James Tolbert

Preview: CINDERELLA'S CASTLE at the El Portal Theater

A dark, musical retelling of the classic damsel-in-distress fairy tale, Cinderella's Castle—which was funded by Kickstarter after a massive buzz online—features an original 80s-esque 'synth-pop' soundtrack, elaborate puppetry, and a cast of 10.  

Photos: First Look At AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' At The Laguna Playhouse

LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents the first show of the new year with the roof-raising musical revue, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, music by Thomas “Fats” Waller, conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, musical direction by Abdul Hamid Royal, choreography by Roxane Carrasco and directed by Yvette Freeman Hartley. See photos from the production.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to Laguna Playhouse

Laguna Playhouse presents the first show of the new year with the roof-raising musical revue, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', music by Thomas “Fats” Waller. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts to Present Staged Reading of Joe DiPietro's MISS FOXHOLE 1975

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has announced a very special event: the world premiere staged reading of a new musical MISS FOXHOLE 1975 -- book by the Tony Award-winning writer of Memphis, Joe DiPietro, music and lyrics by Ryan O'Connell & Val Vigoda, and directed by Kari Hayter. 

BROADWAY @ THE Presents ROCK MY SOUL, March 27

BROADWAY @ THE, the hit monthly musical celebration showcasing top artists from the Broadway, Film/TV, Music, and Comedy communities, returns to The Bourbon Room Hollywood Monday, March 27th @ 7PM PST with ROCK MY SOUL. 

Photos: First Look at GREASE at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment have released production photos from their upcoming “electrifying” musical GREASE, with book, music & lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, musical direction by Ryan O’Connell, choreography by Christopher M. Albrecht and directed by Kari Hayter. Check out the photos here!

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for GREASE at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Get a first look at rehearsal footage for Grease at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts! GREASE will begin previews on Friday, January 20 at 8 pm.

Cast Announced for GREASE at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Pink Ladies and Burger Palace Boys, LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT has announced the cast for their upcoming “electrifying” musical GREASE, with book, music & lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, musical direction by Ryan O’Connell, choreography by Christopher M. Albrecht and directed by Kari Hayter.  

THIS COULD BE ON BROADWAY Announces Online Workshop

This Could Be On Broadway, a new stage musical workshop from the creators of viral musical, Spies Are Forever (4 million YouTube views) and off-broadway smash The Solve It Squad, premieres virtually on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Pulp Musicals Sets Sights On The Moon With New Radio-Style Musical THE GREAT MOON HOAX

'Don't be scared of the dark... that is where the dreaming starts!' From the piano of Matt Dahan (Starry, The Babies, music director of Team Starkid) comes PULP MUSICALS, a new radio-style musical series that weaves stories of science fiction, fantasy, and myth into an audio adventure unlike any other.

Photos: West Coast Premiere of CLUE Opens at La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT opened the first show of their 2021-2022 season, the West Coast premiere of the madcap murder mystery, CLUE.

BWW Review: The Game's Afoot with West Coast Premiere of CLUE in La Mirada

Based on the well-known board game distributed in North America by Parker Brothers (which was later folded into toy and game manufacturer Hasbro) that itself inspired a cult 1985 Paramount Pictures film of the same name written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, CLUE--the stage play--features the same infamous names and, yes, weapons and rooms synonymous with the classic whodunnit game. Writer Sandy Rustin, along with additional writers Hunter Foster and Eric Price, have revived the same colorful characters and personalities of the film and have transposed them into a madcap, 90-minute puzzle that's mostly silly and engagingly fun. The comedy's West Coast Premiere production continues at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through October 17, 2021.

BWW Interview: Director Casey Hushion Giving A CLUE Into Her Multitude of Projects

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment will west coast premiere playwright Sandy Rustin’s adaptation of Jonathan Lynn’s screenplay CLUE September 24, 2021. Prolific director Casey Hushion steers a cast of Jeff Skowron, Heather Ayers, Ted Barton, Mary Birdsong, Sarah Hollis, John Shartzer, Cassie Simone, Harrison White, Rachel McLaughlan, Michael Cavinder, and James Tolbert. Had the opportunity to learn some behind-the-scenes of CLUE and other productions Casey has worked on.

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts Presents CLUE

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the first show of their 2021-2022 season, the West Coast premiere of the madcap murder mystery, CLUE, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, and based on the Paramount Pictures motion picture and the Hasbro board game 'Clue,' with original music by Michael Holland and directed by Casey Hushion.

Andrew Barth Feldman and Team Starkid Team Up for Third Installment of BROADWAY WHODUNIT?

Coming off the success off his viral hit Broadway Jackbox, former Evan Hansen, Andrew Barth Feldman has created a new interactive virtual mystery series, Broadway Whodunit.

The Pharmacy Theatre Presents StarKid Productions' James Tolbert In Online Masterclass

Join a one hour online masterclass on October 17th, 2020 at 12pm EST with James Tolbert focusing on commanding the stage (acting).

BWW Interview: How The Tin Can Brothers Are Giving Animation a New Voice with Garbage Musicals

The Tin Can Brothers, a trio of LA-based entertainers, have recently released their newest project, Garbage Musicals. They came together with media brand Wisecrack and gaming channel ArcadeCloud to release a new animated series to highlight the musicals that never made it to Broadway.

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

December 19th Update: THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS - Matrix Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Los Angeles Awards Voting

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!