Kris Lythgoe

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.

Revised A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS is Coming to Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions' newly revised version of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS, as they celebrate their 10-year anniversary at the Playhouse with the return of the panto show that started it all.

Full Cast Set For New Musical TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Jess Folley, George Maguire, Chelsea Halfpenny, Kara Lane, Michael Vinsen and Elijah Millar complete the cast of the concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE – A New Musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Wayne Brady Will Make West End Debut in New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Five-time Emmy Award winner and multiple Grammy nominee, Wayne Brady, will star alongside Lulu in two concert performances of TO SIR, WITH LOVE. Learn more here!

Review: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at Scherr Forum Theater
by Cary Ginell - Dec 15, 2024

What did our critic think of PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at Scherr Forum Theater?

Photos: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at the Scherr Forum Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024

Lythgoe Family Panto is making its return to the Los Angeles area with John O’Hurley as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. See photos from the production here!

Photos: RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse”, RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH. Learn more about the show here!

PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Discover the full cast for PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, opening December 13 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.

RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH World Premiere Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Laguna Playhouse will present Lythgoe Family Productions ninth “Panto at the Playhouse” with Darcy Rose Byrnes as “Rapunzel,” L.J. Benet as “Prince Sebastian,” and Larry Saperstein as “Simple Simon,” joining the previously announced Sally Struthers.

John O’Hurley, Rachael Harris & More Join Wayne Brady Led TO SIR, WITH LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

The cast is complete for the concert reading of the new musical To Sir, with Love starring Wayne Brady at the Garry Marshall Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street. 

John O'Hurley to Star in PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Lythgoe Family Panto will be making a return to the Los Angeles area with JOHN O’HURLEY starring as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. 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.

Photos: First Look at THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ at the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2022

All new production photos have been released for THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe.

Laguna Playhouse & Lythgoe Family Panto Announce Full Casting For THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ - A HOLIDAY PANTO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto has announced the full casting for its upcoming production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe.