Trisha Rapier

Photos: First Look at THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Rubicon Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023

Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre's production of THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, running through December 23, here!

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present Kander & Ebb Musical Revue THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Directed By Wren T. Brown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Rubicon Theatre Company will present 'THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND,' a Kander & Ebb Musical Revue directed by Wren T. Brown. Get all the details about the opening night on December 9th at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura!

Kritzerland Host All New Concert Tribute To Sondheim
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

For the 124th Kritzerland show, it's a very personal tribute to the late and great Stephen Sondheim. Producer/host Bruce Kimmel knew Sondheim for over thirty years and produced a significant number of recordings of his work, beginning with the album Unsung Sondheim, which featured mostly never before recorded songs that Sondheim himself suggested.

Review: 5-Star Theatricals' THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Kavli Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 16, 2022

With TV star Teri Hatcher ('Desperate Housewives,' 'Lois & Clark') leading the way, 5-Star Theatricals' production of 'The Addams Family' is a gag-filled laughfest, with great tunes, a cemetery full of puns, and even a wardrobe malfunction. It's real, and it's spectacular!

Photos: First Look at Teri Hatcher and More in 5-Star Theatricals' THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 16, 2022

5 Star Theatricals has released production photos for the regional premiere of the hilarious musical comedy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, music & lyrics by Andrew Lippa, musical conductor and direction by Ryan O’Connell, choreography by Darby Epperson and directed by Kirsten Chandler.

Full Cast & Creative Team Announced for Teri Hatcher Led THE ADDAMS FAMILY at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

 5-Star Theatricals has announced the full cast and creative team that will join award-winning film and television icon Teri Hatcher as “Morticia Addams” in the regional premiere of The Addams Family. The Addams Family opens on Friday, October 14, 2022 and runs through Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Photos: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022

North Coast Repertory Theatre is celebrating unforgettable musical legends with a wildly funny send-up of The Great White Way. 

Matt Merchant To Join SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY as King George at Musical Theatre West
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022

Musical Theatre West will welcome a familiar face to take on the iconic role of King George for the final weekend of Spamilton: An American Parody.

Photos: Musical Theatre West Presents SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2022

Musical Theatre West’s production of Spamilton: An American Parody debuted in Long Beach, CA this last weekend with a preview performance on Friday, March 25th, and a dazzling red-carpet event on Saturday, March 26th.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS Announced At North Coast Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2022

North Coast Repertory Theatre is celebrating unforgettable musical legends with a wildly funny send-up of The Great White Way. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS parodies beloved musicals including Chicago, Phantom, Wicked, Fiddler and many more with wit, charm and hysterical lyrics.

Jason Graae Joins Musical Theatre West Production Of SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022

Get your tickets for a night of side-splitting satire! Musical Theatre West is excited to announce that the highly-anticipated cameo role of King George will be played by Broadway and musical theatre star Jason Graae in the Long Beach premiere of Spamilton: An American Parody.

Long Beach's Musical Theatre West to Present SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022

Musical Theatre West has announced the Long Beach premiere of Spamilton: An American Parody written and created by Gerard Alessandrini (Forbidden Broadway), directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre, with music direction by Wilkie Ferguson III.

BWW Review: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY Leaves Them Laughing in Riverside
by Audrey Liebross - Mar 18, 2016

Theatergoers at the Fox Performing Arts Center (Fox PAC) in Riverside, California, had the pleasure of watching the hilarious FORBIDDEN BROADWAY revue. The audience laughed uproariously at the onstage antics, which consist of skewering Broadway's musical hits and stars.

Segerstrom Center Opens 2015-16 Spotlight Series with FORBIDDEN BROADWAY This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2015

Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2015 - 2016 Spotlight Series opens with the sidesplitting savagery known as Forbidden Broadway tonight, October 1 - 4, 2015

BWW Interview: Trisha Rapier Brings FORBIDDEN BROADWAY from NYC to Costa Mesa
by Michael L. Quintos - Sep 28, 2015

To kick off Segerstrom Center for the Arts' brand new 2015-2016 Spotlight Series, the O.C. theatrical institution will welcome cast members of the Tony Award-winning New York company of the hysterical FORBIDDEN BROADWAY for the show's latest touring incarnation entitled Alive and Kicking! for a limited four-performance engagement at the Center's Samueli Theater from October 1-4. One of the show's longtime stalwarts is Trisha Rapier, a 12-year veteran of the show who also happens to hail from Orange County! She agreed to answer a few questions from BWW So. Cal. contributing editor Michael L. Quintos before her O.C. homecoming.

Segerstrom Center to Open 2015-16 Spotlight Series with FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, 10/1-4
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2015

 Segerstrom Center for the Arts' 2015 - 2016 Spotlight Series opens with the sidesplitting savagery known as Forbidden Broadway October 1 - 4, 2015. There will be just four performances of a special adaptation of their recent hit edition, Forbidden Broadway Alive and Kicking! The cast includes members of the Tony Award®-winning New York company, including Forbidden Broadway stalwarts Gina Kreiezmar, Marcus Stevens, Kevin B. McGlynn and Trisha Rapier (who hails from Orange County!). This touring edition is presented by John Freedson and Harriet Yellin.

MMTL Presents SUPER HERO Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2014

Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab announces it second presentation for 2014-25 : The brand new musical comedy SUPER HERO tonight, November 20th at 6:30pm at The Snapple Theatre Center, 210West 50th, 4th Floor, just west of Broadway.

BWW Reviews: THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND: THE SONGS OF KANDER & EBB at Music Theatre of Connecticut
by Cindy Cardozo - Nov 14, 2014

Music Theatre of Connecticut opened their 28th season with a re-imagined production of The World Goes 'Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb. With a talented cast of musicians and an uber-talented cast of performers, this show will captivate and delight anyone who loves musical theater.

MMTL to Present SUPER HERO, 11/20
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2014

Manhattan Musical Theatre Lab announces it second presentation for 2014-25 : The brand new musical comedy SUPER HERO on Thursday, November 20th at 6:30pm at The Snapple Theatre Center, 210West 50th, 4th Floor, just west of Broadway.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Human Race Theatre Co's PLAY IT BY HEART
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014

PLAY IT BY HEART, music by David Spangler and Jerry Taylor, lyrics by David Spangler, Jerry Taylor and R.T. Robinson, book by Brian Yorkey, and directed by Kevin Moore runs through July 6, 2014. Check out a first look below!