The Pasadena Playhouse

Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Always on the Same Team Uplifting Each Other in THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW & in Life

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.

Exclusive: Jonathan Tolins Talks Broadway, Opera, & Murder (Oh, My!) in ELSBETH

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.

Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre

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

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

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

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.

BWW Q&A: Dámaso Rodríguez on THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH at Seattle Rep

Imagine: You’ve been married for 5,000 years, raised a couple of kids, and survived multiple catastrophic disasters. But with the world constantly teetering on the edge of collapse, would you have the strength to save the human race, over and over again?

Garrett Clayton Returns To Catalina Jazz Club With HERO TO VILLAIN

Singer and actor Garrett Clayton, star of Disney's Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2 and Hairspray Live! on FOX is set to debut his new show Hero to Villain at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on Thursday, September 19, at 8:30pm, and at Oscar's Palm Springs on Saturday, September 21, at 7pm.

Pasadena Chorale's 2024-2025 Concert Season Announced

The Pasadena Chorale has announced its 2024-2025 concert season. This expansive year features an extraordinary lineup of performances that highlight the richness of American choral music and showcase the talents of its 90-member ensemble.

Garrett Clayton to Perform at THE BIG GAY CABARET SERIES

The Big Gay Cabaret at Venus Cabaret Theater features LGBTQIA+ performers from Hollywood, Broadway, and Chicago. Join Garrett Clayton in September! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Nike Doukas Appointed New Artistic Director of Antaeus Theatre Company as Bill Brochtrup Steps Down

Antaeus Theatre Company has announcesd Nike Doukas as the new artistic director, succeeding Bill Brochtrup. Doukas will begin her role on September 4.

SheLA Arts to Present HERE COMES THE NIGHT Next Month

SheLA Arts is set to present here comes the night, by Lisa Kenner Grissom, directed by Hailey McAfee.

Review: JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse

Director Kent Gash’s production in Pasadena serves up equal parts heat and cool, a slick and sweaty celebration of a man who was as vibrant and dangerous as his music. Under the musical direction of Darryl Archibald and choreography of Dell Howlett – both of which are first-rate – the evening cooks.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces Casting for THE COLOR PURPLE Beginning This Month At The Benedum Center

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.