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TCG Announces New Officers For Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has announced new trustees and an updated list of officers for its board of directors.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast Members of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

To celebrate the new cast beginning performances at the Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical has released all new production photos.

Ellen Richard Resigns As Executive Producing Director Of Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2022

Ellen Richard announced that she has resigned her position as Executive Producing Director of the Laguna Playhouse. 

Laguna Playhouse Presents Orange County Premiere Of Hilarious And Touching KIM'S CONVENIENCE By Ins Choi
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE opens its 2022-2023 season with the Orange County premiere of the hilarious KIM'S CONVENIENCE, written by Ins Choi and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.

Laguna Playhouse Presents XANADU, the Final Show of Its 100th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2022

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE concludes its historic 100th anniversary season with the dazzling and magical musical, XANADU, book by Douglas Carter Beane, music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, musical direction by Ricky Pope and directed & choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan.  

Laguna Playhouse Raises More Than $25,000 For Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2022

Playhouse has raised over $25,000 to donate to Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen. The Playhouse started collecting the donations following the performances of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, “What A Fool Believes - Tribute to The Doobie Brothers” and its most recent production of A Chorus Line.

Laguna Playhouse to Present SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

“You Should Be Dancing” at LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE as it presents the hottest musical of the Summer, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, based on the Paramount/RSO Picture and the story by Nik Cohn, adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oaks, featuring songs by The Bee Gees.

Photos: Inside Look at Laguna Playhouse's Production of A CHORUS LINE
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present one of the greatest and most celebrated musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE, conceived and originally directed & choreographed by Michael Bennett, book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, musical direction by Ricky Pope and directed and choreographed by Luis Villabon.

Laguna Playhouse to Present A CHORUS LINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

Laguna Playhouse will present one of the greatest and most celebrated musicals of all time, A CHORUS LINE, conceived and originally directed & choreographed by Michael Bennett, book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante, music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, musical direction by Ricky Pope and directed and choreographed by Luis Villabon. 

World Premiere of LOVE AMONG THE RUINS & More Announced for Laguna Playhouse 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022

Laguna Playhouse has announced its 2022-2023 Season of Shows! Their season begins with the most successful new Canadian play of the last decade, the hilariously heartwarming KIM’S CONVENIENCE.

Winners Announced For the 14th Annual Art Star Awards
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2022

On Sunday, April 24, in true Academy-award style, 200 community and cultural leaders came together to celebrate the 14th annual Art Star Awards. The event was held at [seven-degrees] and kicked off with a red carpet reception that included champagne and hors d'oeuvres outside on the terrace preceding dinner and the awards ceremony.

Laguna Playhouse to Present I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is set to present one of the longest running Off-Broadway productions of all time, I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!, book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music by Jimmy Roberts, musical direction by  Ricky Pope, directed & choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan.  Comments Executive Producing Director Ellen Richard, “The song ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ from this joyous musical is what our subscribers and audiences will undoubtably have as we welcome this extraordinary cast and creative team to the Playhouse stage!”  I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! begins previews on Wednesday, April 20; will open on Sunday, April 24 at 5:30pm and perform through Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.

FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD Comes to Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022

Laguna Playhouse has announced its third production of its 100th anniversary season, Artists Lounge Live presents FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD, written by Angela Ingersoll (End of the Rainbow), musical direction by William Kurk, and starring Alexis J Roston. 

FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD Comes to Laguna Playhouse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

Laguna Playhouse has announced its third production of its 100th anniversary season, Artists Lounge Live presents FIRST LADY OF SONG: ALEXIS J ROSTON SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD, written by Angela Ingersoll (End of the Rainbow), musical direction by William Kurk, and starring Alexis J Roston.  

Photos: First Look at The Laguna Playhouse's Production of THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 30, 2022

THE SPITFIRE GRILL begins previews on Wednesday, January 26; will open on Sunday, January 30 at 5:30pm and perform through Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Drive in Laguna Beach.

Laguna Playhouse Receives $50,000 Grant From Orange County District 5 Relief Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2022

The Laguna Playhouse has received a $50,000 grant through the Orange County District 5 “Arts Related Small Business and Nonprofit Grant Relief Program.” Supervisor Lisa Bartlett has chosen the Laguna Playhouse as a grant recipient due to her personal dedication to preserving the arts in Orange County, especially through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laguna Playhouse Presents Musical Adaptation THE SPITFIRE GRILL
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2022

Laguna Playhouse has announced its first production of the new year, the touching and tender musical, THE SPITFIRE GRILL, music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley, based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, musical direction by Glen Rovinelli and directed by Steve Steiner.

Laguna Playhouse 'Our Stories' Program Receives Vital Funding From Bank Of America
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2021

Laguna Playhouse has received support from the Bank of America for the Our Stories program for the second consecutive year.

Laguna Playhouse Opens Its 100th Season With SH-BOOM! LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2021

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will welcome you back to see Denny and the Dreamers perform all your favorite songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s in SH-BOOM!  LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and created by Roger Bean, musical direction by Nick Guerrero with direction & choreography by Jonathan Van Dyke.  

Theatre Communications Group Announces New Officers for Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2021

Theatre Communications Group has announced new trustees and an updated list of officers for its board of directors. Members of TCG’s board serve up to three two-year terms. Board officers serve terms of one-year, renewable, and concurrent with the fiscal year of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.