Musical Theatre West presents SWEENEY TODD, 1/29 - 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2010
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2010
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
Review: Theatre Out's TICK TICK BOOM! Explodes in The O.C. (Ends 2/20)
by Michael L. Quintos - January 28, 2010
In Theatre Out's latest production (which plays through February 20 at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana), TICK...TICK...BOOM!, Larson's pre-Rent, briefly workshopped musical is an interesting theater piece that's really more of an archival discovery from the vault of a brilliant musician rather than a staging of his definitive masterwork. An overall commendable production of Larson's autobiographical musical, the show features an excellent, impressive performance by actor Ian Michael Stewart playing the lead role of Jon.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 28, 2010
In Theatre Out's latest production (which plays through February 20 at the Empire Theater in Santa Ana), TICK...TICK...BOOM!, Larson's pre-Rent, briefly workshopped musical is an interesting theater piece that's really more of an archival discovery from the vault of a brilliant musician rather than a staging of his definitive masterwork. An overall commendable production of Larson's autobiographical musical, the show features an excellent, impressive performance by actor Ian Michael Stewart playing the lead role of Jon.
MURDER ON THE HIGH C'S Comes To The Rose Center 2/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2010
Prepare your sea legs and prime your sleuthing skills as murder, mayhem and comedy cruise into Westminster when the Rose Center Theater presents Murder on the High C's, a side-splitting musical whodunit that runs for three weekends, February 5 - 21.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 27, 2010
Prepare your sea legs and prime your sleuthing skills as murder, mayhem and comedy cruise into Westminster when the Rose Center Theater presents Murder on the High C's, a side-splitting musical whodunit that runs for three weekends, February 5 - 21.
Laguna Playhouse Adds 2 Week Run Of BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM 5/11-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2010
The Laguna Playhouse is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, it has added an exclusive two week engagement of the critically acclaimed first movement of Hershey Felder's 'Composer Sonata,' Beethoven, As I Knew Him.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2010
The Laguna Playhouse is pleased to announce that due to popular demand, it has added an exclusive two week engagement of the critically acclaimed first movement of Hershey Felder's 'Composer Sonata,' Beethoven, As I Knew Him.
REVIEW: Kelli O'Hara Performs Exquisite O.C. Cabaret Debut, Ends 1/24
by Michael L. Quintos - January 24, 2010
Add 'Cabaret Queen' to this woman's long list of accomplishments. When three-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara steps in front of an audience and sings, you feel like you're in the presence of a true star. During her much too short cabaret concert at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Samueli Theater, O'Hara dazzled with a mix of familiar Broadway favorites, original songs and personal anecdotes that collectively illustrated her journey towards becoming America's Next Top Broadway Superstar. And if these series of concerts are of any indication, such a title is truly deserved. She possesses a voice so pure that notes of any kind sound beautiful and effortless.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 24, 2010
Add 'Cabaret Queen' to this woman's long list of accomplishments. When three-time Tony nominee Kelli O'Hara steps in front of an audience and sings, you feel like you're in the presence of a true star. During her much too short cabaret concert at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Samueli Theater, O'Hara dazzled with a mix of familiar Broadway favorites, original songs and personal anecdotes that collectively illustrated her journey towards becoming America's Next Top Broadway Superstar. And if these series of concerts are of any indication, such a title is truly deserved. She possesses a voice so pure that notes of any kind sound beautiful and effortless.
Keali`i Reichel Makes His Center Debut In Segerstrom Hall 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
Keali`i Reichel, Hawaii's cultural icon and top performing artist, makes his Center debut in Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
Keali`i Reichel, Hawaii's cultural icon and top performing artist, makes his Center debut in Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
REVIEW: ORDINARY DAYS is Pleasantly Quirky at SCR (ends 01/24)
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
COSTA MESA, CA-In Adam Gwon's delightfully fresh musical ORDINARY DAYS, now playing its West Coast premiere run at Costa Mesa's Tony-Award winning South Coast Repertory, we find four young New Yorkers trying to live their ordinary days in an extraordinary city. This quirky show attempts to show that everyday life may not be as mundane as it may seem on the surface-especially when one's life is shaped so significantly by it. This short 80-minute musical features a sensational quartet of amazing singers: Deborah S. Craig, David Burnham, Nancy Anderson, and talented newcomer Nick Gabriel. Ends January 24.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
COSTA MESA, CA-In Adam Gwon's delightfully fresh musical ORDINARY DAYS, now playing its West Coast premiere run at Costa Mesa's Tony-Award winning South Coast Repertory, we find four young New Yorkers trying to live their ordinary days in an extraordinary city. This quirky show attempts to show that everyday life may not be as mundane as it may seem on the surface-especially when one's life is shaped so significantly by it. This short 80-minute musical features a sensational quartet of amazing singers: Deborah S. Craig, David Burnham, Nancy Anderson, and talented newcomer Nick Gabriel. Ends January 24.
