AJ Rafael

Joaquina Kalukango and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and more! See the full lineup here!

See Tom Kitt Featuring Ariana DeBose and More at 54 Below in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 7, 2025

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE at Conundrum Theatre Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Scott Alan Comes to Herb Alperts Vibrato Grill and Jazz in Bel Air
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2024

Award Winning Songwriting Scott Alan will take the stage at Herb Alperts Vibrato Grill and Jazz in Bel Air, California on Tuesday July 30th. 

Review: 'TICK, TICK, BOOM!' at Cygnet Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 9, 2024

“Tick, Tick, Boom!” is a musical love letter to artists and the choices they have to make to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity, self-doubt, and the potential of failure. As the show often ponders, which do you choose “fear or love?”  “Tick, Tick, Boom!” plays at Cygnet Theatre through August 4th.

TICK, TICK...BOOM! is Coming to Cygnet Theatre This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Experience the powerful musical TICK, TICK...BOOM! by Jonathan Larson, creator of RENT, coming to Cygnet Theatre in San Diego this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Announces 2021 Summer Season at The Ford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced details of the 2021 summer season at The Ford, marking the return to live in-person performances at the historic venue. From July 30 through October 31, the upcoming season is the venue’s first under the stewardship of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

AJ Rafael, IStage Entertainment and East West Players Team Up to Present CRAZY TALENTED ASIANS JR.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2021

The Los Angeles-based East West Players, the nation's first professional Asian American theatre organization, is teaming up with musician AJ Rafael and production company iStage Entertainment for Crazy Talented Asians, JR Edition. The event is proudly sponsored by WB Pictures.

Ty Defoe, Ronvé O'Daniel, Marina Pires and More Featured in New Series From TheaterWorksUSA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2021

The new series Who Tells Your Story? has released original music videos, each featuring a different unsung hero of American history with accompanying conversations, available to view for free for this month only and after remain as part of TWUSA's subscription content.

SAMSON THE WRESTLING MUSICAL Streams For Free
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2020

This new musical with book, lyrics and music by Dustin Ceithamer, set in the eccentric world of 1980's Wrestling, features Nick Rashad Burroughs, Blaine Alden Krauss, AJ Rafael, Correy West, Jamari Johnson Williams,  Adrianna Rose Lyons, Dexter McKinney Jr., Karl Warden, Matthew Ballestero and more!

AJ Rafael And East West Players Present A Streaming Holiday Edition Of CRAZY TALENTED ASIANS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2020

East West Players, the nation's premiere Asian American theatre organization, is partnering up with online musician AJ Rafael for Crazy Talented Asians, a concert series started by Rafael in September 2018. 

Broadway Performers Join AJ Rafael and East West Players in “Crazy Talented Asians: Holiday Edition”
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2020

East West Players, the nation’s premiere Asian American theatre organization, has teamed up with musician AJ Rafael for a holiday musical celebration which features performances and appearances by prominent Asian American artists, including many who have appeared on the stage.

Lea Salonga, Eva Noblezada, and More Broadway Stars Headline Online Filipino Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020

Broadway Catch Up: August 26 - Laura Benanti as Melania Trump, Tamyra Gray, Heath Saunders, Nik Walker, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2020

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your favorites, including Laura Benanti as Melania Trump, Tamyra Gray, Heath Saunders, Nik Walker, and more!

VIDEO: Tamyra Gray, Heath Saunders, Nik Walker, and More Release 'E Pluribus Unum (Out Of Many One)' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2020

Stars from the worlds of Broadway and American Idol have come together to lend their voices to address the growing divide in America.