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Nicole Parker Joins THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto’s magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. 

Nicole Parker Joins Lythgoe Family Panto's THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

5-Star Theatricals, TOArts, and Lythgoe Family Productions has revealed that Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto's magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.

John O'Hurley, Tamyra Gray and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons to Star in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Lythgoe Family Panto will return for the holidays, featuring THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. The production will star Panto veteran John O’Hurley and more. See how to purchase tickets!

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre? 5-Star Theatricals' production of Hairspray, which opened October 10 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, is the bubbly, effervescent morality tale about civil rights in Baltimore in the early ’60s that won Tony awards for best musical, book, and score.

Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

5-Star Theatricals has released new production photos from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Broadway’s original Tracy Turnblad and Tony Award winner for her performance in the 2002 musical phenomenon.

Interview: Marissa Winokur And Garrett Clayton of HAIRSPRAY at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks.

Photos: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Celebrates Talent in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2025

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party has quickly established itself as a phenomenon in London, driven by the sharp wit of host Caruso and the remarkable musicianship of Billy Stritch.

Ryan O’Connor, Lexie Martin, Garrett Clayton and More to Lead HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

5-STAR THEATRICALS has reveald the cast of its upcoming production of Hairspray! The cast will feature Ryan O’Connor as “Edna Turnblad' and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at Scherr Forum Theater
by Cary Ginell - Dec 15, 2024

What did our critic think of PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at Scherr Forum Theater?

Photos: RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse”, RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH. Learn more about the show here!

RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.

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. 

John O'Hurley to Star in PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Lythgoe Family Panto will be making a return to the Los Angeles area with JOHN O’HURLEY starring as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Michael Orland Enjoys/Loves Being Continuously Booked & Always Giving Back
by Gil Kaan - Mar 1, 2024

The consistently busy musical director Michael Orland books gigs on both coasts juggling the multitude of vocalists all vying to have his piano expertise to accompany them. One of his next shows in Los Angeles will be his Open Mic Event at the Write-Off Room March 22, 2024. Michael managed to answer a few of my queries during his drive to Palm Springs.  

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

The 'West of Broadway' Podcast Welcomes Becky Lythgoe to Discuss the 10th Anniversary Lythgoe Family Panto, A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS
by West of Broadway - Dec 11, 2019

It's a special day in studio at West of Broadway! We are joined by the amazing Becky Lythgoe to discuss the 10th anniversary of Lythgoe Family Panto! Listen in as we discuss the upcoming presentation of A Snow White Christmas.

Photo Flash: PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2019

Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, Executive Director Ellen Richard and Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) presents Lythgoe Family Panto's PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS,

Michael Campion Joins Lythgoe Family Panto SNOW WHITE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2019

Casting News! Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announce Michael Campion (Netflix's Fuller House) in the role of Prince Harry for their ten- year anniversary production of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101), featuring new songs and script, which will play a strictly limited engagement from December 13 through December 22.

Lincoln Clauss, Dakota Lotus, Bryce Charles and More Join PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, Executive Director Ellen Richard and Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) announce that LINCOLN CLAUSS (Broadway's Bat Out of Hell) will star as a?oePeter Pan,a?? DAKOTA LOTUS (Disney's a?oeCoop & Cami Ask The Worlda??) will star as a?oeJohn Darling, a?? BRYCE CHARLES (Pasadena Playhouse Ragtime, The Book of Mormon) will star as a?oeWendy Darling,a?? BEN GIROUX (a?oeBack to the 90s,a?? Nickelodeon's a?oeHenry Dangera??) will star as a?oeSmeea?? and CLARICE ORDAZ (a?oeSo You Think You Can Dancea??) will star as a?oeTiger Lilya?? in Lythgoe Family Panto's PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, with choreography by Kitty McNamee, musical direction by Doug Peck and directed by BT McNicholl. They will join the previously announced TV and Broadway actor John O'Hurley (a?oeSeinfeld,a?? a?oeDancing with the Stars,a?? Broadway's Chicago) starring as a?oeCaptain Hooka?? and Ashley Argota (Laguna Playhouse Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose) starring as a?oeTinker Bell.a?? PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATES' CHRISTMAS will begin performances on Wednesday, December 4 and run through Sunday, December 29, 2019 with a press opening on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach. Casting is led by LFP Producer Becky Lythgoe.

Olivia Sanabia & Michelle Williams Join SNOW WHITE Panto
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2019

Casting News! Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announce the latest casting for their ten- year anniversary production of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101), featuring new songs and script, which will play a strictly limited engagement from December 13 through December 22