Michael Fischer of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Hillcrest Center For The Arts
by Cary Ginell - January 11, 2016
I haven't posted a story yet this year because I've been busy. For the past two weeks, I've been immersed in learning the flute part to the score of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which concludes a brief four-day, five-show run this afternoon at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Spelling Bee is a great show for improv artists, and being in the pit for rehearsals and every show, I am able to see how the actors handle the show's free structure, which allows for improvisation. If you've seen the show, you know what I'm talking about. Spelling Bee is being staged by YA4Ever, the alumni group of Young Artists Ensemble. To help out on this show, writer/director Michael Fischer agreed to play the part of Vice Principal Douglas Panch, the contest's 'word pronouncer.' We talked to Michael after a particularly riotous Saturday matinee performance.
by Cary Ginell - January 11, 2016
I haven't posted a story yet this year because I've been busy. For the past two weeks, I've been immersed in learning the flute part to the score of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which concludes a brief four-day, five-show run this afternoon at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts. Spelling Bee is a great show for improv artists, and being in the pit for rehearsals and every show, I am able to see how the actors handle the show's free structure, which allows for improvisation. If you've seen the show, you know what I'm talking about. Spelling Bee is being staged by YA4Ever, the alumni group of Young Artists Ensemble. To help out on this show, writer/director Michael Fischer agreed to play the part of Vice Principal Douglas Panch, the contest's 'word pronouncer.' We talked to Michael after a particularly riotous Saturday matinee performance.
Photo Flash: ACT 3... at Laguna Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to announce the third show in their 2015-2016 season, the U.S. Premiere of Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy starring in ACT 3..., written by David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens and directed by Martin Bergman.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2016
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are thrilled to announce the third show in their 2015-2016 season, the U.S. Premiere of Rita Rudner and Charles Shaughnessy starring in ACT 3..., written by David Ambrose and Claudia Nellens and directed by Martin Bergman.
Nicola McCartney's HERITAGE to Play Pepperdine
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre Department will present Nicola McCartney's drama Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 through Saturday, January 30, with a 2 p.m. matinee on January 30, at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre Department will present Nicola McCartney's drama Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26 through Saturday, January 30, with a 2 p.m. matinee on January 30, at the Malibu campus' Lindhurst Theatre.
New Shanghai Circus Coming to Center for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
The New Shanghai Circus comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Sunday, January 24 at 3 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
The New Shanghai Circus comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Sunday, January 24 at 3 p.m.
COMING DISTRACTIONS to Celebrate Ventura County Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
As theatres across Ventura County begin a new year of musical shows, Panic! Productions will be celebrating those many countywide offerings with Coming Distractions on January 23 at the Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center. A fund-raiser to benefit both Panic! and the high school's theatre department, the show will feature medleys of favorite songs and dance numbers from the wide range of musicals that will be mounted in the community during 2016.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
As theatres across Ventura County begin a new year of musical shows, Panic! Productions will be celebrating those many countywide offerings with Coming Distractions on January 23 at the Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center. A fund-raiser to benefit both Panic! and the high school's theatre department, the show will feature medleys of favorite songs and dance numbers from the wide range of musicals that will be mounted in the community during 2016.
Conejo Players Theatre's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Tim Kelly, based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will play Conejo Players Theatre, directed by Jeremy Zeller and produced by Beth Glasner, tonight, January 8 through January 30, 2016 in Thousand Oaks.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2016
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Tim Kelly, based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will play Conejo Players Theatre, directed by Jeremy Zeller and produced by Beth Glasner, tonight, January 8 through January 30, 2016 in Thousand Oaks.
DORIS AND ME Coming to Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
3000 Miles Off Broadway Productions brings the Doris and M: The Doris Day Songbook from January 15 - 24 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2016
3000 Miles Off Broadway Productions brings the Doris and M: The Doris Day Songbook from January 15 - 24 at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Set for Smothers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
New Zealand's Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra bring their winning combination of charming Kiwi humor, disarmingly small instruments, and sublime musicality to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, January 30 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2016
New Zealand's Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra bring their winning combination of charming Kiwi humor, disarmingly small instruments, and sublime musicality to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, January 30 at 8 p.m.
