33 stories by "Samantha Mehlinger"
Walking into Musical Theatre West's administrative headquarters in Long Beach, you might wonder if you time-traveled back a few decades"bursting racks of glittering '80s costumes for MTW's u…
To many Southern Californians the phrase "Inland Valley" may not be synonymous with "theater." Donna and Frank Minano, founders of Inland Valley Repertory Theatre, beg to differ. READ MORE
Known for big musicals, the partnership of La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment brings another favorite to its audiences with a new production of Little Sh…
Roger Bean, creator of the long-running off-Broadway hit The Marvelous Wonderettes, directs the world premiere of his latest creation, Summer of Love, a brand new musical that promises…
Stage and screen veteran Michael Learned pairs with her equally seasoned pal Granville Van Dusen as an unlikely couple in a new production of Kathleen Clark's play Southern Comforts, direc…
There is something about the white-face makeup and red nose of a clown that never fails to elicit strong emotions with audiences. For the American public, the image stirs up all kinds of ass…
With countless radio stations dedicated to the music of the '50s, '60s and '70s, the recent release of the entire Beatles catalogue on iTunes, and even covers of oldies like "River Deep…
Amid the charming shops in the heart of Sierra Madre, a brilliantly lit marquee above the entrance of the Sierra Madre Playhouse lights up the night. Inside, a lobby lined with benches leads…