Ricky Bulda News

Review: OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre is Classic Musical Theatre with a Modern Kick

by ErinMarie Reiter — June 15, 2025

Director Sean Murray brings a fresh twist to this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a spirited, skillful blend of the classic and the contemporary.

Feature: Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey, Love and Independence in OKLAHOMA! at Cygnet Theatre

by ErinMarie Reiter — June 14, 2025

Interview with Ariella Kvashny on playing Laurey in Cygnet's 'Oklahoma!' and shares what it’s like stepping into this iconic role, blending old and new in the show’s revival, and what it means to be part of Cygnet’s final production before their big move.

Video: Desi Oakley Sings 'She Used To Be Mine' in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre

by Joshua Wright — September 25, 2024

Watch Desi Oakley sing 'She Used To Be Mine' in La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts' Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, with book by Jessie Nelson, music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles (based upon the motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly

Photos: Desi Oakley, Cleavant Derricks, and More in WAITRESS at La Mirada Theatre

by Blair Ingenthron — September 21, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts is opening its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, starring Desi Oakley.

WAITRESS Southern California Regional Premiere Begins In September

by A.A. Cristi — August 14, 2024

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts will open its 2024-2025 season with the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS.

Musical Theatre Guild Announces Casting For Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES

by A.A. Cristi — August 29, 2023

Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES.

Cast Announced for Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA at Musical Theatre West

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 18, 2022

Musical Theatre West has announced the cast of its final production of the season, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

VIDEO: First Look at ELF THE MUSICAL at Tuacahn Center for the Arts

by Stephi Wild — December 10, 2019

Matt Owen, Jillian Gottlieb and Jim J.

TUACAHN'S ELF To Feature Matt Owen, Jillian Gottlieb, And Jim J. Bullock

by Stephi Wild — November 27, 2019

Photo Flash: GUYS AND DOLLS Rocks the Boat at The Old Globe

by A.A. Cristi — July 7, 2017

Guys and Dolls tops Entertainment Weekly's list of the Greatest Musicals of All Time, and for good reason: it's everything we love in musical theatre.

Photo Flash: DISASTER!, AMERICAN PSYCHO, and More Casts Take Saturday Intermission Pics!

by Louisa Brady — May 7, 2016

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! Today's edition features the American Psycho cast looking amazing, DISASTER's Rachel York and Max Crumm, and much more!

Review Roundup: Pre-Broadway EMPIRE THE MUSICAL at La Miranda Theatre

by Christina Mancuso — January 27, 2016

The pre-Broadway engagement of EMPIRE opened at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, with book, music & lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull, musical direction by Sariva Goetz, and directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge (Ragtime).

Photos: Curtain Call and Press Night Celebration of EMPIRE At La Mirada Theatre - Kevin Earley, Stephanie Gibson & More!

by Lily Lim — January 25, 2016

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), in association with Sue Vaccaro, Ricky Stevens & The Rivet Gang announce the third show of their 2015-2016 season, the pre-Broadway engagement of EMPIRE, book, music & lyrics by Caro

Photo Flash: Broadway Hopeful EMPIRE at La Mirada Theatre

by Sally Henry Fuller — January 24, 2016

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & MC Coy Rigby Entertainment presents their third show of their 2015-2016 season, the pre-Broadway engagement of EMPIRE, book, music & lyrics by Caroline Sherman and Robert Hull, musical direction by Sariva Goetz, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award

La Mirada Theatre to Present EMPIRE

by Tyler Peterson — December 21, 2015

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT (2014 Ovation Award Nominee for Best Season!), in association with Sue Vaccaro, Ricky Stevens & The Rivet Gang announce the third show of their 2015-2016 season, the pre-Broadway engagement of EMPIRE, book, music & lyrics by