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Previews: BEING RICHARD GREENE at The Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - April 22, 2024


It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s BEING RICHARD GREENE, a laugh-‘til-you cry intimate exploration of one “person’s” intimate journey of gender identity.

Long Beach Playhouse Studio MEN ON BOATS Opening This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - April 22, 2024


Catch the opening of MEN ON BOATS at Long Beach Playhouse this weekend. Experience the thrilling adventure play that brings to life the historical 1869 Powell expedition.

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - April 17, 2024


Fresh on the heels of Revolution Stage Company’s sold out and extended Avenue Q earlier this year, comes The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, and it is just as much, if not even more, fun than Avenue Q, and that’s saying a lot.

Feature: AUDITIONING WORKSHOPS FOR THE ALL LEVELS OF PERFORMER at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - April 17, 2024


Theatre 29 is bringing back their Audition 101 workshop to Theatre 29 as a new opportunity to those who have always wanted to try being in the spotlight but didn’t know how to start.

Review: 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND' at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - April 17, 2024


What did our critic think of 'THE BOYS IN THE BAND' at Palm Canyon Theatre?

Review: MR. PARKER at Dezart Performs
by Kay Kudukis - April 16, 2024


Death tends to affect those who remain differently. Some take time to grieve, then march boldly forward, while others live in purgatory, their grief so overwhelming they only function within the pain of their loss. Mr. Parker by Michael McKeever is very much about just that - as was Daniel’s Husband, but while Daniel’s Husband left us with tears and broken hearts, Mr. Parker gives us hope for life after loss, as well as a lot of laughs which is a great analgesic when exploring deep emotions.

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - April 15, 2024


What did our critic think of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Desert Theatreworks?

Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL at Desert Ensemble Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - April 13, 2024


There is no mystery here! Three actors were caught running away with a priceless & humorous hit at DET

Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at CVRep
by Gilmore Rizzo - April 11, 2024


When a successful theatre company presents a period musical they pray for a hit. With good actors, a witty script, great music, excellent direction, and clever choreography that can transport an entire audience back in time; Coachella Valley Repertory has compiled such a hit.

Idyllwild Arts Academy to Debut Student Exhibition in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2024


Join Idyllwild Arts Academy at their Spring 2024 off-site student exhibition on May 3 at the Melissa Morgan Fine Art Gallery. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Previews: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - April 09, 2024


Revolution Stage Company is pleased to announce the upcoming production of the Broadway and Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, running from April 16th to April 28th.

Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29
by Charlie Thomas - April 07, 2024


What did our critic think of DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29?

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - April 06, 2024


What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals?

Senior International Student To Unveil OUTSIDE IN Instillation At Idyllwild Arts Community Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 05, 2024


Join in at Idyllwild Arts Community Day on May 11 to witness AEL student Devika Aggarwal unveil her interactive art installation, OUTSIDE IN. Learn more about Community Day and see how to become involved.

Previews: BILLIE! BACK STAGE WITH LADY DAY at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - April 04, 2024


Revolution Stage Company is thrilled to announce the limited engagement production of 'BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY,' written by and starring Synthia L. Hardy. Directed by Bryan Rasmussen with musical direction by Lanny Hartley, this captivating musical journey into the life of the iconic Billie Holiday will run from April 12th through April 21st, for five shows only.

Previews: NIC & DESI BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD at Oscar's Cabaret
by Kay Kudukis - April 04, 2024


Summer’s just around the corner and the temperature is already rising… from the heat between Broadway’s favorite triple-threat lovebirds Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar! Broadway stars and real-life couple Nicolas & Desiree make their Oscar’s debut with ‘Nic & Desi: Broadway to Hollywood’.

Tickets on Sale Now for Transcendence Theatre Company's 2024 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024


 Tickets for Transcendence Theatre Company's 2024 summer season, Broadway in Sonoma, are on sale now.

Review: MEAN GIRLS at The McCallum Theatre
by Gilmore Rizzo - April 01, 2024


Through the zany situations, there is a message about “girl power”; a timeless message. Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY, composer JEFF RICHMOND, lyricist NELL BENJAMIN and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW.

NICK & DESI to Present BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD at Oscars in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2024


Oscar's will present Nic & Desi in Broadway to Hollywood on Saturday May 11th at 7 pm. Learn more about the husband/wife team and see how to purchase tickets.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Presents SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2024


SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL will be presented at Desert Ensemble Theatre. Join the iconic detective as he navigates through suspenseful twists and turns.

Previews: Script2Stage2Screen Presents YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CELEBRATION
by Kay Kudukis - March 27, 2024


Script2Stage2Screen will celebrate young playwrights by presenting fully staged readings of two original one-act plays, Main Character and The Search for Snowflake,written by award-winning playwright, Brooklyn Rutledge, when she was a freshman at Paloma Valley High School in Menifee, Ca. 

Save 15% On Broadway Merch For World Theatre Day!
by Team BWW - March 27, 2024


Happy World Theatre Day! Celebrate in style with 15% off at the BroadwayWorld Shop! Don't miss out on fantastic deals for all your theatre-related gifts, merchandise, and more! Hurry, shop now through the end of the day 3/28/2024.

Script2Stage2Screen To Cease Operations in June
by Blair Ingenthron - March 23, 2024


Script2Stage2Screen, the theatrical group that has produced staged readings of original works since 2010, has confirmed that this 2023-24 season, which will close on June 22, will be its final season.

Feature: ARTSWORKS: THEATRE FEST 2024 Announced At Desert Theatreworks
by Charlie Thomas - March 19, 2024


Desert TheatreWorks has announced its first inaugural Theatre Fest, taking place from May 3rd to May 5th, 2024.

Feature: It's Time To Play A Game With THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - March 19, 2024


Learn more about the upcoming production of THE BOYS IN THE BAND at Palm Canyon Theatre.


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