Cabrillo Music Theatre to Present COMEDY TONIGHT: FINDING THE FUNNIEST COMIC ON THE WAY TO THE 'FORUM!'
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
There are slews of hungry, talented, still-unknown comedians in our community! That's why comedian Jason Love and Cabrillo Music Theatre have partnered to find the comic jewels with COMEDY TONIGHT: FINDING THE FUNNIEST COMIC ON THE WAY TO THE "FORUM!" One local, and very funny, comedian will win a chance to perform a 10-minute stand-up set preceding a selected performance of Cabrillo Music Theatre's upcoming A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which makes its Civic Arts Plaza debut January 29 through February 14th.
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2016
There are slews of hungry, talented, still-unknown comedians in our community! That's why comedian Jason Love and Cabrillo Music Theatre have partnered to find the comic jewels with COMEDY TONIGHT: FINDING THE FUNNIEST COMIC ON THE WAY TO THE "FORUM!" One local, and very funny, comedian will win a chance to perform a 10-minute stand-up set preceding a selected performance of Cabrillo Music Theatre's upcoming A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, which makes its Civic Arts Plaza debut January 29 through February 14th.
Conejo Players Theatre to Present THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES This January
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Tim Kelly, based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will play Conejo Players Theatre, directed by Jeremy Zeller and produced by Beth Glasner, January 8 through January 30, 2016 in Thousand Oaks.
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2015
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Tim Kelly, based on the story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, will play Conejo Players Theatre, directed by Jeremy Zeller and produced by Beth Glasner, January 8 through January 30, 2016 in Thousand Oaks.
Cabrillo Music Theatre to Present A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2015
It might just be the funniest musical ever written! A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM makes its Civic Arts Plaza debut! This hilarious mixture of slapstick, farce, mistaken identity, music and dance has to be seen live to be believed! The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED... has enjoyed two successful Broadway revivals, and has showcased generations of comic actors from Zero Mostel and Phil Silvers to Nathan Lane and Whoopi Goldberg. Cabrillo Music Theatre's brand-new production opens on Friday, January 29th, 2016 playing until Sunday, February 14th, at the 396-seat Scherr Forum at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2015
It might just be the funniest musical ever written! A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM makes its Civic Arts Plaza debut! This hilarious mixture of slapstick, farce, mistaken identity, music and dance has to be seen live to be believed! The winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED... has enjoyed two successful Broadway revivals, and has showcased generations of comic actors from Zero Mostel and Phil Silvers to Nathan Lane and Whoopi Goldberg. Cabrillo Music Theatre's brand-new production opens on Friday, January 29th, 2016 playing until Sunday, February 14th, at the 396-seat Scherr Forum at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
Mel Brooks to Bring Story Behind BLAZING SADDLES to Thousand Oaks This Spring
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
Join the incomparable Mel Brooks for an exclusive, inside look at his storied career, and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles on Saturday, March 19 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. This outrageous masterpiece, considered one of the top comedy films of all time, will be presented on the big screen followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with Mel Brooks himself.
by BWW News Desk - December 15, 2015
Join the incomparable Mel Brooks for an exclusive, inside look at his storied career, and the making of the legendary and groundbreaking movie Blazing Saddles on Saturday, March 19 at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. This outrageous masterpiece, considered one of the top comedy films of all time, will be presented on the big screen followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with Mel Brooks himself.
Craig Ferguson Brings New Tour to Thousand Oaks Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2015
Former 'The Late Late Show' host Craig Ferguson will bring his Craig Ferguson: The New Deal Tour to The Fred Kavli Theatre, tonight, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2015
Former 'The Late Late Show' host Craig Ferguson will bring his Craig Ferguson: The New Deal Tour to The Fred Kavli Theatre, tonight, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 pm.
