Matthew McCray

SUCH SMALL HANDS World Premiere Announced At Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

Chance Theater will present the World Premiere of Such Small Hands, written by Adam Szymkowicz and directed by Matthew McCray (Hedwig and The Angry Inch, Rent).

SPRING AWAKENING; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For the Chance Theater 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Chance Theater has announced its 2025 season, featuring bold, groundbreaking musicals, regional premieres, a world premiere from the company's inaugural resident playwright, and beloved holiday and family classics.

Review: CREVASSE at Victory Theatre Center
by Harker Jones - Oct 1, 2024

Tom Jacobson’s script is a razor-sharp warning of how easy it is for history to repeat itself with long, dark shadows stretching across our country again.

Additional Performances Added For CREVASSE at the Victory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2024

Son of Semele and The Victory Theatre Center have announced additional performances of Crevasse, a critically acclaimed new play by prolific Los Angeles-based playwright Tom Jacobson, from October 4 through October 27.

Interview: Playwright Tom Jacobson World Premieres THE BAUHAUS PROJECT Part 1 & Part 2 & CREVASSE at 3 L.A. Theatre Companies
by Gil Kaan - Jul 13, 2024

Prolific playwright Tom Jacobson world premieres his two latest works The Bauhaus Project and Crevasse in July. Open Fist Theatre Company premieres The Bauhaus Project, a theatrical event presented in two parts (Part 1: Bauhaus Weimer and Part 2: Bauhaus Dessau and Bauhaus Berlin) opening July 19, 2024, at Atwater Village (with previews July 12th, 13th and 14th). Son of Semele and The Victory Theatre co-produces Crevasse beginning July 26 (with previews July 19th and 20th) at the Victory Theatre. In The Bauhaus Project, Martha Demson directs the cast of Jack Goldwait, Sang Kim, Katarina Joy Lopez, Chloe Madriaga and John C. Sweet. In Crevasse Matthew McCray directs Leo Marks and Ann Noble. The ever busy Tom was ever gracious enough answer a few of my queries again.

World Premiere Of CREVASSE To Be Presented By Son of Semele and The Victory Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

Experience the world premiere of CREVASSE from July 26 to August 18, a gripping true story of betrayal, Nazi propaganda, and cartoons.

Tom Jacobson's THE BAUHAUS PROJECT And CREVASSE To Be Presented In Local Collaboration
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

New plays THE BAUHAUS PROJECT and CREVASSE explore the connection between art and the rise of fascism and anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany. Performances run from July 12 to August 18.

American Dance Guild Festival Returns To Ailey Citigroup This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2024

The American Dance Guild Festival returns to Ailey Citigroup Theater from Feb. 22-25, featuring works by 30 contemporary choreographers and honoring Joan Miller, Ron K. Brown/Evidence, and Celia Ipiotis/Eye on Dance. Don't miss this celebration of modern dance innovation.

Review: Bold Staging of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Rocks Chance Theater
by Michael Quintos - Feb 9, 2024

Featuring a humorous yet surprisingly poignant original story from John Cameron Mitchell and piercing, high-octane tunes from composer Stephen Trask, the gloriously ribald glam-rock musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH is currently flipping its wigs out in a brand new extremely engaging production at the Chance Theater continuing thru February 25.

Photos: First Look at HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at Chance Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, is kicking off its 2024 Season with the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, with book by John Cameron Mitchell and music & lyrics by Stephen Trask. Check out production photos here!

The AMERICAN DANCE GUILD PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL Will Return to the Ailey Citigroup Theater, February 22-25
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 19, 2024

The American Dance Guild Festival returns to Ailey Citigroup from Feb. 22-25, featuring works by 30 contemporary choreographers and honoring Joan Miller, Ron K. Brown/Evidence, and Celia Ipiotis/Eye on Dance. Don't miss this special event celebrating modern dance innovators.

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Kicks Off Chance Theater's 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 13, 2024

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH will kick off Chance Theater's 2024 Season. Learn more about the production details here!

Azusa Pacific University Theater Arts Department to Present Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

Azusa Pacific University's Theater Arts Department continues the 2023-24 season with Murder on the Orient Express. Get all the event and ticket details here!

Azusa Pacific University's Theater Arts Department Opens Season With Rodgers & Hammerstein's Classic CINDERELLA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023

Azusa Pacific University's Theater Arts Department has announced the 2023-24 season, beginning with the classic musical Cinderella.

RENT Extends at Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, has announced that its production of “RENT” will be extending thru August 27th on the Cripe Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center.

24th Street Theatre to Bring Back the 'Saturday Explorer Series' with Four Unique Experiences for Kids
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2023

Discover the exciting return of 24th Street Theatre's 'Saturday Explorer Series' with 4 incredible experiences designed for kids. Plan your family's next adventure now!

Review: Remarkable New Production of RENT Takes Up Residence at Anaheim's Chance Theater
by Michael Quintos - Aug 2, 2023

Featuring distinctively intuitive direction from Matthew McCray, and an amazing, youthful ensemble cast that are consistently giving it their all, this latest OC iteration of Jonathan Larson's Tony-winning 1996 rock opera is much more impactful than even past stagings that have toured---and is one of the best stage musicals they've ever produced.

Chance Theater Sets LGBTQIA+ Community Night For RENT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, has announced a special LGBTQIA+ Community Night for the revolutionary Pulitzer and Tony Award winning musical “RENT,” directed by Matthew McCray. 

RENT Comes to the Chance Theater in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company,  has announced the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, “Rent” as the fourth show in its 25th Anniversary Season.

Nominations Announced For the OC Theatre Guild Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2023

On Saturday, January 21, 2023 during OC Theatre Guild’s membership meeting, the nominees for the second annual OCTG Theatre Awards were officially announced to the public. The awards ceremony, in which the winners will be revealed, has been scheduled for the evening of Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.