen several other Cirque presentations before, nothing compares to the phenomenal acrobatics and dazzling artistic presentation which will engulf you in a world of awe and wonder.
(10/11/2015) - World Premiere Pop/Rock musical WE ARE THE TIGERS, with book, music and lyrics by Rebekah M. Allen, musical direction by Patrick Sulken, orchestrations by Matt Aument (Broadway's Gigi), choreography by Jacob Brent and directed by Michael Bello opened last night at the HUDSON BACKSTAGE THEATRE . Check out photos from the show below!
(10/10/2015) - The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to announce the cast for the west coast premiere musical event, I'M STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER and taking it on the road, with music by Nancy Ford, lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and performed and directed by Gretchen Cryer. Check out photos from the show below!
(09/27/2015) - Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the world premiere of a new play, ICU, written by Fielding Edlow and directed by Brian Shnipper. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show below!
(09/20/2015) - The La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts/McCoy Rigby Entertainment presents the Southern California Premiere Production of the Broadway Musical 'FIRST DATE' - directed by Nick DeGruccio and now playing at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Check out photos from the show below!
(09/20/2015) - Below, check out photos from ACTORS CO-OP Production of the Stephen Schwartz musical, 'THE BAKER'S WIFE' September 18 – October 25, 2015- Directed by Richard Israel and now playing at the ACTORS CO-OP David Schall Theatre.
(09/19/2015) - Barret Lewis, Gabriela Ortega, Lockne O'Brien star in the ROAD THEATRE COMPANY's World Premiere Production of 'HOMEFREE' Saturday August 2 2PM- written by Lisa Loomer and directed by Michael Matthews and now playing at the Road Theatre on Magnolia. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show below!
(09/03/2015) - A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, hits the road for a national tour. This lavish new production launches this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BroadwayWorld brings you shots of the meet and greet below!
(09/03/2015) - Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal star in the national tour of LOVE LETTERS, celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney's enduring romance about first loves and second chances. Following a critically acclaimed Broadway run, Gregory Mosher's production just wrapped up an exclusive Florida engagement at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Check out a first look below!
(08/09/2015) - Independent Shakespeare Co. presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, now playing at the Griffith Park Free Theatre Festival. Check out photos below!
(05/27/2015) - L. Frank Baum's beloved classic story of Dorothy and her friends in the land of Oz gets a reboot-literally-in a video game setting. OZ 2.5, a world premiere by Catherine Trieschmann, wraps up the Theatre for Young Audiences season at South Coast Repertory, May 22-June 7, on the Julianne Argyros stage. The production is directed by Shelley Butler. Tickets are on sale now: www.scr.org.
(05/19/2015) - This is the story of what happened before Peter Pan met Wendy. Peter and the Starcatcher, by Rick Elice and based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, is next up on the Segerstrom Stage at South Coast Repertory. Directed by Art Manke and with musical direction by David O, Peter and the Starcatcher runs May 8-June 7. The show is geared toward adults and children ages 10 years and older. Tickets are now available at www.scr.org.
(05/09/2015) - Kevin Coubal, Eva Abramian, Andrew Carter, Philip Kreyche and Bruce Ladd star in the ACTORS CO-OP production of 'AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS,' adapted by Mark Brown and directed by Rhonda Kohl and now playing at the Actors Co-op David Schall Theatre in Hollywood. Check out photos of the production below!
(05/06/2015) - Chance Theater will present the West Coast premiere of the highly theatrical journey Samsara. Written by Chance Theater's 2015 resident playwright Lauren Yee, and directed by Benjamin Kamine. Samsara will preview from April 30 through May 7, regular performances will begin May 9 and continue through May 31 on the Second Stage at Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
(04/19/2015) - LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS/McCOY RIGBY presents World Premiere production of 'Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE A Musical,' directed by Igor Goldin and now playing.
(03/29/2015) - The Ovation Award-winning IAMA THEATRE COMPANY presents the World Premiere of A DOG'S HOUSE, written by Micah Schraft and directed by Trip Cullman. A DOG'S HOUSE opened on Saturday, March 28 and run through Sunday, April 26 at the Elephant Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd. (one block west of Vine) in Hollywood. Check out pictures from the show below!
(03/15/2015) - Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of TREVOR, written by Nick Jones (Writer/Co-Producer 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show!
(02/15/2015) - The Colony Theatre presents the fourth production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the West Coast Premiere of THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX by Catherine Bush, directed by Brian Shnipper. THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX will preview on Wednesday, February 11; Thursday, February 12; and Friday, February 13 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, February 14 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, March 15.
(02/15/2015) - Segerstrom Center's Cabaret Series continued this weekend with Tony Award-winning actor and singer John Lloyd Young performing in three concerts at Samueli Theater titled, 'John Lloyd Young - My Turn'. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert below!
