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Review: WORKING GIRL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 22, 2025

WORKING GIRL ultimately soars and plummets based on the root-ability quotient of its title character. Singer and author Joanna “JoJo” Levesque can’t really be classified as a discovery. She’s as good as her material, which is solid, tuneful and plenty enjoyable.

Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and More Join WORKING GIRL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical Working Girl, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award winner Cyndi Lauper. Learn more here!

Bill Kerlin Steps Down as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Laguna Playhouse announced that Bill Kerlin will step down from his position as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse to focus solely on his work as Managing Director of North Coast Repertory.  

Laguna Playhouse to Present Three Holiday Shows This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 7, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is inviting audiences to enjoy the holiday season with three magical holiday shows. Learn more about the shows and how to get tickets here!

Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street. 

Chatter: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque & More Star in WORKING GIRL Musical Workshop
by Rialto Chatter - Aug 22, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that a musical version of Working Girl is getting an industry presentation this week in New York City. Check out who is starring in the workshop here!

A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 9, 2024
by - Aug 9, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 9, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Sony to Release Brian De Palma's BODY DOUBLE on 4K Ultra HD
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2024

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has detailed the upcoming 4K release of Brian De Palma's 1984 cult film Body Double. The feature is presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision and features English Dolby Atmos audio. The limited edition Steelbook will hit shelves on September 24th.

Diversionary Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

 Starting June 15, 2024, Diversionary Theatre has announced the selection of  Sherri Eden Barber as the new Artistic Director. Barber will fill the position left open by the departure of Matt M. Morrow in June of 2023.

BLUE Will Transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse Following Edinburgh Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Following rave Edinburgh reviews and a Fringe First Award, tension-filled two-hander BLUE, will transfer to Seven Dials Playhouse from 5th   - 30th  March. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Hollywood Club LA at The Woman's Club of Hollywood Will Present SINGER KATRINA AGUILAR IN CONCERT
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

Join Singer Katrina Aguilar in Concert, a Benefit for Autism Care Today at Hollywood Club LA. The event, hosted by Christopher Tenney, will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. Get your tickets now!

Frank Ferrante to Star in AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present Frank Ferrante starring in his critically acclaimed one-man show, AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO.

Laguna Playhouse To Present LISTEN TO THE SEVENTIES, CARNEY MAGIC, and More This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced six special productions this summer.

The Museum of Broadway Will Add a New Special Exhibit Celebrating CHICAGO The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023

ALL THAT JAZZ: The Legacy of CHICAGO the Musical, created exclusively for The Museum of Broadway, will be a retrospective of CHICAGO's 26 years on Broadway with a special focus on the iconic production photography and ad campaigns throughout the years.

Diversionary Theatre Announces 2023/2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2023

Diversionary Theatre has announced its 2023/2024 season: the San Diego premiere of Dragon Mama (September/October 2023) by Sara Porkalob and directed by Andrew Russell; the legacy revival of The Glass Menagerie (November/December 2023) by Tennessee Williams and directed by Lisa Berger with Shana Wride taking on the iconic role of Amanda Wingfield; the West Coast premiere of Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members (May/June, 2024) a co-production with Moxie Theatre by Mara Vélez Meléndez and a director to be announced; the world-premiere musical TL;DR: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix (May/June, 2024) by EllaRose Chary and Brandon Gwinn, directed by Sherri Eden Barber.

David Ellenstein Named Artistic Director & Bill Kerlin Named Managing Director of Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023

North Coast Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director David Ellenstein, and Managing Director Bill Kerlin, have been named Laguna Playhouse’s new Artistic and Managing Directors respectively, effective immediately.

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Opens Season With JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023

The 2023 Season at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater opens with Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Sherri Eden Barber. Performances run Tuesdays through Saturdays, May 26 to June 17 at 8 p.m.

Photos: Go Inside The Hollywood Museum's Mother's Day Tribute to MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

The Hollywood Museum played host to a spectacular photo exhibit, for Mother's Day to pay homage to the matriarchs of the MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS organization and the most celebrated working moms in entertainment with loving and amusing images with their families. Check out photos from the event here!

Joe Spano & More to Star in Rolling Southern California Premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

Laguna Playhouse announced, in association with Gare St. Lazare, Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company, Faline England, Sorcha Fox, Conor Lovett and Joe Spano starring in the rolling Southern California premiere of THE REALISTIC JONESES, written by Will Eno and directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett.