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Bill Kerlin Steps Down as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Laguna Playhouse announced that Bill Kerlin will step down from his position as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse to focus solely on his work as Managing Director of North Coast Repertory.  

Laguna Playhouse to Present Three Holiday Shows This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 7, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is inviting audiences to enjoy the holiday season with three magical holiday shows. Learn more about the shows and how to get tickets here!

World Premiere of HERE COMES THE NIGHT to Open at Moving Arts Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Moving Arts will present the World Premiere of here comes the night by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee beginning in January in Los Angeles.

New Musical ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT BEYOND to Open at The Hudson MainStage in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

The Great Beyond Company & The Hudson Theatre has announced the new musical, Adventures In The Great Beyond, with previews beginning November 1, 2024.

Bergen County Players to Host Post-Show Talkback with Playwright Joe Gilford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with playwright Joe Gilford on October 13 at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Learn more about the playwright and see how to attend.

World Premiere of DIVA The Play Opens in November at Zephyr Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

United Stages, a unique platform to share international works on a global scale, is proud to present the World Premiere of DIVA The Play, written and performed by Vivienne Powell.  Leah Patterson, an award-winning director will be at the helm.

Interview: Gregory Harrison's Ready to Relax After TESLA: A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE
by Gil Kaan - Sep 26, 2024

Dan Duling’s Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage opens October 4, 2024, for five performances only as part of the Getty-led PST ART: Art & Science Collide Festival. Michael Arabian directs the stellar cast of: Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart and Vanessa Claire Stewart at the Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus.

Sally Struthers to Star in RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH at The Laguna Playhouse this December
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions have announced that Sally Struthers will star as “Madame Gothel” in the world premiere of RAPUNZEL AND HER HOLIDAY WISH, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Becky Lythgoe, supervising director is Bonnie Lythgoe, choreography by Becca Sweitzer and musical direction by Andy Street. 

Caltech Will Present TESLA: A RADIO PLAY FOR THE STAGE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

As part of the Getty-led PST ART: Art & Science Collide Festival, Caltech will present Tesla: A Radio Play for the Stage, written by Dan Duling and starring Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart and Vanessa Claire Stewart for five performances only October 4, 5, and 6 at Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech campus.

BWW Q&A: Rena Strober on LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Big Bear Theatre Project
by Joshua Wright - Aug 15, 2024

The Big Bear Theatre Project has produced exceptional quality theater at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center since 2011 They are proud to present 'Little Shop of Horrors', a Mike Rotman Production, featuring incredible talent hailing from Broadway, television, films and theater in the main roles, with emerging star talent as the 'Urchins', directed by Beth Wheat with Musical direction by Mike Walker.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes To Big Bear This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

Big Bear Theatre Project will present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, opening August 22 in Big Bear, CA.

SheLA Arts to Present HERE COMES THE NIGHT Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

SheLA Arts is set to present here comes the night, by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee.

Sacred Fools Brings THIS SHOW IS SURROUNDED BY TRUE EVENTS To Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Sacred Fools Theater Company will bring to life Pamela Quinn Eberhardt’s This Show is Surrounded by True Events at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION! to Play Three Clubs Stage in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

This is a rock musical revue with a wild non-stop party, celebrating strong, invincible women while reliving the 1970's Greatest Hits.  “FOXY LADIES LOVE BOOGIE 70'S EXPLOSION!”

Frank Ferrante to Star in AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO at Laguna Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present Frank Ferrante starring in his critically acclaimed one-man show, AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO.

THE RAINMAKER Comes to Laguna Playhouse in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Laguna Playhouse will present the second show of its 2023-2024 season, THE RAINMAKER, written by N. Richard Nash and directed by Andrew Barnicle. 

David Ives's VENUS IN FUR To Open at McCadden Theatre in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2023

Samadahi Entertainment is set to present VENUS IN FUR, by David Ives, directed by Mark Blanchard.  The dark comedy with exceedingly complex characters and a fast-paced play within a play, featuring Russian-born multi-award-winning actress KATYUSHA (Ekaterina Melnik) as Vanda, is set to open August 4th through September 3rd, 2023, at McCadden Place Theatre. 

Hollywood Fringe Festival 2023 Best 2-Person Show Winner IF I'M GOOD Extends For One Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023

Tennessee Whiskey & Fresno Chile Productions have announced the West-Coast premiere of If I'm Good, by Ronnie Larsen, will be extended for one performance. Winner of the Fringe's Best Two Person Show and named Best of the Broadwater, If I'm Good tracks the story of two people from different ends of the political spectrum and explores how we got to the disunity we have in America today. The final performance will be July 6th, 2023 at the Broadwater Black Box.

Laguna Playhouse To Present LISTEN TO THE SEVENTIES, CARNEY MAGIC, and More This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE has announced six special productions this summer.

IF I'M GOOD to Play Hollywood Fringe in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023

Tennessee Whiskey & Fresno Chile Productions has announced the West-Coast premiere of If I'm Good, by Ronnie Larsen, at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.