Mandy Moore News

Lythgoe Family Panto and the Laguna Playhouse present a fun and enjoyable version of Beauty and the Beast for the holidays. The English tradition of Panto, meaning it is an interactive, audience-participating show, is written by Kris Lithgoe, Directed by Sheldon Epps, Choreographed by Mandy Moore, with Musical Direction by Keith Harrison. With that impressive roster, it is a sure-fire evening of silly humor, great production numbers, unexpected songs and a meaningful message perfect for the holiday season.

The McCallum Theatre presents Dave Koz & Friends 'Christmas Tour 2018' today, December 18, at 8:00pm as part of the Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum series. A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum as Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2018 brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Celebrated saxophonist Koz will be joined by special guests Mindi Abair, Jonathan Butler and Keiko Matsui performing their hits and jamming on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. 

Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) expands across America this holiday season, including a multi-year deal at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium beginning with their newest production - THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ. It will be directed by Bonnie Lythgoe and choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo (NappyTabs), with book by Kris Lythgoe and Michael Orland (American Idol) serving as musical arranger and supervisor. Casting is by executive producer Becky Lythgoe. This will be the seventh holiday season of Lythgoe Family Panto in Pasadena, and their second in this larger venue.

The cheeky PG-rated fun of British Panto, courtesy of Lythgoe Family Productions, returns for more holiday silliness at Orange County's Laguna Playhouse, this time with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE, which continues through December 30, 2018 in Laguna Beach under the direction of Sheldon Epps. Fun, light-hearted, and a much-needed far-from-serious break from reality, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE is wonderful family treat the whole family can enjoy for the holiday season.

Howard Stern and SiriusXM announced today that his exclusive SiriusXM channel, Howard 100, will celebrate his best interviews from the past year. Howard 100: The Best of the Interviews will kick off on Monday, December 17. 

Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, Executive Director Ellen Richard and Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) are thrilled to present Ashley Argota ('True Jackson VP,' 'Lab Rats'), Thomas Hobson (Ain't Misbehavin', Recorded in Hollywood), Heath Calvert (Amelie, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Riley Costello ('Hairspray Live,' Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirate's Christmas), Andrews Barnicle (Twelve Angry Men,  Fallen Angels), Roland Rusinek (The Phantom of the Opera) and David Engel (Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, La Cage Aux Folles) in Lythgoe Family Panto's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE.  

This morning, The Hollywood Reporter, along with presenting sponsor Lifetime, hosted their 27th annual Women in Entertainment breakfast at MILK Studios in Los Angeles. Speeches were given by Viola Davis, Kesha, Monica Lewinsky, Awkwafina, Lena Dunham, Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Nina Jacobson and Hannah Gadsby at the event where college scholarships were awarded.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced today that So You Think You Can Dance Live! 2018 will come to Santa Rosa today, December 5, 2018 at 8 p.m. The show- based on the 15-time Emmy Award-winning TV series that sparked America's fascination with dance- features the hottest show-stopping routines from Season 15, as well as original pieces choreographed specifically for the tour.

Ann Marie DeAngelo has an illustrious professional career as an International  Director, Choreographer, Producer, Teacher and performer that spans over three decades. Ann Marie DeAngelo is at the forefront of her field and is an expert in all types of dance. She has worked around the world as a former dancer, and now as an in demand choreographer, director, and producer. A former star of the Joffrey Ballet, she was featured in TIME Magazine as one of America's most outstanding ballerinas. 

New York Stage and Film is thrilled to announce that its annual Winter Gala will feature performances and appearances by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Jon Robin Baitz, Tony Award nominee Santino Fontana, David Forman, Tony Award winner John Gallagher Jr, Grammy Award nominee Rob Hyman, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Mozhan Marno, Bonnie Milligan, Manu Narayan, Josh Radnor, Dee Roscioli, Academy Award  and Tony Award winner John Patrick Shanley, Grammy Award and Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik, and Obie Award  winner Lucy Thurber. Brian Usifer serves as Musical Director.

