Break out the red, white, and blue! Ring the Liberty Bell! 1776, the musical about the making of the Declaration of Independence has marched back into Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater in another Good Company Players production, and audiences can let freedom ring through July 20.
This spring, the Visalia Players are bringing the outrageous, Tony Award-winning musical The Producers to life on the stage of the historic Ice House Theater. Opening May 23 and running through June 15, this bold, hilarious, and heartfelt production promises to be unlike anything this stage—or the Central Valley—has seen before.
Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno is presenting Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at the Saroyan Theatre May 12-13. Recently, KRL had the opportunity to interview cast member Sterling Baker-McClary who plays Ike Turner.
This week, Dysfunction, an original musical written by local playwright Ke’Lea Flowers, premiered at the Selma Arts Center. According to Claudio Laso, Producer and Selma Arts Council Member, this is the first time an original musical has been performed in full at the Selma Arts Center. KRL interviewed Ke’Lea about this show, and right then I decided that I had to see it, which I did this past weekend.
This week, Dysfunction, an original musical written by local playwright Ke'Lea Flowers is premiering at the Selma Arts Center. According to Claudio Laso, Producer and Selma Arts Council Member, this is the first time an original musical has been performed in full at the Selma Arts Center. KRL took a moment to chat with Ke'Lea about the show.
“Who is Jesus?” For over 2,000 years, this question has echoed through time, challenging scholars, leaders, and everyday people alike. In the 1960s, it took center stage as young Americans wrestled with its meaning—a curiosity that inspired John-Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz to create Godspell in 1971.
On April 4, 2025, The Visalia Players at the Ice House Theater will be premiering a brand new musical entitled The 50 States. This cabaret style musical was written by Andrew Hink who moved to Visalia from New York City with his partner in 2023.
An unplanned pregnancy. An abusive husband. Multiple affairs—and pies. That’s entertainment? It sure is!
Waitress, the 2016 musical based on the 2007 Keri Russell film of the same name, is being served at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater in a Good Company Players production through May 18. Treat yourself!
Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno is presenting SIX at the Saroyan in Fresno April 1-6. Recently, KRL had the opportunity to interview cast/crew member Kelly Denice Taylor who plays one of the Queens, Jane Seymour.
I drive past the Selma Arts Center almost every day on my way to work. And yet, I had never been inside. I had always been curious about the building with its imposing modern facade. Selma, CA is not the first city that pops into my head when I think of theater, art, and performance. And yet, here was the Center, and here was my chance to jump in, just like Alice down the rabbit hole. And how glad I am that I jumped.