Tommy Emmanuel Coming to Center for the Arts in January
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel, the guitarist whose five-decade career has seen him win legions of fans worldwide, once again brings his passionate and infectious live show Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Tuesday, January 19 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, January 20 at 8 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel, the guitarist whose five-decade career has seen him win legions of fans worldwide, once again brings his passionate and infectious live show Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Tuesday, January 19 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, January 20 at 8 p.m.
WINTER WONDERETTES Opens 12/11 at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in association with the Santa Paula Theater Center presents the family-friendly holiday musical WINTER WONDERETTES from December 11 - 27, 2015. Performances are 8 pm Today & Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Special weekday performances on December 17, 21, 22, and 23 are at 8 pm. Tickets are $24 for Adults, $20 for Seniors & Students, and $18 for Children and can be purchased by calling the SVCAC box office at (805) 583-7900 or online at www.simi -arts.org.
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in association with the Santa Paula Theater Center presents the family-friendly holiday musical WINTER WONDERETTES from December 11 - 27, 2015. Performances are 8 pm Today & Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Special weekday performances on December 17, 21, 22, and 23 are at 8 pm. Tickets are $24 for Adults, $20 for Seniors & Students, and $18 for Children and can be purchased by calling the SVCAC box office at (805) 583-7900 or online at www.simi -arts.org.
FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL to Play Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center, 1/14-17
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center on January 14 - 17.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
FLASHDANCE - THE MUSICAL, the stage adaptation of the 1983 hit film that defined a generation, will perform at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center on January 14 - 17.
Jay Leno Coming to The Civic Arts Plaza, 12/27
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Acclaimed TV late night show host and admired stand-up comedian Jay Leno comes to Fred Kavli Theatre,Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Acclaimed TV late night show host and admired stand-up comedian Jay Leno comes to Fred Kavli Theatre,Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
WINTER WONDERETTES Opens 12/11 at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in association with the Santa Paula Theater Center presents the family-friendly holiday musical WINTER WONDERETTES from December 11 - 27, 2015. Performances are 8 pm Friday & Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Special weekday performances on December 17, 21, 22, and 23 are at 8 pm. Tickets are $24 for Adults, $20 for Seniors & Students, and $18 for Children and can be purchased by calling the SVCAC box office at (805) 583-7900 or online at www.simi -arts.org.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in association with the Santa Paula Theater Center presents the family-friendly holiday musical WINTER WONDERETTES from December 11 - 27, 2015. Performances are 8 pm Friday & Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Special weekday performances on December 17, 21, 22, and 23 are at 8 pm. Tickets are $24 for Adults, $20 for Seniors & Students, and $18 for Children and can be purchased by calling the SVCAC box office at (805) 583-7900 or online at www.simi -arts.org.
Sandy Hackett & Lisa Miller of SANDY HACKETT'S RAT PACK CHRISTMAS at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - December 02, 2015
December 12 marks the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth, which makes the arrival of Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Christmas, which plays for one performance this Saturday at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, all the more special. Since 2009, Hackett, son of the late comedian Buddy Hackett, and his wife, Lisa Miller, have been presenting their stage shows that celebrate the hip, swingin', ring-a-ding-ding aura of the original Las Vegas Rat Pack. During the late '50s and early '60s, the Rat Pack ruled the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, a freewheeling act that incorporated Great American Songbook tunes with a raucous, let's-throw-caution-to-the-wind attitude that became the definition of 'cool' in show business.
by Cary Ginell - December 02, 2015
December 12 marks the centennial of Frank Sinatra's birth, which makes the arrival of Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Christmas, which plays for one performance this Saturday at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, all the more special. Since 2009, Hackett, son of the late comedian Buddy Hackett, and his wife, Lisa Miller, have been presenting their stage shows that celebrate the hip, swingin', ring-a-ding-ding aura of the original Las Vegas Rat Pack. During the late '50s and early '60s, the Rat Pack ruled the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, a freewheeling act that incorporated Great American Songbook tunes with a raucous, let's-throw-caution-to-the-wind attitude that became the definition of 'cool' in show business.
