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Photos: Opening Night Red Carpet and After Party of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS At CineVita
by Lily Lim - Dec 8, 2025

Opening Night and after party photos from TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDRACKS, hosted by global pop icon Joey McIntyre.

Photos: Opening Night of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS LIVE At CineVita
by Lily Lim - Dec 7, 2025

TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live, hosted by global pop icon Joey McIntyre, opened on December 4, 2025. Here are the photos.

TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS LIVE Reveals Full Cast At CineVita
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

For The Record will debut TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live at CineVita this December, led by host Joey McIntyre. The immersive concert event features a cast of vocalists, musicians and dancers performing music from more than 25 holiday films.

Jinkx Monsoon and More Join Comedian Max Ziegfeld for Star-Studded Concept Album
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025

Max Ziegfeld’s outrageous new concept album Max Ziegfeld’s P😎rn Awards: The Musical!—featuring Gilbert Gottfried, Jinkx Monsoon, Alice Ripley, Judy Kaye, and more—is now streaming on all major platforms. The 10-track comedy burlesque blends satire, original music, and over-the-top awards show antics.

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK Extends Run At Cinevita Through April 6
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025

Due to popular demand, Tarantino | Pulp Rock has been extended through April 6 at CineVita, the world's largest Spiegeltent at Hollywood Park. The acclaimed production, which brings Quentin Tarantino's iconic film soundtracks to life in a high-energy, immersive concert experience, also welcomes two new cast members: T

Review: TARANTINO | PULP ROCK at CineVita in Hollywood Park
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 16, 2025

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK just opened at the brand-new CineVita venue at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. The immersive concert/ musical theater experience will excite both Tarantino fans and Quentin newbies.

CineVita Announces Rescheduled Opening Of TARANTINO l PULP ROCK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

For The Record, the groundbreaking theatrical production company celebrated for its genre-bending live experiences, will unveils its newest creation: Tarantino | Pulp Rock.

Photos: First Look at LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE at the Wallis Anneberg
by Lily Lim - Dec 2, 2023

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved holiday film's release, a truly outstanding all-star cast has been assembled for For The Record and The Wallis’ co-production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration with performances scheduled from Wednesday, Nov. 22 - Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!

Interview: For The Record's Recurring Ruby Lewis Excitedly Returns To LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
by Gil Kaan - Dec 2, 2023

For The Record’s perennial holiday favorite Love Actually Live returned to The Wallis November 29, 2023. Commemorating the film’s 20th anniversary, Anderson Davis directs the cast of Tomasina Abate, Madison Taylor Baez, James Byous, Chris Cockrill, Audrey Cymone, Anthony Fedorov, Brayden Gleave, Grace Kinstler, Parissa Koo, Doug Kreeger, Austin Lesch, Ruby Lewis, Chris Mann, Jordan Ann Martone, Brian McKnight Jr., Darrell Morris Jr, Nina Nelson, Spencer Schaffe, Drew Seeley, Rex Smith, Alkaio Thiele and Cheyenne Isabel Wells. In the midst of previews, Ruby found some time to answer a few of my queries.

Exclusive: Listen to Two Songs from SIDEWAYS the Musical- Original Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2023

Lakeshore Records and Broadway Records are set to release Sideways The Musical—Original Cast Recording digitally tomorrow, August 18 featuring original songs by Anthony Leigh Adams with lyrics by Rex Pickett and Adams. Check out two track from the new album here!

Photos: First Look at TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Tarantino Live: Fox Force Five & The Tyranny of Evil Men, premiering this summer at Riverside Studio.

George Maguire, Karen Mav, Lifford Shillingford, Anton Stephans & Tara Lee Star In TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2023

Tarantino Live: Fox Force Five & The Tyranny of Evil Men premieres this summer at Riverside Studios, with a 10-week season at Studio 2 at the Hammersmith venue, playing from 6 June – 13 August, with a press night on Tuesday, 13 June. 

