Janaya Mahealani Jones

Review: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT at Moonlight Stage
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 14, 2025

Moonlight’s new production brings a beloved animated movie to life on stage with “The Prince of Egypt.” Bringing biblical spectacle to the outdoor stage with a 43-member cast, a 17-piece orchestra, and more dance numbers than you’d think one Exodus story could contain.

Review: Musical Theatre West Presents BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
by Michael Quintos - Jul 21, 2025

Musically entertaining though rather light on narrative heft, Musical Theatre West's otherwise rousing, concert-like new production BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY—now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through July 27, 2025—is a straightforward, nostalgic jukebox musical that chronicles the meteoric rise and tragic early death of rock-and-roll pioneer Buddy Holly. If you're looking for a feel-good musical with fierce live performances, this show should definitely fit the bill. You might just have to look up a Buddy Holly documentary on your own to fill in the missing story gaps.

Broken Token Productions to Launch With ROCK SHOW(TUNES)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

Broken Token Productions will present Rock Show(tunes), an evening of traditional Broadway show tunes reimagined as modern rock songs. Learn more here!

Photos: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Ensemble Theatre of Santa Barbara
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is presenting MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, with a book by Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux. Check out production photos here!

Photos: Moonlight Stage Productions' Presents BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

Moonlight Stage Productions’ 43rd season continues with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from August 14-31. See photos from the production.

Moonlight Stage Productions to Present THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

Moonlight Stage Productions' 43rd season continues with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from August 14-31.

Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Jun 14, 2024

Director Kent Gash’s production in Pasadena serves up equal parts heat and cool, a slick and sweaty celebration of a man who was as vibrant and dangerous as his music. Under the musical direction of Darryl Archibald and choreography of Dell Howlett – both of which are first-rate – the evening cooks.

Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024

Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. 

Interview: CATCHING UP! with Tyler Tafolla for One Night Only at City Heights Performance Annex
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jan 20, 2024

Interview with Tyler Tafolla about his newest show CATCHING UP!, an evening of music and original stories from Tyler and other San Diego performers on Saturday, January 27th @ 8pm

Tyler Tafolla to Present CATCHING UP! Concert In San Diego
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 23, 2023

Join Tyler Tafolla, musical theatre composer, and performer, as he catches up with the industry, shares new music, and vents about career struggles, featuring performances from Janaya Mahealani Jones, Matthew Malecki, Mikeala Macias, and Megan Tafolla, accompanied by Taylor Peckham.

Photos: First Look At Cherry Poppins THE NIGHTLESQUE BEFORE GRINCHMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2023

Take a sneak peek at a night of laughter, romance, and sensual surprises at Cherry Poppins and HRS Productions 'The NIGHTlesque before GRINCHmas.' See photos from the show!

Cherry Poppins And HRS Productions to Present NIGHTLESQUE BEFORE GRINCHMAS at the Bourbon Room
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023

Join Cherry Poppins and HRS Productions for 'The Nightlesque Before Grinchmas,' a burlesque musical parody blending 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' and 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas.'

EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical Extends At The Three Clubs Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Get ready to be thrilled by the must-see rock musical experience of 2023! EXORCISTIC The Rock Musical returns to The Three Clubs Hollywood for a limited run, featuring powerhouse rock tunes, iconic imagery, and a talented cast. Book your tickets now!

Interview: EXORCISTIC's Choreographer Camal Pugh Always Excited to Extract Budding Talent
by Gil Kaan - Aug 8, 2023

HRS Productions and Orgasmico’s Exorcistic: The Unauthorized Rock Musical Parody of The Exorcist has taken up residence at Three Clubs in Hollywood playing Fridays and Saturdays through September 22, 2023. This original rock musical co-directed by Chadd McMillan and Alli Miller-Fisher, features book, lyrics and music by Michael Shaw Fisher. Camal Pugh choreographed the triple-threat cast of: Nick Bredosky, Brian Logan Dales, Kim Dalton, Frankie Grande, Emma Hunton, Mitchell Gerrard Johnson, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Jesse Merlin, Michael Shaw Fisher, Leigh Wullf and Gabby Sanalitro. Rotating Diva guests include: Carly Jibson, Garret Clayton, Jeff Sumner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elle Deran, Matt Shively and Brendan Hunt. Camal took some time between his teaching and creating to answer a few of my queries.

Review: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL at The Three Clubs On Vine
by Tracey Paleo - Jul 10, 2023

Ten years after its premiere, EXORCISTIC has made a breathtaking return. And as a nod to the 50th Anniversary of “The Exorcist” (the movie), opening night was nothing less than a perfect display of limelight infused celluloid send-up.

Emma Hunton, Frankie Grande, And Brian Logan Dales Star In EXORCISTIC THE ROCK MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2023

BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake! We watch as the dysfunctional Orgasmico Theatre Company dissects the film's cultural relevance, its controversial themes, the 1970s mentality, and pack their pretentious theories all into one big blasphemous rock musical parody that allows them to break the fourth wall and engage the audience.

Moonlight Stage Productions Continues its 42nd Season with THE WEDDING SINGER
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

The 42nd season of Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre continues with The Wedding Singer from June 7-24 at 8 p.m.

CLUELESQUE Extends At Tramp Stamp Granny's Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023

After 2 months of sold out performances at Tramp Stamp Granny's, Hollywoods premiere Piano Bar, Cherry Poppins CLUELESQUE will continue performances thru May 31st.

Interview: Alli Miller-Fisher Is Most Definitely Not Clueless in CLUE-LESQUE
by Gil Kaan - Mar 18, 2023

Cherry Poppins latest show Clue-lesque has taken up residence at Tranny Tramp Granny’s through April 26, 2023. This burlesque musical parody of the cult-favorite ‘80s Clue is powered by the cast of Lauren Avon, Heath Butler, E.K. Dagenfield, Kim Dalton, Shanera Denae’, Kristyn Evelyn, Everjohn Feliciano, Bianca Gisselle, Brin Hamblin, Emma Hunton, Carly Jibson, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Meredith Lim, Alli Miller-Fisher, Matthew Scott Montgomery, Camel Pugh, Cory Robison, Michael Shaw Fisher and Sarah Wines. The very busy performer/ director/ writer/ choreographer/ producer Alli managed to take a breather to answer a few of my queries.

Review: Lamb's Players Theatre pays a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the music of the 1960s with their new show
by E.H. Reiter - Feb 10, 2023

R-E-S-P-E-C-T playing at Lamb’s Players Theatre welcomes everyone back to the ’60s with the fun and entertaining musical tribute to the women singers and songwriters of the 1960s  playing through March 26th.