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DEAD JOHN Horror-Comedy Rock Musical Will Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival

DEAD JOHN Horror-Comedy Rock Musical Will Premiere at Hollywood Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 18, 2026
DEAD JOHN, an original horror-comedy rock musical featuring an all-female rock band, a 10-person cast, and 13 original songs, will premiere at the Madnani Theater in Los Angeles as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter

Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter

by Andrew Child — May 17, 2026
Puck Bunnies, a musical from the minds of Kyra Brown and Christian Leonard lovingly lampoons the ludicrousness of this love story through heightened impersonations, witty pop culture needle drops, and a boatload of silliness.
SPERM ASSASSINATION...THE SURVIVORS To Be Performed At Bad Ladder

SPERM ASSASSINATION...THE SURVIVORS To Be Performed At Bad Ladder

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2026
Pam Levin's dark comedy SPERM ASSASSINATION.
STRAITJACKET SIRENS To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe

STRAITJACKET SIRENS To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2026
The Unknown Artists will present STRAITJACKET SIRENS at Hollywood Fringe, a 90s jukebox cabaret set in a mental hospital where women reclaim their voices through grunge, pop, R&B, and alt-rock anthems.
ON THE LINE To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe

ON THE LINE To Be Presented At The Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — May 17, 2026
The Unknown Artists will present ON THE LINE, a psychological thriller set at a 1984 Seattle crisis call center, loosely inspired by Ann Rule's real-life experience with Ted Bundy, at the Broadwater Second Stage in Los Angeles.
Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis And Joins ALS Network

Russell Andrews Shares ALS Diagnosis And Joins ALS Network

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2026
Russell Andrews, actor, director, producer, and the founding member of StageWalkers Productions, has publicly shared he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2025.
PUPPET UP! To Play Limited Run At The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre

PUPPET UP! To Play Limited Run At The Ricardo Montalbán Theatre

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2026
Brian Henson’s Puppet Up!, will play for a limited eight performances only at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre.
El Capitan Theatre To Celebrate Centennial with Disney's THE ROCKETEER

El Capitan Theatre To Celebrate Centennial with Disney's THE ROCKETEER

by BWW News Desk — May 16, 2026
Returning to celebrate the Centennial of the El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, is Disney’s “The Rocketeer.
Interview: Director Katie Spelman of BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse

Interview: Director Katie Spelman of BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse

by Shari Barrett — May 16, 2026
I spoke with Chicago born, Brooklyn-based director/choreographer Katie Spelman about her focus on the unique blend of fantasy, Golden Age musical style, and deep romantic themes of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon she is helming at the Pasadena Playhouse.
RAW Theater Group Will Present ON AND ON, a New Dancical Inspired by Curtis Mayfield

RAW Theater Group Will Present ON AND ON, a New Dancical Inspired by Curtis Mayfield

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
RAW Theater Group announced ON AND ON, a new 'Dancical' created and directed by Billie King, inspired by the music of Curtis Mayfield.
STRANGE BEINGS to be Presented at Hollywood Fringe Festival

STRANGE BEINGS to be Presented at Hollywood Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
Day for Knight Productions will present Strange Beings at The Broadwater Black Box in Los Angeles as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
The El Capitan Theatre Sets Plans for 100th Anniversary of Historic Cinema

The El Capitan Theatre Sets Plans for 100th Anniversary of Historic Cinema

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
The El Capitan Theatre, Disney’s home on Hollywood Boulevard, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this month.
SOLACE: WAX & WANE to be Presented at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026

SOLACE: WAX & WANE to be Presented at Hollywood Fringe Festival 2026

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
Whimsycube will make its Hollywood Fringe Festival debut with Solace: Wax & Wane, a lunar-inspired solo work written and performed by Gavin Whitt, presented at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre.
Emily Goglia Will Bring THE LIMELIGHT CLUB to Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood

