Panic! Brings Tony-Nominated BRING IT ON to Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
Panic! Productions brings the Lin-Manuel Miranda-Tom Kitt musical, "Bring it On," to the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks October 6 through 16. Directed by Nicolas Womack, and choreographed by Keenon Hooks, this Tony Award-nominated musical was adapted for Broadway from the hit film of the same title and explores the cutthroat world of competitive cheerleading and the fierce rivalries of high school politics and romance.
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2016
Panic! Productions brings the Lin-Manuel Miranda-Tom Kitt musical, "Bring it On," to the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks October 6 through 16. Directed by Nicolas Womack, and choreographed by Keenon Hooks, this Tony Award-nominated musical was adapted for Broadway from the hit film of the same title and explores the cutthroat world of competitive cheerleading and the fierce rivalries of high school politics and romance.
Santa Paula Theatre Center Presents 2016 GHOST WALK
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
The SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER presents its annual theater in the streets, GHOSTWALK, during the Spooky Paula Season from October 7-23 in historic downtown Santa Paula. GhostWalk, a walking theater presentation with multiple locations, brings participants historical and entertaining stories 'real and imagined' during each hour long tour. Walking tours begin nightly at 6 pm until 9pm and leave every 20 minutes from Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 So. 7th St. in Santa Paula. Performances occur Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings on October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23.
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2016
The SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER presents its annual theater in the streets, GHOSTWALK, during the Spooky Paula Season from October 7-23 in historic downtown Santa Paula. GhostWalk, a walking theater presentation with multiple locations, brings participants historical and entertaining stories 'real and imagined' during each hour long tour. Walking tours begin nightly at 6 pm until 9pm and leave every 20 minutes from Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 So. 7th St. in Santa Paula. Performances occur Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings on October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, & 23.
Classic Rock Band Foreigner to Bring Unplugged Tour to Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
?Foreigner brings their Hits Unplugged to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2016
?Foreigner brings their Hits Unplugged to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 7:30 pm.
Steve Perren of PARADE at Panic! Productions
by Cary Ginell - September 15, 2016
His day job is as associate justice of the Second District, Division Six of the California Courts of Appeal, but Steve Perren's passion for the stage has seen him appear in a variety of shows in Ventura County over the years. He played founding father Roger Sherman in Cabrillo Music Theatre's 2012 production of 1776 and has also appeared in numerous operettas staged by the Ventura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company. In Panic! Productions' Parade, currently playing at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Perren is ideally suited for the part of Judge Leonard S. Roan, who presides over the trial of accused child murderer Leo Frank. Parade deals with the real-life arrest and trial of Frank (played by Joshua Finkel), a Georgia factory superintendent who was accused of murdering 13-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan in 1913. We sat down with Steve during a break in rehearsals for the show, and talked about his unique perspective as an actor who also shares the occupation of the character he portrays.
by Cary Ginell - September 15, 2016
His day job is as associate justice of the Second District, Division Six of the California Courts of Appeal, but Steve Perren's passion for the stage has seen him appear in a variety of shows in Ventura County over the years. He played founding father Roger Sherman in Cabrillo Music Theatre's 2012 production of 1776 and has also appeared in numerous operettas staged by the Ventura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company. In Panic! Productions' Parade, currently playing at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Perren is ideally suited for the part of Judge Leonard S. Roan, who presides over the trial of accused child murderer Leo Frank. Parade deals with the real-life arrest and trial of Frank (played by Joshua Finkel), a Georgia factory superintendent who was accused of murdering 13-year-old factory worker Mary Phagan in 1913. We sat down with Steve during a break in rehearsals for the show, and talked about his unique perspective as an actor who also shares the occupation of the character he portrays.
Inara George & Friends Pay Tribute to Jackson Browne at Theatricum
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Homegrown Topangan and acclaimed singer/songwriter, Inara George returns to Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum for her annual concert that benefits the theater's artistic and educational programming.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2016
Homegrown Topangan and acclaimed singer/songwriter, Inara George returns to Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum for her annual concert that benefits the theater's artistic and educational programming.
