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Photos: PERIL IN THE ALPS At Laguna Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the world premiere of a new Hercule Poirot comic mystery, PERIL IN THE ALPS, written and directed by Steven Dietz (Laguna Playhouse’s wildly successful production of Murder on the Links), and based in part of “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie. Check out photos of the show.

Review: PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Apr 28, 2025

Agatha Christie’s famous Hercule Poirot is back on the North Coast Rep stage, this time in the world premiere “Peril in the Alps”, a sequel to ‘Murder on the Links” from two years ago.  This is a lighthearted, quick, comic murder mystery and is running through May 25th.

North Coast Repertory Theatre Extends PERIL IN THE ALPS
by Emmy Rice - Apr 19, 2025

North Coast Repertory Theatre has extended its production of Peril in the Alps, written by Steven Dietz. The show will now close on May 18. Check here for more details.

Photos: PERIL IN THE ALPS at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

PERIL IN THE ALPS is being presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Get a first look at photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets here!

PERIL IN THE ALPS Begins at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

Peril in the Alps will be presented at North Coast Repertory Theatre this month. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny comic mystery.

PERIL IN THE ALPS World Premiere Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Detective Hercule Poirot confronts PERIL IN THE ALPS a World Premiere comic mystery at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Written and directed by Steven Dietz. Based on “Poirot Investigates” by Agatha Christie, April 16 – May 11, 2025.

Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is adding a performance of 'RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash' due to overwhelming demand.

Photos: First Look at Ensemble Theatre Company's RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

Check out production photos for Ensemble Theatre Company's RING OF FIRE, The Music of Johnny Cash here!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH At Ensemble Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents RING OF FIRE, The Music of Johnny Cash as its second show of the organization’s 2023-24 season. See preproduction photos of the cast!

BEARINGS Opens September 9 At Flight Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022

Flight Theatre presents Bearings, a world premiere engagement of a new play, written and directed by Matt Chait. Presented by The Complex.

Review Roundup: Ryan McCartan in MUTT HOUSE at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jul 26, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiereof Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

Review: MUTT HOUSE: THE MUSICAL Celebrates Acceptance and Unconditional Love
by Shari Barrett - Jul 16, 2018

Featuring 18 original songs and a cast of ten (6 dogs and 4 humans), the world premiere of MUTT HOUSE: THE MUSICAL at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City recounts the story of quirky outsider Eddie Corbin (Ryan McCartan) who has managed to find a place to call home in a neglected downtown animal shelter. But when the city threatens to close the shelter, Eddie must do something he's never done before - stand up for himself and fight for what's right. With the help of six zany mutts, he faces his fears and makes an unexpected human connection in the process. It's a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ryan McCartan in MUTT HOUSE at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiereof Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

Photo Coverage: Curtain Call And Press Night Celebration of McCoy-Rigby's DISNEY NEWSIES At La Mirada Theatre
by Lily Lim - Jun 6, 2018

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to 'Seize the Day' as they present the fifth and final show of its 2017-2018 season (and the 40th anniversary of the iconic theatre) with Disney's NEWSIES, book by Harvey Fierstein, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, musical direction by Brent Crayon and directed and choreographed by Richard J. Hinds. NEWSIES will preview on Friday, June 1, 2018 (with a press opening on Saturday, June 2 at 8pm) and runs through Sunday, June 24, 2018 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.  

Jennifer Foster Releases 'Coldwater Canyon' (Foster The Art Live Sessions)
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018

Jennifer Foster (Off-Broadway's IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET, Michael Arden's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Hollywood Bowl HAIR & MAMMA MIA) releases the first of Foster the Art's Live Sessions: 'Coldwater Canyon'. Foster the Art is a group of Los Angeles based artists and musicians who volunteer their time and skills to raise money and awareness for charitable causes through live music.

BROADWAY IN THE 'BU: Presents 'Down With Love' Concert At Malibu Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2018

BROADWAY IN THE 'BU! presents DOWN WITH LOVE, the Inaugural Concert Gala for the Malibu Theatre Collective (MTCO). Come to an intimate evening of acoustic Broadway tunes that are sure to get you in the mood for love. This will be a concert unlike anything you've seen before! Jennifer Foster teams with Malibu Playhouse and co-producers Adam Glover and Tyler Burk to present 'Down With Love' a concert on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17th at 8PM at Malibu Playhouse (benefitting Malibu Playhouse. All proceeds from the show will go toward future productions at the Playhouse.

White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces CATS Cast
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 30, 2011

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) will present the classic all singing, all dancing Andrew Lloyd Webber musical CATS beginning on December 9, 2011.