Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper News

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is continuing its 47th season with Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Jenny Sullivan and starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper. Chcek out photos here!

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.

In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.

Production photos have been released for La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s revival of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, now running through February 22, 2026, at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Tony award-nominee Will Swenson starring as “Sweeney Todd” in its upcoming major revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece, SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET. Watch the video as Will describes what it's like to star in his favorite musical of all-time. 

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is presenting the first show of its 2025/2026 season, the critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning musical, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. See photos here!

Laguna Playhouse will launch its 2025/26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. The show opens officially on Sunday, September 21 at 5:30 p.m., and continues through Sunday, October 5 at the Laguna Playhouse.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will be rocking with laughter as it closes out Season 43 with the hilariously inventive musical farce, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.

North Coast Repertory Theatre has released first look production photos for A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy running July 16 – August 10, 2025.

Moonlight Stage Productions’ 44th season will continue with Waitress, the first of three regional premieres, this June. Learn more about the show and this production here!

See what the critics are saying about Fiddler on the Roof starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the production and read the reviews!

Watch a first look video of Jason Alexander in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre! Joining Jason Alexander as “Tevye,” the cast also features: Valerie Perri as “Golde,” Rachel Ravel as “Tzeitel,” Alanna J. Smith as “Hodel,” and more.

Get a first look at Jason Alexander in rehearsal for Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre in the video here!

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has revealed the full cast for Fiddler on the Roof starring Jason Alexander. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Lovers of Agatha Christie, Knives Out, Michael Connelly, and of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will be absolutely delighted by this fiendish period mystery starring everyone’s favorite sleuth and cocaine addict.

Laguna Playhouse is now presenting HOLMES & WATSON, written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Laguna Playhouse artistic director David Ellenstein. Check out all new photos here!

PORTLAND STAGE delivers the laughs with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Learn how to purchase tickets!

What did our critic think of OLIVER! at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center? As the earliest Broadway musical ever to feature children playing major roles, Oliver! usually bristles with youthful excitement. But despite being marketed as a family-oriented musical, Oliver! is really inappropriate for younger audiences, and it was uncomfortable listening to parents trying to explain to their small children at intermission why that nice girl Nancy loves the bully Sikes and how being successful in picking people's pockets is a positive career move.

Check out production photos from 5-Star Theatricals's third and final show of its 2023-2024 season, OLIVER!, with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, musical direction by Anthony Lucca, choreography by Christopher M. Albrecht and directed by Kari Hayter!