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Photos: First Look At AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' At The Laguna Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — January 26, 2024

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents the first show of the new year with the roof-raising musical revue, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, music by Thomas “Fats” Waller, conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to Laguna Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — January 5, 2024

Laguna Playhouse presents the first show of the new year with the roof-raising musical revue, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', music by Thomas “Fats” Waller.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Musical Theatre West Next Month

by Stephi Wild — June 7, 2023

Known for its Broadway-caliber productions, Musical Theatre West (MTW), Long Beach’s premier theatre company, will debut its summer musical, The Wizard Of Oz.

SPAMILTON Announced At The Reid Cabaret Theatre At Casa Mañana

by A.A. Cristi — March 23, 2023

The Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana continues its season with Spamilton! A brilliant musical parody that tells the fictitious story of a very famous writer/director/star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion.

Photos: First Look at 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL at Musical Theatre West

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 13, 2023

Musical Theatre West's production of 9 to 5, The Musical, which debuted in Long Beach, CA this last weekend with three performances, including a dazzling Dollywood red-carpet event for the official opening night.

GMCLA Announces Shanice As Guest Artist For A MOTOWN HOLIDAY At The Alex Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 18, 2022

Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles has announced R&B and pop artist Shanice as Guest Artist for A Motown Holiday, which kicks off GMCLA’s Season 44.

Matt Merchant To Join SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY as King George at Musical Theatre West

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 4, 2022

Musical Theatre West will welcome a familiar face to take on the iconic role of King George for the final weekend of Spamilton: An American Parody.

Photos: Musical Theatre West Presents SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY

by A.A. Cristi — April 1, 2022

Musical Theatre West’s production of Spamilton: An American Parody debuted in Long Beach, CA this last weekend with a preview performance on Friday, March 25th, and a dazzling red-carpet event on Saturday, March 26th.

Jason Graae Joins Musical Theatre West Production Of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2022

Get your tickets for a night of side-splitting satire! Musical Theatre West is excited to announce that the highly-anticipated cameo role of King George will be played by Broadway and musical theatre star Jason Graae in the Long Beach premiere of Spamilton: An American Parody.

Long Beach's Musical Theatre West to Present SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 17, 2022

Musical Theatre West has announced the Long Beach premiere of Spamilton: An American Parody written and created by Gerard Alessandrini (Forbidden Broadway), directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre, with music direction by Wilkie Ferguson III.

Marissa Matthews, AJ Raphael & More to Star in Monthly Musical Cabaret at The Bourbon Room Hollywood

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 15, 2022

'Broadway at The Bourbon Room' is a new, monthly musical cabaret in Hollywood showcasing Broadway’s best talent and celebrating the songs, stories, and stars of Broadway.

Jill Marie Burke and Brent Crayon Reunite to Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD

by Ellen Dostal — December 9, 2020

Two industry veterans have teamed up to honor the 25th Anniversary of Jason Robert Brown’s SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD featuring one of musical theatre’s most inspiring finales, Hear My Song.

The Backyard Bandshell To Stream LOST & FOUND: THE UNSUNG WORLD OF FRANK WILDHORN

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2020

'LOST & FOUND: The Unsung World of Alan Frank Wildhorn', featuring rare treasures from the songbook of the internationally acclaimed composer, will be offered Saturday, September 26th via exclusive live stream.

Original Cast Of FOREVER PLAID Will Reunite For The '30th Plaidiversary' On Facebook Live

by Stephi Wild — May 16, 2020

Join the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Forever Plaid!

BWW Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits the Epic RAGTIME in Grand Splendor

by Michael Quintos — February 14, 2020

Fifteen years after its first production of the musical, Musical Theatre West revisits the Tony Award-winning musical RAGTIME for only its second time---smartly reviving the musical in a similarly lavish production that beautifully converges the show's classic staging and vibe with wonderfully integ