Mean Girls Rules the Stage at La Mirada Theatre
by tony reverditto Gavin Leahy, who portrays Damian, talks about theater, identity, and why Mean Girls still matters. Mean Girls began as a razor-sharp cultural phenomenon when Tina Fey adapted Rosalind Wiseman’s Queen Bees and Wannabes into the now-iconic 2004 film directed by Mark Waters. The story follows Cady Heron navigating the ruthless social hierarchy […]
Matteo Lane Knows Exactly What He’s Doing
by andrew j stillman With His Tour Heading to San Diego, Matteo Lane Talks About the Work, Rhythm and Obsession That Make His Comedy Look Effortless. Matteo Lane has the kind of stage presence that can make stand-up comedy look casual, almost accidental, like he just wandered into the spotlight and happened to be hilarious. […]
A Homecoming in Harmony: Melvin Robert Returns to GMCLA
by tony reverditto Emmy-winning host Melvin Robert rejoins the chorus for And The Beat Goes On, a soulful celebration at Saban Theatre For nearly five decades, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) has stood as one of the city’s most powerful cultural voices, an ensemble where artistry and advocacy meet in full […]
Fully Cast, Fully Themselves: Frankie Errington Takes The Lead
by brad hart For Frankie Errington (they/them), stepping into the role of J. Pierrepont Finch isn’t just about leading a classic musical; it’s about returning to a place that has witnessed their growth, both as an artist and as a person. In San Diego Musical Theatre’s upcoming production of How to Succeed in Business Without […]
Have Yourself a Judy Little Christmas with Debbie Wileman
Debbie Wileman: A Rising Star Embracing Judy Garland’s Spirit by kevin perry We are all guided by ghosts. Loved ones linger in our memories long after they’re gone. We follow laws passed down over centuries. And we’re inspired by icons of yesteryear. Spirits rule our lives in complex, comprehensive ways. So, listen up and learn […]
A Holiday Classic Comes Home to San Diego
With Adam Cooley leading the way, SDMT’s A Christmas Story will bring warmth, wonder and multigenerational charm back to the stage. by tony reverditto The beloved holiday classic A Christmas Story began as a 1983 film directed by Bob Clark, adapted from humorist Jean Shepherd’s semi-autobiographical stories about growing up in 1940s Indiana. The movie […]
Joey Taranto is Ready For His Main Character Moment in Working Girl
by andrew j stillman Joey Taranto wasn’t always planning on Broadway. “I was in my early 20s and didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life,” he told The RAGE Monthly. “But I knew I had to get out of New Orleans.” He’d dabbled in special effects makeup, done some cosmetic work […]
Freedom! How the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus Found Its Voice on Netflix
by scott leonard There are few moments in pop culture more universally thrilling than the opening notes of George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90.” That punchy beat. That unapologetic swagger. That joyful defiance wrapped in a perfect pop hook. Now imagine that same anthem reimagined by one of the country’s most celebrated LGBTQ+ ensembles — the San […]
From Detroit to Devereaux: Vince Kelley’s Golden Journey
Vince Kelley Stars in a Dazzling Stage Parody That Brings Blanche and the Girls Back for a Night of Sass, Sequins and Cheesecake by tony reverditto On the off chance you have never heard of The Golden Girls television series, it is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, following the lives of […]
Charles Herrera Brings Gomez Addams to Life in Desert Theatricals’ Wickedly Funny Production
The Addams Family is the devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams by kevin perry Weird is wonderful, outcasts are in, and spooky is kooky. Simply put: We are all Addamses, and we delight in our deviously decadent differences. “What is real? What is normal? We’re […]