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Review: Musical Theatre West Welcomes Back HELLO, DOLLY!
by Michael Quintos - Oct 22, 2025

During the recent opening night performance of Musical Theatre West's vibrant new production of the 10-time Tony Award-winning 1964 musical HELLO, DOLLY!, the enthusiastically appreciative audience might as well have chanted 'Hello, Tami!' judging from the reactions during the show's finalé bows. Making her long-awaited return to a Southern California musical theatre stage production after quite a long absence, local favorite Tami Tappan Damiano is nothing short of brilliant taking on the title role in a gorgeous, earnestly joy-filled new local revival of the classic musical, which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA through November 2.

Review: FROZEN at the Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Jul 13, 2025

For the most part, 5-Star Theatrical’s production of Frozen, playing through July 20 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, does a fantastic job bringing the beloved Disney tale to life thanks to a bevy of knockout voices, lively dance scenes, and energetic performances from even its youngest cast members.

Exclusive: First Look at FROZEN at 5-Star Theatricals
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2025

5-Star Theatricals brings the smash-hit Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to life at the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, running through July 20, 2025. Check out photos here!

5-Star Theatricals to Present Disney’s FROZEN at the Kavli Theatre This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

5-Star Theatricals brings the smash-hit Disney’s Frozen The Broadway Musical to life at the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center, running July 11–20, 2025.

The Group Rep To Present DRAT! THE CAT! 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Group Rep will present the West Coast Premiere of the musical, Drat! The Cat! featuring a book and lyrics by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby, The Boys from Brazil, The Stepford Wives, Deathtrap), and music by Milton Schafer.

Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.

Photos: First Look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

Get a first look at The Group Rep's 70, GIRLS, 70.

Review: CINDERELLA at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell - Jul 17, 2023

What did our critic think of CINDERELLA at 5-Star Theatricals?

Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA at 5-Star Theatricals
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS is presenting the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA. Check out photos here!

CINDERELLA to be Presented by 5-Star Theatricals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 23, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Long Beach Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; at Broadwater Black Box Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; Long Beach Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards; TEACHING A ROBOT TO LOVE Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Interview: World Choreography Awards Producer Allen Walls at Avalon Hollywood
by Valerie-Jean Miller - Nov 6, 2022

The World Choreography Awards will be held on November 15, 2022 at the Avalon Hollywood. Being its twelfth year in existence, I spoke with Allen Walls, Creator and Producer of the World Choreography Awards to catch up with this now seasoned Presentation and how it has been evolving through the years. I have reviewed the event in the past and it is a unique evening whose purpose is to present, celebrate and honor the best Choreographed Dance pieces or segments for the year in a now myriad of categories. It has also built upon it's live presentation and quality of live performances, special guests and hosting of the highest caliber.

Group Rep Presents New Musical Revue L.A. NOW AND THEN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022

The Group Rep presents L.A. Now and Then, a brand new musical revue celebrating the City of Angels, its past and present, directed by Bruce Kimmel, with musical direction by Richard Allen, produced by Kathleen Delaney and Doug Haverty for the Group Rep.  

Rubicon Theatre Company Announces Three Youth Theatre Summer Shows Under The Stars In Ojai
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2021

Tickets are available now! Learn more about the productions and how to attend here!

Segerstrom Center Announces Musical Theater Program for February 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2021

One enthusiastic parent whose child participated in Segerstrom Center for the Arts’   Musical Theatre Training Program this past fall said, “Please offer more musical theatre classes soon!”  And so, the Center’s Education Department has announced a new series of classes for aspiring young performers ages 9-18 in February.

Segerstrom Center Announces 2020 Fall Musical Theater Training Classes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering its first Fall Musical Theatre Training Program for young people ages 9-18 years of age. Students of all experience levels are welcome for this 5-class program, where they will be coached in musical theater performance and technique by some of the industry's leading professional artists & educators.