Review: SWEENEY TODD at The Gem Theater
The Gem Theatre in Garden Grove, CA, tackles one of Broadway’s darkest musicals, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, armed with every color of light you can think of.…
El Capitan Theatre
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre
Amid the heat and haze of Bakersfield emerges a spine-shivering show of human connection, compassion, and camaraderie. One of the first community theatre productions of Come From Away brings out the best of humanity (and Bakersfield) on stage.…
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre
With a powerhouse cast and a Pulitzer Prize-winning story about how mental illness shapes a family, Hudson Backstage's production of NEXT TO NORMAL was every bit as moving as its source material.…
Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box
Political and politically motivated, this quintet of characters offers a blistering two-hour presentation on how extremist religious views can warp minds, even that of intellectuals. It’s a smart, timely, and timeless script that is both illuminating and alarming.…
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego
The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.…
Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre
Based on characters in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula: The Musical, with a score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics/book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black, will no doubt attract fans of the genre and its well-known characters to see Justin Meyers bring his terrifyingly horrific yet totally mesmerizing im…
Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Like the playwright, several of these company members are themselves proud Topangans. Performing as they are in the center of town, in quite literally the House that Geer Built, you’ve got to figure that they have a nightly audience who will get all the hippy in-jokes.…
Review: PUPPET UP! at the Richardo Montalbán Theatre
Puppet Up!'s motley crew of Jim Henson puppets are as raw and funny as you can get...if you're willing.…
Interview: COMEDY OF ERRORS Director, Composer and Actor at Independent Shakespeare Company
Here are my interviews with director Melissa Chalsma, composer David Melville, and actor Carene Rose Mekertichyan on COMEDY OF ERRORS presented by Independent Shakespeare Company outdoors in Griffith Park this summer.…
Review: Norm Foster's LAKEFRONT U.S. Premiere Engagement at Theatre 40
All in all, Lakefront offers a very enjoyable two-hour romantic journey guaranteed to keep you laughing and rooting for these lost and lonely souls looking for their soulmate.…
Past Shows
Moana
Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved animated adventure features Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail. The film includes original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark...
Moana Fan Event Screening
Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, directed by Thomas Kail. A special Fan Event screening takes place at 7:00pm on July 10, with ticket packages including the Voyager Pack and a General Ticket...
Moana (Early Access Screenings)
Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure features Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) voyaging beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). The film is directed by Thomas Kail and produced by Dwayne Johnson...
Toy Story 5 - Opening Night & Fan Event at El Capitan Theatre
Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 screens at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, featuring live on-stage appearances by Jessie, Woody, and Buzz before the movie, along with a themed photo opportunity. The film follows Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim...
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas returns to the El Capitan Theatre in 4D, showcasing the whimsical tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, as he discovers the magic of Christmas Town. This beloved classic will run from October 18 to October 31, featuring special...
Edward Scissorhands
Experience the enchanting tale of Edward Scissorhands at the El Capitan Theatre from October 11 to 17. This beloved film follows the story of Edward, a young man created by a kind inventor who left him with sharp metal hands. Struggling to find his place in suburban life...
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie brings a heartwarming tale to the El Capitan Theatre as part of the Halloween Favorites series. This animated film, directed by Tim Burton, tells the story of young Victor who, after losing his beloved dog Sparky, uses science to bring him back to life, only to...
Coco
Disney and Pixar's Coco returns to the El Capitan Theatre for a special screening event from September 17 to September 22, 2024. The film features Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, who embarks on a journey in the magical land of his ancestors, with the help of Hector, voiced...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert Pasadena POPS (8/29-8/29) |
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert Pasadena POPS (8/29-8/29) |
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/11) |
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Catch Me If You Can Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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Comics Reading Comics Dynasty Typewriter (9/13-9/13) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age The Soraya (10/11-10/11) |
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Jane Austen UnScripted Kings Road Park (9/12-9/27) |
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Love, Loss and What I Wore Sawyer's Playhouse (8/08-8/30) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (9/24-10/02) |
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Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding Odyssey Theatre Ensemble (9/10-9/20) |