Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY at Ahmanson
by Evan Henerson - Dec 18, 2023
Lenz’s production is solid family stuff, a little bit cock-eyed, and easy on the treacle. Knowledge of the original movie is by no means a prerequisite to enjoyment of ACS: TM. If you’re craving certain iconic moments from the movie, rest assured you’ll find them, possibly even amped up or with a musical number built around them.
Interview: A Comforting Sabrina Sloan's Making Full Circles With A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Gil Kaan - Dec 7, 2023
Next up at the Ahmanson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s A Christmas Story opening December 8, 2023 (with previews beginning December 5th). Matt Lenz directs the cast of Chris Carsten, Eric Petersen, Sabrina Sloan, Shelley Regner, Kai Edga, and Henry Witcher; with ensemble members Steven-Adam Agdeppa, Gabbie Fried, Andrew Ge, Juliane Godfrey, Julia Harnett, Michael James, Trent Mills, Kyle Montgomery, Gabriel Navarro, Jane Papageorge, Zeke Bernier, Addalie Burns, Jack Casey, Jordan Coates, Greta Rebecca Kleinman, Kayden Alexander Koshelev, Emilie Ong, Izzy Pike, Jacob Pham and Charlie Stover. Sabrina took some time from her Mother-ing to answer a few of my queries.
James Naughton, Beth Malone & More Join Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022
Theatre Aspen has announced the cast and directors for its third annual Solo Flights, including two-time Tony Award winner James Naughton (Broadway’s Chicago). Solo Flights is Theatre Aspen’s developmental one-person show festival, running September 10-15, 2022, at the Hurst Theatre in Aspen, Colorado.
Review: KING LIZ at The Geffen Playhouse
by Andrew Child - Jul 27, 2022
King Liz is the premise for a television show at best, and, despite the noble work of those who are trying to pass it off as a piece of live theatre, its plot points, the characters’ relationships, and the narrative are only strong enough to grab our interest through the next commercial break.
Interview: KING LIZ's Fernanda Coppel Successfully Balancing Writing for Stage & TV
by Gil Kaan - Jul 18, 2022
Next up at the Geffen Playhouse, the west coast premiere of playwright Fernanda Coppel’s King Liz opening July 21, 2022 (previews already begun). Jesca Prudencio directs the cast of Ray Abruzzo, Oscar Best, Nancy Linari, Evan Morris Reiser, Michelle Ortiz and Sabrina Sloan. I had the opportunity to throw out a few questions to Fernanda about King Liz, as well as her writing career.
Garry Marshall Theatre Announces FULL OUT! Fundraiser Set For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022
Tony-winner & Emmy-winner Billy Porter (Pose, Kinky Boots) to join Broadway's award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell for a one-night only fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit Garry Marshall Theatre. Tony-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Celebrity Big Brother, Hairspray) will lead the conversation with Mitchell on stage.
HAMILTON Announces March 20 Closing In Los Angeles; Will Re-Open February 9th
by BWW Staff - Jan 13, 2022
Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that the Los Angeles production of HAMILTON will conclude its more than 6-month engagement at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Performances began on Tuesday, August 17, 2021; this was the second HAMILTON production in the world to reopen after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, select performances of the Los Angeles production were cancelled upon discovery of COVID-19 breakthrough cases backstage.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: HAMILTON se estrenaba en Puerto Rico
by Cristina Martinez - Jan 11, 2021
Un 11 de enero de 2019, el Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center de Puerto Rico acogía por primera vez HAMILTON, protagonizado, de nuevo, por su paisano Lin Manuel Miranda, escritor del musical.
Wait for it: HAMILTON returns to the Hobby Center
by Pnina Topham - Apr 2, 2020
Producer Jeffery Seller and Broadway at the Hobby Center have announced that single tickets for HAMILTON this summer will go on sale to the public Friday, April 3 at 10:00 AM CT. Performances run June 30 a?" August 9, 2020.