Musical Theatre Guild Announces Casting For Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES. Stephen Sondheim's classic 1971 musical reflecting the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years, will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.
Review: Musical Theatre West Hits Another Grand Slam with Fun-Filled DAMN YANKEES
A truly fun-filled, ecstatically-performed iteration of this classic musical, MTW's Broadway-caliber production (now on stage at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center through October 30) is a definite must-see. The production's trio of terrific leads---Lesli Margherita, Jeff Skowron, and James Olivas---are themselves reason enough to see it.
Long Beach's Musical Theatre West Presents DAMN YANKEES
Enjoy a devilish twist on America's favorite pastime this October! Musical Theatre West's (MTW) production of Damn Yankees will take audiences through a Faustian fun-fest that celebrates love, baseball, and the importance of an escape clause.
Farmers Alley Theatre to Present BY REQUEST: A FARMERS ALLEY FUNDRAISER
BY REQUEST: A FARMERS ALLEY FUNDRAISER Premiering November 19th on the streaming platform Broadway On Demand, BY REQUEST: A FARMERS ALLEY FUNDRAISER was compiled from votes made by the theatre's longtime fans and patrons. Streaming thru November 29th this carefully curated concert will feature your favorite songs, scenes and never-before-seen archival footage from some of our most beloved productions. There are three different digital ticket packages that our patrons can choose from and each includes a ticket to enjoy this event - straight from the comfort of their home via Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku, smartphone, tablet or computer.
Teri Bibb Joins Cast Of TWISTED BROADWAY 3 At Feinstein's At Vitello's In Studio City
Broadway favorite Teri Bibb (The Phantom of the Opera, She Loves Me) has joined the cast of Twisted Broadway 3, the third annual Theatre LA Cares fundraiser, this year in support of Red Cross Australia animal rescue, it was announced today by producer Susan Grace. Hosted by Jason Graae (Forever Plaid, Ragtime, Wicked) with musical direction by Jan Roper and directed by Linda Kerns, show time is 8pm on Tuesday, March 10, at Feinstein's at Vitello's in Studio City.
Jeffrey Scott Parsons Hosts A MUSICAL THEATRE PODCAST
A Musical Theatre Podcast, with host Jeffrey Scott Parsons, is now available for free across all podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more. New episodes are released every Sunday evening.
BWW Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Ensemble Theatre Company
Director Brian McDonald does a nice job of keeping the actors rotating around the multiple microphones on stage (or having them add and remove costuming items) to distinguish between multiple characters. The staging is dynamic and the sight gags are clever, and the actors give pleasant and efficient performances, bringing out the warmth and hopefulness of this holiday tale. Ensemble's production highlights humor and heart for an agreeable, well-produced night of festive entertainment.