musical

Jul 2023 19

Q & A With Preston Truman Boyd, Javert In Upcoming Performance of Les Misérables At Saroyan

2023 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno's next show coming to the Saroyan Theatre will be Les Misérables. The performances will be next week July 25-30. KRL had the chance to chat with one of the actors in the show recently, Preston Truman Boyd, who plays Javert.
Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno's next show coming to the Saroyan Theatre will be Les Misérables. The performances will be next week July 25-30. KRL had the chance to chat with one of the actors in the show recently, Preston Truman Boyd, who plays Javert.

May 2023 17

Next to Normal On Stage at the Selma Arts Center

2023 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mental Health, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Lately, we have seen a lot of shows on the darker side—we started off with Sweeney Todd in Visalia, then The Bad Seed at 2nd Space, and now Next to Normal in Selma. While all three shows are wonderful and wonderfully done, Next to Normal is the one among them that is most likely to strike a chord with many because of its realistic portrayal of mental illness. It is also the most likely to have you reaching for the tissues.

May 2023 17

All Shook Up On Stage at Roger Rocka’s

2023 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Take a handful of William Shakespeare’s plays like Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, sauce them with two dozen Elvis Presley songs, and what do you get? All Shook Up, an effervescent jukebox musical now playing in a Good Company Players production at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater through July 9.

May 2023 10

Q & A With Maite Uzal From Fiddler On the Roof Coming to Fresno

2023 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno is presenting Fiddler on the Roof at the Saroyan on May 16 and 17. Recently, KRL had the opportunity to interview cast member Maite Uzal who plays Golde about the show! Maite is from Madrid, Spain.

May 2023 3

Sweeney Todd Presented by the Visalia Players

2023 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Feeling a little bloodthirsty? Looking for a night of musical theater? Have I got a show for you! It’s at the Ice House Theater in Visalia, where the Visalia Players are presenting a chiller if ever there was one—Sweeney Todd.

Apr 2023 19

Godspell On Stage at Fresno Pacific

2023 Articles, Education, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Godspell: A stage musical based on the Book of Matthew in the New Testament, conceived and originally directed by John-Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics (Some lyrics are taken from hymnals and Biblical scriptures. Two songs are by Peggy Gordon and Jay Hamburger: “Day by Day,” from the Off-Off-Broadway version, and “Beautiful City, which was written for the 1973 movie.) by Stephen Schwartz.

Mar 2023 15

Ryahn Evers on being Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray At the Saroyan

2023 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno's next show coming to the Saroyan Theatre will be Hairspray. The performances will be next week on March 21 and 22. KRL had the chance to chat with one of the actors in the show recently, Ryahn Evers, who plays Amber Von Tussle.

Jan 2023 26

Singin’ in the Rain On Stage at Roger Rocka’s

2023 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Remember all that wonderful rain we’ve had? You can get a little more of it (metaphorically) at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater in the Good Company Players’ production of Singin’ in the Rain, running through March 12.

Nov 2022 16

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast On Stage At Roger Rocka’s

2022 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

“Be our guest!”
The Good Company Players have invited all to a joyous production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater through January 8. Feast and enjoy!

Nov 2022 9

Valley Premiere of All Is Calm Presented by CenterStage Clovis

2022 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

On November 12 the Valley premiere of All is Calm will open on stage in Clovis presented by CenterStage Clovis Community Theatre. Recently, we chatted about this unique show with the Board President and Artistic Director of CenterStage, Darren Tharp.