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Photos: Inside Rehearsals For DIAL M FOR MACGUFFIN at The Producers Club
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

The Improvisational Repertory Theatre Ensemble (IRTE) has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Dial M for MacGuffin, a fully improvised theatrical thriller inspired by the cinematic style of Alfred Hitchcock.

DIAL M FOR MACGUFFIN To Be Presented By IRTE At The Producers Club
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

IRTE will present DIAL M FOR MACGUFFIN, a fully improvised Hitchcock-inspired thriller, at The Producers Club in New York. The cast of eight performs spontaneous noir comedy with no script.

THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN to be Presented at The Hofstra Globe Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

The Shakespearean 'tragicomedy,' The Two Noble Kinsmen, is the headline production of Hofstra University's 77th annual Shakespeare Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FRANKENSTEIN(ESQUE) to Play The Toronto Fringe in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

This summer, five artists come together to bring life to the Tarragon Extra Space. Armed with a 6-foot-tall puppet, a loose understanding of Mary Shelley's original novel, along with conflicting views on parenting and art.

BWW Review: It's A New Life For BOUND FOR BROADWAY at The Triad
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 16, 2022

Producer Andy Crosten has taken over Bound For Broadway and brought it to The Triad.

Jelani Remy, Emily Koch, and More Join MT SHORTS SINGS MOVIE MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2020

From Singin' In The Rain to The Greatest Showman and everything in between, get out your tap shoes and butter up your popcorn because for one-night-only, Feinstein's/54 Below is taking you to the movies! On Monday, April 6th, 2020, at 9:30PM, MT Shorts, the premiere platform for musical short films, will celebrate those that came before them by paying homage to the great movie musicals of the last century.

Rhys Ifans Is Atticus Finch In West End's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019

Producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman Productions today announced that Rhys Ifans will play the iconic role of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, the new play by Aaron Sorkin based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, directed by Bartlett Sher, which will open in London's West End in 2020. Further casting will be announced.

Casting Announced For ON BEAR RIDGE At Sherman Theatre and Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2019

Casting is today announced for the National Theatre Wales and Royal Court Theatre co-production of On Bear Ridge by award-winning writer Ed Thomas (House of America and Gas Station Angel, Royal Court; HinterlandY Gwyll BBCS4CNetflix). Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone (The Cane and Cyprus Avenue, Royal Court) and Ed Thomas will co-direct this semi-autobiographical story about the places we leave behind, the indelible marks they make on us, and the unreliable memories we hold onto.

SOFT POWER, Kathleen Marshall and More Nominated for 2019 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2018

The nominees for the 29th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement throughout Los Angeles, were announced this week.

Review Roundup: Ryan McCartan in MUTT HOUSE at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Alan Henry - Jul 26, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiereof Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

VIDEO: New Family Musical MUTT HOUSE Comes to Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiere of Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

Review: MUTT HOUSE: THE MUSICAL Celebrates Acceptance and Unconditional Love
by Shari Barrett - Jul 16, 2018

Featuring 18 original songs and a cast of ten (6 dogs and 4 humans), the world premiere of MUTT HOUSE: THE MUSICAL at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City recounts the story of quirky outsider Eddie Corbin (Ryan McCartan) who has managed to find a place to call home in a neglected downtown animal shelter. But when the city threatens to close the shelter, Eddie must do something he's never done before - stand up for himself and fight for what's right. With the help of six zany mutts, he faces his fears and makes an unexpected human connection in the process. It's a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages!

Photo Flash: First Look at Ryan McCartan in MUTT HOUSE at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiereof Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

New Musical for Animal Lovers MUTT HOUSE Opens at Kirk Douglas Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2018

The world premiere of a new musical for animal lovers of all agesis set to open at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Ryan Bergmann (Die, Mommie, Die! at CTG Block Party) will direct the furry tale of fun created by Tony Cookson, with a book by Cookson and music and lyrics by John Daniel, Tony Cookson, Robb Curtis Brown and David O. Anthony Lucca will musical direct, and the choreographer is Janet Roston. Previews begin July 10, with the press opening set for July 15. Performances will continue through Aug. 5.

BWW Interview: MUTT HOUSE's Ryan McCartan Goes to the Dogs
by Gil Kaan - Jun 29, 2018

As one of the human characters in the world premiere of playwright Tony Cookson's MUTT HOUSE; Ryan McCartan sings, leads and reacts with a zany pack of canine creatures. Featuring original songs from Cookson, John Daniel, Robb Curtis Brown and David O, MUTT HOUSE begins previews July 10, 2018 at the Kirk Dougas Theatre. We managed to sniff out some answers from Ryan in between his rehearsals.

Ryan McCartan Heads Cast of MUTT HOUSE at Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018

Ryan McCartan (recent Fox remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie, Off-Broadway's Heathers: The Musical) will head the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. The world premiere of Mutt House will play at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City from July 15 through Aug. 5. Previews begin July 10.

New Musical for Animal Lovers MUTT HOUSE Opens at Kirk Douglas Theatre in July
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2018

The world premiere of a new musical for animal lovers of all agesis set to open at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Ryan Bergmann (Die, Mommie, Die! at CTG Block Party) will direct the furry tale of fun created by Tony Cookson, with a book by Cookson and music and lyrics by John Daniel, Tony Cookson, Robb Curtis Brown and David O. Anthony Lucca will musical direct, and the choreographer is Janet Roston. Previews begin July 10, with the press opening set for July 15. Performances will continue through Aug. 5.

The Campy Cabaret Presents ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018

The Campy Cabaret and Tony Patryn present a night of Beatles music from the movie Across the Universe. In this almost two hour showcase, a jam-packed cast of stage and screen veterans will be singing such hits as 'I Want to Hold Your Hand,' 'If I Fell,' 'Hey Jude,' 'Let it Be,' and more!

HOW A MOUNTAIN WAS MADE Benefit Performance for North Bay Fire Relief Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2017

Inspired by tales of his Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo ancestors, author and Tribal Chair of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, Greg Sarris tells 16 interconnected stories in his recently released book, How a Mountain Was Made, published by HeyDey Press.

Walnut Street Theatre Continues 209th Season with ANNIE Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

Walnut Street Theatre continues its 209th Anniversary Season with ANNIE, (November 7 January 7). This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is a perfect family treat for the holiday season.