Cheech Marin

Interview: Forest VanDyke of THE LION KING at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER
by Brett Cullum - Jul 3, 2024

And actually, our director, Keith Bennett, was Banzai for about twenty years before I arrived, and was so great! I was intimidated coming in because I had heard so much about the great Keith Bennett, but as soon as I came in, he made me feel so relaxed and said, “You know everybody's Banzai is different. You make this your own.”

THE LION KING 30th Anniversary Fan Screening Roars Into El Capitan Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2024

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of THE LION KING with a special fan screening at The El Capitan Theatre on July 11 at 7 PM.

Disney Channel's New Animated Comedy PRIMOS Sets Premiere Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024

The new animated comedy series, “Primos,” from Disney Branded Television, premieres with two episodes on Thursday, July 25 at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. The first nine episodes will be available on Disney+ next day, Friday, July 26. Episode premieres will move to Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. EDT beginning Saturday, July 27, with two episodes weekly.

Andy Mientus to Star in JIM HENSON'S EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023

A live theatrical adaptation of “Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas” is making its Chicago debut this holiday season, November 14-December 31, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Two Chicano Masters Included in 2023 Pageant of the Masters 'Art Colony: In the Company of Artists'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

It’s been 90 years since the first “living pictures” – tableaux vivants – were presented as a novelty during the 1933 Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. Since then, the Pageant of the Masters has come a long way to become the now world-famous theatrical celebration of art featuring stage illusions, live music, and narration.

FRANCISCO PALOMARES | NO PARKING ON PALOMARESBLVD On View At Bermudez Projects Beginning April 22
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023

Bermudez Projects has announced No Parking on PalomaresBLVD, the debut solo exhibition by its newest artist, Francisco Palomares, one of today's most exciting emerging Chicano artists. At the opening, we'll also be toasting the acquisition of a Palomares artwork by today's most prominent champion of Chicano art.

Lil Nas X, Rachel Bloom & More Join THE MUPPETS MAYHEM Musical Series on Disney+
by Michael Major - Apr 12, 2023

“The Muppets Mayhem” follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth, Animal, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot and Lips — on a journey to record their debut album. Guest stars also include Sofia Carson, Morgan Freeman, Kesha, Lil Nas X, Ryan Seacrest, Chris Stapleton, and Zedd. Watch the first video trailer now!

Cheech & Chong Origin Film in the Works
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023

Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures has acquired the highly anticipated Untitled Cheech & Chong Project. Written by Danya Jiminez (“Ren & Stimpy”) and Hannah McMechan (“Ren & Stimpy”), the project is a never-before-seen look into the origin of the iconic comedy duo. Kristian Mercado (If You Were the Last, Michael Che: Shame the Devil) to direct.

Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

Frank Langella's ANGRY NEIGHBORS Will Play Berlin Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2023

The American comedy 'Angry Neighbors' starring Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon), Stockard Channing (Practical Magic), Cheech Marin (Born In East LA), Bobby Cannavale (The Station Agent) and Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars), is heading to the market at 2023's Berlin Film Festival.  

Interview: Jason Moore on Directing SHOTGUN WEDDING With Jennifer Lopez & Jennifer Coolidge
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2023

While Jason Moore has directed Broadway productions like Shrek the Musical and The Cher Show, Prime Video's Shotgun Wedding is his biggest project so far. BroadwayWorld sat down with Moore to discuss how his Broadway experiences contributed to the new film, what it was like on set, and the ideas he has to bring Jennifer Coolidge back to the stage.

ANGRY NEIGHBORS' Danny Winn Signs With Exclusive Artists Agency
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 29, 2023

Texas-born actor/producer Danny Winn, who stars opposite veteran actor Frank Langella in the recently released 'Angry Neighbors', has signed with Exclusive Artists Agency.

SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2022 San Francisco
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2021

SF Sketchfest announces the initial lineup for the 20th Anniversary comedy festival taking place January 7-23 in venues across San Francisco.

MAYA & THE THREE Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2021

The new animated series features the voices of Rita Moreno, Stephanie Beatriz, Alfred Molina, Danny Trejo, Rosie Perez, Queen Latifah, and Cheech Marin. Watch a new clip from the series here!

Kali Uchis Releases 'If It's to Be' from MAYA & THE THREE Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2021

Netflix has released “If It’s To Be”, which was recorded specifically for the soundtrack of Maya and the Three, a new animated series, featuring stunning vocals from Uchis. Watch the new animated lyric video for the single now!

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Netflix's MAYA AND THE THREE Starring Rita Moreno, Queen Latifah & More
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2021

From creator Jorge R. Gutiérrez , Maya and the Three is a Netflix Animated Event told in nine epic chapters. Set in a fictional fantasy world, Maya and the Three is an adventure full of heart and humor, inspired by a rich, vibrant mixture of Aztec, Maya, and Inca mythology, and modern-day Caribbean culture.

Rita Moreno, Zoe Saldaña, & Diego Luna Join Netflix Animated Series MAYA AND THE THREE
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2021

Netflix has announced the cast for its new series, 'Maya and the Three', debuting this Fall. The new animated series weaves together Aztec, Maya, and Inca mythology, along with modern-day Caribbean culture.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE WAR WITH GRANDPA
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 1, 2020

Sixth-grader Peter (Oakes Fegley) is pretty much your average kid-he likes gaming, hanging with his friends and his beloved pair of Air Jordans.

Disney Junior Announces Finale Special Episode of ELENA OF AVALOR
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 21, 2020

Princess Elena's heroic journey to become queen culminates in an epic prime-time finale special of Disney's Emmy® and Imagen Award-winning series 'Elena of Avalor,' premiering SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 (7:00 p.m. EDT/PDT).

Broadway Rewind: JERSEY BOYS Rehearses for Broadway in 2005!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2020

Today we  continue with a sneak peek look and performance with the original cast of Jersey Boys in rehearsal. Then, a look at Marilyn Sokol and Peter Scolori in Stewart F. Lanes comedy 'In The Wings', followed by Cheech Marin, director of 'Latinologues', but we start things off by dropping by the Neil Simon Theatre to chew the fat with Hairspray's newest Motor Mouth Maybelle, music legend Darlene Love.