Lea DeLaria News

Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing

by A.A. Cristi — November 26, 2021

In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond.

TV, Film and Stage Producer Scott Robbe Dies at 66

by Stephi Wild — November 22, 2021

Veteran progressive activist and TV-film-stage producer Scott Robbe died on Sunday, November 21, 2021, according to a statement by Paul Algiers, a longtime friend and the executor of Scott Robbe's estate.

BWW Review: HEAD OVER HEELS is a drag at the Pasadena Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — November 19, 2021

If you are a person who enjoys a good “out of sync,” then you belong in the turbulence-riddled realm of Arcadia by way of the Pasadena Playhouse where kings are queens, handmaids love above their station and amazons are…well, lots of things to a lot of people.

VIDEO: Tiffany Mann Performs 'Beautiful' in HEAD OVER HEELS at Pasadena Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — November 16, 2021

The cast stars Alaska 5000 (RuPaul's Drag Race), Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black), Yurel Echezarreta (Steven Spielberg's West Side Story), Tiffany Mann (Be More Chill), George Salazar (Little Shop of Horrors), Emily Skeggs (Fun Home), and Shanice Williams ('Dorothy' in NBC's The Wiz

VIDEO: Tiffany Mann & the Company of HEAD OVER HEELS Sing 'Beautiful'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 15, 2021

Watch a clip of Tiffany Mann and the company of HEAD OVER HEELS at Pasadena Playhouse sing 'Beautiful'!

BWW Interview: George Salazar's HEAD OVER HEELS Over The Future of A Revitalized Industry

by Gil Kaan — November 13, 2021

The Pasadena Playhouse opens its 2021-2022 season on November 13, 2021 with HEAD OVER HEELS, co-directed and co-choreographed by Jenny Koons and Sam Pinkleton.

Photos: First Look at Alaska 5000, Emily Skeggs & More in Pasadena Playhouse's HEAD OVER HEELS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 12, 2021

Pasadena Playhouse will present for Head Over Heels, with music of The Go-Go's, which kicks off the Playhouse's 2021-2022 season.

VIDEO: Jenny Koons and Sam Pinkleton Talk HEAD OVER HEELS

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 10, 2021

Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting Head Over Heels! The production is being directed, choreographed, and conceived by Jenny Koons and Sam Pinkleton and features music direction by Kris Kukul.

VIDEO: Watch An All New Trailer For HEAD OVER HEELS at Pasadena Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — October 21, 2021

The cast stars Alaska 5000 (RuPaul's Drag Race), Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black), Yurel Echezarreta (Steven Spielberg's West Side Story), Tiffany Mann (Be More Chill), George Salazar (Little Shop of Horrors), Emily Skeggs (Fun Home), and Shanice Williams ('Dorothy' in NBC's The Wiz Live!).

BWW Review: DR. RIDE'S AMERICAN BEACH HOUSE is an Out of This World, Feel-Good, Euphoric Knockout at Jobsite Theater

by Drew Eberhard — October 2, 2021

In 1983, Sally Ride, or as proclaimed in the play, “She should be called Dr.

Indigo Girls LGBTQIA+ Movie Musical GLITTER & DOOM Adds Ming-Na Wen & Missi Pyle

by A.A. Cristi — September 30, 2021

A new musical is shooting and BWW has all the info.

Alaska 5000, Lea DeLaria, George Salazar & More to Star in HEAD OVER HEELS at Pasadena Playhouse

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 23, 2021

Pasadena Playhouse has announced initial casting for its production of HEAD OVER HEELS.

Rachel Chavkin to Direct New MARVEL Podcast

by Michael Major — September 21, 2021

The series stars Stephen Lang as Hawkeye, Sasha Lane as Ash, and features performances by Tracie Thoms, Jess Barbagallo, Michelle Hurd, Bobby Moreno, Joe Morton, and Lea DeLari.

Obituary: General Manager Thom Schilling Dies at 64

by Robert Diamond — August 20, 2021

Thom Schilling, the general manager, production supervisor and stage manager for dozens of Broadway, Off-Broadway and global tours for over 40 years, died in his sleep on August 19 in New York City.

BWW Interview: Michael McAssey Talks About OPEN MAC, Don't Tell Mama's Anniversary, and 40 Years of NYC Cabaret

by Ricky Pope — July 8, 2021

What do you get when you combine the pianistic finesse of Michael Feinstein, the smooth phrasing of Tony Bennett, and the bawdy wit of Bette Midler? You get Michael McAssey, who for 40 years has reigned as the clown prince of New York cabaret, and has enchanted as one of its most talented troubadour

Alan Cumming, Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato and More Added to Stone Wall Safe Spaces Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 1, 2021

Stars have been announced for the Stonewall Inn Safe Spaces Concert for The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative.

Nancy Pelosi, Alexandra Billings, Margaret Cho, Billy Eichner, and More Join The Stonewall Inn Safe Spaces Virtual Event

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2021

Tom D'Angora and Michael D'Angora present The Stonewall Inn Safe Spaces Concert for The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI), the official non-profit of The Stonewall Inn.

Betty Buckley Stars In Psychic Thriller THE VANISHING NEGATIVE For Audible

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2021

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley stars as a controversial celebrity psychic with blood on her hands in the latest Grand Guignolesque monologue play written & directed by Aaron Mark (The Horror of Dolores Roach), available exclusively on Audible beginning today, May 20th, 2021.

NIVA and Jägermeister Launch 2nd Wave of Partnership

by Sarah Jae Leiber — April 28, 2021

As part of Jägermeister’s global Save the Night initiative, ‘Our Stages, Our Stories’ spotlights industry staff — the bartenders, audio engineers, door staff, ticket-takers, the DJs, and more — as they contemplate one year away from nightlife and the possibility of its return.

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli and Joan Collins Sing an Impromptu Duet Accompanied by Michael Feinstein

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 16, 2021

Liza Minnelli recently celebrated her 75th birthday! Michael Feinstein has shared a video from Liza's birthday celebration of Liza and Joan Collins performing an impromptu duet of 'Just in Time' from the musical Bells Are Ringing.