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10 Great Movies About Theater, Actors, & Show Business
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2025

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of ten films about theater for those seeking a taste of Broadway drama (or comedy). Take a look at the list here and happy watching!

Nyla Watson Brings AN ODE TO AUDRA to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

54 Below will present Hadestown star Nyla Watson in An Ode to Audra on Sunday, August 18 at 9:30pm with a livestream option at 9:45pm ET.

Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts 
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2024

Released in theatres on July 9, 2004, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY marked the feature directorial debut of Adam McKay and was written by McKay and Will Ferrell, who stars as the titular, mustachioed hero.  The film features a veritable pantheon of comedic talent, including Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard, along with a cavalcade of cameos. See the bonus content for the release here!

Selena Gomez Joins WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE Revival at Disney Channel With Davie Henrie
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024

Selena Gomez is set to return as Alex Russo in a Wizards of Waverly Place revival series pilot on Disney Channel. Gomez will guest star in the pilot while the series will revolve around David Henrie – who played her brother, Justin – as a series regular. Also joining the pilot are Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, and Mimi Gianopulos.

Photos: First Look at La Mirada Theatre's THE KING AND I
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 23, 2023

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT is presenting Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41, coupled with the recent Broadway revival’s lavish sets and costumes, in a sumptuous new production of the Tony Award-winning musical THE KING AND I. Check out photos here!

Paul Nakauchi, Anastasia Barzee & More to Star in THE KING AND I at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2023

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it announces Paul Nakauchi as the “King,” Anastasia Barzee as “Anna,” and Joan Almedilla as “Lady Thiang,” along with a cast of 41.

THE KING AND I Directed by Glenn Casale to be Presented at La Mirada Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2023

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT invite you to experience “Something Wonderful” as it presents The King and I!

The Warner Theatre Presents LADIES OF LAUGHTER, June 10
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2022

The Warner Theatre will welcome Ladies of Laughter to the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 8 pm!

Movies @ the Warner To Screen Halloween Hits MONSTER HOUSE and THE LOST BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2022

Movies @ the Warner presents MONSTER HOUSE, Thursday, 10/6 at 7 pm. The following week, the Warner will show THE LOST BOYS, Thursday, 10/13 at 7 pm.

Movies @ the Warner To Screen GOOD WILL HUNTING & MONSTER HOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2022

Movies @ the Warner presents GOOD WILL HUNTING, 9/29 at 7 pm. The following week, the Warner will show MONSTER HOUSE, 10/6 at 7 pm. Fall Films are presented by Movies @ the Warner and sponsored by Elevator Service Company.

Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Presents Robert Klein in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

For more than 40 years, Robert Klein has had an acclaimed career in comedy, on Broadway, on television and in film.

Sacred Heart University Community Theatre Announces April Film Screenings
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

The SHU Community Theatre presents a month of film programming in April.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to La Mirada in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022

La Mirada will present The Sound of Music beginning in April! The show stars Diane Phelan (Broadway: The King and I & South Pacific at Lincoln Center) as “Maria,” Christopher Carl (Broadway: South Pacific at Lincoln Center, Mamma Mia!) as “Captain von Trapp,” and Grammy nominee Suzanna Guzmán (The King and Iwith Yul Brynner, Bizet’s Carmen) as “Mother Abbess.'

THE BEST OF SECOND CIT Comes to The MAC, February 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2022

It has been said that a shared sense of humor is key to a happy relationship. That is why the McAninch Arts Center believes there is no better way of celebrating Valentine's Day than with “The Best of Second City” Saturday, Feb. 12, at 5 and 8 p.m. Special Valentine's-themed drink specials will be available.

KPFK's Arts in Review to Air Premiere of Rogue Machine Theatre's Staging Of MINNESOTA and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2021

Arts in Review hosts playwright/actor Justin Tanner an director Lisa James, discussing the premiere of “Minnesota,” a one-person play, starring Tanner and directed by James.

Private Equity Group ZMC Buys The Second City
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2021

ZMC said today that it has acquired The Second City, the world's premier brand in improvisation and sketch-based comedy entertainment and education. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

FilmRise Releases Full-Length Musical Feature for Kids LILLY'S LIGHT: THE MOVIE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020

FilmRise, an industry leading film and television studio and streaming network, is releasing the fun-filled, heartwarming children’s musical adventure, “Lilly’s Light: The Movie.”

VIDEO: Katharine 'Kat' Kramer Celebrates Lily Tomlin On New HMP CELEBRITY SHOWCASE On YouTube
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2020

When actress Katharine 'Kat' Kramer made her debut on Richard Skipper Celebrates podcast this past Saturday, she announced that she would be featured in the first episode on the new YouTube channel that HMP Celebrity Showcase has just launched.

VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks FROZEN Prequel ONCE UPON A SNOWMAN on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 16, 2020

Josh talks about guest hosting our show, people stealing his “Reunited Apart” concept for cast reunions online, getting naked for a voting PSA, a tape of him dancing naked that got lost and exists somewhere in the world, and his new Olaf short film on Disney + called Once Upon a Snowman, the incredible thing Fred Willard did at his wedding, and he reveals that his next big reunion will be with the cast of Wayne’s World.