(01/09/2015) - Audiences attending KINKY BOOTS at Segerstrom Center for the Arts will enjoy free lobby activities starting one hour prior to show time and during intermission for all performances.
(08/28/2014) - ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, plays at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement, now through August 31. ONCE national tour stars Dani De Wall (Girl) and Ryan Link (Emcee, u/s Guy) wanted to experience a true SoCal lunch at In-N-Out Burger today, August 28, in Costa Mesa. Check out photos below!
(06/27/2014) - Studio Six of the Moscow Art Theater presents Woman at the Funerals, a new play about human malfunction and a budding funeral planner written by Elena Balyberdina. Studio Six co-founder Ben Sargent will direct a cast of eleven including Stewart Alden, Cameron Berner, John Blaylock, David M. Farrington, Doug Hartwyk, Sarah Michelle McAvoy, Pete Macnamara, Samantha Opitz, Benjamin Russell, Najla Said, and RaShelle Stocker. Woman at the Funerals will be staged for 16 performances at IATI Theater, 64 East 4th Street in NYC from June 13-29, 2014.
(05/23/2014) - Broadway fans making their ways to Segerstrom Center for the Arts now through August 31 will be enjoy and be fascinated by an exhibit of Broadway-inspired LEGO art created by some of the most talented members of LUGOLA (LEGO Users Group of Los Angeles). Each sculpture is themed to a Broadway show coming to Segerstrom Center during its 2014-2015 Season. Scroll down for a sneak peek!
(05/23/2014) - Fullerton College in California hosted its Centennial Gala on May 17, 2014, and former WICKED star Eden Espinosa performed during the celebrations. Check out photos of her singing below!
(04/10/2014) - Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the dynamic cast of Benny Andersson and Bjo?rn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returning to Segerstrom Hall in Orange County from April 8 to the 13th, 2014. Yesterday, April 9, some cast members from the touring production of MAMMA MIA! visited Disneyland, and Alex Mendoza was kind enough to share some fun pics from his Instagram account. Check them out below!
(03/30/2014) - LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS just opened a remarkable musical about dreamers and hope, FLOYD COLLINS, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, book and additional lyrics by Tina Landau, musical direction by David O and directed by Richard Israel. FLOYD COLLINS runs through Sunday, April 13, 2014, live 'ONSTAGE' at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada. Check below for photos from the opening night!
(01/27/2014) - LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT presents the third production in its 2013-1014 season of shows, the 2009 Tony Award-winning play, GOD OF CARNAGE, written byYasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Michael Arabian. Press opening was Saturday, January 25 and BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
(01/10/2014) - An Italian vacation, young love and a parent's heart-rending decision are all part of the award-winning Broadway hit, The Light in the Piazza, book by Craig Lucas, music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, and based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer. Directed by Kent Nicholson, The Light in the Piazza runsJan. 24-Feb. 23 on SCR's Segerstrom Stage. Tickets are available online: www.scr.org. Check out photos of the cast below!
(01/10/2014) - Theatre Out---Orange County's Gay and Lesbian Theatre Company---is pleased to announce the Orange County premiere of BARE: THE MUSICAL, opening January 10 at their new theatre space in Santa Ana. The celebrated 'pop opera' that debuted in 2000 in Los Angeles features music by Damon Intrabartolo, lyrics by Jon Hartmere Jr., and a book by Intrabartolo and Hartmere.
(12/12/2013) - Caroline Bowman, who stars as Eva Peron in the current run of EVITA at the Center, and Desi Oakley, who performs in certain performances, popped up to the audience engagement displays in the Segerstrom Center lobbies on Wednesday evening. They stepped into the balcony setting to give the signature Eva salute, posted their own dreams on the Wall of Dreams and posed next to vintage photographs of the former first lady of Argentina. Scroll down for photos!
(12/10/2013) - The Eight: Reindeer Monologues by Jeff Goode and directed by Alex Bueno is running now through December 22, 2013 at the Chance Theater. Scroll down to meet the cast!
(12/10/2013) - Chance Theater presents the fifth show of its 15th Anniversary Season - a family-friendly holiday offering The Secret Garden - The Musical with book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Marsha Norman, music by Tony Award nominee Lucy Simon, and directed by Casey Long and KC Wilkerson. The Secret Garden - The Musical opened on November 30 and continues through December 29 at Chance Theater. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
(11/16/2013) - In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, one story becomes five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim - and they all deal with the same classic melodrama plot - 'I can't pay the rent!' George Carlin famously joked a topic had to be universal for it to be funny. Well this topic certainly is and this show is hysterical!
(11/14/2013) - David Trainer directs the Los Angeles Premiere of David Greig's celebrated new version of August Strindberg's psychological thriller CREDITORS, a co-production between two of the city's most respected theaters, the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and The New American Theatre. The production is a sexy, savage, darkly comic, and very modern take on the battle of the sexes.
