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Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at 5-Star Theatricals
by Cary Ginell - Mar 21, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at 5-Star Theatricals?

Photos: 5-Star Theatricals' THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Gillian Blum - Mar 14, 2026

Check out photos from 5-Star Theatricals and the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's The Play That Goes Wrong, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, with direction by Larry Raben.

Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Feb 5, 2026

In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 22, 2026—has been revived locally with thrilling visuals, Broadway-caliber showmanship, creative hutzpah, and a spectacular cast led by Tony nominee Will Swenson as the titular vengeful London barber and the hilarious Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as pie shop proprietor Mrs. Lovett.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to be Presented at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

5-Star Theatricals together with the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society present the first show of their 2026 season, the uproarious comedy hit, The Play That Goes Wrong.

44 THE MUSICAL Adds Final Performance
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has added one additional performance on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 7:30 pm due to popular demand. Learn more here!

44 - THE MUSICAL Extends For Four Weeks Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025

The smash-hit musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL has announced a four-week extension. The musical played to sold-out audiences in Chicago and Los Angeles and has been playing to sold-out audiences in New York since first preview in October.

T.J. Wilkins, Shanice, and Chad Doreck Will Lead 44 - THE MUSICAL Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for the musical comedy, 44 – THE MUSICAL, that will play The Daryl Roth Theatre or a limited eight-week engagement beginning in October.

Photos: CABARET at 5-Star Theatricals
by Emmy Rice - Mar 16, 2025

Production photos for 5-Star Theatricals' first production of its 2025 season, Cabaret, have been released. Check here for the photos and more details.

Photos: 5-Star Theatricals' LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Bank of America Performing Arts Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

5-STAR THEATRICALS is presenting LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, music by Alan Menken, book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, musical direction by Ryan O'Connell, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite.  Check out the production photos below!

Cast & Creative Team Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2024

5-Star Theatricals will present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, choreographed by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at 5-Star Theatricals
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

Check out production photos for The Sound of Music at 5-Star Theatricals here!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to 5-Star Theatricals in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

5-Star Theatricals has announced the cast and creative team for one of the most beloved family musicals of all time, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.

5-Star Theatricals Opens 2024 Season With MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

5-STAR THEATRICALS will open its 2024 season with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET next month. Performances run March 15 - March 24.

Photos: First Look at 5-Star Theatricals's Production of OLIVER!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023

Check out production photos from 5-Star Theatricals's third and final show of its 2023-2024 season, OLIVER!, with book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, musical direction by Anthony Lucca, choreography by Christopher M. Albrecht and directed by Kari Hayter!

5-Star Theatricals Performs OLIVER! in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the third and final show of its 2023-2024 season, OLIVER! Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA at 5-Star Theatricals
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS is presenting the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA. Check out photos here!

CINDERELLA to be Presented by 5-Star Theatricals This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA.

BWW Review: Re-Imagined 21st Century Version of HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL Begins World Tour at the El Portal in NoHo
by Shari Barrett - Feb 17, 2020

HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL with book, music and lyrics by Cliff Jones, with additional music and lyrics by Craig Fair, has undergone a few incarnations since its Broadway run in the late 70s. The launch of a re-imagined 21st Century version, produced by David Carver Music, magnificently directed by Bill Castellino, with conductor Doug Oberhamer's music direction and choreography by Janet Roston, certainly proves there's something still rockin' in Denmark! And even those not familiar with the Shakespeare's classic tragedy will be able to understand the story, performed as a sung-through musical with enough heartfelt emotions on display to leave no doubt as to how and why the characters interact with one another to mostly bad results.

VIDEO: First Look at HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2020

David Carver Music presents HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL featuring music and lyrics by Cliff Jones and additional music, lyrics and orchestrations by Craig Fair.

HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL to Open at the El Portal Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2020

David Carver Music will present HAMLET THE ROCK MUSICAL featuring music and lyrics by Cliff Jones and additional music, lyrics and orchestrations by Craig Fair.