Stage Mamma to Return to NYC for One-Night-Only Performance

Award-winning actor Rheagan Wallace has announced the return of her hit solo play STAGE MAMMA: From Child Star to Leading Lady. Written by and starring Wallace and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, the production will commence at Theatre Row in United Solo Theatre Festival's 2026 Fall Season on Thursday, November 12 at 7PM EST.

After triumphantly taking home "Best One-Woman Show" at United Solo Spring 2026, Wallace returns to NYC for another special "One-Night-Only" performance and invites audiences into her extraordinary life with raw honesty, poignant reflection, and unexpected humor. This captivating theatrical event chronicles her unique Hollywood coming-of-age story, tracing her steps from small-town Texas to the high-stakes world of Los Angeles, all under the relentless guidance of her unforgettable mother: a true "Stage Mamma."

Experience the dizzying highs and crushing lows of child stardom through Rheagan's eyes. In a virtuosic performance, she embodies over 30 different characters, wrestling with pressure, ambition, and identity. Blending intimate storytelling with actual home video, she creates a dynamic multimedia experience that brings the past vividly into the present live on stage. It's a testament to the transformative power of storytelling; the key to healing and finally becoming the Leading Lady of her own life.

STAGE MAMMA continues to garner critical acclaim across the country. The show originally premiered at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival to standing ovations, rave reviews, and two regional BroadwayWorld Award nominations for Best Solo Production and Best Solo Performance. It was also an Official Selection of the 2025 Binge Fringe Festival, Fort Worth Fringe 2025, the 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival, and the 2026 Fallout Fringe Festival in Las Vegas, NV.

The production stars Rheagan Wallace (Malcolm in the Middle, That's So Raven, 7th Heaven, ER) as herself. Graphic design by Mary Lou Sandler at 3 cubed studios.

'I have worked with hundreds of solo artists in my 20+ years in solo theatre, and Rheagan is truly a standout gem,' says director Jessica Lynn Johnson. 'She has all of the necessary attributes to be a successful solo artist: a compelling story, a solid work ethic, and riveting talent. If you need a generous dose of inspiration and transformation, come see STAGE MAMMA!'

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

RHEAGAN WALLACE (Playwright & Performer) is an award-winning, Texas-born actor, writer, comedian, filmmaker, and activist whose talent for storytelling emerged long before she could even spell the word 'audition.' She began her television career as a child on Walker, Texas Ranger, and went on to secure memorable roles on Malcolm in the Middle, That's So Raven, ER, and many more. Her continued work as an artist is grounded in resilience, authenticity, and a deep belief that storytelling is the most important and powerful tool for human connection, and that through human connection, we find hope. She is represented by Linda McAlister Talent and Curtis Talent Management.