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Review: Vibrant New Production of COME FROM AWAY Debuts at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Sep 26, 2025

Still quite a rousing crowd-pleaser—offering empathy and kindness as its main endearing ingredient— La Mirada Theatre's brand new, 'non-replica' production of the Tony-winning musical COME FROM AWAY is a superb, rather enjoyable new Broadway-caliber production that is as every bit as appealing as the characters that populate it. Energetically directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds, the show exudes a joy and pleasantness that few musicals are able to achieve with such ease. Funny, touching, celebratory, appropriately honorable, and musically endearing, COME FROM AWAY remains an awe-inspiring theatrical testament to compassion, and will forever remind us that even in the shadow of horrific, unbelievable devastation, humanity's capacity for kindness and generosity can—and should—take center stage.

Photos: La Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's COME FROM AWAY
by Gillian Blum - Sep 20, 2025

Check out production photos of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment's COME FROM AWAY, running through October 12, 2025.

Vasthy And Friends To Perform At The BFF Santa Monica Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Vasthy and Friends will jon in the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre. This vibrant performance group will present two special school shows and an additional public performance, all free to attend! Learn more.

Review Roundup: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Fiddler on the Roof starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the production and read the reviews!

Review: Jason Alexander Leads Outstanding FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Nov 15, 2024

Led by a brilliant performance by Jason Alexander, this lively, emotionally-grounded, classic-leaning staging still somehow manages to feel fresh, reinvigorated, and much more searing than prior iterations.This latest SoCal-area revival of the landmark 1964 musical—here directed by Lonny Price—is, at its most impressive core, one of the most thoughtful, winningly-engaging stage musicals of the year thus far, and is a definite must-not-miss production.

Video: Watch Jason Alexander in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Preview
by Michael Major - Nov 13, 2024

Watch a first look video of Jason Alexander in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre! Joining Jason Alexander as “Tevye,” the cast also features: Valerie Perri as “Golde,” Rachel Ravel as “Tzeitel,” Alanna J. Smith as “Hodel,” and more.

Photos: Jason Alexander and More in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of Fiddler on the Roof starring Tony Award-winner Jason Alexander as “Tevye” is now in performances. Check out photos here!

Video: Jason Alexander in Rehearsal for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Get a first look at Jason Alexander in rehearsal for Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre in the video here!

Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.

Quick And Funny Musicals To Premiere PERIOD PIECE At UCB Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Quick and Funny Musicals announced 'Period Piece: The Mostly Fabricated Story of the Invention of the Pad,' premiering September 24th at UCB Theatre. Inspired by shows like Bridgerton and The Gilded Age.

Full Cast Set for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has revealed the full cast for Fiddler on the Roof starring Jason Alexander. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW Featuring 20 Performers to be Presented at the El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2024

Broadway to the Rescue goes back to its roots with THE BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW at the El Portal Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: In Rehearsal With (mostly)musicals MOM'S THE WORD
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Join Gregory Nabours and a 'MOTHER lode' of talent this Wednesday, May 10th for a MOTHER of a cabaret! Whether they're good moms, bad moms, or red hot mamas, from Mama Rose to Mama Morton, we're playing musical mothers in May!

Video: Watch Anthony Rapp & John Rubinstein in Twisted Musical Short, TROUBLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

Watch Jacob Chase's TROUBLE starring Anthony Rapp and Tony Award Winner John Rubinstein.

Photos: Carly Hughes, Gabrielle Ruiz & More Help Raise $50,000 For The Homeless In LA at Broadway To The Rescue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2022

See photos from BROADWAY TO THE RESCUE, which raised $50,000 on Friday, Dec 2nd for HOPE OF THE VALLEY a mission that does extraordinary work for the homeless.

Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober & More to Star in THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW at the El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2022

Broadway to the Rescue's THE BIG FAT CHRISTMAS SHOW has announced the cast for this year's December 2nd, holiday fundraising extravaganza, at the El Portal Theatre! The list of Broadway performers this year include Carly Hughes, Jason Michael Snow, Clent Bowers, Rhett George, Greg Poland, Gabrielle Ruiz, Rena Strober, and more.

Photos: IT: A MUSICAL PARODY Is An Evil Slice Of Heaven at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 24, 2022

The show you want to see this Halloween is IT: A MUSICAL PARODY, and we have the pictures to prove it.

Review: IT: A MUSICAL PARODY at Chelsea Table + Stage Is The Show To See This Halloween
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 23, 2022

Don't miss the chance to see something original, and something wonderful that's playing. IT: A MUSICAL PARODY is where the action is at this Halloween season.

IT: A MUSICAL PARODY Opens Tonight At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2022

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE presents the New York premiere of IT: A Musical Parody opening tonight, Thursday, October 20, for its exclusive 13-show engagement. The show runs through its special Halloween performance on Monday, October 31.

Chelsea Table + Stage Presents IT: A MUSICAL PARODY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2022

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – has announced the New York premiere of IT: A Musical Parody for 13 performances only, opening Thursday, October 20 and running through a special Halloween performance on Monday, October 31.