Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales - Oct 28, 2025
Finally, as the theater district is abuzz for the 2025 - 26 season, Theatre Under The Stars brings out not with a bang but with a heartfelt and endearing show: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. With performances from legendary Houston locals and direction from the original Broadway choreographer, Spelling Bee is a smash.
Interview: Mark Ivy of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Theatre Under The Stars
by Armando Urdiales - Oct 13, 2025
Houston audiences are in for a treat as The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee returns to Theatre Under the Stars, featuring one of the city’s favorite comedic performers—Mark Ivy—reprising his beloved role as William Barfée. Known for his quirky brilliance, quick wit, and (of course) the “magic foot,” Barfée has long been an audience favorite in this hilarious and heartfelt musical about the pressures and peculiarities of growing up.
Review: New Regional Production of Disney's FROZEN Debuts at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Jun 13, 2025
Touted as the first 'non-replica' regional production of this Disney stage musical mounted in Southern California, La Mirada Theatre's fresh iteration of FROZEN - THE MUSICAL still has plenty of Disney-esque magic to offer young and old audience members alike seeking to revisit the land of Arendelle. Enhanced significantly by an energetic ensemble cast led by a pair of compelling lead actresses, this entertaining new production is lively, colorful, and grand-sounding overall, making it stand as a respectable modern musical filled with likable characters, relatable emotions, and some genuine laughs. This new Los Angeles premiere production—directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges—continues performances through June 29 in the city of La Mirada.
Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen & Cailen Fu of DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
by Shari Barrett - Jun 4, 2025
The Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical presented by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment opens June 6 through June 29 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The much-loved family musical stars Jenna Lea Rosen as Princess Elsa and Cailen Fu as Princess Anna, two of the most popular Disney princesses among fans of all ages. I decided to speak with them about their history performing the roles and their path to appearing in the current touring production.
Jenna Lea Rosen, Cailen Fu and More to Star in FROZEN at La Mirada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT has revealed the initial cast for the Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch 'For The First Time In Forever' from TUTS' FROZEN
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2024
Watch a video of Cailen Fu performing 'First Time In Forever' from TUTS production of DISNEY'S Frozen. Theatre Under The Stars was one of only a handful of theatres across the country chosen by Disney to create a regional production of Frozen.
Review: FROZEN at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - Dec 13, 2024
FROZEN is a fun family production that is perfect for the holiday season in many ways. The show brings the beloved Disney film to life for the stage and offers unique twists to make it all more theatrical and accessible for the Hobby Center. It’s a technically gorgeous production with a strong cast of singers and something that should dazzle kids and their parents easily.
Photos: FROZEN At Theatre Under the Stars
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024
Theatre Under The Stars was one of only a handful of theatres across the country chosen by Disney to create one of the first regional productions of Frozen. Check out photos of the production.
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Theatre Under the Stars
by Brett Cullum - Oct 26, 2024
The cast here is immaculate, and LITTLE SHOP is a character actor’s dream come true. Everyone gets to play bigger and broader, and we get to see them have a ball, bringing these kooky archetypes to life. They are all pitch-perfect and create a wonderfully realized revival of this show for Houston just in time for Halloween.