Malibu Playhouse Presents World Premiere of LIFE EXPECTANCY: A COMEDY IN THREE TRIMESTERS
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
THE MALIBU PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present a world premiere play, LIFE EXPECTANCY: A COMEDY IN THREE TRIMESTERS, written by Catherine Butterfield and directed by Ron West. LIFE EXPECTANCY: A COMEDY IN THREE TRIMESTERS will preview on Thursday, October 6 & Friday, October 7 and will open on Saturday, October 8 and run through Sunday, October 23 at the Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2016
THE MALIBU PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present a world premiere play, LIFE EXPECTANCY: A COMEDY IN THREE TRIMESTERS, written by Catherine Butterfield and directed by Ron West. LIFE EXPECTANCY: A COMEDY IN THREE TRIMESTERS will preview on Thursday, October 6 & Friday, October 7 and will open on Saturday, October 8 and run through Sunday, October 23 at the Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu.
The Capitol Steps Bring Political Humor to Thousand Oaks on October 25
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Thousand Oaks, CA) -The Capitol Steps bring their new shows "What to Expect When You're Electing" to the Fred Kavli Theatre on October 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2016
Thousand Oaks, CA) -The Capitol Steps bring their new shows "What to Expect When You're Electing" to the Fred Kavli Theatre on October 25, 2016 at 7:30 pm.
Perla Batalla Brings the Songs of Leonard Cohen to Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and arranger Perla Batalla, whose repertoire cuts across genre and language brings her vocal prowess to the intimate Scherr Forum Theatre, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2016
Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and arranger Perla Batalla, whose repertoire cuts across genre and language brings her vocal prowess to the intimate Scherr Forum Theatre, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 7:30 pm.
Jazz Standard Virtuoso Tony DeSare at the Center for the Arts at Pepperdine
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Influenced by music legends such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, popular soloist and pianist Tony DeSare performs at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2016
Influenced by music legends such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, popular soloist and pianist Tony DeSare performs at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Cassandra Murphy to Lead EVITA at Cabrillo Music Theatre This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
For the first time in its history, EVITA, this revolutionary Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical is being produced by Cabrillo Music Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2016
For the first time in its history, EVITA, this revolutionary Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical is being produced by Cabrillo Music Theatre.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Pico Playhouse
by Cary Ginell - August 24, 2016
Last Sunday, we ventured into Los Angeles to see two Ventura County theater alumni in a production of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Next to Normal, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that is being staged at the Pico Playhouse. Michelle Lane and Harrison Meloeny were both in Cabrillo Music Theatre's 2015 production of Mary Poppins and have reunited to appear in this highly acclaimed production.
by Cary Ginell - August 24, 2016
Last Sunday, we ventured into Los Angeles to see two Ventura County theater alumni in a production of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's Next to Normal, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that is being staged at the Pico Playhouse. Michelle Lane and Harrison Meloeny were both in Cabrillo Music Theatre's 2015 production of Mary Poppins and have reunited to appear in this highly acclaimed production.
2016-17 Broadway In Thousand Oaks On Sale
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
Theater League is proud to announce that individual tickets are now on sale for the 2016-17 Broadway In Thousand Oaks Series. The 2016-17 line-up is filled with hits, including the stage adaptation of beloved movie DIRTY DANCING: THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE the internationally acclaimed rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the stage musical version FAME, the new holiday favorite BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND and the stage edition of the famous family-friendly sensation RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: The Musical.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2016
Theater League is proud to announce that individual tickets are now on sale for the 2016-17 Broadway In Thousand Oaks Series. The 2016-17 line-up is filled with hits, including the stage adaptation of beloved movie DIRTY DANCING: THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE the internationally acclaimed rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the stage musical version FAME, the new holiday favorite BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND and the stage edition of the famous family-friendly sensation RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: The Musical.
Exciting New Art Exhibit at Fred Kavli Theatre Gallery
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2016
Residents of the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas are invited to an Artists Reception for 'ExtraCurricular,' the lauded art show currently on view in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 21 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Kavli Theatre lobby, located at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in downtown Thousand Oaks.
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2016
Residents of the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas are invited to an Artists Reception for 'ExtraCurricular,' the lauded art show currently on view in the Fred Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. The reception is scheduled for Sunday, August 21 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Kavli Theatre lobby, located at 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in downtown Thousand Oaks.
Lisa Ann Walter, Sherri Shepherd and Rosa Blasi to Bring MOM-O-PALOOZA to Scherr Forum
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
Unapologetically honest and edgy comics bring the hilarious side of mom life to the Scherr Forum on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm. Starring a line-up of nationally known headliners, Mom-o-Palooza gives single and married moms and the men that love both, a night of sharing challenges and hitting back with laughter.
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2016
Unapologetically honest and edgy comics bring the hilarious side of mom life to the Scherr Forum on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm. Starring a line-up of nationally known headliners, Mom-o-Palooza gives single and married moms and the men that love both, a night of sharing challenges and hitting back with laughter.
