Chris Farah

LEBANESE DEBUTANTE Comes to the Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

2015 Hollywood Fringe Best Cabaret/Variety winner, Chris Farah, returns to the festival with her exciting new solo show Lebanese Debutante. A little bit My So Called Life, a little My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and a little Bridgerton, Lebanese Debutante weaves themes of womanhood, culture, religion, and sexuality set in the last decade of digital innocence. Farah, creator of hit shows Fancy: A Southern Gothic Camp Parable and Fancy! Secrets from my Bootydoir, will present her first “personal” solo show.

Cast Completed For THE WENDY CHRONICLES: A THREE-PLAY TRIBUTE TO WENDY WASSERSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2019

The talented, award-wining cast for The Wendy Chronicles, a three-play tribute to Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Winning feminist playwright Wendy Wasserstein, is now complete and ready to open on January 5 at The Braid in Santa Monica.

BWW Review: Open Fist Theatre Company Gets DELEARIOUS on Stage
by Ellen Dostal - Nov 14, 2017

Open Fist Theatre Company's revival of Ron West and Phil Swann's musical comedy DELEARIOUS has a lot going on. The production contains three storylines in three different time periods twisted together in a fast-paced, boisterous style that was an award-winning hit for the company in 2008. Nine years later, it still packs in more story than you can possibly keep straight but it also offers up plenty of laughs to go along with it.

Photo Flash: Open Fist presents Hilarious Shakespeare Musical DELEARIOUS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2017

Tragedy meets hilarity and King Lear gets a happy ending in a madcap musical romp la Mel Brooks and Monty Python. Open Fist Theatre Companyrevives its smash hit production of deLEARious, an award-winning play-within-a-play by Second City'sRon West and composer Phil Swann. West directs for a Nov. 10 opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue through Dec. 16. Pay-what-you-want previews begin Nov. 3.

Open Fist Revives Hilarious Production of Shakespeare Musical deLEARious
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2017

Tragedy meets hilarity and King Lear gets a happy ending in a madcap musical romp la Mel Brooks and Monty Python. Open Fist Theatre Company revives its smash hit production of deLEARious, an award-winning play-within-a-play by Second City's Ron West and composer Phil Swann. West directs for a Nov. 10opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue throughDec. 16. Pay-what-you-want previews begin Nov. 3.

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC to Feature Broadway and Local Talent in Spring Lineup at Catalina Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2017

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returns to the historic Catalina Jazz Club with its 14th presentation of original musical theater material in a classic cabaret setting.  Join us as we premiere songs from the far corners of the country and beyond.  Discover your new favorite musical theater songs, before they become the stuff of Broadway legend!  

Photo Flash: A Little New Music's Return to the Catalina in Hollywood
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2016

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returned to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Monday, November 14th at 8:30pm for another stellar showcase of emerging musical theater writers, featuring performers from Broadway and beyond.

Chris Farah As “Fancy” Tapes Her 1 Hour Comedy Special At The El Portal!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2016

Winner of the Best Cabaret for the Hollywood Fringe Theatre Festival, Broadway World Award Winner and more, cult icon Fancy Jean Baker (Chris Farah) is sashaying across the stage of the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood today November 22 for a comedy special taping.

Photo Flash: A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Gears Up for A Return to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2016

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returns to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Monday, November 14th at 8:30pm for its latest showcase of emerging musical theater writers, featuring performers from Broadway and beyond. 

Casting and Writers Announced for A LITTLE NEW MUSIC at Catalina Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2016

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returns to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Monday, November 14th at 8:30pm for its latest showcase of emerging musical theater writers, featuring performers from Broadway and beyond. Krysta Rodriguez (B'way: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SPRING AWAKENING; NBC's "SMASH"), recently seen in A CHORUS LINE at the Hollywood Bowl, joins the cast; along with West End star Jon Jon Briones, who will reprise his Olivier nominated performance as the Engineer in MISS SAIGON on Broadway next spring.

Chris Farah As “Fancy” Tapes Her 1 Hour Comedy Special At The El Portal!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016

Winner of the Best Cabaret for the Hollywood Fringe Theatre Festival, Broadway World Award Winner and more, cult icon Fancy Jean Baker (Chris Farah) is sashaying across the stage of the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood on Tuesday November 22 for a comedy special taping.

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Returns to the Catalina Jazz Club 11/14
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 19, 2016

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC returns to the Catalina Jazz Club in the heart of Hollywood for its latest showcase of emerging musical theater creators and performers from near and far.  Since 2013, ALNM has introduced over 150 songs to its LA audience, featuring the best new musical theatre writing from Broadway and beyond.  On Monday, November 14th, ALNM presents its final LA engagement of the year.     

Cameron Esposito's & Rhea Butcher's TAKE MY WIFE Premieres Tomorrow on Seeso.com
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 10, 2016

Cameron Esposito's and Rhea Butcher's 'TAKE MY WIFE' premieres tomorrow, August 11. The new romcom features fan favorites Maria Bamford, Jonah Ray, Kulap Vilaysack, James Adomian

Photo Flash: Chris Farah, Nicole Parker & More Take Part in A LITTLE NEW MUSIC
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2016

On Monday, June 27, A LITTLE NEW MUSIC debuted in its new venue, the historic Catalina Jazz Club, showcasing the best of new musical theatre songwriting with an incredible cast of Broadway and LA talent. Comedian, actress, and writer Chris Farah ('Superstore,' 'Modern Family,' 'Chelsea Lately,' solo show/cult character FANCY!) hosted the evening alongside the ALNM band (Will Yanez, Eliana Athayde, and Alex Stickels) and resident musical director Bryan Blaskie.

Full Lineup Announced for A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Next Week at Catalina Bar & Grill
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 21, 2016

A Little New Music (ALNM), now at the renowned Catalina Bar & Grill, invites Los Angeles to discover something new to love about musical theater. The Monday, June 27th concert marks ALNM's twelfth collaboration with emerging musical theater creators and performers from near and far.

Hollywood Fringe Festival Announces 2016 Scholarship Winners
by Tyler Peterson - May 26, 2016

 The Hollywood Fringe Festival is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Fringe Scholarships. An objective and independent committee of former Hollywood Fringe participants reviewed nearly 40 applications for this award. The applications were evaluated based on how much impact the production would have on the overall attraction of audience and the production's potential to increase the ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of artists and audience. Fringe Scholarships provide each recipient with complimentary festival registration.

Photo Flash: Chris Farah Hosts A LITTLE NEW MUSIC 11 at Rockwell: Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2016

LA's consistently popular concert series A LITTLE NEW MUSIC, featuring the latest new musical theater songs, returned on Tuesday, March 8, to another sold out house at Rockwell: Table & Stage with an exciting program of music from writers across the nation. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Presents 11th Concert at Rockwell: Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016

LA's popular concert series featuring the latest songs in new musical theater returns to Rockwell: Table & Stage tonight, March 8 with a fresh, diverse program from writers across the nation.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with A LITTLE NEW MUSIC, Returning to Rockwell This Week
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2016

LA's popular concert series A LITTLE NEW MUSIC, featuring the latest songs in new musical theater, returns to Rockwell: Table & Stage tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8 with an exciting new program of songs from writers across the nation. Check out photos of ALNM in rehearsal below!

A LITTLE NEW MUSIC Slates 11th Concert at Rockwell: Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2016

LA's popular concert series featuring the latest songs in new musical theater returns to Rockwell: Table & Stage on Tuesday, March 8 with a fresh, diverse program from writers across the nation.