East West Players Extends ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD
Snehal Desai, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players (EWP) the nation’s longest-running Asian American theater and the largest producer of Asian American theatrical works, has announced the extension of the world premiere musical On This Side of the World.
Interview: Michael C. Palma Is ON THIS SIDE OF THE WORLD
Next up at East West Players, the world premiere of On This Side of the World co-produced with FilAm ARTS and opening May 14, 2023 (with previews beginning May 11th). Noam Shapiro directs the cast of Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Zandi De Jesus, Michael C. Palma, Cassie Simone, Andrea Somera and Shaun Tuazon, with understudies Melvin Biteng and Justine Rafael. East West Players alumni Michael took some time from his rehearsals and photography to answer a few of my queries.
BWW Review: Al Fresco CHARLIE BROWN in Sierra Madre taps Nostalgia
While there are laughs to be had, nostalgia to be indulged and charm aplenty in Christian Lebano’s production of YaGM Charlie Brown for the Sierra Madre Playhouse, there is also a certain quotient of angst that no bright costumes or cutesy set pieces can disguise.
Zoo Theatre Company Presents THE UPCYCLERS - An Earth Saving Musical
Zoo Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of 'THE UPCYCLERS - An Earth Saving Musical,' with Book, Music and Lyrics written by Daniel Sugimoto, concept by Julia Lisa and Daniel Sugimoto, starring Julia Lisa and Lexi Eiserman as Rosie Bloom, Carlos R. Chavez as Ralph Berry, Samantha M. Lawrence as Marian, Max Peters as Jack, Melvin Biteng as Mikey, Milton David as Carl Bloom, Spencer Frankeberger as Paul, & Asia Ring as Dr. Petrol under the direction of Daniel Sugimoto. Performances will be presented at the Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Boulevard (located between Wilshire Boulevard and California Avenue), Santa Monica, CA 90403, for a Limited Five-Week Run todays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, December 1 and 2, 2018. Tickets can be purchased by calling 323-301-9002 or online at www.thezootheatreco.com
Zoo Theatre Company Presents THE UPCYCLERS - An Earth Saving Musical
Zoo Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of 'THE UPCYCLERS - An Earth Saving Musical,' with Book, Music and Lyrics written by Daniel Sugimoto, concept by Julia Lisa and Daniel Sugimoto, starring Julia Lisa and Lexi Eiserman as Rosie Bloom, Carlos R. Chavez as Ralph Berry, Samantha M. Lawrence as Marian, Max Peters as Jack, Melvin Biteng as Mikey, Milton David as Carl Bloom, Spencer Frankeberger as Paul, & Asia Ring as Dr. Petrol under the direction of Daniel Sugimoto. Performances will be presented at the Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Boulevard (located between Wilshire Boulevard and California Avenue), Santa Monica, CA 90403, for a Limited Five-Week Run on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. on November 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, December 1 and 2, 2018. Tickets can be purchased by calling 323-301-9002 or online at www.thezootheatreco.com
BWW Review: A Thought-Provoking LETTERS TO EVE Stamped With Melodious Vocal Talents
LETTERS TO EVE's creator Daniel Sugimoto has cast a stage-full of vocal knock-outs to more than ably assist in communicating his loving ode to his grandmother Midori, who was incarcerated in the American concentration camps during WWII. Sugimoto not only details interned life for the imprisoned Japanese-Americans, but cleverly counterpoints with innocents jailed under Nazi rule.
BWW Review: World Premiere Musical LETTERS TO EVE Shares WWII Memories Written to Loved Ones.
LETTERS TO EVE has been a 7-year labor of love for Daniel Sugimoto, which he started writing for his grandmother, Midori Sugimoto, who grew up in an American Concentration Camp during WWII. Even through their incarceration, Japanese Americans continued on living, loving, and laughing, all life aspects beautifully portrayed through Sugimoto's story and music, especially since he plays the score live onstage during every performance. This epic WWII musical follows a Japanese American family and their plight through forced incarceration and an African American jazz musician captured during Germany's occupation of France, all expressed through the powerful spirit of music. Sugimoto acknowledges, 'In America's current political situation, I also wanted to speak to the fact there are flickers of history repeating, and it is important to hear the lessons of the past to make a better future.'
Seven New Works Set for NMI's 15 Minute Musical Project, 6/29-7/1
One of the hottest tickets in Los Angeles every year is the inspiring 15-minute musicals developed at New Musicals Inc. There are seven musicals this year, having their world premiere on June 29, 30, and July 1 at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood. These musicals are a decades-long tradition at the NMI's Academy for New Musical Theatre.
TV: Go Behind the Scenes of LA'S NEXT GREAT STAGE STAR 2015!
Michael Sterling (Creator/Executive Producer) and Barbara Van Orden (Sponsor/Co-Executive Producer) proudly presented the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated LA's Next Great Stage Star competitions. The 2015 season began in January, in North Hollywood, CA. at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal.