56 stories from Buck-ing Trends
Talk about "some enchanted evening"! Although “I expect every one of my crowd to make fun of my proud protestations of faith in” musical theater that can be fanciful and romantic…
When was the last time you really had 'FUN' at the theater? If you have to think about it, then run, hop, skip or jump to the landmark "Plummer Auditorium" in Fullerton, California where 3-D…
"It’s like that there’s music playing in your ear, and I’m listening, and I’m listening, and then I disappear; and then I feel a change–like a fire deep inside,…
"If you follow the foot-path through the cool, green meadows alive with blue mountain streams, you will soon become aware of the fragrance of sweet pasture land…it is here, at the foot of …
"Will wonders never cease?!" Just in time for the holidays, "The Chance Theater" at "The Bette Aitken Theater Arts Center" in Anaheim California, is presenting "She Loves Me"! Charming, roma…
How many opportunities do you have to leave your cynicism at the door and sincerely appreciate the best of what this season is supposed to be? Now, "One More Productions""the resident produc…
"Bit by bit, putting it together; piece by piece"only way to make a work of art. Every moment makes a contribution, every little detail plays a part. Having just the vision's no solution"eve…
"Part epic tale, part fire sale–just one dad, inspiring just one son," we're told at a key point in Musical Theatre West's "Big Fish", the hit musical based on the 2003 Blockbuster Tim…
"Everybody's got the right to be 'different'; even though at times they go to extremes. Aim for what you want a lot"everybody gets a shot!" They all had their reasons; they all had their own…
"It was the music of something beginning, an era exploding, a century spinning–in riches and rags, and in rhythm and rhyme…and the people called it 'Ragtime'."Â "The wheels are tu…
Who hasn't, at one time or another, imagined what it might be like to travel back to at least visit another period in time? Now, Anaheim California's award-winning "Chance Theater" explores …
Had it with mood-swings, Midol and Merlot? Then head on down to the "Laguna Playhouse" in Laguna Beach California, where Cindy Williams, the multi-talented star of the classic TV series "Lav…
Everything's coming up roses for "One More Productions" housed in Garden Grove California historic "Gem Theatre" with the third musical production in their momentous season–the classic…
"Those Damn Yankees! Why can't we beat 'em?!" exclaims Joe Boyd at the start of "Damn Yankees"–the classic musical performing at the landmark "Plummer Auditorium" in Fullerton Californ…
What happens when the lights go out one hot 4th of July weekend in the urban neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City? That's the premise of "In The Heights""the winner of four 20…
Stand Back Southern California"because 'One More Productions" is offering up their own 'touch of star quality' with their latest production of "Evita"! Fresh on the heels of their successful…
When is the last time you were at a show after which the audience couldn't get to their feet fast enough to offer up a thunderous and well deserved standing ovation? Yet, that's precisely wh…
"Wishes may bring problems, such as you regret them; better that though, than to never get them!" the characters sing in "Into The Woods""Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's five-time Tony A…
"Bring me to the light""of the Historic Gem Theatre in Garden Grove California, that is, where after a tragic fire in May 2011, their resident theater company, "One More Productions", is dem…
Los Angeles is alive with the sound of "The Musical Of Musicals: The Musical" which returned to "The Chromolume Theatre At The Attic" on Friday March 7th for a limited, three-week run. One b…
One is a modern updating of a classic comedy; the other is a classic bit of Americana, and, having each opened over Valentine's Day weekend, you can bet there's romance, songs, and music apl…
They're on a mission"for big laughs! Fresh from San Francisco, the sensational cast of the second national tour of "The Book Of Mormon" stopped into the majestic Pantages Theater in H…
When is the last time you heard "They don't make Christmas like that anymore!"? This holiday season just got a whole lot merrier in Southern California as the landmark "Laguna Playhouse" in …
Long Beach has an acute and very green case of "Transylvania Mania""as "Young Frankenstein, The Musical" makes its regional premiere as the triumphant season opener for Musical Theatre West'…
Oh My God, You Guys! "Legally Blonde, The Musical" 3-D Theatrical's new closer for their 2013 season, is totally worth the wait! Having opened on Friday, October 11th, 2013, it will play for…