Gary Blumsack News

The Elephant Theatre Company presents Robert Austin Rossi's heartfelt World Premiere dramaGod's Waiting Room where prejudices collide with the past and present in issues of sexuality, religion, intolerance and love. Renowned Los Angeles theatre Director, David Fofi directs this award-winning cast. LA stage veterans Kathleen Garrett stars along with Jeremy Glazer, Mark Adair-Rios, Randy Vasquez and Charlie Pacello.

De Lucia Media/Films brings Waiting for Whitey to the Screen, inspired by the life of Whitey Bulger.

The LAByrinth Theater Company (Artistic Co-Directors Stephen Adly Guirgis, Mimi O'Donnell, Yul Vazquez; Managing Director Danny Feldman) and the Elephant Theatre Company (Artistic Director, David Fofi; Managing Director, Lindsay Allbaugh) in Los Angeles have announced today a new bi-coastal partnership between the two acclaimed ensemble-based companies.

Award-winning playwright/comedian, Rick Najera will perform his latest comedy, Daddy Diaries: Diary of a Dad Man at Covina Center for the Performing Arts, Jun 4-6, 2010 as part of a Father's Day Special. The show, written and performed by Najera and directed for stage by Gary Blumsack, explores life as 'Hollywood Guy' turned 'Daddy Guy', with the voice of his Mexican Dad ringing in his head.

Award-winning playwright/comedian, Rick Najera will perform his latest comedy, Daddy Diaries: Diary of a Dad Man at Covina Center for the Performing Arts, Jun 4-6, 2010 as part of a Father's Day Special. The show, written and performed by Najera and directed for stage by Gary Blumsack, explores life as 'Hollywood Guy' turned 'Daddy Guy', with the voice of his Mexican Dad ringing in his head.

Award-winning playwright/comedian, Rick Najera will perform his latest comedy, Daddy Diaries: Diary of a Dad Man at Covina Center for the Performing Arts, Jun 4-6, 2010 as part of a Father's Day Special. The show, written and performed by Najera and directed for stage by Gary Blumsack, explores life as 'Hollywood Guy' turned 'Daddy Guy', with the voice of his Mexican Dad ringing in his head.

San Diego REPertory Theatre will present a one-night only special performance of actor/writer and native San Diegan RICK NAJERA's new comedy, DADDY DIARIES on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7pm. A local favorite, RICK NAJERA is an award-winning playwright and the father of three young children, including a one year old. DADDY DIARIES explores life as a father through his eccentric and comedic point of view. San Diego REP has previously hosted Najera's four original productions, A Quiet Love, Latins Anonymous, Latinologues and Sweet 15 Quinceanera. DADDY DIARIES is written and performed by RICK NAJERA and directed by GARY BLUMSACK. 'A new play from Rick Najera is always of immediate interest to San Diego REP. We are thrilled to once again host Najera's unique comic point of view and talent on our stage,' said San Diego REP Artistic Director SAM WOODHOUSE. Najera is one of the most powerful voices in the Latino world today, honored twice as '100 Most Influential Latinos in America' by Hispanic Business Magazine. He is the writer of the current feature film in theatres nationwide, NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS starring John Leguizamo, Debra Messing and Freddy Rodriguez. Najera, an established playwright, published author and award-winning writer/actor/director/ producer, is one of the most produced Latino playwrights in the country. His nationally recognized comedy Latinologues ran on Broadway for 137 performances, a historical achievement for a Latino-oriented show. Najera is co-creator of KartoonTV.com and currently developing original programming for Mio.TV. His writing credits include comedies such as MAD TV and In Living Color. For the last four consecutive years, Najera has directed CBS' Multicultural Sketch Comedy Showcase.

