Mike Ryan News

Mike Ryan Announces First New Album in Five Years

by Michael Major — September 6, 2022

Longcut ushers in an elevated sonic edge that signals growth for the artist and songwriter, confidently embracing his musical sensibilities and expanding his depth and craft as a songwriter.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Unveils Summer 2023 Productions

by A.A. Cristi — August 23, 2022

Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS), a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, has announced the selection of three plays for its Summer 2023 repertory season: Taming of the Shrew,King Lear and Lauren Gunderson's The Boo

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Announces World Premiere Of THE FORMULA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 6, 2022

Santa Cruz Shakespeare today announced it will open its summer season with the exciting World Premiere of The Formula by Kathryn Chetkovich, directed by Ellen Maguire in a co-production with Blissfield, during its summer festival July 10-Aug.

BWW Review: GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER is a Feast at Desert Theatreworks.

by Audrey Liebross — April 27, 2022

Desert Theatreworks has mounted another must-see production with GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, Todd Kreidler's stage adaptation of the beloved Spencer Tracy - Katherine Hepburn motion picture.

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW Announces Performances Through the End of April

by Marissa Tomeo — April 2, 2022

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

VIDEO: Santa Cruz Shakespeare Announces Postponement of 2020 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 10, 2020

Mike Ryan, Artistic Director of Santa Cruz Shakespeare has released the following message regarding the 2020 season:

BWW Review: NOT QUITE JERUSALEM, Finborough Theatre

by Laura Fuller — March 8, 2020

Paul Kember's Not Quite Jerusalem received huge critical acclaim following its premiere at the Royal Court in 1980.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Has Announced the 2020 Season Festival Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 10, 2020

Santa Cruz Shakespeare has announced its 2020 summer season, with repertory performances beginning July 7 and running through August 30 at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of IT: CHAPTER TWO?

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 3, 2019

It: Chapter Two is Muschietti's follow-up to 2017's critically acclaimed and massive worldwide box office hit 'IT,' which grossed over $700 million globally.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Fringe Presents THE TWO NOBLE KINGSMEN

by A.A. Cristi — August 16, 2019

Santa Cruz Shakespeare continues the tradition of showcasing the season's intern acting company with its celebratory Fringe production.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare THE WINTER'S TALE Opens This Friday

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2019

Santa Cruz Shakespeare is proud to present The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare this is the last mainstage play of Santa Cruz Shakespeare's 2019 repertory season.

Midland, Boz Scaggs, Gretchen Wilson, Diamond Rio, Tracy Byrd & More Headed To Billy Bob's Texas In June

by Tori Hartshorn — May 31, 2019

Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob's Texas first opened in 1981.

Tickets Go On Sale For Santa Cruz Shakespeare Festival May 15

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2019

Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) festival tickets go on sale to the general public on May 15 at 12 noon (PST).

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Presents Student Matinee Week And Educators Day

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2019

Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) festival tickets go on sale to the general public on May 15 at 12 noon (PST).

2019 Molloy College Golf Classic Event Proceeds To Benefit Student Scholarships

by A.A. Cristi — April 4, 2019

The annual Molloy College Golf Classic will take place on Monday May 13, 2019, at both The Seawane Golf and Country Club in Hewlett, NY, and The Rockaway Hunting Club, in Cedarhurst, NY.

CJ Solar Receives the MusicRow 'Independent Artist of the Year' Award

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 14, 2019

Hundreds of Country radio, music industry executives and fellow artists were on hand at this morning's 17th Annual MusicRow Country Radio Meet & Greet And CountryBreakout Awards ceremony, where CJ Solar was presented with the “Independent Artist of the Year” honor.