9 To 5, The Musical at Carpenter Performing Arts Center

Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach

February 13, 2024

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.

Luke Hawkins, Sareen Tchekmedyian & More to Star in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Musical Theatre West

March 22, 2023

Musical Theatre West has announced the cast of its spring production, An American in Paris. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: The Funny Ladies Rule in Musical Theatre West's 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL

February 15, 2023

Endearing and earnest, MTW’s new production of 9 TO 5 - THE MUSICAL---which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through February 26---is a pleasing musical comedy (adapted from the hit film) filled with hilarious dialogue, outrageous silliness, and, of course, really catchy tunes via Dolly Parton.

Photos: First Look at 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL at Musical Theatre West

February 13, 2023

Musical Theatre West's production of 9 to 5, The Musical, which debuted in Long Beach, CA this last weekend with three performances, including a dazzling Dollywood red-carpet event for the official opening night.

Musical Theatre West Debuts 9 TO 5 in Long Beach This Week

February 07, 2023

Join three unlikely friends as they take on their boss in a fight for office control! Long Beach's premier musical theater company, Musical Theatre West (MTW), will debut its production of 9 to 5, The Musical this February.

Ashley Moniz, Madison Claire Parks & Daebreon Poiema to Lead 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL at Musical Theatre West

February 01, 2023

Fifteen years after it made its original appearance in the Los Angeles theater scene, 9 to 5, The Musical is debuting on the Musical Theatre West stage! Musical Theatre West will bring some of Dolly Parton’s award-winning music to life for its first show of the 2023 season.

Musical Theatre West Kicks Off The New Year With 9 TO 5 Next Month

January 18, 2023

Fifteen years after it made its original appearance in the Los Angeles theater scene, 9 to 5, The Musical is debuting on the Musical Theatre West stage! Musical Theatre West (MTW), Long Beach's premier theater company, will bring some of Dolly Parton's award-winning music to life for its first show of the 2023 season.

Final Days To Experience Musical Theatre West's Enchanting Production Of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA

December 13, 2022

Musical Theatre West (MTW)'s final production of the year, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, will take its last bow this Sunday, December 18.

ROCK MY SOUL FESTIVAL - A MUSICAL PORTRAIT: PRICE & BONDS & More Lead Los Angeles' November Theater Top 10

November 01, 2022

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Coming up this month we've got Rock My Soul Festival - A Musical Portrait: Price & Bonds and more!

Photos: First Look At Lesli Margherita and More In DAMN YANKEES At Musical Theatre West

October 07, 2022

Batter up! Baseball is back, and so is the latest production from Musical Theatre West. Long Beach's premier theatre company presents the seven-time Tony award-winning musical Damn Yankees to its stage for select nights October 14th- 30th.

Musical Theatre West Announces 2023 Season Featuring THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE WIZARD OF OZ & More

September 23, 2022

Long Beach’s Musical Theatre West has announced its production lineup for the upcoming 2023 season. Promising to be one of its most exciting seasons to date, MTW’s 2023 season offers an outstanding collection of beloved classics from the screen, brought to life on stage.

Musical Theatre West To Hold First Live, In-Person Auditions For GREASE

April 29, 2022

After two years of delayed or canceled shows, zoom auditions, and virtual casting, Musical Theatre West will hold the first live, in person auditions of their new season the week of May 10 for their upcoming production of Grease. Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at the MTW's rehearsal hall: 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804. Performances will be held at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center: 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Matt Merchant To Join SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY as King George at Musical Theatre West

April 04, 2022

Musical Theatre West will welcome a familiar face to take on the iconic role of King George for the final weekend of Spamilton: An American Parody.

BWW Spotlight Series: Meet Cate Caplin, A Multiple Award-Winning Producer, Director and Choreographer

June 08, 2020

This Spotlight focuses on Cate Caplin, a multiple award-winning producer, director and choreographer whose talents have ignited productions on television, in films, music videos, commercials, and in theatrical venues worldwide. But of course, her busy schedule was put on hold with the rest of the world, just as she was beginning to direct and choreograph a musical very close to her heart.

Carpenter Center Announces 2019-2020 Arts For Life Events

September 11, 2019

The Carpenter Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, has announced the 2019-2020 Arts for Life season. Arts for Life is the Carpenter Center's education initiative, providing concerts, classes, lectures, readings, workshops and more to the CSULB campus, Long Beach schools, and to the wider community. The new Arts for Life season includes the return of the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music Concert Series, the Bob Cole Conservatory Showcase Concert, and the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. Additional free offerings to the public include Ensemble Mik Nawooj, Versa-Style Dance Company, a new lecture series, and a continuation of the popular Shakespeare Aloud series.