Harrison Meloeny & Michelle Lane of NEXT TO NORMAL at Pico Playhouse
by Cary Ginell - August 15, 2016
Occasionally we venture out of the sanctity of Ventura County to see how some of our locally raised theatricians are faring in their acting careers. Today we visit with Harrison Meloeny and Michelle Lane, two performers familiar to Cabrillo Music Theatre audiences (both were in Mary Poppins last year) about a fabulous opportunity to appear in the Pico Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award-winning smash, Next to Normal, in which Michelle will play Diana and Harrison will play Gabe. The show opens August 19 and plays through September 25.
by Cary Ginell - August 15, 2016
Occasionally we venture out of the sanctity of Ventura County to see how some of our locally raised theatricians are faring in their acting careers. Today we visit with Harrison Meloeny and Michelle Lane, two performers familiar to Cabrillo Music Theatre audiences (both were in Mary Poppins last year) about a fabulous opportunity to appear in the Pico Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award-winning smash, Next to Normal, in which Michelle will play Diana and Harrison will play Gabe. The show opens August 19 and plays through September 25.
Panic! Productions Stages Landmark Musical PARADE
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Panic! Productions begins its 2016-2017 season with the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Parade,' September 9 through 24, at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in Thousand Oaks. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry ('Driving Miss Daisy') and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown ('Songs For A New World,' 'The Last Five Years,' 'Bridges Of Madison County'), 'Parade' is a moving examination of one of the darkest corners of America's history. David Daniels directs, with music direction by Ben Ginsberg, vocal direction by Marilyn Anderson, and choreography by Brance Souza.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Panic! Productions begins its 2016-2017 season with the Tony Award-winning musical, 'Parade,' September 9 through 24, at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts in Thousand Oaks. With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry ('Driving Miss Daisy') and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown ('Songs For A New World,' 'The Last Five Years,' 'Bridges Of Madison County'), 'Parade' is a moving examination of one of the darkest corners of America's history. David Daniels directs, with music direction by Ben Ginsberg, vocal direction by Marilyn Anderson, and choreography by Brance Souza.
Comedian Tracy Morgan Brings His PICKING UP THE PIECES Tour to Thousand Oaks
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Award-winning and multi-talented actor and comedian Tracy Morgan is bringing his wild and unpredictable stand-up to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - August 10, 2016
Award-winning and multi-talented actor and comedian Tracy Morgan is bringing his wild and unpredictable stand-up to the Fred Kavli Theatre on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 8:00 pm.
Katherine Bottoms of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Actors' Repertory Theatre Of Simi
by Cary Ginell - August 10, 2016
Today we meet Katherine Bottoms, a young actress who we hope you will be able to see on stage some day before fame and fortune takes her away from us. Katherine was born in Palm Springs but has lived in Santa Barbara most of her life. Her father and three uncles were actors so it was only natural that Katherine would become one as well. She performed in musical theater at Santa Barbara High School and was attending Santa Barbara City College when she decided acting was what she was going to do with her life. While in high school, she got a manager and was driving to auditions in Los Angeles so often, she was missing class, so she put off her career until later. Now, at 23, she feels she is ready, and has been making solid appearances in a number of local productions. Her life has been a procession of one show after another ('my longest break was maybe a month'), with her latest being the ARTS production of Peter and the Starcatcher (see our review in this week's Simi Valley Acorn). In the show, she plays Molly, a wide-eyed, independent 13-year-old girl who embarks on an adventure with her father to deliver a trunk of magic star dust to a far-off island. Katherine's bubbly personality and infectious giggle make it easy to accept her as a teenager, but this is only one aspect of her versatility as an actress.
by Cary Ginell - August 10, 2016
Today we meet Katherine Bottoms, a young actress who we hope you will be able to see on stage some day before fame and fortune takes her away from us. Katherine was born in Palm Springs but has lived in Santa Barbara most of her life. Her father and three uncles were actors so it was only natural that Katherine would become one as well. She performed in musical theater at Santa Barbara High School and was attending Santa Barbara City College when she decided acting was what she was going to do with her life. While in high school, she got a manager and was driving to auditions in Los Angeles so often, she was missing class, so she put off her career until later. Now, at 23, she feels she is ready, and has been making solid appearances in a number of local productions. Her life has been a procession of one show after another ('my longest break was maybe a month'), with her latest being the ARTS production of Peter and the Starcatcher (see our review in this week's Simi Valley Acorn). In the show, she plays Molly, a wide-eyed, independent 13-year-old girl who embarks on an adventure with her father to deliver a trunk of magic star dust to a far-off island. Katherine's bubbly personality and infectious giggle make it easy to accept her as a teenager, but this is only one aspect of her versatility as an actress.
