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Stephanie Styles, Gabe Gibbs, and Elizabeth Judd to Lead CAN'T HARDLY WAIT The Musical Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the upcoming industry reading of Can’t Hardly Wait the Musical!, written by Sinead Daly, with arrangements and orchestrations by Jesse Vargas and directed by Kate Sullivan.

Nicole Parker Joins THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ in Thousand Oaks
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025

Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto’s magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. 

Nicole Parker Joins Lythgoe Family Panto's THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

5-Star Theatricals, TOArts, and Lythgoe Family Productions has revealed that Nicole Parker will play the Wicked Witch of the West, and join the cast for the Lythgoe Family Panto's magical holiday production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ.

John O'Hurley, Tamyra Gray and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons to Star in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025

Lythgoe Family Panto will return for the holidays, featuring THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. The production will star Panto veteran John O’Hurley and more. See how to purchase tickets!

MTI Acquires HITS MUSICALS COLLECTION From Lively McCabe Entertainment
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

Music Theatre International has acquired the rights to the “Hits Musicals Collection” from Lively McCabe Entertainment, the theatrical development company behind Clue and Mystic Pizza. Learn more!

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.

Review: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Dec 7, 2024

It’s not often that audiences have the chance to experience a completely new musical here in Central Florida, but that is what is happening every night (and select days) on stage at Titusville Playhouse with the premiere of WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD which plays on the Titusville, FL stage through December 15th. This light, family-friendly holiday-themed musical will add more than a bit of holiday cheer to even the biggest Scrooge and provides the perfect start to the season.

Photos: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD At Titusville Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2024

Check out photos from the new holly jolly musical WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD, spreading holiday cheer at the Titusville Playhouse from November 29 to December 15.

Daniel Reichard's READY FOR CHRISTMAS to Play The Cutting Room in December
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

Daniel Reichard, best known for portraying Bob Gaudio in the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys, will return to the New York City stage with his sixteenth annual holiday concert, READY FOR CHRISTMAS, at The Cutting Room.

'90s Teen Comedy CAN'T HARDLY WAIT is Being Adapted into a Musical
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

The 1998 teen comedy Can't Hardly Wait is being adapted into a musical.

Music Theatre International Acquires Licensing Rights to WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

Music Theatre International has acquired the new holiday jukebox musical, What A Wonderful World, which features a mix of iconic Christmas songs as well as other pop hits from across the decades, including the title song made famous by Louis Armstrong.

Photos: Go Inside Daniel Reichard's MR. CHRISTMAS: A Holiday Celebration at The Cutting Room
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 20, 2023

See photos of Daniel Reichard at The Cutting Room!

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!

Daniel Reichard to Present MR. CHRISTMAS at The Cutting Room in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Broadway star Daniel Reichard presents 'Mr. Christmas!' at The Cutting Room in New York City. Don't miss this extraordinary holiday show as Reichard brings the magic of the season to The Cutting Room in 2023.

LOVE ACTUALLY Musical Experience to Star Drew Seeley & Grace Kinstler
by Michael Major - Nov 1, 2023

Love Actually Live, a 'Broadway-style' show that combines songs inspired by the classic holiday film with scenes from the movie itself, will star Drew Seely and Grace Kinstler. The High School Musical alum and American Idol finalist will be joined by Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies) and more.

LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE Returns to The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have announced the return of the multimedia concert celebration, LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE! Find out how to get tickets, on sale now, 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. 

Review: INVINCIBLE: THE MUSICAL At Wallis Annenberg Center For The Performing Arts
by Evan Henerson - Dec 10, 2022

Misfiring on a lot of levels though it does, the production’s world premiere, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, has no shortage of electricity. Greene’s young and spirited ensemble pumps away to some quite familiar songs and to others that are less well-known.