Michael Michetti

Interview: Director Michael Michetti of EXIT THE KING at A Noise Within
by Shari Barrett - May 9, 2026

Director Michael Michetti shares his vision for the production, what first drew him to it, and how elements of clowning are being used to highlight Ionesco’s surreal humor.

Photos: EXIT THE KING Opens at A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

A Noise Within has released production photos for EXIT THE KING by Eugène Ionesco. Directed by Michael Michetti, the play is now in previews ahead of its opening this weekend. Performances will continue through May 31.

Open Fist Theatre Company’s FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL to Present 4 New Plays and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Open Fist Theatre Company will present its annual First Look Festival featuring staged readings of four new plays over the course of two weekends, plus a third “Fresh Look Weekend” offering new perspectives on two classics.

NO BETTER MAN Comes To Hollywood Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Jacob Sidney's no better man at the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival. no better man is a sharply amusing examination of Seattle's origins by one of its own.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS and More Set for A Noise Within's 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

A Noise Within will present its “Songs from the Volcano” 2025-26 season of six classic plays. Launching the season in September is British playwright Richard Bean’s Tony Award-winning One Man, Two Guvnors. Learn more about the season here!

Screenwriter Anna Symon & Director Michael Michetti to Join BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Tune in to 'Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND' on September 26th at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET on WFMU's Sheena’s Jungle Room Stream, featuring screenwriter Anna Symon (JOAN) and director Michael Michetti (ONCE). Learn more and see how to tune in!

Photos: Tony-Winning Musical ONCE At Rubicon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024

Rubicon Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. See photos from the production.

ONCE Comes to Rubicon Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

 Rubicon Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the grand finale of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE.

ONCE to be Presented at Rubicon Theatre Company This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2024

Rubicon Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the grand finale of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. Learn how to purchase tickets.

IN FOR A PENNY Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Crystal Keith’s In For A Penny at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival. 

Interview: Jessica Kubzansky's Multi-Tasking Discovering THE BODY'S MIDNIGHT
by Gil Kaan - Apr 24, 2024

In a co-production with IAMA Theatre Company, Boston Court’s current production - Tira Palmquist’s The Body’s Midnight opened April 18, 2024. Boston Court’s artistic director Jessica Kubzansky directs this world premiere cast of Ryan W. Garcia, Jonathan Nichols-Navarro, Sonal Shah and Keliher Walsh. Midst her multiple responsibilities, Jessica found time to answer a few of my queries.

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2023 Award Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2024

Catch the Canadian premiere of ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to San Francisco's Curran Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

'All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg' is coming to San Francisco. Don't miss this captivating show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Interview: John Douglas Thompson On Providing a More Thorough Perspective of William Jennings Bryan in INHERIT THE WIND
by Gil Kaan - Nov 24, 2023

A re-imagined production of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s Inherit the Wind is currently playing on the Pasadena Playhouse stage, just extended through December 3, 2023. Michael Michetti directs the cast, led by Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson as the battling lawyers in a trial inspired by the Scopes Monkey trials in 1925. Rounding out the talented company: Chris Perfetti, Abubakr Al, David Aaron Baker, Rachel Hilson, Jared, Brian Calì, Marlene Forte, Matt Gomez Hidaka, Thomas Hobson, Michael Kostroff, John W. Lawson, Philip J. Lewis, Gabriella Pizzigoni, Rene Rivera and Pam Trotter. After the whirlwind of opening night and unexpected COVID cancellations, John Douglas graciously found some time to chat with me on the phone.

ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to the Fisher Theatre. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 16, 2023

Director Michael Michetti has put thought and heart into his production and peopled it with a strong cast whose characters opt for playing the strength of their convictions over histrionics. A hurricane force this WIND is not, but there’s plenty to enjoy.

INHERIT THE WIND Starring Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson Extended at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse has extended its fresh take on Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s Inherit the Wind, through Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Photos: See Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson & Chris Perfetti in INHERIT THE WIND at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Get a first look at photos of Inherit the Wind at Pasadena Playhouse!

Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson To Lead Pasadena Playhouse's INHERIT THE WIND
by Joshua Wright - Sep 28, 2023

Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for the upcoming production of INHERIT THE WIND. Get all the details on this fresh take on a classic play.