Michael Donovan

Interview: Karole Foreman of SANTA ZADDY in Los Angeles & San Diego
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 10, 2026

Karole recently appeared in Cygnet Theatre’s production of Sondheim's Follies, winning a San Diego Craig Noel Award for her performance. Other notable stage credits include the Old Globe’s production of Murder on the Orient Express, the reprise of Jelly’s Last Jam, at The Pasadena Playhouse, and regional appearances of her LA Ovation award-winning performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. She has won numerous Best Actress awards for the short film Light Bunny, by Valerian Zamel. Karole is a multi-hyphenate artist who has had an extensive career in stage, film, and television.  She also produces through her company Signal Hill Sandbox, Inc. and has won awards for her writing. Her most recent collaboration is a jazz holiday song SANTA ZADDY written with Damon Carter and Karl Vincent. https://release.landr.com/991048980792

THE ROMEO AND JULIET SENIOR CITIZENS PROJECT Set for The Colony Theatre's Scripts & Sips Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2026

The Colony Theatre's Scripts & Sips playreading series will present a comedy about a Yale graduate directing Shakespeare at a retirement facility, where romance and chaos ensue among the senior cast members.

Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Colony Theatre
by Harker Jones - Oct 8, 2026

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a vivacious and colorful show making the most of its 1960s setting to dazzle us with period fashions and backdrops.

THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON!, and More Nominated For 2027 Artios Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026

The Casting Society announced nominations across theater, television, commercials and short film for the 42nd Artios Awards, honoring casting professionals globally.

THE LAUGH TRACK to Open at International City Theatre in Long Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

International City Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of THE LAUGH TRACK, a comedy by Wendy MacLeod about television writers on I LOVE LUCY. The production explores the experiences of one of Hollywood's first female TV writers.

Photos: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens at the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

The Colony Theatre opened Catch Me If You Can, the musical. All new photos have been released from the production. Learn more and check out the photos here.

Photos: First Look At LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At La Mirada Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 19, 2026

La Mirada Theatre's production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is set to open at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd. Check out the photos!

Interview: Blake Jenner on Portraying Frank Abagnale, Jr. in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Shari Barrett - Sep 16, 2026

Taking on the electrifying and demanding leading role is Blake Jenner, a remarkably versatile talent of stage and screen, perhaps best known for his compelling performances in projects like Glee, What/If, and Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! Here’s my conversation with him about the grueling physical demands of the show, digging past Frank’s many masks to find his authentic core, and what it’s like bringing this sleek, retro spectacle to life.

Photos: First Look At TEXAS SODOMY At Whitefire Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 13, 2026

Texas Sodomy: The Incredible True Story of Lawrence v. Texas, a world premiere play written and directed by Howard Skora, will play the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. Check out the photos!

UNRAVELLED National Tour to Play Miller Theatre This October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

UnRavelled, a play by Jake Broder about Anne Adams and Maurice Ravel and frontotemporal dementia, will play The Miller Theatre at Columbia University October 23 at 7:30pm and October 24 at 1pm.

Photos: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN to Begin Performances at The Colony Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026

Michael Donovan directs the Broadway musical at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, with a cast led by Blake Jenner as Frank Abagnale Jr. See photos of the production.

Richard Bermudez, Peyton Crim, Emma Hunton and More to Star in LES MISERABLES at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026

5-Star Theatricals announced full casting for LES MISERABLES, closing out its 2026 season at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, with direction by Doug Kreeger and musical direction by Anthony Lucca.

TEXAS SODOMY World Premiere to Open at Whitefire Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026

Howard Skora's TEXAS SODOMY: The Incredible True Story of Lawrence v. Texas will premiere at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, starring Drew Droege.

Cast Set for Stephen Mear-Directed FOOTLOOSE at Milwaukee Repertory Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off the 2026/27 Season—its second in the new Associated Bank Theater Center—with the musical Footloose. The production will be directed and choreographed by Stephen Mear.

WILD CHILD World Premiere Casting Set at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

Laguna Playhouse has announced the complete cast for the world premiere of WILD CHILD, a new musical directed by John Simpkins that opens the venue's upcoming season.

Full Cast Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for La Mirada Theatre's first show of its 2026/2027 season, Little Shop of Horrors, featuring music by Alan Menken, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and more.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN To Be Presented By The Colony Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 18, 2026

The Colony Theatre (Heather Provost, Producing Artistic Director) has announced the cast and designers for Catch Me If You Can. Catch Me If You Can premiered on Broadway in 2011 and was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Joe Dipietro's CONSCIENCE to Make L.A. Premiere at ICT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

International City Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro’s fast-paced drama about trailblazing Sen. Margaret Chase Smith.

Photos: RED is Now Playing at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Laguna Playhouse has released all new production photos from Red by John Logan, now playing at the Playhouse. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Hold Exclusive One-Day Ticket Sale For FOOTLOOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

Milwaukee Repertory Theater will kick off the 2026/27 Season with an exclusive One Day Sale for the musical opener Footloose. Directed and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Stephen Mear, Footloose bursts onto the stage with ’80s anthems this summer.