A Hot Mess
A Hot Mess is a world premiere one-act musical written by Helema Maggiore and directed by Tiffani Ann Mills, presented as part of HOT SUMMER...
Write Act Repertory at the Brickhouse Theatre
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Another Time
Another Time is a world premiere one-act musical written and directed by Darrin Yalacki, presented as part of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - THE MUSICALS (2026)....
Embrace the Cringe
Embrace the Cringe is a world premiere one-act musical written and directed by Dmitry Parkhomchuk, presented as part of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - THE MUSICALS...
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - THE MUSICALS (2026)
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - THE MUSICALS (2026) is a festival of six world premiere one-act musicals produced by Write Act Repertory's Producing Artistic Director John...
Real ID
Real ID is a world premiere one-act musical written and directed by Chris McGriff, presented as part of HOT SUMMER NIGHTS - THE MUSICALS (2026)....
The Disappearance of Norman Crabbe
The Disappearance of Norman Crabbe is a world premiere one-act musical written by Susan C. Hunter and Tom Shelton and directed by Susan C. Hunter,...
Review: World Premiere E=MC² EINSTEIN THE MUSICAL Often Trades Depth for Silly Songs
I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquo…
Review: THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company?The lunacy is unbridled, but with all the insanity, you’re too often left wondering: “What is going ON??” And moreover: “Why??”…
Review: THE DIARY OF AN OREGON TRAIL SPINSTER at Atwater Village Theatre
Writer, producer, and actor Dwyer illuminates the interior life of a woman whose existence echoes much of what is happening today, misogyny, betrayal, insecurity, ageism — making this a timeless, sometimes terrifying tale.…
Review: CORIOLANUS at Independent Shakespeare Company In Girffith Park
Led by Brent Charles and under the strains of an angry guitar, a dexterous 10-person cast moves us through this still timely tale about the fickleness of public opinion and mob mentality.…
Review: OUT WITH A BANG Proves Growing Older is not for Sissies
Out With a Bang Playwright Tony Pasqualini started writing it when he turned the dreaded 70 while feeling lucky to keep working in a profession he loves, married for forty years to the same loving woman, with two adult kids that live nearby.…
Review: THE REAL LADY MACBETH World Premiere at The Actors Company
The intense production will pull into its spell thanks to the astonishingly real characters brought to life by four amazing actors who authentically portray these historical druids on the darkened and often spooky, mist-filled set.…
Review: OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL: THE BEST OF BROADWAY at Hollywood Bowl
Every inch a musical theater geek's night to remember, the evening featured quips from host Billy Crystal, the rigor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Thomas Wilkins, a chorus of wonderful singer-dancers and an eye-popping featured performer lineup.…
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.…
Review: THE FIRST GENTLEMAN World Premiere Musical at Torrance Theatre Company
Director Glenn Kelman is to be commended for taking on the challenge of coordinating twenty cast members moving scenery and set pieces into place to create 22 set changes in 14 locations on such a small stage, as well as setting the timing of each Ameri-News video projection to forward the story. An…
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Casting high school aged teen-agers can be a trickier needle to thread than one might think. Two actors who are still in high school wrestling down the spectrum of emotions, growth journeys and heartbreak of Shakespeare’s tale is no small achievement. Asher Hagler and Quinnlyn Scheppner make thei…
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) (10/11-10/11) |
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July Cinballera Salon - Scenes from the Great Operas Il Tabarro (7/13-7/13) |
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Dracula the Musical The Nocturne Theatre (8/06-8/23) |
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How High the Moon Theatre West (7/24-8/16) |
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The Lightning Theif: The Percy Jackson Musical Canyon Theatre Guild (8/01-8/30) |
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Clue Ahmanson Theatre (9/08-9/12) |
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SILK N' SOUL ALBUM RELEASE View , Music Bar and Lounge (9/20-9/20) |
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Scapin North Coast Repertory (7/22-8/16) |
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Peter Pan Lewis Family Playhouse (3/07-3/14) |