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Rory O'Malley and Cathy Newman to Lead RAILS Musical Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

A private industry reading of the original musical RAILS with Music & Lyrics by Tom Kenaston and Book & Lyrics by Tom Paitson Kelly will be presented as part of Musical Theatre West’s New Works initiative. 

Musical Theatre West Selects THE POSTMAN'S DAUGHTER and RAILS For Its 2025 New Works Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW) announced its selections for its Fifth Annual New Works Reading Festival. The two new musicals will have their pieces featured as part of the invite-only reading festival in Long Beach, CA.

HELLO, DOLLY! Closes Musical Theatre West 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW) will close out its 2025 season with one of Broadway's most beloved hits, Hello, Dolly! Set to dazzle audiences at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

Musical Theatre West Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW) has announced the four musicals that will make up its 74th annual season of Broadway-caliber musicals. Learn more about the lineup here!

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Begins At Musical Theatre West In July
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW)  is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, running select dates from July 11 through July 27, 2025, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

INTO THE WOODS Heads Into Its Final Weekend At Musical Theatre West
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

The woods are closing in!  Musical Theatre West's (MTW) magical production of “Into the Woods” is nearing the end of its journey, with only a few performances left before the curtain falls on this fairytale adventure.

JERSEY BOYS Comes to Musical Theatre West This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Musical Theatre West will launch its 2025 season with the Tony Award-winning sensation, Jersey Boys this month. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Musical Theatre West To Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

Musical Theatre West will have Long Beach swingin’ and finger snappin’ this fall with Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller Musical Show, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center for select nights October 18th - November 3rd.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to Musical Theatre West
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

The joint’ll be jumpin’ this fall as Southern California’s premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW) presents Ain’t Misbehavin’ The Fats Waller Musical Show at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

Musical Theatre West Announces JERSEY BOYS And More for 73rd Season, THE SEASON OF LEGENDS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2024

Musical Theatre West reveals its 73rd season, 'The Season of Legends,' featuring iconic shows and celebrated productions.

Musical Theatre West Seeks Submissions for The 2024 MTW New Works Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

Musical Theatre West is seeking submissions for its fourth annual New Works Reading Festival. The festival is looking for writers who are interested in working on a staged reading of their musical in order to further its development and receive feedback.

Musical Theatre West Announces Selections For 2024 New Works Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

Musical Theatre West announces its selections for the 2024 New Works Program. Find out which shows made the cut!

Musical Theatre West's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sees Sold Out Crowds For Opening Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2023

Theatergoers climbed every mountain and followed every rainbow to Long Beach for the opening weekend of Musical Theatre West's production of The Sound of Music.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to Musical Theatre West in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

Musical Theatre West will bring this breathtaking story to its stage with its production of The Sound of Music. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Musical Theatre West Seeks Submissions For The 2023 MTW New Works Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

​​​​​​​Musical Theatre West (MTW), Long Beach's premier theatre company, is seeking submissions for its third annual New Musical Festival. The festival is looking for writers who are interested in working on a staged reading of their musical in order to further its development and receive feedback.

Musical Theatre West to Present 42ND STREET, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and More in 72nd Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

Musical Theatre West will present 42nd Street (February 9-25), Million Dollar Quartet (April 12-28), Newsies (July 12-28) and Ain't Misbehavin' (October 18-November 3) in 2024 season.

Musical Theatre West Presents Must See Family Show Of The Summer THE WIZARD OF OZ
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023

Take a trip down the yellow brick road and enjoy the spectacle of the summer! Anticipated to be a can't-miss theatrical marvel for the whole family to enjoy, Long Beach's premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW), will debut its production of The Wizard of Oz this July. 

THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Musical Theatre West Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2023

Known for its Broadway-caliber productions, Musical Theatre West (MTW), Long Beach’s premier theatre company, will debut its summer musical, The Wizard Of Oz.

Luke Hawkins, Sareen Tchekmedyian & More to Star in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Musical Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2023

Musical Theatre West has announced the cast of its spring production, An American in Paris. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Musical Theatre West Presents AN AMERICAN IN PARIS in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

Musical Theatre West (MTW), Long Beach’s premier theater company, will make musical magic with its spring show, An American in Paris. Known for its Broadway-caliber productions, MTW will debut the latest rendition of the 1951 movie musical for the first time on the West Coast.