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BWW Review: UMPO Hits It Out Of The Park With A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
by Gil Kaan - Jul 22, 2019

Powerhouse vocalist/actress Emma Hunton (onstage for many a UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF...  show) switches gears, exhibiting her directing prowess in her inaugural directorial UMPO production of A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. Hunton keeps the punchlines, the pop songs, the sweet moves coming at you in a machine gun-pace with just enough time to react with laughter or applause. As expected of a project from UMPO executive producer/writer Kate Pazakis, UMPO: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN consists of her very clever selection of pop songs to further the narrative, combined with some of the wittiest lines to parody the already existing funny moments of the Penny Marshall-directed A League of Their Own.

Jennifer Foster Releases 'Coldwater Canyon' (Foster The Art Live Sessions)
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018

Jennifer Foster (Off-Broadway's IF THERE IS I HAVEN'T FOUND IT YET, Michael Arden's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, Hollywood Bowl HAIR & MAMMA MIA) releases the first of Foster the Art's Live Sessions: 'Coldwater Canyon'. Foster the Art is a group of Los Angeles based artists and musicians who volunteer their time and skills to raise money and awareness for charitable causes through live music.

BWW Review: A Hysterical UMPO HOCUS POCUS Carries You to the Divine
by Gil Kaan - Oct 21, 2016

Executive Producer Kate Pazakis has done it again with her latest UMPO production THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF HOCUS POCUS. Director Tye Blue effectively corrals his vocally gifted cast in gloriously performing re-purposed pop tunes in between delivering Pazakis and John Flynn's cleverly written homage to the 1993 film Hocus Pocus. 

Come Little Children... HOCUS POCUS Parody Flies at Rockwell Table & Stage
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2016

Rockwell Table & Stage will put 'A Spell On' audiences this fall with The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Hocus Pocus.

Rockwell Table & Stage to Present UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY OF THE BIG LEBOWSKI This Summer
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2016

Dude Hang on to your undies...and your beverage! Rockwell Table & Stage crosses the line with its outrageous Unauthorized Musical Parody of The Big Lebowski, an American cult classic, running Thursday and Friday nights, though the end of this 2016 summer. Grab your tickets before they go missing, now on sale at: www.rockwell-la.com

Wesley Taylor, Vanessa Ray, Nicole Parker & More to Perform the Songs of Adam Wachter at Rockwell Table & Stage
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2016

ROCKWELL TABLE AND STAGE presents 'Just Come To This: The Songs of Adam Wachter' on Monday, May 23 at 8:00pm. The evening will feature works by up-and-coming musical theater composer/lyricist Adam Wachter, including original songs from his musicals Tarrytown and Zionsville, along with other favorites and new material written specifically for this night, all performed by a starry group of his obscenely talented, generous, and attention-hungry Broadway- and Television-star friends who have since all defected to the West Coast.

Photo Flash: Opening Night On the Red Carpet of Pasadena Playhouse's BREAKING THROUGH - Angela Bassett, Alison Luff and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 3, 2015

BREAKING THROUGH, a world premiere musical, features a book by Kirsten Guenther, and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by Tyce Diorio and directed by Sheldon Epps. Preview performances began October 27, 2015 with the official press opening on November 1, 2015 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at opening night on the red carpet below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Alison Luff, Matt Magnusson and More in BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 2, 2015

BREAKING THROUGH, a world premiere musical, features a book by Kirsten Guenther, and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by Tyce Diorio and directed by Sheldon Epps. Preview performances began October 27, 2015 with the official press opening on November 1, 2015 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Rehearsals and Behind the Scenes of Pasadena Playhouse's BREAKING THROUGH
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 29, 2015

BREAKING THROUGH, a world premiere musical, features a book by Kirsten Guenther, and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by Tyce Diorio and directed by Sheldon Epps. Preview performances began October 27, 2015 with the official press opening on November 1, 2015 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena).  BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek at rehearsals and more below!

