Jennifer Leigh Warren

MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS Sets Industry Reading Ahead Of 2026 World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025

The creative team behind Millennials Are Killing Musicals will present an industry-only 29-hour reading presentation of the original musical on January 15, 2026 in Hollywood, in advance of the show's world-premiere out-of-town tryout at The Colony Theatre.

Rubicon Theatre Company Partners With The Acting Company for Upcoming Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Rubicon Theatre Company of Ventura and The Acting Company of New York will present a second-year “encore” collaboration on two new productions to be presented as part of Rubicon’s WINTERFEST, 2025.

Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and music by Nancy Ford. Learn more!

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre? 5-Star Theatricals' production of Hairspray, which opened October 10 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, is the bubbly, effervescent morality tale about civil rights in Baltimore in the early ’60s that won Tony awards for best musical, book, and score.

Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

5-Star Theatricals has released new production photos from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Broadway’s original Tracy Turnblad and Tony Award winner for her performance in the 2002 musical phenomenon.

Interview: Marissa Winokur And Garrett Clayton of HAIRSPRAY at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks.

Ryan O’Connor, Lexie Martin, Garrett Clayton and More to Lead HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

5-STAR THEATRICALS has reveald the cast of its upcoming production of Hairspray! The cast will feature Ryan O’Connor as “Edna Turnblad' and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Nancy Daly Will Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.

Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!

Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert to Celebrate 30 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Celebrated musician and Sonora High School alumnus Todd Schroeder will return to the Sonora High School Auditorium to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert. Learn more!

HELP IS ON THE WAY: BROADWAY & BEYOND 30th Anniversary Concert & Gala
by Steve Murray - Jul 2, 2024

The Help Is on The Way: BROADWAY & BEYOND 30th Anniversary Concert & Gala on Sun., July 14, 2024,7:30 pm is truly a milestone to be celebrated. When Ken Henderson and Joe Seiler began the Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation in 1995 and producing these concerts, they could not have imagined how many lives have been affected, touched and made better due to their ability to bring the community, performers and the many beneficiaries together to give back and raise money for a myriad of worthy causes.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Casting for THE COLOR PURPLE Beginning This Month At The Benedum Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.

Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.

Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert Set For April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Renowned pianist Todd Schroeder will return to Sonora, CA for the Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert on April 13, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: First Look At A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2023

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions present A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer. See photos from the production.

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

Musical Theatre Guild Announces Casting For Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2023

Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES. Stephen Sondheim's classic 1971 musical reflecting the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years, will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.