South Coast Repertory opens its 2024-25 season with the musical creature feature Little Shop of Horrors, Directed by Jenn Thompson, the cult classic runs through Oct. 20 on the Segerstrom Stage. Check out photos here!
Get a first look at Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep. Prelude to a Kiss features book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Watch a preview of Prelude to a Kiss at Milwaukee Rep as Caitlin Houlahan (Rita) performs “I Haven’t Slept in Years,” a soaring ballad about the things that keep her character up at night. Prelude to a Kiss features book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
South Coast Repertory announced its 2024-25 season opener, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, running from Sept. 21 to Oct. 19 on the Segerstrom Stage. Directed by Jenn Thompson, this marks the show's SCR debut.
Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
South Coast Repertory and its Board of Trustees have announced that Suzanne Appel will be the theatre’s new managing director. The appointment follows a national search. Appel joins Artistic Director David Ivers as co-chief executive officer of the Tony Award-winning theatre, now celebrating its 60th season.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Play On Shakespeare has announced their Summer 2024 Season. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Discover the exciting lineup for SOUTH COAST REPERTORY's 2024-25 Season, featuring three world premieres: JOAN by Daniel Goldstein, THE STAIRCASE by Noa Gardner, and a surprise play yet to be announced.
Watch Hannah Corneau, Caroline Pernick, DeAnne Stewart, and the Ensemble perform 'Never Really There' from the world premiere of Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical in the video here!
Based on Craig Lucas' 1988 play and 1992 film adaptation of the same name, PRELUDE TO A KISS - THE MUSICAL is an admirable first attempt of a new musical that is, clearly, still a work-in-progress. In its current state, this genuinely charming but disjointed musical could use a sharp refocus and some more magical and narrative clarity.
Watch as Hannah Corneau rehearses 'I Haven't Slept in Years' from Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical with Music Director Wiley DeWeese on piano. The musical has Lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, Music by Daniel Messé and book by Craig Lucas. The production is directed by David Ivers.
Artistic Director David Ivers directs “Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical” in April. In this video, he discusses what to expect from this World Premiere. “For better or worse” takes on new meaning when a mysterious guest requests a kiss at Peter and Rita’s wedding—and their lives are forever changed.
Discover the lineup for the 26th Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Repertory, showcasing new works from emerging playwrights. Featuring world-premiere productions of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL and GALILEE, 34.
You could win two tickets to PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL at South Coast Repertory Theatre on April 13, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Enter the contest below for a chance to win. Contest ends 11:59 PM ET April 6th, 2024.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater announces its 2024/25 Season, featuring award-winning titles, world premieres, and more. Get all the details in the press release attached.
Artistic Director and Director David Ivers discusses the beginnings of “Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical” at SCR. “For better or worse” takes on new meaning when a mysterious guest requests a kiss at Peter and Rita’s wedding—and their lives are forever changed. Watch the video here!
South Coast Repertory has released a look back at its productions of Craig Lucas's work in honor of its production of 'Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical', running April 5-May 4, 2024. Check out the video retrospective here!
South Coast Repertory announces their 2024 production of 'The Old Man and The Old Moon' in partnership with Mission San Juan Capistrano.
South Coast Repertory announced that Managing Director Paula Tomei will step down at the end of the current season—SCR's 60th and her 44th, with the last 30 years serving as managing director.
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