Matthew Quinn News

Opening on September 28th at the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival (FLMTF) is Loch Ness, a New Musical. The show runs through October 13th at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Emerson Park.

The Hollywood Encore! Producers' Awards (Encores), produced by Combined Artform, returns for its tenth year. The Encores run July 5 through August 31, 2019 at eleven Hollywood venues.

When David is diagnosed with cancer, he turns to his wife, Lucy, and says "let's write a musical". While David and Lucy are experiencing the ups and downs of their cancer journey, so are the characters in their musical comedy on a roller coaster ride. Their musical is based in the 50's. It is the story of Olive and Blake who are smitten after their first date, but then, a friend interferes with their romance and shenanigans ensue. Of course, love wins out in the end.

Alex M. Frankel returns to Theater Row with his new two-act play, Revocable Trust, a melodrama set in the America of 1953. A gentle young teacher, expecting a generous bequest from her deceased father, suddenly finds out she's been disinherited. All the money she was counting on will now go to a vicious gold digger who swooped down and captivated her father in his last illness. Who'll come to the rescue? A fairy godmother? A Prince Charming? What will our heroine resort to? Opened September 22, the show runs through October 14

There is something thrilling about discovering the backstory behind a treasured book, film or play. Learning about the origins of a favorite character or the life lessons gained long before they were introduced to you is a special thrill. This unique type of discovery, telling the tale of Peter Pan before he became the boy who would not grow up, is being brought to boisterous life in Playhouse on Park's inaugural production of their 10th season, Rick Elice's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.

Alex M. Frankel returns to Theater Row with his new two-act play, Revocable Trust, a melodrama set in the America of 1953. A gentle young teacher, expecting a generous bequest from her deceased father, suddenly finds out she's been disinherited. All the money she was counting on will now go to a vicious gold digger who swooped down and captivated her father in his last illness. Who'll come to the rescue? A fairy godmother? A Prince Charming? What will our heroine resort to? Opens September 22 running through October 14 in Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

Alex M. Frankel returns to Theater Row with his new two-act play, Revocable Trust, a melodrama set in the America of 1953. A gentle young teacher, expecting a generous bequest from her deceased father, suddenly finds out she's been disinherited. All the money she was counting on will now go to a vicious gold digger who swooped down and captivated her father in his last illness. Who'll come to the rescue? A fairy godmother? A Prince Charming? What will our heroine resort to? Opens September 22 running through October 14 in Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

Now celebrating it's 10th Anniversary Season, Playhouse on Park opens its Mainstage Series with the wildly imaginative Peter and the Starcatcher, by Rick Elice and music by Wayne Barker.  

Kelly Mullis will reprise her starring role as Marilyn Monroe after a successful run in the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival. This Producer's Encore Winner is Written and Performed by Kelly Mullis, co-Directed by Wayne Orkline with Original Stage Direction for the Hollywood Fringe by Odalys Nanin.

The Hollywood Encore! Producers' Awards returns for the ninth year with extended runs of the best of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, starting June 28 thru the end of July at fourteen Hollywood venues. Produced by Matthew Quinn, this year's extensions feature an exciting selection of exceptional ensemble and solo work. With multiple shows per venue each weekend, the action-packed atmosphere of the Hollywood Fringe Festival vibe will continue through July.

Can't decide which shows to see? Looking for expert advice to weed through those 350+ shows at the Hollywood Fringe Festival? Are you looking to get experience of all this Fringe Madness, but don't have the time? Check out Combined Artform's Pick of the Fringe

Fringe Management and Combined Artform present LAST CHRISTMAS at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Tom is having a crap day. It's Christmas Eve and he's going to miss the train home. Clingy girlfriend Nat is following him into the bathroom. He can't remember where he put the gifts she persuaded him into wrapping back in the summer . . . So begins this West Coast premiere of LAST CHRISTMAS by leading Welsh playwright, Matthew Bulgo. Opens June 2 in Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

In celebration of Women's History Month, Combined Artform presents CAMPFIRE STORIES, written by Rachael Burcham, directed by John Coppola. CAMPFIRE STORIES follow four women through four pivotal moments in their relationships; moments that will resonate with challenges women face in today's climate and with today's women's #MeToo movement.

Combined Artform at Studio C present CAMPFIRE STORIES, written by Rachael Burcham, directed by John Coppola. CAMPFIRE STORIES follow four women through pivotal moments in their relationships. Moments that will resonate with challenges women face today and with the MeToo women's movement. CAMPFIRE STORIES opens March 17, 2018 at 8PM running through April 7, 2018 8PM at Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90038.

Studio C Artists and Combined Artform announce a limited run of HOLIDAY DILEMMAS, a collection of four short plays celebrating the Holiday Season.

Studio C Artists and Combined Artform announce a limited run of HOLIDAY DILEMMAS, a collection of four short plays celebrating the Holiday Season.

WTFN will bring back THE SECOND COMING OF KLAUS KINSKI (written & performed by Andrew Perez). After an Encore Award-winning run at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, for which it was named Best of the Fringe by TVolution, KINSKI. The show is presented within a ceremonial Kinski sacrarium at The Blank's Second Stage Theatre, 6500 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90038.

Studio C Artist and Combined Artform present TOLSTOY IN SUFFOLK, written and directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, featuring Stephen Caffrey & JD Cullum, opening October 20th running through November 19th at Studio C - 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90038.

Combined Artform/WTFN are proud to bring back “THE SECOND COMING OF KLAUS KINSKI” (written & performed by Andrew Perez).  After an Encore Award-winning run at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, for which it was named “Best of the Fringe” by TVolution, “KINSKI” opens September 29for a 6-week run, now presented within a ceremonial Kinski sacrarium at The Blank's Second Stage Theatre, 6500 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90038.

FINDING NEVERLAND was born across the river in Cambridge at the American Repertory Theater three years ago, but has settled in for a fortnight in the downtown Boston Theater district. Under the direction of Diane Paulus, with choreography by Mia Michaels, the original design team remains intact, and an all-new cast brings the familiar characters to life. Broadway veterans Billy Harrigan Tighe, Lynnfield native Christine Dwyer, and John Davidson headline the multi-talented ensemble.