San Diego REPertory Theatre will present a one-night only special performance of actor/writer and native San Diegan RICK NAJERA's new comedy, DADDY DIARIES on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 7pm. A local favorite, RICK NAJERA is an award-winning playwright and the father of three young children, including a one year old. DADDY DIARIES explores life as a father through his eccentric and comedic point of view. San Diego REP has previously hosted Najera's four original productions, A Quiet Love, Latins Anonymous, Latinologues and Sweet 15 Quinceanera. DADDY DIARIES is written and performed by RICK NAJERA and directed by GARY BLUMSACK. 'A new play from Rick Najera is always of immediate interest to San Diego REP. We are thrilled to once again host Najera's unique comic point of view and talent on our stage,' said San Diego REP Artistic Director SAM WOODHOUSE. Najera is one of the most powerful voices in the Latino world today, honored twice as '100 Most Influential Latinos in America' by Hispanic Business Magazine. He is the writer of the current feature film in theatres nationwide, NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS starring John Leguizamo, Debra Messing and Freddy Rodriguez. Najera, an established playwright, published author and award-winning writer/actor/director/ producer, is one of the most produced Latino playwrights in the country. His nationally recognized comedy Latinologues ran on Broadway for 137 performances, a historical achievement for a Latino-oriented show. Najera is co-creator of KartoonTV.com and currently developing original programming for Mio.TV. His writing credits include comedies such as MAD TV and In Living Color. For the last four consecutive years, Najera has directed CBS' Multicultural Sketch Comedy Showcase.

The Hayworth Theatre, in association with Roz Bernstein Productions, will present the world debut of 'Lovelace: A Rock Opera,' on October 18, 2008. The new show, recounting the life and times of legendary adult film superstar Linda Lovelace of 'Deep Throat' fame, is based on the Book, Music and Lyrics of Charlotte Caffey (founding member of 'The Go-Go's,) and Anna Waronker (singer/songwriter, founding member of 'That Dog.,') with the Original Concept and Lyrics from Jeffery Leonard Bowman.

The Hayworth Theatre, in association with Roz Bernstein Productions, will present the world debut of 'Lovelace: A Rock Opera,' on October 18, 2008. The new show, recounting the life and times of legendary adult film superstar Linda Lovelace of 'Deep Throat' fame, is based on the Book, Music and Lyrics of Charlotte Caffey (founding member of 'The Go-Go's,) and Anna Waronker (singer/songwriter, founding member of 'That Dog.,') with the Original Concept and Lyrics from Jeffery Leonard Bowman.

'The Boychick Affair - The Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick,' a new interactive show from writer/producer Amy Lord will have its world premiere at The Hayworth Theater, Jan.27th.

Sexy Laundry, starring Frances Fisher and Paul Ben Victor, has been extended through April 26 at The Hayworth, it was announced today by The Hayworth Theater Co-Founders Danna Hyams, Producing Director, and Gary Blumsack, Artistic Director. Written by Michele Riml and directed by Blumsack, Sexy Laundry plays Thurs - Sat, 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.

Ugly Betty star Michael Urie, Hamish Linklater, Wendie Malick, Dan Lauria and Tom O'Keefe will star in a staged reading of the play, The Crowd You're In With, Monday, April 21, 8 p.m at The Hayworth. Directed by Amy Glazer and written by Rebecca Gilman, The Crowd You're In With is a production of The Hayworth Theatre's popular Bruno Kirby Celebrity Reading Series.

Sexy Laundry, starring Frances Fisher and Paul Ben Victor, has been extended through April 13 at The Hayworth, it was announced today by The Hayworth Theater Co-Founders Danna Hyams, Producing Director, and Gary Blumsack, Artistic Director. Written by Michele Riml and directed by Blumsack, Sexy Laundry plays Thurs - Sat, 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.

Sexy Laundry, starring Frances Fisher and Paul Ben Victor, has been extended through April 6 at The Hayworth, it was announced today by The Hayworth Theater Co-Founders Danna Hyams, Producing Director, and Gary Blumsack, Artistic Director. Written by Michele Riml and directed by Blumsack, Sexy Laundry plays Thurs - Sat, 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.

Francis Fisher and Paul Ben Victor, star in 'Sexy Laundry,' opening February 8 at the Hayworth Theater.

Canal Street, starring acclaimed director Paul Mazursky (An Unmarried Woman, Moscow on the Hudson) and 'Grey's Anatomy' star Chandra Wilson (The Good Times Are Killing Me, On the Town), will be the second installment of the 'Bruno Kirby Celebrity Reading Series' to be presented at The Hayworth Theatre on Monday, August 20th at 8pm.

Film, television and Broadway star Lou Diamond Phillips' original stageplay 'Burning Desire,' will launch the new Bruno Kirby Reading Series at The Hayworth Theatre, Monday, June 18th at 8 p.m...