Kirsten Vangsness

THE MENOPAUSE MONOLOGUES to be Presented at Theatre of NOTE in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

The Menopause Monologues (directed by Lisa Anne Morrison) is set to open at the iconic birthplace for new plays, Theatre of NOTE in Hollywood. Learn more about the production!

THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW Comes To Laguna Playhouse This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

“The Skivvies” return to Laguna Playhouse with this concert celebration of the 1973 cult musical, The Rocky Horror Show this January.

Final Week Approaches For the 2024 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

With closing day for the 2024 Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters fast approaching, some of the season’s most anticipated events are yet to come, making for a thrilling final week of art, music, and entertainment.

DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE Comes to Theatre of NOTE in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

The west coast premiere of DISTRACTIONS AT THE CRASH SITE: Short Plays by Steve Yockey, directed by Ryan Bergmann, will preview on Wednesday, May 1 at 8pm; opens on Thursday, May 2 at 8pm (press opening) and will run through Saturday, June 1 at Theatre of NOTE.

SF SKETCHFEST Kicks Off Next Week With Eric Idle, 200+ Shows January 18 - February 4
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2024

SF Sketchfest kicks off its 21st comedy festival with legend Eric Idle at the Castro Theatre on Thursday, January 18 followed by over 200 shows taking place through February 4 in venues across San Francisco.

EXORCISTIC Starring Emma Hunton And Kirsten Vangsness Possesses San Francisco Sketchfest
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2024

Direct from sold out Los Angeles and Off-Broadway runs Exorcistic makes its way to San Francisco Sketchfest for one night only Saturday January 20th. BEST MUSICAL WINNER of the Hollywood Fringe Festival 2013 returns ten years later to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Exorcist with an original rock musical that'll make your head spin and your bed shake!

Laguna Playhouse to Celebrate The Holidays With A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, The Skivvies & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023

Get into the holiday spirit with Laguna Playhouse's lineup of festive shows including 'A Cinderella Christmas,' The Skivvies, Sister's Christmas Catechism, and 'A Groovy New Year's Eve.'

SF Sketchfest Unveils Lineup for 2024 Comedy Festival Featuring More Than 200 Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

SF Sketchfest has revealed the initial lineup for the 2024 Comedy Festival in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale on November 19.

Symphony Space Adds ANNIE Singalong, FLEABAG, And More To November Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

Symphony Space announces program updates and additions for upcoming events and screenings. Livestream and in-person tickets available.

Review: NIMROD at Theatre Of NOTE
by Andrew Child - Mar 4, 2023

Director Alina Phelan is a master of visual comedy and everything you see has a punchline if you are willing to look for it. Vangsness’ impersonation is a biting satire that far supersedes anything Lorne Michaels’ could get away with putting on TV.

Photos: First Look at Kirsten Vangsness in NIMROD at Theatre of NOTE
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023

Theatre of NOTE starts the new year with the World Premiere of Kirsten Vangsness (“Criminal Minds”) starring as “Nimrod” in the world premiere of NIMROD by Phinneas Kiyomura and directed by Alina Phelan. NIMROD runs through Sunday, March 19 at Theatre of NOTE. Check out photos of the production here!

Interview: Actress/Writer/Theatre Lover Kirsten Vangsness Stars as NIMROD
by Gil Kaan - Feb 3, 2023

Theatre of Note world premieres Phinny Kiyomura’s Nimrod February 10, 2023 (with previews February 8th & 9th).  TV’s Criminal Minds favorite Kirsten Vangsness stars as Nimrod. Kirsten managed to find time in her hectic, busy schedule to answer a few of my queries.

Photos: Unique Coalition Launches 'Catch Up California' Campaign At Rally To Fund Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023

An unusual coalition of management and labor launched a kick-off event on Friday, January 27 to secure budgeting for SB 1116, the groundbreaking arts funding bill that passed the state legislature and was signed into law last year, but remains unfunded in the most recent budget. See photos from the event.

Theatre Of NOTE to Present World Premiere of NIMROD Starring Kirsten Vangsness in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 14, 2023

Theatre of NOTE will start the new year with the World Premiere of Kirsten Vangsness (“Criminal Minds”) starring as “Nimrod” in the world premiere of NIMROD by Phinneas Kiyomura and directed by Alina Phelan. 

Emmy Nominee Jane Kaczmarek To Lead Reading of THE MEDIEVALISTS at SF Sketchfest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022

On Sunday, February 5th, Play-PerView will present a LIVE reading of “The Medievalists,” a new play on olde themes, by Bill Corbett (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”) and directed by Casey Stangl.

Laguna Playhouse to Present THE SKIVVIES: SLEIGH MY NAME, THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ & More This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2022

Laguna Playhouse will present four magical ways for you to celebrate the holiday season with four extraordinary holiday experiences; THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, THE SKIVVIES: SLEIGH MY NAME, and more.

Casting Announced For Week Three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022

Casting has been announced for week three of The Blank Theatre's 30th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. Being presented as digital shorts, the next three of 12 winning plays by young playwrights aged 15–19 will be available to stream on Vimeo July 22–28.

Kirsten Vangsness Leads Staged Reading of THE PARENTS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2022

BESPOKE PLAYS - a bicoastal new play development series - announces Michael Matthews (The Color Purple, Failure; a Love Story) to direct Kirsten Vangsness (CRIMINAL MINDS; Mess; Cleo, Theo, & Wu) in the first staged reading of a new brute farce by Phinneas Kiyomura (Supper, Lydia in Bed). June Carryl (Y: THE LAST MAN HELSTROM, MIND HUNTER), John Colella (BROOKLYN 99, SILICON VALLEY, FAMILY GUY) and Feodor Chin (BIG LITTLE LIES, Overwatch, League of Legends) complete the cast, with stage directions by Dana Shaw.

BWW Interview: LOTTIE PLATCHETT's Tom Lenk Keeps His Hands In Many Fires
by Gil Kaan - Jun 3, 2022

Sweet Nell Productions & Outside In Theatre, in collaboration with Family Affairs Studio, will world premiere Justin Elizabeth Sayre’s Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet at Assembly Festival as part of The Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 4th - 27th, with a preview in Los Angeles at Casita del Compo’s Cavern Club June 10th – 12th. Jessica Hanna directs the cast of Kirsten Vangsness as Lottie (June 10 & 11) Lauren Lopez as Lottie (June 12 & August 4 – 27) with Tom Lenk, Ryan W Garcia, Tom Detrinis and Justin Elizabeth Sayre. I had the opportunity to ask Tom Lenk a few queries about his many successful ventures, as well as his history with producer/director Tom Detrinis.

Joe's Pub Announces Next Installment of ASSORTED FRUIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022

Joe’s Pub will present the next installment of “Assorted Fruit” with host Justin Elizabeth – the new monthly, queer variety show from the people that brought you The Meeting* – on Sunday, April 24 at 9:30 PM.