ORDINARY DAYS Closes 1/24 at Julianne Argyros Stage.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
Ordinary Days, Adam Gwon's charming musical ode to New York, will kick off the new year at South Coast Repertory. Fresh from a successful run at the Roundabout Theatre Company, Ordinary Days will close on January 24 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
Ordinary Days, Adam Gwon's charming musical ode to New York, will kick off the new year at South Coast Repertory. Fresh from a successful run at the Roundabout Theatre Company, Ordinary Days will close on January 24 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
Kelli O'Hara Comes To The Orange County Performing Arts Center 1/24
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
Kelli O'Hara, one of Broadway's brightest stars who has won rave reviews in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, My Fair Lady and the highly acclaimed revival of South Pacific, will make her debut in the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Cabaret Series January 21 - 24 in Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2010
Kelli O'Hara, one of Broadway's brightest stars who has won rave reviews in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, My Fair Lady and the highly acclaimed revival of South Pacific, will make her debut in the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Cabaret Series January 21 - 24 in Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!' Comes to the Costa Mesa Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2010
Off-Broadway's phenomenal long running musical (playing for 12 years, historic for an Off Broadway musical and second only to the run of The Fantasticks) celebrates the modern-day suburban mating game. 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!' will play at the Costa Mesa Playhouse from April 16 to May 16, 2010.
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2010
Off-Broadway's phenomenal long running musical (playing for 12 years, historic for an Off Broadway musical and second only to the run of The Fantasticks) celebrates the modern-day suburban mating game. 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!' will play at the Costa Mesa Playhouse from April 16 to May 16, 2010.
O.C.'s Pacific Symphony Presents CHRIS BOTTI in Concert, 2/11-2/13
by Michael Quintos - January 22, 2010
Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, celebrates 'Valentine's Day with Chris Botti,' featuring the trumpet sensation on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
by Michael Quintos - January 22, 2010
Pacific Symphony, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, celebrates 'Valentine's Day with Chris Botti,' featuring the trumpet sensation on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
Neil Simon's JAKE'S WOMEN Comes to The Costa Mesa Playhouse, 2/5-2/28
by Michael Quintos - January 22, 2010
On February 5, the Costa Mesa Playhouse's 44th season continues with Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winner Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical examination of dysfunctional relationships between the sexes, JAKE'S WOMEN.
by Michael Quintos - January 22, 2010
On February 5, the Costa Mesa Playhouse's 44th season continues with Tony® and Pulitzer Prize-winner Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical examination of dysfunctional relationships between the sexes, JAKE'S WOMEN.
Kathy Griffin To Make Fourth Center Appearance 5/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 22, 2010
Emmy Award-winner and Grammy-nominated comedienne Kathy Griffin returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 22, 2010
Emmy Award-winner and Grammy-nominated comedienne Kathy Griffin returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m.
The Center Launches a New Tradition With Their 'Off Center Bash'
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 21, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center will throw its inaugural Off Center Bash on Saturday, March 27 in conjunction with the March 23 - 28 run of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 21, 2010
The Orange County Performing Arts Center will throw its inaugural Off Center Bash on Saturday, March 27 in conjunction with the March 23 - 28 run of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles.
RAIN: A Tribute To The Beatles Comes To The Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 21, 2010
The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, makes its debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center March 23 - 28 in Segerstrom Hall.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 21, 2010
The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, makes its debut at the Orange County Performing Arts Center March 23 - 28 in Segerstrom Hall.
BWW Interviews: Triple Tony Nominee KELLI O'HARA on O.C. Cabaret Debut, 1/21-1/24
by Michael L. Quintos - January 21, 2010
In just the span of a few short years, Kelli O'Hara has become one of Broadway's most beloved women of musical theater. With three Tony® Award nominations in a row under her belt (The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game and, most recently, the critically-acclaimed revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific), the revered stage star is now getting ready to debut an updated version of her much-lauded cabaret act from New York's Café Carlyle at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Samueli Theater on January 21. The intimate series of concerts will feature not only some familiar Broadway hits but also a few songs close to the singer-actor's heart, some of which can be found on her debut album Wonder of the World. She will also sprinkle the show with a few stories and anecdotes from her life: from her early childhood in Oklahoma to her debut on the Great White Way. O'Hara recently sat down for a quick chat with BroadwayWorld to discuss her early influences, her distinguished Broadway roles, and even some of her guilty pleasures.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 21, 2010
In just the span of a few short years, Kelli O'Hara has become one of Broadway's most beloved women of musical theater. With three Tony® Award nominations in a row under her belt (The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game and, most recently, the critically-acclaimed revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific), the revered stage star is now getting ready to debut an updated version of her much-lauded cabaret act from New York's Café Carlyle at the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Samueli Theater on January 21. The intimate series of concerts will feature not only some familiar Broadway hits but also a few songs close to the singer-actor's heart, some of which can be found on her debut album Wonder of the World. She will also sprinkle the show with a few stories and anecdotes from her life: from her early childhood in Oklahoma to her debut on the Great White Way. O'Hara recently sat down for a quick chat with BroadwayWorld to discuss her early influences, her distinguished Broadway roles, and even some of her guilty pleasures.
