Ryan Bergmann News

Celebration Theatre and JohnMichael Beck present the second show in its 2016-2017 season, under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, Drew Droege starring in DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! by Charles Busch and directed by Ryan Bergmann. DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! opens tonight, February 17, at 8pm and performs through Sunday, March 26 at Celebration Theatre at the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Celebration Theatre and JohnMichael Beck present the second show in its 2016-2017 season, under the artistic direction of Michael Matthews & Michael A. Shepperd, Drew Droege starring in DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! by Charles Busch and directed by Ryan Bergmann.  DIE, MOMMIE, DIE! will begin previews on Friday, February 10 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 17 at 8pm and perform throughSunday, March 26 at Celebration Theatre @ the Lex Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave. in Los Angeles.

CELEBRATION THEATRE presents as part of its New Works Reading Series, MERCURY by Steve Yockey, directed by Ryan Bergmann and performing one night only tonight, May 17 at the West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente in West Hollywood.  

CELEBRATION THEATRE presents as part of its New Works Reading Series, MERCURY by Steve Yockey, directed by Ryan Bergmann and performing one night only on Tuesday, May 17 at the West Hollywood City Chambers, 625 N. San Vicente in West Hollywood.  

The answer to last year's question of whether the digital arts venture STAGE RAW could bring back its awards ceremony celebrating the best of LA's up-to-99-seat theaters, the answer is YES. STAGE RAW is pleased to announce the SECOND ANNUAL STAGE RAW LOS ANGELES THEATER AWARDS, championing the best work of 2015 in L.A.'s still-embattled theaters of up to 99-seats.

CELEBRATION THEATRE presents as part of its New Works Reading Series... Gina Torrecilla's ATTACK OF THE SECOND BANANAS!!! Two beloved stage performers on the verge of TV stardom drop dead during their final performance. Friendship can be such a killer.

CELEBRATION THEATRE presents as part of its New Works Reading Series... Gina Torrecilla's ATTACK OF THE SECOND BANANAS!!! Two beloved stage performers on the verge of TV stardom drop dead during their final performance. Friendship can be such a killer.

Theatre of NOTE opens its 2015 season with the world premiere of NIAGARA FALLS, written by Steve Yockey (Wolves, Very Still and Hard to See) and directed by Ryan Bergmann.

Adult fans of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, otherwise known as bronies, are the subject of a new musical from the award-winning creative team of last year's Fringe favorite, The Real Housekeepers of Studio City. Featuring music by Joe Greene, book & lyrics by Heidi Powers & Tom Moore, and directed by Ryan Bergmann, Bronies: The Musical is the story of three outsiders who find purpose, meaning, love - and each other - all thanks to cartoon ponies.

Celebration Theatre has announced its annual Vibrant Voice Awards benefit event, this year featuring original 'Golden Girl' Betty White along with her Hot in Cleveland co-stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, and Wendie Malick reading a classic episode of The Golden Girls. The 2014 Vibrant Voice Awards will be presented to Wendie Malick and Robert Forster, and there will be special appearances by Sean Hayes and other stars to be announced.

Celebration Theatre has announced its annual Vibrant Voice Awards benefit event, this year featuring original 'Golden Girl' Betty White along with her Hot in Cleveland co-stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, and Wendie Malick reading a classic episode of The Golden Girls. The 2014 Vibrant Voice Awards will be presented to Wendie Malick and Robert Forster, and there will be special appearances by Sean Hayes and other stars to be announced.

Revolver/by Chris Phillips/directed by Ryan Bergmann/Celebration Theatre/through July 21

More musical news from the Fringe as we travel through time with The Time Machine Musical and The Real Housekeepers of Studio City!