Michael-Leon Wooley, Israel Erron Ford & More Join MOSTLY MUSICALS: MAKE IT WORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, join CMO (chief music officer) Gregory Nabours and the (mostly)musicals company for an evening of songs about work - the jobs you love, the jobs you hate, and the jobs you wish you had - at the Knitting Factory NoHo.

Photos: LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE Red Carpet At the Wallis Annenberg
by Lily Lim - Dec 6, 2021

Casting has been announced for For The Record and The Wallis' production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film from Universal Pictures/Working Title, with performances from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (Fox's Filthy Rich, Broadway's The Last Ship, A Little Night Music, Les Misérables, and The Light in the Piazza) joins the exciting lineup of talented performers alongside singer/songwriter, musician, producer and engineer, Brian McKnight Jr., who comes from a legendary musically gifted family including famed father Brian McKnight. American Idol 4th place finalist on season 4, Anthony Fedorov, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist actor Michael Thomas Grant, and RCA recording artist Nina Nelson, member of girl group Citizen Queen (with over 30 million music video views), also join the cast for the first time. Rounding out the group of newcomers is Cheyenne Wells who starred in the recent production of Little Shop of Horrors at Pasadena Playhouse with MJ Rodriguez.

Photos: Opening Night LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE At the Wallis Annenberg
by Lily Lim - Dec 6, 2021

Casting has been announced for For The Record and The Wallis’ production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film from Universal Pictures/Working Title, with performances from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Broadway and television star Aaron Lazar (Fox’s Filthy Rich, Broadway’s The Last Ship, A Little Night Music, Les Misérables, and The Light in the Piazza) joins the exciting lineup of talented performers alongside singer/songwriter, musician, producer and engineer, Brian McKnight Jr., who comes from a legendary musically gifted family including famed father Brian McKnight. American Idol 4th place finalist on season 4, Anthony Fedorov, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist actor Michael Thomas Grant, and RCA recording artist Nina Nelson, member of girl group Citizen Queen (with over 30 million music video views), also join the cast for the first time. Rounding out the group of newcomers is Cheyenne Wells who starred in the recent production of Little Shop of Horrors at Pasadena Playhouse with MJ Rodriguez. 

Broadway, Film, TV, Recording Artists Join LOVE, ACTUALLY Live Cast At The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2021

Casting has been announced for For The Record and The Wallis' production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film from Universal Pictures/Working Title, with performances from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Aaron Lazar, Brian McKnight Jr. & More to Lead the Cast of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021

Casting has been announced for For The Record and The Wallis’ production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film from Universal Pictures/Working Title, with performances from Saturday, November 27 to Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

BWW Interview: Shane Scheel & For The Record Live Ready To Take On TARANTINO & More
by Gil Kaan - Jul 30, 2021

Shane Scheel and his live show production company For The Record Live has found their new Hollywood home in The Bourbon Room. With their official re-opening, featuring Shoshana Bean, an impressive success (obvious from the love and applause flowing forth from The Bourbon Room audience.), FTR will follow up with be a concert from Alisan Porter (August 1st), and their new and improved production of TARANTINO LIVE, now TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN (beginning August 5th). Had the chance to chat with Shane, FTR’s executive producer, on FTR staying connected during the pandemic, and their already planned shows and those hoped for scheduling.

Lindsey Gort, Tracie Thoms, Janel Parrish, Zane Carney Star In TARANTINO LIVE: FOX FORCE FIVE & THE TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2021

Once upon a time in Hollywood, a couple of friends decided to stage a concert with a few unbelievably talented vocalists singing songs from Quentin Tarantino's roster of movie soundtracks and an actress from Death Proof reciting a few of her movie lines.

VIDEO: Rex Smith and Tomasina Abate Perform 'Shallow' From A STAR IS BORN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2019

Rex Smith and Tomasina Abate recently teamed up for a cover of the Oscar-winning Best Original Song, Shallow, from the film A Star is Born.