John Reilly

Review: OKLAHOMA at Desert Theatricals

OKLAHOMA is beyond ‘OK’ at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater; A truly wonderful classic brought to life.

Review: DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals

What did our critic think of DAMN YANKEES at Desert Theatricals?

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Desert Theatricals

Desert Theatricals 'Fiddler' stands tall and breathes LIFE into old TRADITIONS.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?

Review: SOUTH PACIFIC at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

What did our critic think of SOUTH PACIFIC at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater?

Epstein Theatre Announces Autumn Season

The Epstein Theatre is promising a packed programme of productions and performances to entertain Liverpool audiences this autumn.

BWW Review: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

Ah, the old musicals, when PC didn't exist and, as the Cole Porter song says, Anything Goes. And so it went with the final production (with presenting partner The City of Rancho Mirage) of Desert Theatrical's 2021/2022 season A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, a tale about a slave named Pseudolus (Gilmore Rizzo) trying to win his freedom by helping his young master Hero (Matthew Tucker) be with the young woman he loves, Philia (Emily Unnasch), who he has only seen through the window of the brothel next door. Yes, she is a courtesan, but she's a virgin (of course she is).

BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at Desert Theatricals At Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

I've mentioned before that I don't generally care for musicals. Never have. I did fall in love with West Side Story as a kid, but when other movies like Oklahoma!, Carousel, Paint Your Wagon, and yes, even Annie Get Your Gun came on tv, I was outta there. This is how it has been for most of my life (although I did get to see Wicked on Broadway, and wowzer!)

March Programme Announced at The Epstein Theatre

Spring has sprung at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre where audiences are being promised a brilliant programme of live music, drama and comedy throughout March. 

Liverpool's Epstein Theatre Announces Spring Season 2022

The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool has announced its Spring Season 2022 programme following a hugely successful festive run of family pantomime Beauty And The Beast. 

Theatricum Botanicum's HOLIDAY FAMILY FAIRE to Feature John C. Reilly & More

A live rendition starring Kiefo Nilsson (Harry’s son) and a 14-piece band, and narrated by celebrated actor/musician John C. Reilly, will be the centerpiece of a Holiday Family Faire, presented by Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum at its spectacular outdoor venue in Topanga on Saturday, Dec. 11. (Rain date: Dec. 18.)

Danai Gurira, Phillipa Soo, John C. Reilly & More to Take Part in Ojai Playwrights Conference's CONNECTIONS Benefit

A starry cast, some of whom will perform their own work, has been set for the Ojai Playwrights Conference presentation of “Connections,” a virtual celebration to benefit the OPC 2021 season, on Saturday, June 12 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time/ 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

BWW Interview: Mike Viola Talks New Album, Adam Schlesinger, and a DEWEY COX Musical

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mike Viola will release his latest studio album, 'Godmuffin,' on December 11th. 

Showtime Picks Up Astronaut Comedy Series Moonbase 8 Starring Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker And John C. Reilly

SHOWTIME has picked up MOONBASE 8, a new half-hour comedy series from A24 set to debut this fall

Jason Alexander, John C. Reilly, Amber Riley and More to Participate in Pasadena Playhouse's CELEBRITY GAME NIGHT

Pasadena Playhouse, State Theatre of California, has announced the fundraising event of the year, Playhouse Celebrity Game Night: Speed Charades, a hilarious competition where celebrity teams go head-to-head and battle it out in a fierce and fun game of speed charades benefiting the programs of the Pasadena Playhouse.

BWW Review: ANYTHING GOES at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

Photo Flash: John C. Reilly, Simon Helberg and More Attend Opening Night of THE FATHER Starring Alfred Molina

Pasadena Playhouse, The State Theater of California, presents The Father, written by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, now through March 1, 2020. The production stars Alfred Molina (Frieda, An Education, Enchanted April) in a tour-de-force role in perhaps one of the most awarded plays of recent times on two continents – winning the 2014 Molière Award, and nominations for the Evening Standard Theatre Award, Olivier Award for Best New Play, and Tony Award for Best Play.

Photo Flash: The Jazzy Cast Of MostlyNEWmusicals: Kevin Ray In Rehearsal

Feinstein's at Vitello's newest monthly series, mostlyNEWmusicals, continues Monday, 10.7.19 with selections from 2 musicals by acclaimed composer and recording artist Kevin Ray. The cast features Broadway's Rhett George (MEMPHIS, WICKED, SWEET CHARITY) along with Tommy Hobson (“Fresh Beat Band,” Ovation Award winner: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at La Mirada), Laura Dickinson (“Phineas and Ferb,” 4x Grammy® winner, 3x Emmy® winner), Eric B. Anthony (B'way: THE LION KING, Skylight Theatre: BRONCO BILLY), Gabriela Carrillo (PRINCE OF EGYPT at Tuacahn, AMERICAN MARIACHI at South Coast Rep), Marisa Matthews (EVITA at San Diego Rep, upcoming ROCK OF AGES in Hollywood), Elysa Gomez (Las Vegas: ROCK OF AGES, world premiere: CONGA), Miatta Lebile (CBS Diversity Showcase), Kelley Dorney (NICE WORK at Musical Theater West, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE at 3D and Tuacahn), and Bella Hicks (national tour: BEEHIVE, AMERICAN IDOT at La Mirada) and Justin Luciano (WEST SIDE STORY at VA Rep).

John C. Reilly Will Star in HBO's Lakers Pilot

Deadline reports that John C. Reilly will take over a role originally given to Michael Shannon on an upcoming HBO pilot about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers.

STG Announces Inaugural Year Of THING Sold Out

THING, the new two-day multidisciplinary event presented by Seattle Theatre Group and Sasquatch! Festival Founder Adam Zacks, has sold out in its inaugural year. The debut of the event, which takes place this Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, WA, features a diverse lineup of artists from across the globe. With both days sold out, thousands of attendees will spend the weekend experiencing a unique combination of music, comedy, film, dance, podcasts, visual arts, and more.