Matt Magnusson and Alison Luff Lead BREAKING THROUGH, Beginning Tonight at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2015

Matt Magnusson stars as 'Scorpio' opposite Alison Luff in BREAKING THROUGH, beginning previews tonight, October 27, at The Pasadena Playhouse.

Matt Magnusson Replaces Constantine Maroulis in BREAKING THROUGH Premiere at Pasadena Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2015

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Matt Magnusson will be taking over the role of 'Scorpio' opposite Alison Luff in BREAKING THROUGH at The Pasadena Playhouse this fall. Magnusson replaces Constantine Maroulis, who has left the company due to personal matters.

STAGE TUBE: Alison Luff Talks BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stage Tube - Oct 12, 2015

The Pasadena Playhouse presents BREAKING THROUGH, a world premiere musical, with book by Kirsten Guenther, and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by Tyce Diorio, directed by Sheldon Epps and begins rehearsals this week. Preview performances begin October 27, 2015 with the official press opening on November 1, 2015. Below, Alison Luff talks about her role, the show and more during the photo shoot for BREAKING THROUGH!

VIDEO: Constantine Maroulis Talks BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015

Below, Constantine Maroulis talks about how much he wants audiences to see this show, and more!

Kacee Clanton, Robert W. Arbogast & More Join Alison Luff & Constantine Maroulis in BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2015

The Pasadena Playhouse (Artistic Director Sheldon Epps) announced today full casting for BREAKING THROUGH, a world premiere musical, with book by Kirsten Guenther, and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by Tyce Diorio, directed by Sheldon Epps and begins rehearsals this week. Preview performances begin October 27, 2015 with the official press opening on November 1, 2015 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena).

Photo Coverage: Opening Curtain Call, Celebration for 3-D Theatricals' SIDE SHOW
by Lily Lim - Apr 28, 2015

3D Theatricals (3DT), recipient of the 2015 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle's Joel Hirschhorn Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre during 2014, beckons all patrons of the arts to buckle up and hold on for a rip-roaring journey back into time by way of the acclaimed Broadway musical SIDE SHOW, based on the true life story of conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton. Side Show has been set for ten performances - exclusively at historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, CA, running April 25 - May 10. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night curtain call and festivities below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from La Mirada's CARRIE THE MUSICAL!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 29, 2015

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group present the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Check out highlights from the show below!

Review Roundup: Immersive CARRIE THE MUSICAL Opens at La Mirada Theatre
by Review Roundups - Mar 25, 2015

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Opening night was March 18. Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Coverage: CARRIE: THE MUSICAL Team Takes First Bows and Celebrates at La Mirada Theatre
by Lily Lim - Mar 22, 2015

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group present the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Performances started at Southern California's La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (14900 La Mirada Blvd.) on Thursday, March 12, 2015 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 5, 2015. Opening night was March 18, 2015. BroadwayWorld brings you inside press night at the show!

Photo Flash: First Look at New Immersive Production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL - Emily Lopez, Misty Cotton & More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 19, 2015

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group present the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Performances started at Southern California's La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (14900 La Mirada Blvd.) on Thursday, March 12, 2015 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 5, 2015. Opening night was last night, March 18, 2015. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Director Brady Schwind Opens Up About His Reimagined CARRIE at La Mirada Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2015

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (Brian Kite, producing artistic director), Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman, and The Transfer Group (Suzan Fairchild, Artistic Producer), presents the Los Angeles premiere of the all-new, reimagined, environmental and completely immersive theater production of the legendary musical CARRIE THE MUSICAL. Director Brady Schwind opened up about the new production in a recent interview with LA Weekly. He revealed: 'Someone in the show I was doing at the time had a bootleg audio of it. And I listened to it and fell in love with the music. It seemed so exciting, that I think, for a young person, your mind starts thinking about, 'Oh, what would I ever do if I ever staged this show, or if I ever had the chance to work on it?'