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Video: Preview of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Cleveland Play House
by Michael Major - May 6, 2025

Watch a new look at Fiddler on the Roof at Cleveland Playhouse. The cast features Robert Cuccioli as Tevye, Joanna Glushak as Golde, and Kristine Zbornik as Yente. See the video and learn more about the new production!

Photos: NOISES OFF at Great Lakes Theater
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

Production photos have been released for Noises Off at Great Lakes Theater (GLT). This farce takes center stage at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, from April 25 – May 18, 2025. See the photos here!

Video: Inside the Puppetry in Cleveland Playhouse's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Michael Major - Apr 23, 2025

Enjoy a behind the scenes video showing the puppet building experience for the puppet prop used in 'Tevye's Dream.' Learn more with Ian Petroni and more!

Video: Robert Cuccioli & More in Rehearsals for Cleveland Playhouse's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Joshua Wright - Apr 18, 2025

Get a sneak peek into the rehearsal process for the Cleveland Play House production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, coming live to the Allen Theatre stage April 26 - May 25!

NOISES OFF Great Lakes Theater Closes 63rd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) brings the curtain down on its 63rd season with a fitting finale full of laughter in Noises Off.

Review: HOLMES & WATSON at Laguna Playhouse
by Amanda Callas - Jun 3, 2024

Lovers of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Michael Connelly, and of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be absolutely delighted by this fiendish period mystery starring everyone’s favorite sleuth and cocaine addict.

Photos: First Look at HOLMES & WATSON at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is now presenting HOLMES & WATSON, written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Laguna Playhouse artistic director David Ellenstein. Check out all new photos here!

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Feb 13, 2024

What did our critic think of RIDE THE CYCLONE THE MUSICAL at Beck Center For The Arts?

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023

The stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, will glow with good spirits and time-honored tradition when Great Lakes Theater (GLT) presents its 35th production of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol, running November 24 – December 23, 2023. 

Cleveland Play House Reimagines Iconic Horror Story, MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2023

Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

Salt Lake Acting Company to Present Free Reading of New Play by Utah-Based Playwright Shawn Fisher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

Salt Lake Acting Company (SLAC), Utah's leading destination for brave, contemporary theatre, proudly presents a free, one night-only reading of Shawn Fisher's new play, THE (obsolete) UNKINDNESS OF RAVENS, as part of its New Play Sounding Series.

The Undercover Dream Lovers Release Official Video For 'Chardonnay'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 6, 2020

Los Angeles-based band The Undercover Dream Lovers, the brainchild of Matt Koenig, is pleased to present the official video for 'Chardonnay' the latest single to be lifted from band's debut full-length album It's All in Your Head out February 28 (pre-order). The video for the track was directed by filmmaker OTIUM who also directed the band's video for 'A Way Out' and worked on videos for Hand Habits and Widowspeak. 

The Undercover Dream Lovers Share 'Plane Ride' Animated Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 21, 2019

Los Angeles-based band The Undercover Dream Lovers, the brainchild of Matt Koenig, shared an animated video for 'Plane Ride' the second single to be lifted from the band's debut full-length album It's All in Your Head out February 28, 2020. The video which premiered at Buzzbands LA was animated by Cynthia Larenas, who works under the name Zona Mind. 'Plane Ride' is a deeply personal song for Matt Koenig. He explains, “The 'ride' is a metaphor for life, and the plane crashing represents death.' He adds, 'I wrote the verse before going on tour and it was about me feeling caught in the distractions of life. The inspiration for the rest of the song came after tour. We were on the road with the band Her's who were in a fatal car accident before our last show. 'Plane Ride' was the first song I worked on after returning, and my mind was still consumed by the loss. It felt personal for me to keep the first verse. It represented something before the accident, and really paints a picture about how what you may think is important can change in an instant.” Plane Ride' premiered last month at The Fader and can be shared on all streaming services. About the song The Fader says, ''Plane Ride,' is an intriguing slice of dream-pop reminiscent of the Flaming Lips' squishier moments circa The Soft Bulletin, not to mention some of that band's contemporaries like the Delgados and Grandaddy.'

Photo Flash: Great Lakes Theater Presents MAMMA MIA!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) will commence its 2018-19 season at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square with a Fall Repertory that features the smash hit feel-good musical, Mamma Mia! and Jane Austen's classic romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice. The productions will be performed in rotating repertory September 28 - November 11, 2018.

BWW Review: Flashy New Production of CABARET High-Kicks Into La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Jan 23, 2018

Despite my well-earned affection for the Tony-winning 1998 Roundabout Theatre Company production of the classic Kander and Ebb Broadway classic CABARET, I still found myself vigorously entertained by McCoy Rigby Entertainment's flashy and buoyant new 2018 regional production of this theatrical staple, under the solid direction of Larry Carpenter and featuring spectacular musical performances from its lead cast. This deliciously bawdy but at times sneakily ominous musical continues performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 11, 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at CABARET at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2018

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.

La Mirada Theatre to 'Willkommen' Kander & Ebb's CABARET This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2018

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.

La Mirada Theatre to 'Willkommen' Kander & Ebb's CABARET This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2017

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the third show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with CABARET, book by Joe Masteroff (based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood), music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb with musical direction by David O, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Larry Carpenter.

NEWSIES Hits PCPA's Stages In Santa Maria And Solvang!
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2017

Coming to the Marian Theatre July 19 - 22 and Solvang Festival Theater July 27 - August 20 is PCPA's production of Disney's Newsies The Musical - the Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon. The show is based on the historical newsboy strike of 1899 that shook the ivory towers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It leaps onto the stage with soul stirring music, amazing heart, and stunning choreography.

LEND ME A TENOR The Musical Moves to Solvang
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2017

The uproarious farce, Lend Me A Tenor The Musical, plays in the Solvang Festival Theater July 6 - 23. The riotous tale of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes with delight in this brand new musical comedy by Peter Sham and PCPA's Brad Carroll, based on the play by Ken Ludwig.