Andrew Lippa News

Cabrillo Music Theatre is thrilled to present the Off-Broadway and Los Angeles smash-hit musical, THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES.

San Diego Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its second production of its 2010-2011 season, the San Diego Premiere of the Broadway musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Don LeMaster and directed by Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.

LA's Next Great Stage Star 2011 began its six-week run through February 6 this past Sunday, January 2, 2011 @ Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's. It was a long first show, due mostly to some unforseen technical issues, but boasts 20 very talented vocalists, well worth checking out in the weeks ahead.

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is delighted to announce our 35th Anniversary Season of great theatre in 2011 - 2012 with a variety of choices for all audiences, all at San Diego Civic Theatre! We offer the hottest ticket in town to eight of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - as well as the latest triumph by one of the dance world's contemporary visionaries!

The theatre scene in St. Louis in 2010 turned out to be another year filled with fine productions and superb performances. Despite the economic barriers faced by all the local theatre companies many continued to take risks, presenting material that challenged audience expectations, but entertained them as well. And so, I'm presenting my own top ten of 2010, to honor the shows that beguiled and entranced me this past year.

Eagle eyed viewers of the Dallas Summer Musicals web site have spotted that all LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, MEMPHIS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and THE ADDAMS FAMILY shows are now listed on their 2012 Season Preview calendar. No full schedules, dates or casts have been announced formally or informally for any tours other than kickoff dates for three of them. Of the four, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (to kick off October 2011 in Cleveland), MEMPHIS (to kick off a tour at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis) and THE ADDAMS FAMILY (to kick off September, 2011 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in New Orleans, LA.) have announced tours to begin in 2011-2012.

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, has announced the line-up for its 2010-2011 season. Founding Artistic Director Robert Kelley and Managing Director Phil Santora announced a 41st season that will include three world premieres (bringing the company's total to 56); three regional premieres including the newest play by the author of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, Broadway's quirky hit musical about writers writing a quirky hit musical and a spell-binding mystery about a Japanese-American veteran charged with murder; and two Broadway favorites. The company will once again lead off with an extensive New Works Festival.

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly closes their 19th season with Walton Jones' musical holiday tribute to the swing era.

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show featuring some of the biggest stars of musical theatre on Monday, January 24, 2011 at The Plaza (58th Street & Fifth Avenue).

San Diego Musical Theatre is thrilled to present its second production of its 2010-2011 season, the San Diego Premiere of the Broadway musical, THE STORY OF MY LIFE with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill, musical direction by Don LeMaster and directed by Ovation Award-winner Nick DeGruccio.

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly closes their 19th season with Walton Jones' musical holiday tribute to the swing era.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) is excited to announce that Broadway performers Jenn Colella, Julia Murney, Daniel Reichard and Max von Essen have joined the cast of their fall benefit concert, Ars Nova Celebrates Andrew Lippa.

Last night Morgan James played to a sold out audience Monday night at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street).

Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities and Executive Producer James A. Blackman III proudly closes their 19th season with Walton Jones' musical holiday tribute to the swing era.

For the first time in a solo concert, Broadway's Morgan James will take center stage at Le Poisson Rouge (158 Bleecker Street) in MORGAN JAMES/LIVE for one night only on November 15.

The Peanuts gang appear live on the Mornington Players' stage in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Join Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, and more as they present an average day in the life of everyone's favorite 'blockhead' Charlie Brown. Opening November 12th and running for two weekends, YGMCB will delight audiences of all ages.

The Peanuts gang appear live on the Mornington Players' stage in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Join Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, and more as they present an average day in the life of everyone's favorite 'blockhead' Charlie Brown. Opening November 12th and running for two weekends, YGMCB will delight audiences of all ages.

Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) is excited to announce that Broadway performers Jenn Colella, Julia Murney, Daniel Reichard and Max von Essen have joined the cast of their fall benefit concert, Ars Nova Celebrates Andrew Lippa.

There was quite an electric, palpable excitement crackling in the huge 3,000-plus-seat Segerstrom Hall on this particular Sunday afternoon. The largest venue within the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, this stage is used to Broadway-caliber talent wowing its audience, since it usually plays host to a revolving door of touring companies performing popular stage musicals. It only seems fitting, then, that one of contemporary musical theater's biggest stars, IDINA MENZEL, would be welcomed wholeheartedly here. And, boy, was she ever.

Sonnet Repertory Theatre presented their annual Benefit & Cabaret last night, November 8th. Sonnet Repertory Theatre brought together a diverse and talented group of performers and composers at Joe's Pub to honor multi Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning director Jack O'Brien. Jerry Mitchell served as the evening's host.