The Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse to Launch Summer 2025 Theater Camps
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse will launch three theater camps for Summer 2025, as part of the Playhouse’s second year of Education Programs serving over 250 students this summer. Learn how to enroll!

Boston Court Pasadena Presents The World Premiere Production Of FROU-FROU: A MENAGERIE OF SORTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Boston Court Pasadena opens the world premiere production of Frou-Frou: A Menagerie of Sorts, written by John Anthony Loffredo and directed by Zi Alikhan on Saturday, March 1.

Alli Mauzey and Nicole Parker & More to Perform at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Yacht Rock favorites, a “wickedly” good concert and a return to one of the most famous Winter Dance parties ever are the highlights of Bucks County Playhouse’s Visiting Artists Series events this February. Learn how to attend.

Sharon Lawrence Will Lead PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company in association with J. Todd Harris will present an add-on production to its season, Sharon Lawrence starring in the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS.

ALABASTER LA Premiere to be Presented at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The Fountain Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Alabaster, a funny and poignant new play about healing and the power of women by Audrey Cefaly. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

NATIVE GARDENS Begins At Buffalo Theatre Ensemble In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2024

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble completes its 2024-2025 season with the timely comedy “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías, directed by Steve Scott, Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, March 2. There will be a preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. 

ALABASTER L.A. Premiere to be Presented at Fountain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024

The Fountain Theatre will present the Los Angeles premiere of Alabaster, a funny and poignant new play about healing and the power of women by Audrey Cefaly. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at the Scherr Forum Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024

Lythgoe Family Panto is making its return to the Los Angeles area with John O’Hurley as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. See photos from the production here!

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse
by Andrew Child - Nov 19, 2024

Pinkleton has thrown every prop gimmick and novel idea in the book at the show, and in the process has disrupted the stuff that simply works about the piece.

PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS Cast Announced At Scherr Forum Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

Discover the full cast for PETER PAN & TINKER BELL: A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, opening December 13 at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.

AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!

Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Gil Kaan - Nov 11, 2024

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.

Pasadena Chorale Wins 2024 American Prize in Choral Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 25, 2024

Pasadena Chorale has been awarded the prestigious 2024 American Prize in Choral Performance in the community division. This national award recognizes the Chorale's artistic excellence and commitment to bringing high-quality choral performances to the Pasadena community.

Preview: IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, TYLER PRICE! at Hudson Theatre
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 25, 2024

It’s been 17 years since Ben Decter started writing a musical about his daughter, Addie’s, battle with childhood epilepsy and how it has changed his family. Now, after numerous rewrites, readings, workshops, and emotional rehearsals, the show is finally making its stage debut.

Exclusive: Jonathan Tolins Talks Broadway, Opera, & Murder (Oh, My!) in ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with showrunner Jonathan Tolins to discuss the CBS series Elsbeth, its many connections to the stage, and why the show represents a more upbeat version of New York City than is often portrayed onscreen.

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Always on the Same Team Uplifting Each Other in THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW & in Life
by Gil Kaan - Oct 18, 2024

BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon bring the 7th edition of their internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show to the Dolby Theatre December 16, 2024, as part of their 33-city U.S. and Canadian tour running from November 7th - December 29th in major theaters. Got to Zoom with both of these drag icons before they started their touring.

Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.

Review: Cheyenne Jackson's SIGNS OF LIFE at 54 Below Is Utter Perfection
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 25, 2024

Cheyenne Jackson is laying himself bare on stage at 54 Below, nightly through Sunday September 29 with his hilarious new show Signs of Life. Jackson weaves stories and confessions about his life in between songs. At each show, he'll be joined by a different guest. The rest of the run is almost sold out – so make sure to get your tickets now.

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Pasadena Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Sep 21, 2024

Martin Crimp’s free adaptation – first staged in 2019 with James McAvoy in the title role -  is as urgent and beguiling as it is contemporary, a classic with a fiery heart and not an inch of dustiness or quaintness. In the revival directed by Mike Donahue at the Pasadena Playhouse, CYRANO bursts with energy and excitement.

Bob Barth to Chat With Director Aaron Schimberg On His New Film A DIFFERENT MAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024

Bob Barth interviewed director Aaron Schimberg about his new film A DIFFERENT MAN on Bob Barth's One Night Stand. The episode aired on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room Stream on September 19, 2024.