Cornelius Jones, Jr. News

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, will transform the historic theater with an all new version of Ragtime: The Musical as it returns to Los Angeles more than two decades after its premiere at the Shubert Theatre. With 21 actors and a 16-piece orchestra, this is one of the most ambitious productions in the Playhouse's recent history.

Hallelujah! Raise your voice to celebrate the opening of Moonlight Stage Productions' 36th Season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre with the San Diego Regional Premiere of "Sister Act" from June 15, 2016 to July 2, 2016 at 8 p.m. The comedic Broadway production, produced by Whoopi Goldberg who also starred in the original hit movie, received five Tony Award nominations in 2011 earning rousing critical and public acclaim. Tickets are $23 to $55 for all reserved seating, and $8 to $20 for general admission lawn seating. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (760) 724-2110 or visit moonlightstage.com. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast; check it out below!

Moonlight Stage Productions presents the fun-loving, fairy tale musical, 'Shrek: The Musical.' The production runs tonight, August 12, through August 29, 2015 under the stars at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, Calif. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! 

VISTA, CA - July 15, 2015 - Moonlight Stage Productions presents the fun-loving, fairy tale musical, "Shrek: The Musical." The production runs August 12-29, 2015 under the stars at Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, Calif. "Shrek: The Musical" is the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Single tickets are priced $24 to $52. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (760) 724-2110 or visit http://www.moonlightstage.com.

Disney's THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino welcomed energetic students and teachers from Walter V. Long Elementary to its matinee performance yesterday.

Take the Mic came back with a vengeance last night as flamboyantly fabulous host, Marti Gould Cummings showcased some of the hottest talent in NYC at the special GAY PRIDE edition of the show.

On Friday, September 5, at 8pm the Midtown International Theater Festival Awards will take place. The MITF Awards will honor the best shows and performances from the recently completed Ninth Annual Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival, which took place from July 14-August 10 of this year.

Broadway in Bryant Park concert July 26 (12:30-1:30PM) includes performances from the casts of 'Spamalot,' 'Xanadu,' 'The Lion King,' and 'Curtains.'

Camp Broadway, a leader in the field of experiential arts education, and Panasonic, the market and technology leader in Plasma HDTV, are pleased to announce that they have joined forces to test an innovative multimedia educational program called StageNotes LIVE, which gives educators nationwide access to theatre arts-based content designed to enable them to teach core curriculum in the areas of Social Studies, Language Arts, Behavioral Studies, Life Skills and the Arts.