by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2025
Musical Theatre West (MTW) is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, running select dates from July 11 through July 27, 2025, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center....
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2025
The woods are closing in! Musical Theatre West's (MTW) magical production of “Into the Woods” is nearing the end of its journey, with only a few performances left before the curtain falls on this fairytale adventure. ...
by Michael Quintos - April 03, 2025
For Musical Theatre West's new, winning large-scale production—now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through April 13, 2025—director Kari Hayter and a company of terrific performers have revived the musical in an expected, true-to-the-classic staging, bursting with the c...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2025
Best known for redefining style with his bold designs, and for his seven-season run as a judge on Project Runway: All Stars, fashion icon Isaac Mizrahi is coming to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center....
by A.A. Cristi - February 20, 2025
The Carpenter Performing Arts Center Long Beach will present Ballet Hispánico on Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Named one of America's Cultural Treasures by the Ford Foundation, Ballet Hispánico performs CARMEN.maquia, a Picasso-inspired contemporary take on Bizet's beloved classic....
by Stephi Wild - February 06, 2025
Musical Theatre West will launch its 2025 season with the Tony Award-winning sensation, Jersey Boys this month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!...
by Stephi Wild - January 03, 2025
Jason Moran will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Duke Ellington’s birth next month in a solo piano concert at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Learn more here!...
by Michael Quintos - October 23, 2024
Structured as a non-stop song-and-dance revue without any dialogue, the Fats Waller tribute musical relies on its spunky live band and its crazy-good, five-person cast to sing a songbook filled with (mostly) joyful and (some) sorrowful jazz tunes. The show continues through Nov. 3, 2024 at the Carpe...
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2024
Musical Theatre West will have Long Beach swingin’ and finger snappin’ this fall with Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller Musical Show, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center for select nights October 18th - November 3rd. ...
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2024
The joint’ll be jumpin’ this fall as Southern California’s premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW) presents Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller Musical Show at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. ...
Musical Theatre West (MTW) invites audiences on a spellbinding journey with its highly anticipated production of Into the Woods . Running select nights starting March ...
Southern California’s premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW) is thrilled to open its highly anticipated 2025 season with the smash hit "Jersey Boys,” The ...
Disney's Newsies was a hit 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York ...
Lucie Arnaz ( Pippin , Dirty Rotten Scoundrels , They’re Playing Our Song ) explores her life on stage with iconic songs and hidden treasures ...
Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits ...
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America! Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. Featuring Ballet Folklórico de ...
Storm Large Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. Powerhouse chanteuse Storm Large is back with more sultry ...
Kinky Boots isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. It's a heart-warming musical that throws a sparkly spotlight on acceptance and finding your niche. Charlie Price, facing ...
Allan Harris A Nat King Cole Christmas Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, and ...
Paula Poundstone Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. One of the country’s preeminent comedians, Paula Poundstone returns with more smart, laugh-out-loud observational humor. Delivering ...
Broadway Baby Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. Broadway star Melissa Errico pays tribute ...
Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...
Star of Broadway and TV, Terron Brooks reinterprets favorite classic and contemporary Broadway songs in this journey of love, loss, and the hope of a ...
From New Yorks Lincoln Center to Londons West End, international siren and comedienne-extraordinaire Meow Meow mixes up a glorious cocktail of the subversive and the ...
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story ...
The sharpest current events lyrics since Tom Lehrer. Hollywood Progressive Political satire and musical comedy return to our stage! Featuring fresh parodies and timely original ...
Ann Hampton Callaway is astonishing. LA WeeklyTony-nominated Broadway star and platinum-selling singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway transports us back to the 1970s as she and an ...
A devilishly delightful musical comedy that blends baseball fanaticism with a classic Faustian bargain. Die-hard Washington Senators fan Joe Boyd, frustrated by his team's constant ...
Featuring stars of Broadways smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to ...
Batter up! Baseball is back, and so is the latest production from Musical Theatre West (MTW). Long Beachs premier theatre company is excited to announce ...
From The Wizard of Oz to her famed concert at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland left an indelible mark on our hearts. Take a trip down ...
MOMIXs internationally acclaimed dancer-illusionists conjure the magical world of the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts in this stunning reimagining of Lewis ...
Broadway star David Burnham captures one of the most iconic performers of the past five decadesthe legendary Tom Joneson our intimate Cabaret stage!...
Vocalist and guitarist Allan Harris and his quartet share spirited, soul-drenched songs from his latest album, Kates Soulfood.From deeply resonant to light as air, Allan ...
Prepare for the most hilarious night youll ever have at the ballet as the unspeakably talented (Calgary Herald) Trocks return to the Carpenter Center for ...
Broadway star David Burnham captures one of the most iconic performers of the past five decadesthe legendary Tom Joneson our intimate Cabaret stage!Through stories and ...
Vocal superstar Storm Large returns to our Cabaret stage with her sultry and subversive renditions of jazz standards, Broadway showstoppers, and classic anthems.Whether singing in ...
One of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedies, Twelfth Night features a love triangle, mistaken identities, and practical jokes....
This Stray Cat is back! Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music ...
“Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky.” This Charleston, SC based quintet performs the exhilarating music of Gullah culture born in the ...
Humor and nostalgia are the hallmarks of a Robin Spielberg concert. In American Tapestry, Robin and her trio perform fresh arrangements of American gems, interwoven ...
Harvey returns with a brand new show, her incredible voice adding to her message as she weaves her magic through a songbook that glides from ...
With his thrillingly talented company of dancer-illusionists, Artistic Director Moses Pendleton conjures a fantasy world of visual splendor using props, light, shadow, humor and the ...
From the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today, The Doo Wop ...
Founded by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Sarah Slipper, NW Dance Project is “one of America’s hottest dance companies” (WE Vancouver). Known for its “cutting edge ...
2016 Grammy Award-nominated René Marie's style is rooted in Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Eartha Kitt. Her soul-stirring music and personal story will captivate you ...
"Be an early witness to Lang's genius," proclaims OC Weekly of Jessica Lang. The award-winning choreographer and artistic director of Jessica Lang Dance seamlessly incorporates ...
Combining elements of jazz, blues, boogie-woogie and more, Kaeshammer has earned a loyal international following as a vocalist and piano virtuoso—an eloquent, seductive and engaging ...
Join us for what will be the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet, as the “Trocks” return to Carpenter Center after five sold-out ...
The funniest show on earth is back to taunt Los Angeles for a second time! Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty ...
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