The Pasadena Playhouse News

How You Know These LOVE STORY Stars From Broadway: A Stage Guide to the FX Series

by Josh Sharpe — March 27, 2026

From Sarah Pidgeon to Grey Henson, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you watch FX's Love Story.

Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker to Star in GOOD WITCH BAD WITCH: THE BROADWAY WITCHES at Kean Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 3, 2026

Kean Stage will present Good Witch Bad Witch at Enlow Recital Hall.

Pasadena Playhouse To Present MICRO MOZART Concerts Ahead Of Performances Of AMADEUS

by A.A. Cristi — January 13, 2026

Pasadena Playhouse will present 'MICRO MOZART', a unique series developed in partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, showcasing classical music performances.

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE is Coming to International City Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2026

International City Theatre will launch its 41st season with I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, the popular musical comedy revue, featuring book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts.

BWW Q&A: Garrett Clayton Talks DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical at OFC Creations Theatre Center

by Joshua Wright — December 16, 2025

BWW Q&A: Garrett Clayton of Dr.

Photos: Alfred Molina Stars in TITLE AND DEED for Signature Theater's Benefit Performance

by Bruce Glikas — December 2, 2025

Alfred Molina starred in Signature Theatre's one-night-only benefit reading of Will Eno’s TITLE & DEED, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

The Pasadena Choral Society To Present Seasonal Favorites From Handel’s MESSIAH

by A.A. Cristi — November 28, 2025

The Pasadena Choral Society will present seasonal selections from Handel’s Messiah on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:30 p.

Ariana Grande Teases 'Exciting' Stage Project

by Josh Sharpe — November 5, 2025

After the Wicked mania comes to an end, Ariana Grande is excited to return to her stage roots.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE's Salina EsTitties JOins The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles For Holiday Show

by Stephi Wild — November 4, 2025

The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles will welcome former GMCLA member and 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 15's Salina EsTitties as a special guest artist for Los Angeles's beloved holiday spectacular.

Review: HA HA HA HA HA HA HA at Pasadena Playhouse

by Melissa Heckscher — October 21, 2025

Clowning meets catharsis: Julia Masli’s hit HA HA HA HA HA HA HA turns audience problems into performance art at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Review: EUREKA DAY at Pasadena Playhouse

by Evan Henerson — September 19, 2025

Leslie Uggams to be Celebrated at Porchlight Music Theatre's 2025 ICONS GALA

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 24, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed that multi-award winner Leslie Uggams is the 2025 ICON Award recipient and will attend the signature fundraising event.

Interview: Sophie Pollono and Rhett Hemingway of THE FANTASTICKS

by Shari Barrett — July 18, 2025

Opening on July 18, directed by Elina de Santos at Ruskin Group Theatre in Santa Monica, I decided to speak with the production’s leads Luisa and Matt, Sophie Pollono and Rhett Hemingway, about their journey to join the cast, their past experience with the musical, and their feelings about taking

Pasadena Playhouse Unveils Expansion of Educational Offerings

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 9, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse has revealed the largest and broadest slate of community classes for all ages after the historic purchase of the Pasadena Playhouse campus.

EUREKA DAY, AMADEUS And More Set for Pasadena Playhouse 2025/2026 Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 12, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse has announced the Mainstage offerings for the 2025/2026 Season, kicking off with an all new Pasadena Playhouse production of Jonathan Spector's 2025 Tony Award-winning, razor-sharp satire Eureka Day.

Review: A DOLL’S HOUSE 2 at Pasadena Playhouse

by Harker Jones — May 21, 2025

Elizabeth Reaser gives a career-defining performance under the creative direction of Jennifer Chang in this utterly delightful triumph at the Pasadena Playhouse

Industry Pro Newsletter: Union Leader Condemns NEA Grant Terminations, The National Theatre Has a Global Vision

by Alex Freeman — May 5, 2025

This week, we look at AFM Local 802's response to NEA grant terminations and the impressive $7 million milestone reached by the WICKED tour for Broadway Cares.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Audience Trust in a Post-Election Environment, Full List of Outer Critics Circle Nominees

by Alex Freeman — April 28, 2025

This week, we'll look at Colleen Dilenschneider's latest data on audience trust in a post-election environment and explore the immersive possibilities of the new StagePlay mixed-reality app for live performances.

Industry Pro Newsletter: A Look at Further Proposed Cuts at the National Level, The Leadership Carousel Continues Turning in NYC and Beyond

by Alex Freeman — April 21, 2025

This week we look at potential shifts in arts funding on a national level, exciting leadership changes at Queens Theatre and Kansas City Rep, and a look at both the celebratory reopening of a beloved New York venue and the charitable spirit of the Broadway community.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Pasadena Playhouse's Comeback & The National Theatre Tries to Meet the Moment With More Backstage Training

by Alex Freeman — April 14, 2025

This week's newsletter examines key trends shaping the theatre world, beginning with an Actors' Equity report revealing increased contracts for actors of color alongside a decline for women.