Shari Barrett

Based on characters in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula: The Musical, with a score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics/book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black, will no doubt attract fans of the genre and its well-known characters to see Justin Meyers bring his terrifyingly horrific yet totally mesmerizing impersonation of the cat-eyed, seductive vampire as the blond-haired ghoul you love to hate – or perhaps, hate to love! And you won’t be able to help yourself, trust me, nor be able to take your eyes off him every moment he commands the stage.

Directed and produced by caryn desai, the Los Angeles premiere of Conscience is taking place at International City Theatre in Long Bach from August 28 through September 13, with low-priced previews on August 26 and 27. Intrigued, I spoke with Sharon Gardner who portrays Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Jon Root, who plays Sen. McCarthy, about the play, their characters, and how they researched and prepared to take on these two iconic figures.

Disney’s Frozen the Broadway Musical with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by Jennifer Lee brings the magic of Arendelle to life on stage in an unforgettable musical adventure basedon the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, withoriginal Broadway orchestrations by Dave […]

I decided to speak with POP’s Artistic Director Josh Shaw about the discovery and selection of the long-long opera, selecting the venue, his selected cast, and why he thinks audiences will flock to enjoy a totally Italian experience with tickets starting at $15, with table seating that includes wine and pasta!

The stage adaptation of Jawbreaker The Musical written by Darren Stein (the creator of the original film), is an electrifying, high-gloss teen thriller with music composed by Jeffrey Thomson and lyrics by Jordan Mann. The propulsive, pop-concert-style score blends Lady Gaga-style synth-pop tracks with melodic ballads, and is directed by Matt DiCarlo with choreography by Jay Jackson. I spoke with Darren Stein and Matt Di Carlo about the upcoming Los Angeles workshop performances at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles, which marks the production's next chapter, designed to generate industry momentum toward a future Off-Broadway or London run.

Set in a park where only one ancient tree remains, Winter’s Bench follows Gladys, an elderly woman who has spent a lifetime believing the tree spoke to her when she was a child, and who waits, even now, to hear its voice again. Blending storytelling, live music and imagination, it’s both a memory play and a meditation on nature, aging and hope. And at a time when forests are disappearing and loneliness is on the rise, audiences are invited to consider what we lose when we stop listening to nature, to one another, and to the stories that shape us. I decided to speak with Debbie Devine, 24th Street Theatre’s artistic director who directs the play, about her vision for the production and why she thinks its message about nature, aging and hope speaks to modern audiences.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom stars A Noise Within resident artist Amber Liekhus in the title role, with ANW newcomer Jamar Gilbert taking on the role of Levee. I decided to speak with the two actors about their experience bringing the two iconic roles to the stage and why they believe the play teaches important lessons about Power, Music, Survival, and Legacy.

After losing their entire theater complex during the Pacific Palisades firestorm, Theatre Palisades has become a nomadic company sharing their productions in sites around the Westside of Los Angeles. The group is currently presenting a limited engagement of Kimberly Akimbo by David Lindsay-Abaire from August 14 through August 30, hosted at the Odyssey Theatre, located […]

Little Fish Theatre’s beloved short play festival Pick of the Vine has returned with a brand-new collection of seven bold, funny, moving, and surprising…

Open Fist Theatre Company is presenting a rare revival of Marisol, the Obie-winning work by Puerto Rican playwright José Rivera, whose powerfully poetic…