James Byous News

Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Altadena Music Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — September 3, 2026

Check out production photos from Little Shop of Horrors at Altadena Music Theatre, starring Broadway's Ruby Lewis as Audrey alongside James Byous as Seymour and Lord Kraven as Audrey II.

Photos: First Look At GREASE At Altadena Music Theatre

by Marissa Faith Curley — August 9, 2026

The Altadena Music Theatre (AMT) production of Grease opened at the Mountain View Mausoleum, 2300 Marengo Avenue in Altadena.

Interview: James Byous, Ruby Lewis & Cheyenne Wells of GREASE at Altadena Music Theatre

by Jonas Schwartz-Owen — August 1, 2026

For more than a decade, For The Record has built one of Los Angeles theatre's most devoted followings through immersive productions that transform beloved films and soundtracks into communal theatrical experiences.

Bigvision Launches Inaugural Fall Season and Announces First Class of Associate Artists

by A.A. Cristi — July 29, 2026

Bigvision, a substance-free community space in Midtown, announced its inaugural Fall Season featuring Broadway artists and recovery advocates in free programming, including speaker series and staged readings.

Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Altadena Music Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 28, 2026

Altadena Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, with performances set for the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena.

Cast and Creative Team Set For GREASE at Altadena Music Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 14, 2026

Altadena Music Theatre will present GREASE, featuring Broadway's Ruby Lewis as Sandy and Bryce Ryness as Vince Fontaine, at the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena.

JIMI DARKNESS: ALCOHOLIC SUPERHERO Extends LA Run

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 1, 2026

The award-winning rock musical Jimi Darkness: Alcoholic Superhero will return to Los Angeles for a limited engagement before heading to Soho Playhouse in New York City, after winning the International Fringe Encore Series Hollywood Prize.

JIMI DARKNESS: ALCOHOLIC SUPERHERO To Perform At The Three Clubs with Hollywood Fringe

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 23, 2026

James Byous's original rock musical JIMI DARKNESS: ALCOHOLIC SUPERHERO, about a crime-fighter whose powers only work when he drinks, will make its Hollywood Fringe Festival debut at Three Clubs in Hollywood.

Review: TEEN BEAT LIVE: 80S MOVIE MIXTAPE at CineVita

by Melissa Heckscher — April 15, 2026

TEEN BEAT LIVE is an immersive musical ode to the 80s that's a must-see, whether or not you’ve ever used a rotary phone, worn a Walkman, or unfolded the boy-toy poster from a Teen Beat magazine.

Photos: Opening Night Red Carpet and After Party of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS At CineVita

by Lily Lim — December 7, 2025

Opening Night and after party photos from TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDRACKS, hosted by global pop icon Joey McIntyre.

Photos: Opening Night of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS LIVE At CineVita

by Lily Lim — December 7, 2025

TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live, hosted by global pop icon Joey McIntyre, opened on December 4, 2025.

TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS LIVE Reveals Full Cast At CineVita

by A.A. Cristi — November 13, 2025

For The Record will debut TINSELCOLOR: Holiday Soundtracks Live at CineVita this December, led by host Joey McIntyre.

Jinkx Monsoon and More Join Comedian Max Ziegfeld for Star-Studded Concept Album

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2025

Max Ziegfeld’s outrageous new concept album Max Ziegfeld’s P😎rn Awards: The Musical!—featuring Gilbert Gottfried, Jinkx Monsoon, Alice Ripley, Judy Kaye, and more—is now streaming on all major platforms.

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK Extends Run At Cinevita Through April 6

by A.A. Cristi — March 21, 2025

Due to popular demand, Tarantino | Pulp Rock has been extended through April 6 at CineVita, the world's largest Spiegeltent at Hollywood Park.

Review: TARANTINO | PULP ROCK at CineVita in Hollywood Park

by Melissa Heckscher — February 16, 2025

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK just opened at the brand-new CineVita venue at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.

CineVita Announces Rescheduled Opening Of TARANTINO l PULP ROCK

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2025

For The Record, the groundbreaking theatrical production company celebrated for its genre-bending live experiences, will unveils its newest creation: Tarantino | Pulp Rock.

Photos: First Look at LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE at the Wallis Anneberg

by Lily Lim — December 2, 2023

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the beloved holiday film's release, a truly outstanding all-star cast has been assembled for For The Record and The Wallis’ co-production of LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration with performances scheduled from Wednesday, Nov.