It is no surprise that Coachella Valley Repertory has welcomed some super strong talent onto its stage, and Guys and Dolls continues to deliver the level of quality performance we can rely on. This third production of the season is well executed and features several standout characters.
During the recent opening night performance of Musical Theatre West's vibrant new production of the 10-time Tony Award-winning 1964 musical HELLO, DOLLY!, the enthusiastically appreciative audience might as well have chanted 'Hello, Tami!' judging from the reactions during the show's finalé bows. Making her long-awaited return to a Southern California musical theatre stage production after quite a long absence, local favorite Tami Tappan Damiano is nothing short of brilliant taking on the title role in a gorgeous, earnestly joy-filled new local revival of the classic musical, which continues performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA through November 2.
Filled with catchy, pop-infused songs, engaging characters, vibrant choreography, and a not-so-subtle message of female empowerment and self-confidence, LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL is back in SoCal in a brand new, awesomely-entertaining, Broadway-caliber regional production at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 18th that's filled with non-stop laughs, lively musical numbers, a ridiculously good-looking and musically-talented cast, and production values that make it all just a genuinely fun time all-around. I have to say that this cheery, unabashedly joyful production was genuinely the most fun I have had at a musical so far this year.
Get a first look at La Mirada's LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at La Mirada, featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture, with choreography by Dana Solimando, musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and direction by Cynthia Ferrer.
Production photos have just been released for the production of Legally Blonde: The Musical at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The show runs through May 17. See the photos below!
Watch Kathryn Brunner discuss playing Elle Woods in La Mirada Theatre's production of Legally Blonde in a new video! The musical features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
Full casting has been announced for LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL at La Mirada, featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin. Learn more here!
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment have revealed the full cast for LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Shanice & TJ Wilkins recently visited Sherri to perform 'The One' from 44 The Musical, now playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The duo star as Michelle and Barack Obama in the musical, which is a satirical look at the rise and presidency of Barack Obama. Watch the performance!
44 The Musical is now playing at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The production officially opened on Thursday, February 27th and performances will run through March 23rd, 2025. Check out photos from opening night here!
The cast has been revealed for 44, the Obama musical, which will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
The acclaimed musical comedy 44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (As Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden), premieres in Philadelphia starting October 29th, bringing humor to politics in the thick of election season.
44 - THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL is set to premiere in Chicago, offering a unique and humorous take on the life and times of the 44th President of the United States. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Everyone is phenomenal, from the performers to the musicians to the set director. It’s manically goofy, laugh-out-loud funny, and sexy in its degradation.
The Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical is now on stage and the critics have weighed in! The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.
Get a first look at the Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical with all-new photos. The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.
44 – THE (un)OFFICIAL, (un)SANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL will have its New York premiere showcase on June 24, 25, and 26, offering a unique theatrical experience centered around the former President.
Reefer Madness is returning to LA in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.
For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.
Next up at the Ahmanson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s A Christmas Story opening December 8, 2023 (with previews beginning December 5th). Matt Lenz directs the cast of Chris Carsten, Eric Petersen, Sabrina Sloan, Shelley Regner, Kai Edga, and Henry Witcher; with ensemble members Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Gabbie Fried, Andrew Ge, Juliane Godfrey, Julia Harnett, Michael James, Trent Mills, Kyle Montgomery, Gabriel Navarro, Jane Papageorge, Zeke Bernier, Addalie Burns, Jack Casey, Jordan Coates, Greta Rebecca Kleinman, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Emilie Ong, Izzy Pike, Jacob Pham and Charlie Stover. Sabrina took some time from her Mother-ing to answer a few of my queries.
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