Kelli O'Hara Comes To The Orange County Performing Arts Center 1/21-24
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2010
Kelli O'Hara, one of Broadway's brightest stars who has won rave reviews in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, My Fair Lady and the highly acclaimed revival of South Pacific, will make her debut in the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Cabaret Series January 21 - 24 in Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2010
Kelli O'Hara, one of Broadway's brightest stars who has won rave reviews in The Light in the Piazza, The Pajama Game, My Fair Lady and the highly acclaimed revival of South Pacific, will make her debut in the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Cabaret Series January 21 - 24 in Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Tickets For THE LION KING At The Center Go On Sale 2/7/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 20, 2010
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Orange County Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 20, 2010
Disney Theatrical Productions and the Orange County Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of DISNEY'S THE LION KING will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
Chance Theater Presents MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG 2/4-3/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2010
The Chance Theater is pleased to kick off its 2010 season with Stephen Sondheim's fascinating musical Merrily We Roll Along February 4 - March 7.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2010
The Chance Theater is pleased to kick off its 2010 season with Stephen Sondheim's fascinating musical Merrily We Roll Along February 4 - March 7.
REVIEW: Genius on Display in GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE at Laguna Playhouse
by Michael L. Quintos - January 19, 2010
In GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE, now playing at The Laguna Playhouse until February 21, Hershey Felder-in a remarkable, captivating performance-brings a first-person account of Gershwin's staggering brilliance and calls attention to a life so tragically cut short. Transplanted directly from its engagements on Broadway, London and all around the world, the show is a one-man musical journey that explores the rise and fall of a creative genius.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 19, 2010
In GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE, now playing at The Laguna Playhouse until February 21, Hershey Felder-in a remarkable, captivating performance-brings a first-person account of Gershwin's staggering brilliance and calls attention to a life so tragically cut short. Transplanted directly from its engagements on Broadway, London and all around the world, the show is a one-man musical journey that explores the rise and fall of a creative genius.
Keali`i Reichel Makes His Center Debut In Segerstrom Hall 1/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2010
Keali`i Reichel, Hawaii's cultural icon and top performing artist, makes his Center debut in Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2010
Keali`i Reichel, Hawaii's cultural icon and top performing artist, makes his Center debut in Segerstrom Hall on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Musical Theatre West presents SWEENEY TODD, 1/29 - 2/14
by Michael L. Quintos - January 18, 2010
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 18, 2010
MUSICAL THEATRE WEST kicks off the new year with the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Previewing on January 29, 2010, Sweeney Todd opens January 30 and runs through February 14 at the spectacular Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, is based on the 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond.
Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre Hosts A Murder Mystery Fundraiser
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2010
It's 1940 and the Hollywood broadcasting studio of KPUT is buzzing. The 'Buck Tinney Hour' is due to be broadcast tonight, but there's a problem-a deadly serious problem. Don't touch that dial and Stay Tuned for Murder!
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2010
It's 1940 and the Hollywood broadcasting studio of KPUT is buzzing. The 'Buck Tinney Hour' is due to be broadcast tonight, but there's a problem-a deadly serious problem. Don't touch that dial and Stay Tuned for Murder!
BWW INTERVIEWS: David Burnham Explains His Extra-'Ordinary' Journey
by Michael L. Quintos - January 15, 2010
Currently starring in South Coast Repertory's West Coast production of Adam Gwon's musical ORDINARY DAYS (ending January 24), David Burnham (Wicked, The Light in the Piazza) recently sat down with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about his humble beginnings as a farm boy, his admiration for John Raitt, being a Broadway performer, and living his dream job.
by Michael L. Quintos - January 15, 2010
Currently starring in South Coast Repertory's West Coast production of Adam Gwon's musical ORDINARY DAYS (ending January 24), David Burnham (Wicked, The Light in the Piazza) recently sat down with BroadwayWorld's Michael Lawrence Quintos to talk about his humble beginnings as a farm boy, his admiration for John Raitt, being a Broadway performer, and living his dream job.
O.C.'s Theatre Out presents TICK, TICK...BOOM, 1/15 - 2/20
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2010
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical TICK, TICK...BOOM!. Recalling the life of composer Jonathan Larson in the years leading up to the creation of RENT, TICK, TICK...BOOM! is a deeply personal look at the courage required to follow your dreams through life's most difficult challenges.
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2010
Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre, presents Jonathan Larson's autobiographical musical TICK, TICK...BOOM!. Recalling the life of composer Jonathan Larson in the years leading up to the creation of RENT, TICK, TICK...BOOM! is a deeply personal look at the courage required to follow your dreams through life's most difficult challenges.
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