The McCallum Theatre presents Dave Koz & Friends 'Christmas Tour 2018' on Tuesday, December 18, at 8:00pm as part of the Fitz's Jazz Cafe at the McCallum series. A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum as Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2018 brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Celebrated saxophonist Koz will be joined by special guests Mindi Abair, Jonathan Butler and Keiko Matsui performing their hits and jamming on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. 

For the first time ever, "Dancing with the Stars: Live! A Night to Remember" will feature the largest collection of stars you know and love from the TV show. The cast of celebrities includes nationally syndicated radio personality Bobby Bones, Bachelor in Paradise hunk Joe "Grocery Store Joe" Amabile, Dukes of Hazzard's John Schneider, Fuller House actor Juan Pablo Di Pace, Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton and Disney star Milo Manheim. Each night, one of these celebrities will be joining the show to wow live audiences across the country by performing fan-favorite routines from Season 27.   

So You Think You Can Dance, the 15-time Emmy Award-winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, returns to the road this fall with the installment of its blockbuster annual tour, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE LIVE! 2018. The show performs in 40-plus markets over the course of two months, including a stop at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on November 24, 2018 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 17 at 10AM. 

For the first time ever, "Dancing with the Stars: Live! A Night to Remember" will feature the largest collection of stars you know and love from the TV show. The cast of celebrities includes nationally syndicated radio personality Bobby Bones, Bachelor in Paradise hunk Joe "Grocery Store Joe" Amabile, Dukes of Hazzard's John Schneider, Fuller House actor Juan Pablo Di Pace, Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton and Disney star Milo Manheim. Each night, one of these celebrities will be joining the show to wow live audiences across the country by performing fan-favorite routines from Season 27.

For the first time ever, “Dancing with the Stars: Live! A Night to Remember” will feature the largest collection of stars you know and love from the TV show. The cast of celebrities includes nationally syndicated radio personality Bobby Bones, “Bachelor in Paradise” hunk Joe “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile, “Dukes of Hazzard”'s John Schneider, “Fuller House” actor Juan Pablo Di Pace, Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton and Disney star Milo Manheim. Each night, one of these celebrities will be joining the show to wow live audiences across the country by performing fan-favorite routines from Season 27.  

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced today that over 40 spring shows are now on sale, spanning Broadway hits, world-famous artists, international performers, family shows and more. These include: Stage-and-screen star Bernadette Peters, renowned vocalist Sarah Brightman, country superstar Kris Kristofferson, Broadway musical "Come From Away," music legend The Beach Boys, acclaimed taiko drumming group Kodo, comedy show "Whose Live Anyway?" and family productions "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0," "Me… Jane" and Disney's DCappella.

Due to fan demand, TV's biggest dance show extends this winter's tour of "Dancing with the Stars: Live! A Night to Remember" with an additional 16 shows across the country, including a stop in San Antonio, TX at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) on February 21, 2019 at 8PM. Tickets are on sale now!

A holiday tradition at McCallum Theatre, Colors of Christmas returns on Friday, December 7, at 8:00pm with a new line-up of stars for a sparkling evening of holiday music and classics backed up by a 12-piece band and a spectacular choir. This year's Colors of Christmas stars Peabo Bryson, Taylor Dayne, Jon Secada and Deniece Williams.

Due to fan demand, TV's biggest dance show extends this winter's tour of “Dancing with the Stars: Live! - A Night to Remember” with an additional 16 shows across the country. The show will feature fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC's hit show Dancing with the Stars, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Choreographed and creative directed by Emmy© Award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Dancing with the Stars Executive Producer Ashley Edens-Shaffer, audiences will have the opportunity to experience the excitement, glamour and glitz they see in the ballroom every Monday night live at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on March 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham, Executive Director Ellen Richard and Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) are thrilled to announce that Laguna Playhouse favorite Andrew Barnicle (Twelve Angry Men, Fallen Angels) will join Ashley Argota ("True Jackson VP," "Lab Rats"), Thomas Hobson (Ain't Misbehavin', Recorded in Hollywood), Heath Calvert (Amelie, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Riley Costello ("Hairspray Live," Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirate's Christmas) Roland Rusinek (The Phantom of the Opera) and David Engel (Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, La Cage Aux Folles) in Lythgoe Family Panto's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A CHRISTMAS ROSE.