BWW Preview: IN THE HEIGHTS at Rubicon Theatre Company
by Cary Ginell - August 04, 2016
Last week we spoke with Fearless Shakespeare director Joseph Fuqua, dramaturg Jonathan Drahos, and Musical Theatre Intensive director Brian McDonald about their production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Today we continue our interview with Brian and Joseph about the forthcoming production of In the Heights, which opens this Sunday, August 5 at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura.
by Cary Ginell - August 04, 2016
Last week we spoke with Fearless Shakespeare director Joseph Fuqua, dramaturg Jonathan Drahos, and Musical Theatre Intensive director Brian McDonald about their production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Today we continue our interview with Brian and Joseph about the forthcoming production of In the Heights, which opens this Sunday, August 5 at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura.
Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents 3rd Annual Dance Marathon - August 12 - 13
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
Cabrillo Music Theatre announces its' 3rd Annual 24-hour DANCE MARATHON! This exciting community fundraising event aims to unite marathon contestants of all ages and abilities, your favorite Cabrillo cast members, and local businesses for 24 hours of dance, Zumba, Stretch, music, food, prizes and special guests!
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2016
Cabrillo Music Theatre announces its' 3rd Annual 24-hour DANCE MARATHON! This exciting community fundraising event aims to unite marathon contestants of all ages and abilities, your favorite Cabrillo cast members, and local businesses for 24 hours of dance, Zumba, Stretch, music, food, prizes and special guests!
BWW Review: Bling, Beats, and Bollywood in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Bring An End to the 20th Anniversary Celebration With a Bawdy Burst at Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival
by Jeffrey Scott - July 23, 2016
Bling, beats, and Bollywood in 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' bring an end to the 20th Anniversary Celebration with a bawdy burst at Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival.
by Jeffrey Scott - July 23, 2016
Bling, beats, and Bollywood in 'A Midsummer Nights Dream' bring an end to the 20th Anniversary Celebration with a bawdy burst at Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Cabrillo Music Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID; Extras Announced!
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID opens today, July 15th, 2016, playing until Sunday, July 24th, 2016 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID opens today, July 15th, 2016, playing until Sunday, July 24th, 2016 at the 1,800-seat Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the stars in costume below!
Cabrillo Music Theatre's THE LITTLE MERMAID to Swim into TOCAP This Summer
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Now Cabrillo Music Theatre brings this amazing story to life with THE LITTLE MERMAID, live on stage! This is not simply a children's show - it's a brand-new fully-developed Broadway musical, in the spirit of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LION KING, and MARY POPPINS, and Cabrillo Music Theatre's production will be the first in the region!
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2016
Now Cabrillo Music Theatre brings this amazing story to life with THE LITTLE MERMAID, live on stage! This is not simply a children's show - it's a brand-new fully-developed Broadway musical, in the spirit of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LION KING, and MARY POPPINS, and Cabrillo Music Theatre's production will be the first in the region!
Lyrissa Leininger & Michael Kennedy of THE LITTLE MERMAID at Cabrillo Music Theatre
by Cary Ginell - July 13, 2016
One important and valuable aspect of Cabrillo Music Theatre's long tenure in Ventura County is its devotion to casting talented young local performers in as many of its productions as it can. Cabrillo's casts are usually laden with a mix of professional Equity lead performers, local and regional talent from Southern California (and sometimes elsewhere), but especially home-grown youngsters. We spoke with two of the latter during a rehearsal session recently, Lyrissa Leininger, 16, and Michael Kennedy, 19, who have already gotten their feet wet (an appropriate pre-requisite for The Little Mermaid!) in a number of Cabrillo productions.
by Cary Ginell - July 13, 2016
One important and valuable aspect of Cabrillo Music Theatre's long tenure in Ventura County is its devotion to casting talented young local performers in as many of its productions as it can. Cabrillo's casts are usually laden with a mix of professional Equity lead performers, local and regional talent from Southern California (and sometimes elsewhere), but especially home-grown youngsters. We spoke with two of the latter during a rehearsal session recently, Lyrissa Leininger, 16, and Michael Kennedy, 19, who have already gotten their feet wet (an appropriate pre-requisite for The Little Mermaid!) in a number of Cabrillo productions.
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