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Full Cast Set for THE WIZARD OF OZ at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

5-Star Theatricals has revealed the full cast for the second show of their 2026 season, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell - Mar 20, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at 5-Star Theatricals?

Photos: 5-Star Theatricals' THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Gillian Blum - Mar 14, 2026

Check out photos from 5-Star Theatricals and the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's The Play That Goes Wrong, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, with direction by Larry Raben.

Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026

In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to be Presented at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

5-Star Theatricals together with the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society present the first show of their 2026 season, the uproarious comedy hit, The Play That Goes Wrong.

44 THE MUSICAL Adds Final Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has added one additional performance on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm due to popular demand. Learn more here!

44 - THE MUSICAL Extends For Four Weeks Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The smash-hit musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has announced a four-week extension. The musical played to sold-out audiences in Chicago and Los Angeles and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since first preview in October.

T.J. Wilkins, Shanice, and Chad Doreck Will Lead 44 - THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for the musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL, that will play The Daryl Roth Theatre or a limited eight-week engagement beginning in October.

Cast & Creative Team Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

5-Star Theatricals will present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, choreographed by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at 5-Star Theatricals
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

Check out production photos for The Sound of Music at 5-Star Theatricals here!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to 5-Star Theatricals in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

5-Star Theatricals has announced the cast and creative team for one of the most beloved family musicals of all time, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.

5-Star Theatricals Opens 2024 Season With MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

5-STAR THEATRICALS will open its 2024 season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET next month. Performances run March 15 - March 24.

Photos: First Look at 5-Star Theatricals's Production of OLIVER!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023

Check out production photos from 5-Star Theatricals's third and final show of its 2023-2024 season, OLIVER!, with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, musical direction by Anthony Lucca, choreography by Christopher M. Albrecht and directed by Kari Hayter!

5-Star Theatricals Performs OLIVER! in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the third and final show of its 2023-2024 season, OLIVER! Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA at 5-Star Theatricals
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS is presenting the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA. Check out photos here!

CINDERELLA to be Presented by 5-Star Theatricals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA.

Casting Announced for THE WORLD GOES ROUND at Reprise 2.0
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2018

REPRISE 2.0, led by Producing Artistic Director Marcia Seligson, in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Department of Theater (UCLA TFT) chaired by Brian Kite, announces Dawnn Lewis (This Is Us, Major Crimes and IZombie), Valerie Perri (LA Shubert Theatre Evita, Jerome Robbins' Broadway) Larry Cedar (Deadwood), Kelley Dorney (Annie at Hollywood Bowl) and Michael Starr (Bright Star national tour) for its production of The World Goes 'Round with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman, and David Thompson. It will play September 5 through September 16 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.  

REPRISE 2.0 Announces THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
by Julie Musbach - Jul 27, 2018

REPRISE 2.0, led by Producing Artistic Director Marcia Seligson, in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Department of Theater (UCLA TFT) chaired by Brian Kite, announces its production of The World Goes 'Round with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and conceived by Scott Ellis, Susan Stroman, and David Thompson. It will play September 5 through September 16 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.  The World Goes 'Round will be directed by Richard Israel with choreography by John Todd, and musical direction by Gerald Sternbach.

Photo Flash: Laura Bell Bundy and the Cast of SWEET CHARITY Celebrate Opening Night at Reprise 2.0
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2018

REPRISE 2.0 (led by Producing Artistic Director Marcia Seligson), in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT) chaired by Brian Kite, presents its inaugural production of Sweet Charity.  Directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall with musical direction by Gerald Sternbach, the classic Broadway hit plays through July 1 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Take a look at photos from the show's opening night below!

Photo Flash: Hey Big Spender! Laura Bell Bundy Stars in SWEET CHARITY in Los Angeles
by Julie Musbach - Jun 21, 2018

REPRISE 2.0 in association with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater presents its inaugural production of Sweet Charity. Get a look at the all-star cast below!