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CineVita Announces Rescheduled Opening Of TARANTINO l PULP ROCK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

For The Record, the groundbreaking theatrical production company celebrated for its genre-bending live experiences, will unveils its newest creation: Tarantino | Pulp Rock.

Review: Musical Theatre West Brings MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Back to Life in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Apr 19, 2024

More like one elongated impromptu jam session than a typical musical, Musical Theatre West's new production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET doesn't involve a complex storyline, but instead focuses on imagining what it must have been like to be in the room where music history happened. The resulting concert-like jukebox musical is a rollicking good time.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rocks Musical Theatre West On Opening Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

Experience opening weekend of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET with Musical Theatre West.

Musical Theatre West Presents MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Open Now
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

Get ready to rock with Musical Theatre West's (MTW) electrifying production of Million Dollar Quartet in Long Beach, which opened this weekend April 13th.

Review: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center Kavli Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Mar 20, 2024

5-Star Theatricals does superb work capturing the charisma and characters of these great rock and country legends, and the music and energy of the show is breathtaking, jubilant and infectious.  Million Dollar Quartet has one extraordinary songbook.  You don’t want to miss this show.

Photo Exclusive: First Look At 5-Star Theatricals' MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

See exclusive first look photos of 5-STAR THEATRICALS rockin' production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, opening tonight at the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center.

Interview: LJ Benet, Summer Greer of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Fred Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Mar 13, 2024

Million Dollar Quartet, the show inspired by a legendary Sun Records jam session in 1956, was an unlikely hit when it made its Broadway debut in 2010. Although it was based on an actual event, the musical takes liberties with what actually went on during that memorable day in order to create a more appealing show. If you take that into account, you can ignore the show’s numerous exaggerations, anachronisms, and falsehoods, because it is simply enormously entertaining. The show opens this Friday for a two-weekend run at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks.

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.

Ensemble Theatre Company Adds Performance of RING OF FIRE: The Music Of Johnny Cash
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 7, 2023

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY is adding a performance of 'RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash' due to overwhelming demand.

Photos: First Look at Ensemble Theatre Company's RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

Check out production photos for Ensemble Theatre Company's RING OF FIRE, The Music of Johnny Cash here!

Photos: First Look At The Cast of RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH At Ensemble Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents RING OF FIRE, The Music of Johnny Cash as its second show of the organization’s 2023-24 season. See preproduction photos of the cast!

Ensemble Theatre Company to Present RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Ensemble Theatre Company presents 'Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash' directed by Randy Redd at the New Vic Theatre in Santa Barbara. Don't miss this roof-lifting, crowd-pleasing musical tribute to Johnny Cash.

Photo Flash: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Celebrates Opening at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2015

The Pasadena Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions (LFP) just opened Panto at the Playhouse PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS. The cast features Sabrina Carpenter as 'Wendy' ('Girl Meets World', Hollywood Records recording artist), Kevin Quinn as 'Peter Pan' ('Bunk'd,' Season 12 of 'American Idol', 'Adventures in Babysitting'), Nikki SooHoo as 'Tiger Lily' ('The Lovely Bones,' 'Bring It On: Fight to the Finish' and 'Stick It'), Corey Fogelmanis as 'John' ('Girl Meets World'), and August Maturo as 'Michael' ('Girl Meets World'). Scroll down for photos from the opening night festivities, plus, click here for a behind-the-scenes look at opening night!

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 OVATION AWARDS!
by Lily Lim - Nov 15, 2012

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Check out photos from inside the ceremony below!

Photo Flash: 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards - Arrivals!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of the arrivals, featuring hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza, the honorees and more!

Photo Flash: Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza Hosting 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2012

The LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented last night, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Scroll below for photos of hosts Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza and the honorees!

Emily Mann, Davis Gaines, and More Win 2012 Ovation Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012

The LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards, celebrating theatrical excellence and achievement during the 2012 season, were presented on Monday, November 12, at the Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza Host LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Awards Tonight, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2012

Television and stage star Jane Kaczmarek and Culture Clash co-founder/actor/writer Herbert Siguenza will host the 2012 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony tonight, November 12, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA. The curtain will rise at 7:30pm.

Jane Kaczmarek and Herbert Siguenza to Host LA Stage Alliance 2012 Ovation Awards, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2012

Television and stage star Jane Kaczmarek and Culture Clash co-founder/actor/writer Herbert Siguenza will host the 2012 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 12, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown LA. The curtain will rise at 7:30pm.

STAGE TUBE: Mark Taper Forum Presents WAITING FOR GODOT
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 27, 2012

Samuel Beckett's modern classic 'Waiting for Godot' opened March 21, 2012 and continues through April 22 at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum. The cast includes prominent Beckett actors Alan Mandell (Estragon) and Barry McGovern (Vladimir), Academy Award-nominee James Cromwell (Pozzo), Hugo Armstrong (Lucky) and LJ Benet (Boy); the director is Michael Arabian. Below, check out the opening night video with cast, creative and celebrity audience member interviews!