Mary Kay News

ID will transport viewers back to the 1990s and the trial that gripped news stations across the country: Erik and Lyle Menendez’s brutal double murder of their parents. What seemingly began as a case of two privileged boys who were motivated to murder by greed quickly developed into something much more shocking.

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company,announces the regional premiere production of the 2009 rock musical “Green Day's American Idiot.”  Directed by James Michael McHale,  choreographed by Miguel Cardenas, and with music direction by Gabrielle Maldonado, “Green Day's American Idiot” runs July 15 to August 14 on the Cripe Stage of the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Previews are July 15 to 22 and regular performances are July 23 to August 14. 

Through the use of storytelling, role playing game mechanics, improvisation and audience participation, RIFTS IN TIME immerses patrons and performers alike at 7 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month in Roseville, CA, as it reveals true history from across the globe and throughout time.

Signature returning series this upfront season include: AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WASLH, UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE, EVIL LIVES HERE, REASONABLE DOUBT,  MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES and ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN, among others.

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, announces its 5th production of “Fancy Nancy, The Musical” the stage adaptation of the best-selling series of books by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. The 2012 play by Susan DiLallo (book and lyrics) and Danny Abosch (music) is the second show in the venue’s 2022 TYA Family Series and is suited for all age groups. 

The film stars Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Dianne Wiest, Rita Moreno, Chris O’Dowd, Judy Greer, Alan Cumming, Yara Shahidi, Jackie Earle Haley, Mary Kay Place, Leighton Meester, Spence Moore II, Adam Brody, Charlyne Yi, Maggie Lincoln, Jack Smith with Whoopi Goldberg and Ian McShane.

 Guitar virtuosos Martin Taylor, Bruce Forman, and John Jorgenson create musical magic with “one night, three award-winning guitarists, and eighteen strings” on Tuesday May 10 at the WYO Theater.

The WYO Theater and Civic Theatre Guild have announced the return of the WYO/CTG Co-Production with First Date, a Musical Comedy by Austin Winsberg. 

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, announces the Orange County premiere of Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's comedy that takes a sharp and honest look at the double-edged sword of motherhood in all its joys and perils.

LAB Theater Project will present its production of David Zarko's SOUP, a dark comedy surrounding themes of family, elderly care, homelessness, unintentional prejudices, and more. 

Written by David Zarko, Directed by Kara Gold-Harris, SOUP features local actors Mary Kay Cyrus, Suzy Duic, Pamela Wilson-Caruthers, Robert Dox, and John D. Hooper. The set design is by Owen Robertson, with set dressing, scenic artistry, and props by Beth Tepe-Robertson. Lighting design is by Kristy Pike, Sound Design by Jonah Robertson, and Costume Design by Lara Jackson. The livestream is by Kara Gold, LLC.

The WYO welcomes 'Live from Laurel Canyon - Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock' to the stage Tuesday February 15 at 7:30pm.  “Live from Laurel Canyon” is a 90-minute retrospective of music and stories of some of the most influential artists who lived in Laurel Canyon between 1965 and 1975.

Tickets are now available for J Stage Theatre's winter production of The Waverly Gallery. All performances will take place at the J Stage Theatre at the Maureen and Douglas Cohn Jewish Community Center, 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa. The show opens on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 PM and runs through Sunday, January 30.

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, proudly presents the groundbreaking musical, “Next to Normal” as the first show in its 24th Anniversary Season. Directed by Matthew McCray with music direction by Stephen Hulsey, “Next to Normal” will run January 28 - February 27, 2022 on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. 

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, presents an encore of the extremely popular stage adaptation of A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Live Theater is back at Chance Theater with the first musical by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the award-winning songwriters of Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Dogfight, and so many more!

The WYO will present Asleep at the Wheel Friday August 20 at 7:30pm celebrating 50 years of Ray Benson, Western Swing and Honky Tonk Country! 

Theatre Horizon's Art Houses program is proud to announce the third show of the innovative series, which partners professional theatre artists with families and households throughout the Greater Philadelphia region to create original performance works that will be presented on a monthly basis.

Chance Theater is making a commitment to the Southern California community in 2021 -- it will produce five shows with local artists during its 23rd Anniversary Season. There will be no cancellations. The shows will be performed either in-person or on a virtual platform. Therefore… “No Risk. All Chance.”

Back for its 10th year it's the Classic Western Film Series at the WYO!  Each film features a guest host, prize giveaways, free popcorn and a sense of nostalgia.  Started in 2010 by then board member Gene Sturlin and now board chair, each film is introduced by Mr. Sturlin and a guest host who touches on highlights, lowlights and funny anecdotes from the film.