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"Singin' in the Rain" Production Reel

7/22/2015

 
There are only a few more chances to catch this amazing production as most shows are sold out... Get your tickets now at musical.org!

Reviews for "Singin' in the Rain"

7/15/2015

 
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Whether or not you’ve seen Singin’ In The Rain (movie or stage adaptation) before, you won’t want to miss it at Musical Theatre West. This is as close to a Broadway revival as regional musical theater gets. 
- Stage Scene LA

With swift, zippy pacing, and cheeky humor that seems to transcend the varying ages of the audiences in attendance, MTW’s effervescent SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN—as delivered by this hard-working, infectiously happy Broadway-caliber ensemble—should definitely continue to enjoy being showered in praises. 
- ONSTAGE
"Singin' in the Rain" is now open at the Carpenter Center, but many shows are already SOLD OUT! Come see this fantastic production before it's gone for good!

Singin' in the Rain

5/18/2015

 
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The iconic score, the tap dancing, the classic Hollywood story... all brought to life onstage! Ashley is excited to be a part of the cast of Musical Theatre West's production of "Singin' in the Rain!" 

Come out to Long Beach to see this musical theater classic brought to life! Performances run from July 10-26, and tickets can be bought at www.musical.org.

"Les Mis" Production Video

4/15/2015

 
Come and join in the revolution in Long Beach with the cast of "Les Miserables!" 

Reviews for "Les Miserables"

4/14/2015

 
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Ensemble members get the vocal/acting workout of several shows put together, [...] doing so to rival any Broadway bunch in role/costume change after change, with special kudos for their harmonies in “Prologue,” “Master Of The House,” “Do You Hear The People Sing,” and “One Day More.”
- Stage Scene LA

Musical Theatre West offers a superbly stirring, grandly moving production not to be missed. 
- OC Register
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A twenty-year wait for the rights to the international phenomenon that is Boublil And Schönberg’s Les Misérables pays off at long last for Musical Theatre West in an absolutely spectacular big-stage, big-cast, big-budget production that gives Broadway a run for its money.

- Stage Scene LA

"Les Miserables" at MTW

3/4/2015

 
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Ashley is excited to announce that she will be part of the cast of "Les Miserables" at Musical Theatre West in Long Beach! This international hit musical features an incredible cast, an iconic score, and plenty of revolution.

This production runs from April 10-26 at the Carpenter Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are already going fast, so get yours quickly! For ticket and performance information, visit www.musical.org.

"Missing Pages" Teaser

2/18/2015

 

The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll from