WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts
by Albert Gutierrez - Nov 5, 2025
The 2024 production earned seven Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, which I feel is an earned acknowledgment that speaks more to the craftsmanship, the ambition, and the emotional journey present in the show. The stage production’s direction, choreography, puppetry design, and ensemble synergy create moments of theatrical awe that are impossible to deny. What the songs lack in dramatic momentum, the production more than makes up for in its combination of narrative intimacy with large-scale visual storytelling.
The Rita Moreno Awards Announces 2021 Nominees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021
Today, The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors announced the 2021 nominees who will virtually compete on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. PT. This regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre north of Santa Barbara.
Novato Theater Company Presents FRIGHT NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2020
Novato Theater Company sets the stage for its live-streamed Halloween Fundraiser, FRIGHT NIGHT- An Evening of Magic, Music and Mayhem. Hosted by our own Voldemorticia (She Who Must Not Be Maimed) featuring two award winning magicians, horror-themed songs by NTC stars, and online auction.
Full Cast Announced For 107th Mountain Play HELLO, DOLLY!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2019
The Mountain Play a?" Casting is complete for the Mountain Play's production of HELLO, DOLLY! which will treat the San Francisco Bay Area to a parade of comedy, wonderful music and life affirming joy.
The Mountain Play Presents MAMMA MIA! Featuring The Music Of ABBA
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2018
The Mountain Play, the San Francisco Bay Area's most magical outdoor theater experience is proud to present Mamma Mia! for its 105th Season. Directed by Jay Manley, Musical Direction by Jon Gallo, and Choreography by Nicole Helfer and Zoe Swenson-Graham.