Perla Batalla Coming to Thousand Oaks, 12/20
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2015
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, Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2015
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, Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Autumn Bodily of FOLLIES at Conejo Players Theatre
by Cary Ginell - November 30, 2015
Like many Ventura County performers, Autumn Bodily has a long career in local theater. She started as a teenager in 1986 with Young Artists Ensemble in one of their earliest productions. Autumn made her Conejo Players debut in 1989 in Annie before getting married at 22 and moving around the state. She attended college and grad school, had children, and worked as a company member for the Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora. Her next move took her and her family from Northern California to San Diego where she worked for the La Jolla Playhouse doing page-to-stage productions. While there, she worked on many shows that would later progress to Broadway. In 2006, she performed in the musical version of Doctor Zhivago, working with composer Lucy Simon and director Des McAnuff. The show had a brief run this past spring on Broadway but only lasted for 23 performances. Since she returned to the Conejo Valley, she has performed in a variety of community theater productions, including Cabaret (Camarillo Skyway Playhouse) as Fraulein Kost and Damn Yankees (Conejo Players) as Gloria Thorpe. Autumn plays the role of Sally Durant Plummer in the Conejo Players Theatre's current production of Follies.
by Cary Ginell - November 30, 2015
Like many Ventura County performers, Autumn Bodily has a long career in local theater. She started as a teenager in 1986 with Young Artists Ensemble in one of their earliest productions. Autumn made her Conejo Players debut in 1989 in Annie before getting married at 22 and moving around the state. She attended college and grad school, had children, and worked as a company member for the Sierra Repertory Theatre in Sonora. Her next move took her and her family from Northern California to San Diego where she worked for the La Jolla Playhouse doing page-to-stage productions. While there, she worked on many shows that would later progress to Broadway. In 2006, she performed in the musical version of Doctor Zhivago, working with composer Lucy Simon and director Des McAnuff. The show had a brief run this past spring on Broadway but only lasted for 23 performances. Since she returned to the Conejo Valley, she has performed in a variety of community theater productions, including Cabaret (Camarillo Skyway Playhouse) as Fraulein Kost and Damn Yankees (Conejo Players) as Gloria Thorpe. Autumn plays the role of Sally Durant Plummer in the Conejo Players Theatre's current production of Follies.
Santa Paula Theater Center Announces Auditions for THE OTHER PLACE
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015
The SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER announces auditions for the first show its 2016 season, THE OTHER PLACE by SHARR WHITE. TAYLOR KASCH directs. Auditions will be held at the Center, 125 So 7th Street in downtown Santa Paula (corner of Main St. and 7th St.) on Tuesday, Dec. 8th 7-9 pm and Sat., Dec. 12 1-4pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2015
The SANTA PAULA THEATER CENTER announces auditions for the first show its 2016 season, THE OTHER PLACE by SHARR WHITE. TAYLOR KASCH directs. Auditions will be held at the Center, 125 So 7th Street in downtown Santa Paula (corner of Main St. and 7th St.) on Tuesday, Dec. 8th 7-9 pm and Sat., Dec. 12 1-4pm.
THE CLEAN HOUSE Now Playing at The Santa Paula Theater
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
The Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 So. 7th Street in Santa Paula, presents The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl on its Main Stage from Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 20 as the final production in the 2015 Season. Regular performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30. Reservations can be made by calling 805.525.4645 or on the web site santapaulatheatercenter.org
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
The Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 So. 7th Street in Santa Paula, presents The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl on its Main Stage from Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 20 as the final production in the 2015 Season. Regular performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30. Reservations can be made by calling 805.525.4645 or on the web site santapaulatheatercenter.org
ELF Comes to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Theater League presents the NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features production of the Broadway musical ELF to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Tickets are available now for performances this weekend, November 19 - 22.
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2015
Theater League presents the NETworks Presentations, LLC, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Unique Features production of the Broadway musical ELF to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks. Tickets are available now for performances this weekend, November 19 - 22.
Craig Ferguson to Bring New Tour to Thousand Oaks, 12/12
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Former "The Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson will bring his Craig Ferguson: The New Deal Tour to The Fred Kavli Theatre, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2015
Former "The Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson will bring his Craig Ferguson: The New Deal Tour to The Fred Kavli Theatre, Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8:00 pm.
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