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Mary Bridget Davies Stars in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at New Vic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at the New Vic Theatre, starring Tony nominee Mary Bridget Davies. The music-driven production explores the life and influences of Janis Joplin.

Joël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd Release Harlem Renaissance Concept Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

Joël René Scoville and Jenna Gillespie Byrd have released the concept album for their original musical 2&1: A Harlem Love Story with Loose Morals. Learn more!

Michael-Leon Wooley, Israel Erron Ford & More Join MOSTLY MUSICALS: MAKE IT WORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, join CMO (chief music officer) Gregory Nabours and the (mostly)musicals company for an evening of songs about work - the jobs you love, the jobs you hate, and the jobs you wish you had - at the Knitting Factory NoHo.

(mostly)musicals to Present MAKE IT WORK! This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 11, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, join Gregory Nabours and (mostly)musicals for MAKE IT WORK, an evening of songs about work: the jobs you love, the jobs you hate, and the jobs you wish you had, at the Knitting Factory NoHo (Upstairs at the Federal)! Producer amy francis schott said, 'We had such a great time - and a full house - in January, we're excited to be back!'

Catch The FIRE WORKS With (mostly)musicals Featuring Gregory Nabours On The New Date
by Grace Cutler - Jul 16, 2022

Wednesday July 27th, check out a musical kind of FIRE WORKS with (mostly)musicals at Feinstein's at Vitello's.

Light Up July With (MOSTLY)MUSICALS Featuring Gregory Nabours And A Sizzling Lineup Of Talent
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2022

After the holiday weekend, check out another kind of FIRE WORKS with (mostly)musicals, featuring music director Gregory Nabours and a white-hot lineup of sizzling talent!

Long Beach's International City Theatre Honored With 23 Robby Award Nominations And Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022

International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”

BWW Interview: TICK, TICK… BOOM!'s Isaac Robinson-Smith On His BOOMing Career
by Gil Kaan - Nov 15, 2021

Upnext Productions’ of Jonathan Larson’s TICK, TICK… BOOM! will open November 21st at The Atlas Space at Thymele Arts. Clint Foley directs the cast of Isaac Robinson-Smith, Mandie Hittleman and Christopher Fishburne. Isaac opened up to me about his history with Upnext Productions and his thriving career.

Ebony Repertory Theatre Presents BLUES IN THE NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2021

Ebony Repertory Theatre announces full cast and creative team for BLUES IN THE NIGHT, the Tony and Olivier Award-nominated musical conceived by Sheldon Epps. Presented by Ebony Rep, in association with International City Theatre, ERT's Founder and Producing Artistic Director Wren T. Brown (ERT's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill) directs this powerful and soulful blues celebration.

Ebony Rep to Present BLUES IN THE NIGHT Starring Vivian Reed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021

Ebony Repertory Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for BLUES IN THE NIGHT, the Tony and Olivier Award-nominated musical conceived by Sheldon Epps.

BLUES IN THE NIGHT Comes to International City Theatre in Association With Ebony Rep
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

The soul of the blues wails out full and strong when Long Beach's International City Theatre, in association with L.A.'s Ebony Repertory Theatre, presents the Tony and Olivier award nominated, Sheldon Epps-conceived musical Blues in the Night.

Glover & Burk Present For One Night Only: THE DIAMOND REVUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2019

An intimate, one-night-only concert to honor Assistance League of Los Angeles and their century of service to Angelenos in need!

Join Joely Fisher, Mario Jose And Many Others For THE DIAMOND REVUE - 100 Years of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019

Please join us June 29th for THE DIAMOND REVUE, a time capsule of story and song featuring Hollywood & Broadway's best and brightest stars! The Diamond Revue is a musical journey through the last 100 years - all to honor Assistance League of Los Angeles' 100-year-legacy of uplifting our community, one child at a time. This is an intimate ONE NIGHT ONLY performance, and it will be a very special evening for all ages!

VIDEO: WAITRESS Actor Brad Standley Collaborates With Broadway Buddies On New Music Video For 'Antarctica'
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019

Brad Standley, In Transit veteran and current diner patron on the National Tour of Waitress, is releasing his new single Antarctica, accompanied by a stop motion music video on Sunday, May 26th. 

Photo Flash: BLUES IN THE NIGHT at Laguna Playhouse
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 23, 2019

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is excited to present the smash-hit, Wallis Annenberg Theatre production of BLUES IN THE NIGHT, with musical direction by Abdul Hamid Royal and conceived & directed by Sheldon Epps. Comments Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham and Executive Director Ellen Richard, 'We are delighted to have the opportunity to move the critically acclaimed Wallis Theatre production to the Laguna Playhouse. With Sheldon and Abdul leading our extraordinary cast and creative team, our subscribers and audiences should get ready to be knocked out by this roof-raising exciting new production!'

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Returns to the Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2018

After a sold-out Wallis debut in July, A Little New Music will spotlight another lineup of emerging musical theatre talents for The Sorting Room's 2018 Winter Session at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. A Little New Music's audiences will enjoy original musical theatre songs firsthand before they hit Broadway or the regional circuit.

Photo Coverage: Curtain Call and Press Night Celebration of 3D Theatricals ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Lily Lim - Feb 16, 2017

3-D Theatricals opened ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on February 10 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center; and February 24 - March 5, 2017 at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

3-D Theatricals' ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Sail to Redondo Beach and Cerritos PAC
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

From the creators of Broadway's RAGTIME and SEUSSICAL, 3-D Theatricals will present the eight-time Tony nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

3-D Theatricals' ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to Sail to Redondo Beach and Cerritos PAC
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2017

From the creators of Broadway's RAGTIME and SEUSSICAL, 3-D Theatricals will present the eight-time Tony nominated ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.

BWW Review: Senior Editor DON GRIGWARE Gives His Annual Eddon Awards in Honor of the Best in Los Angeles Theatre for 2016
by Don Grigware - Jan 3, 2017

There are undoubtedly other productions worthy of merit in 2016 which I did not cover. This list is based only on what I saw and reviewed. (alphabetical listings; Equity, Equity-waiver & Non-Equity productions are mixed) (artists performing outside LA may be included in performance categories) No set, costume, technical awards. I leave that to the bigger awards and to the expertise of those who really know those fields inside out.