Michael Sterling News

BWW Reviews: Actor/Singer Jason Graae Premieres 49 1/2 Shades of Graae at Sterling's

by Don Grigware — March 12, 2014

As a teen in Tulsa, Oklahoma who aspired to be a dramatic actor, Chicago-born Jason Graae was advised to 'Be a Clown' and to 'Make 'em Laugh'.

USC Student Jennifer Kranz Wins LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR 2014

by Tyler Peterson — February 19, 2014

Jennifer Kranz, a senior at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles majoring in Theatre and minoring in Musical Theatre, emerged victorious Sunday, February 16th as LA's Next Great Stage Star® 2014 produced and presented by Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal, the most critically acclai

Photo Flash: LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR Crowns Jennifer Kranz

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2014

And the winner of the 8th annual LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR talent competition is Jennifer Kranz, a senior at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles majoring in Theatre and minoring in Musical Theatre.

LA's NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR 2014 Is Jennifer Kranz; Interviews with the Winners!

by Don Grigware — February 18, 2014

On Sunday, February 16 LA's Next Great Stage Star 2014 came to an exciting conclusion at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal.

Photo Coverage: 3-D Theatrical's THE PRODUCERS Curtain Call and Press Night Celebration

by Lily Lim — February 5, 2014

Kicking off 3-D's 2014 musical theatre season, The Producers opened February 1, 2014 at 8:00 pm.

BWW Reviews: Singer Nita Whitaker Scores Big with Love 'n Stuff at Sterling's

by Don Grigware — January 28, 2014

On Sunday January 26 divine singer Nita Whitaker brought her brand new show Love 'n Stuff to Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal.

Photo Flash: 2014 LA's Next Great Stage Star in Rehearsal

by Robert Diamond — January 12, 2014

The 2014 season continues this weekend after its launch last Sunday, January 5th, in North Hollywood, CA.

BWW Reviews: Day One of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2014

by Don Grigware — January 7, 2014

LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR 2014 to Sing in the New Year at Sterling's Upstairs, 1/5-2/16

by BWW News Desk — January 4, 2014

LA's Next Great Stage Star® 2014 sings in the New Year beginning Sunday, January 5 at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal, the most critically acclaimed concert supper club in the greater Los Angeles area.

BWW Reviews: Singer Cortes Alexander Returns to Sterling's with a Swell Noel

by Don Grigware — December 24, 2013

On Sunday December 22 the amazing Cortes Alexander presented his Thou Swell Noel to a packed house at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal.

BWW Reviews: A Mirthful Kritzerland Christmas III Plays Sterling's

by Don Grigware — December 3, 2013

On Sunday, December 1 Kritzerland Records presented its 40th show and annual Christmas presentation entitled A Kritzerland Christmas III at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal with special guest star Terri White.

Auditions for LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR Set for 12/15

by Tyler Peterson — December 1, 2013

Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal, the most critically acclaimed, award-winning supper club of its kind in the greater Los Angeles area, has set Sunday, December 15, 2013 as auditions for the 8th consecutive year of LA's Next Great Stage Star®, it was announced today by Executive Producer Michael

TV: On the Red Carpet with Caroline Bowman, Josh Young, Sean MacLaughlin & More in EVITA at Pantages

by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans — November 4, 2013

Los Angeles Broadway World TV Correspondents Michael Sterling and Anthony 'A.

BWW Reviews: Actress/Singer Charlotte Mary Wen Debuts Her Cabaret Show TIME TO TAKE A BREATH

by Don Grigware — October 28, 2013

On Sunday, October 27 Charlotte Mary Wen, winner of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2013, made her long awaited cabaret debut at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal with Time to Take a Breath directed by Peter Welkin and with musical direction by Dr.

TV: Behind the Scenes with the Cast and Creatives of WHEN YOU WISH: THE STORY OF WALT DISNEY at Freud Playhouse

by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans — October 17, 2013

When You Wish: The story of Walt Disney officially opened October 16 at UCLA's distinguished Freud Theatre following four successful previews (October 11 - 13).

BWW Reviews: Kritzerland's THE STORY GOES ON with Maltby & Shire's Songs

by Ellen Dostal — October 9, 2013

It's no surprise that Bruce Kimmel's monthly Kritzerland series (this is show #38) has gained such a loyal following at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal.

BWW Reviews: Actor/Singer Will Collyer Scores at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal

by Don Grigware — October 1, 2013

On Sunday September 29 at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal, Los Angeles theatre actor/singer Will Collyer presented Will Collyer in Concert directed by Mandy Kaplan and with musical direction by Brett Ryback.

TV: Robin Evan Willis, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Lee McDougall & More on the Red Carpet of THE WIZARD OF OZ Opening at Pantages

by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans — September 24, 2013

The Wizard of Oz, featuring some of movie music's most unforgettable standards, along with new music written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber; a book adapted by Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Sams.

BWW Reviews: A Sterling Celebration for a Sterling Gentleman

by Ellen Dostal — September 17, 2013

On September 15th, 1 host, 12 singers, 2 musical directors, 1 comedian, and a packed house of friends and invited guests celebrated Michael Sterling's birthday at Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal.