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New Musicals SATURDAYS AT 10 AM To Debut At Hollywood Fringe Festival 2025
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

A hilarious and heartfelt new original musical comedy, Saturdays at 10am, makes its debut at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival with a limited 5 show run at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center.

Conundrum Theatre Company to Present Disney's NEWSIES At The El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Conundrum Theatre Company will present Disney's Newsies, the high-energy musical inspired by the 1899 Newsboys' Strike in New York City, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Conundrum Theatre Company to Present URINETOWN in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

Burbank's Conundrum Theatre Company presents the hilarious, satirical musical Urinetown.

Katharine McPhee and Drew Gehling to Host WAITRESS Cast Album Karaoke on December 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2019

Katharine McPhee and Drew Gehling will host the show's hugely popular 'Cast Album Karaoke' program following the 7 PM performance on Monday, December 2nd at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Interested audience members will be able to sign up before the performance for the chance to sing one minute of any song in the show accompanied by the onstage band led by musical director Nadia DiGiallonardo.

Katharine McPhee Will Return to WAITRESS on Broadway for Final Weeks
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2019

The producers of the hit musical, Waitress, announced today that Katharine McPhee will lead the company as Jenna for the final weeks of the Broadway run. Katharine McPhee returns to Waitress, where she made her Broadway debut last year. She subsequently made her West End debut in March 2019, reprising the role of Jenna for the show's UK premiere. Since vaulting to fame as a captivating singer on a?oeAmerican Idol,a?? Season 5, she's become a successful recording artist, landing numerous songs and albums on Billboard's pop, jazz, holiday and adult-contemporary charts. Her latest album of timeless American standards a?oeI Fall in Love Too Easilya?? was released by BMG in 2017. As an acclaimed actress, she was the breakout star of the 2013 NBC-TV musical series, a?oeSmash,a?? Executive Produced by Steven Spielberg with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and starred in the hit CBS dramatic series a?oeScorpion.a??

Al Roker Will Return To WAITRESS and Jordin Sparks Extends Limited Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2019

Al Roker will return to the cast of Waitress as a?oeJoea?? from November 1st through November 24th. Al Roker made his Broadway debut in the role last year. Jordin Sparks will also extend her run as Jenna through November 24th.

BWW Review: (B) at Baxter Theatre Centre An Intriguing Insight Into the Concept of Dance
by Lindsay Kruger - Jun 10, 2019

The second offering of the Flemish Dance Season at the Baxter Theatre was a contemporary performance blurring the lines of boxing and dance; but leaving no confusion to the level of skill presented on stage.

ASU Gammage Announces Nominees and Finalists for High School Musical Theatre Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2018

ASU Gammage has announced the finalists for the High School Musical Theatre Awards. Awards Ceremony and Show Saturday, May 26, 2018 | Tickets available soon!

Winners of 2016 Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announced
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016

A panel of nationally recognized judges, include casting director Michael Donovan; producer, director and choreographer Andy Ferrara; and actress Wendy Rosoff, announced the 2016 winners of The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors held at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 23.

The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announces 2016 Nominees
by Louisa Brady - May 14, 2016

The regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre outside of the Los Angeles area; nominees to perform at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 23.

The Rita Moreno California High School Musical Honors Announce 2016 Nominees
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016

The regional awards competition recognizes outstanding achievement in high school musical theatre outside of the Los Angeles area; nominees to perform at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, May 23.

ASU Gammage Announces the 2016 High School Musical Theater Awards Nominees
by Christina Mancuso - May 13, 2016

ASU Gammage announces the 2016 High School Musical Theater Awards nominees!