Mia Sempertegui

Full Cast Set for ISLA World Premiere Off-Broadway at WP Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026

Hit The Lights! Company revealed the cast and design team for the world premiere of ISLA, a Latin American coming-of-age musical set in Cuba, running at WP Theater as part of its Space Program Residency.

Review: Musical Theatre West Presents BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
by Michael Quintos - Jul 21, 2025

Musically entertaining though rather light on narrative heft, Musical Theatre West's otherwise rousing, concert-like new production BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY—now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach through July 27, 2025—is a straightforward, nostalgic jukebox musical that chronicles the meteoric rise and tragic early death of rock-and-roll pioneer Buddy Holly. If you're looking for a feel-good musical with fierce live performances, this show should definitely fit the bill. You might just have to look up a Buddy Holly documentary on your own to fill in the missing story gaps.

AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!

Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.

Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre join together for the all-new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot, directed by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Snehal Desai. Check out new video from the show as the cast performs the hit song,'Holiday' below!

Interview: Landen Gonzales and Brady Fritz Portray the Two-Sides of an AMERICAN IDIOT
by Gil Kaan - Oct 13, 2024

The Mark Taper Forum re-opened with Green Day’s rock opera American Idiot October 9, 2024 (with previews beginning October 2nd). CTG Artistic Director Snehal Desai will be making his CTG directorial debut working with Deaf West Artistic Director DJ Kurs directing an ensemble of both Deaf and hearing actors, performing simultaneously in American Sign Language and Spoken English. The large cast includes: Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Will Branner, Jerusha Cavazos, Lark Detweiler, Daniel Durant, Kaia T. Fitzgerald, Brady Fritz, Landen Gonzales, Otis Jones IV, Milo Manheim, Josué Martinez, Giovanni Maucere, James Olivas, Patrick Ortiz, Mason Alexander Park, Monika Peña, Mars Storm Rucker, Mia Sempertegui, Angel Theory and Ali Fumiko Whitney. Had a chance to ask Landen and Brady, who both play Tunny, a few questions.

Video: Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at the Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - Oct 11, 2024

Get a first look at Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre. Check out highlights of the production featuring a video of the title song.

Review Roundup: Deaf West's AMERICAN IDIOT - Critics Sound Off
by Joshua Wright - Oct 11, 2024

Green Day's American Idiot, produced by Center Theatre Group in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre, officially opened Wednesday, October 9 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles - and the reviews are coming in. Our editors have rounded up the top critic's reviews.

AMERICAN IDIOT Extends at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre are joining together for the all-new production of Green Day’s legendary rock opera, American Idiot. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Mason Alexander Park, Daniel Durant, Milo Manheim & More to Star in AMERICAN IDIOT from Deaf West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Center Theatre Group is joining Deaf West Theatre to launch a new production of global rock superstars Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: East West Players Presents Energetic SPRING AWAKENING
by Michael Quintos - Nov 15, 2023

Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial 1891 play about a group of young students ill-informed about their budding sexuality, this 2006 Broadway adaptation is buoyed by its alt-rock score by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik. EWP's new production boasts a pleasantly diverse cast blessed with excellent singing voices.

East West Players Extends SPRING AWAKENING
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2023

East West Players has announced the extension of the Tony Award winning best musical Spring Awakening. Based on the play by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening features book & lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik.

Interview: Tamlyn Tomita Springs Into Action With SPRING AWAKENING & All Her Projects
by Gil Kaan - Oct 28, 2023

The final production of East West Players’ 57th Season, the Tony Award winning musical Spring Awakening opens October 29, 2023 (with previews already begun). Former EWP Artistic Director Tim Dang directs the cast of Mia Sempertegui, Thomas K. Winter, Marcus Phillips, Madison Grepo, Tamlyn Tomita, Daniel Blinkoff, Jaylen Baham, James Everts, Genki Hall, Sarah Marie Hernandez, Justine Rafael, Eric Renna and Leianna Weaver. Long-time EWP supporter Tamlyn will be making her EWP debut in this production. Tamilyn sprung into Q&A mode to answer a few of my queries,

Cast Set For SPRING AWAKENING at East West Players
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

East West Players presents the Tony Award winning best musical Spring Awakening. Find out who is starring in the cast here!