Emily Goglia Will Bring THE LIMELIGHT CLUB to Bar Lubitsch in West Hollywood

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
Emily Goglia will present THE LIMELIGHT CLUB at Bar Lubitsch on Santa Monica Boulevard, featuring Broadway veterans and TV actors including Adam Shapiro and Jennifer Malenke, with accompanist Dwight Rivera.
Casa Romantica Will Present THROUGH THE DECADES: ARTISTS THAT SHAPED THE FESTIVAL OF

Casa Romantica Will Present THROUGH THE DECADES: ARTISTS THAT SHAPED THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens will present Through the Decades: Artists That Shaped the Festival of Arts, featuring works from the Festival of Arts Permanent Art Collection, tracing over a century of Southern California art history.
Cherry Poppins Will Present WET HOT A MUSICAL SUMMER at Hollywood Fringe

Cherry Poppins Will Present WET HOT A MUSICAL SUMMER at Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Cherry Poppins Productions will present WET HOT A MUSICAL SUMMER at The Three Clubs in Los Angeles, a stage adaptation of the cult-favorite film featuring a cast of 14 performers and a throwback '70s soundtrack.
STRONG STOIC STRAITZ: ALPHA PODCAST FOR MALE KINGS (A MUSICAL) Will Play Hollywood Fr

STRONG STOIC STRAITZ: ALPHA PODCAST FOR MALE KINGS (A MUSICAL) Will Play Hollywood Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
The Strong Stoic Straitz, a manosphere podcast ranked #91 on Bing Music, will present a live musical episode at The Bad Ladder in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Harper-Rose Drummond Will Bring ADULT BABY DOLL to Hollywood Fringe Festival

Harper-Rose Drummond Will Bring ADULT BABY DOLL to Hollywood Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Comedian Harper-Rose Drummond and pianist Greg Hoffman will present ADULT BABY DOLL, a stand-up comedy musical, at The Actors Company in Los Angeles during the Hollywood Fringe Festival for five limited performances.
MAYBE IT'S YOU, A New Musical Comedy By Julia Lopriore To Make Hollywood Fringe Debut

MAYBE IT'S YOU, A New Musical Comedy By Julia Lopriore To Make Hollywood Fringe Debut

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Writer and performer Julia Lopriore will debut her original solo musical comedy MAYBE IT'S YOU at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.

by Michael Quintos — May 14, 2026
Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D.
Harrison Alec's DRAGGED to Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival This June

Harrison Alec's DRAGGED to Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival This June

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Dragged, a new LGBTQ+ play blending scripted comedy with interactive drag performance, will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, starring Godoy and written by Harrison Alec.
MAMMA MIA! Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre This Summer

MAMMA MIA! Tour is Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre This Summer

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Center Theatre Group is presenting the 25th Anniversary Tour of Mamma Mia!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, at the Ahmanson Theatre this June and July
Kona Morris to Bring HOW TO POOP IN AN OUTHOUSE AT -72°F to Los Angeles

Kona Morris to Bring HOW TO POOP IN AN OUTHOUSE AT -72°F to Los Angeles

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
Kona Morris, whose solo show won five awards at NYC Fringe including Audience Choice, will present HOW TO POOP IN AN OUTHOUSE AT -72°F at the Lyric Hyperion Theater in Silver Lake.
BEAN VS. THE ROBOTS: A Solo Show Musical Will Come to Hollywood Fringe

BEAN VS. THE ROBOTS: A Solo Show Musical Will Come to Hollywood Fringe

by BWW News Desk — May 14, 2026
LA-based writer and performer Midge Lema brings BEAN VS.
CRABSHLEY Solo Clown Show To Debut at Hollywood Fringe Festival

CRABSHLEY Solo Clown Show To Debut at Hollywood Fringe Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2026
CRABSHLEY, a 30-minute solo clown show written by and starring Maggie Monahan, will debut at Hollywood Fringe Festival at The Broadwater Studio, following a human-sized horseshoe crab navigating a wedding and societal milestones.

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