Andrew Polec

GENE WILDER'S MY FRENCH WHORE Musical to Receive Workshop at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach will stage a production connected to Gene Wilder's MY FRENCH WHORE, under the direction of artistic director David Ellenstein.

Video: Watch André De Shields in Jim Steinman & Barry Keating’s RHINEGOLD
by Michael Major - Aug 6, 2026

Barry Keating has released the complete version of the 2023 cabaret presentation of Rhinegold, starring André De Shields. Written with Jim Steinman, Rhinegold is a musical de Shields first appeared in in 1973. Watch the video!

Kauffman Center to Present CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: HOTEL CALIFORNIA, Meat Loaf Tribute
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts will host a note-for-note tribute to the Eagles' Hotel California and a live tribute featuring Meat Loaf's former band, The Neverland Express, with Andrew Polec.

Andrew Polec to Perform Golden Age Musicals at North Coast Rep
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

Oh, What a Beautiful Day- Andrew Polec Sings the Golden Age of Musicals will run March 30 and March 31, 2026 at 7:30pm. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026

In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.

Photos: First Look At Will Swenson And Lesli Margherita In SWEENEY TODD At La Mirada Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Production photos have been released for La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s revival of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, now running through February 22, 2026, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Video: Will Swenson Takes On the Title Role in SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” in its upcoming major revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Watch the video as Will describes what it's like to star in his favorite musical of all-time. 

Feature: The 2025 Theatre I Kept Thinking About, Long After the Applause
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 29, 2025

Think of it not as a “Best of” but as a yearbook of some of the San Diego shows that lingered with me long beyond closing in 2025

Interview: Andrew Polec of DR. SEUSS’S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 16, 2025

Interview with 5-time Grinch, Andrew Polec, about slipping back into Grinch-mode, backstage Whoville traditions, audience antics, and the fan mail (and fan art)!

Video: Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita Talk SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada; Full Cast Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast set to join the previously announced Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier award- winner Lesli Margherita starring as “Mrs. Lovett”.

Cast and Creatives Set For Dr. Seuss's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for its 28th annual production of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Learn more about the show here!

Cast Set for DR. SEUSS'S HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

The Old Globe has revealed the full cast and creative team for its 28th annual production of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the first show of its 2025/2026 season, the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See photos here!

Laguna Playhouse Opens 2025–26 Season With A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will launch its 2025/26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. The show opens officially on Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m., and continues through Sunday, October 5 at the Laguna Playhouse.

THE GRINCH & 'Ebenezer Scrooge' Holiday Show Coming to The Old Globe
by Michael Major - Aug 25, 2025

The 28th annual holiday production of The Grinch features award-winning actor Andrew Polec. Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show, returns to the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.

A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Comes to North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre will be rocking with laughter as it closes out Season 43 with the hilariously inventive musical farce, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.

Review: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 21, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre closes its season with “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” the bloodthirsty Broadway hit that turns serial killing into an elegant and humorous art form.

Interview: Couples Take the Lead in A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 15, 2025

Two married couples take center stage—on and off—in North Coast Rep’s 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.' Director Noelle Marion and her husband, Andrew Polec (playing Monty), along with the ensemble's married duo, Shinah and Andrew Hey, share how love, collaboration, and a little comedic chaos fuel this fast-paced, multi-role musical.

Photos: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre has released first look production photos for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy running July 16 – August 10, 2025.

BAT OUT OF HELL Star Andrew Polec Announces February UK Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

Andrew Polexc has announced that he will return to the UK in a one night only concert Andrew will take the stage this February 7 in, Andrew Polec’s It’s All Coming Back To You Now, at Crazy Coqs.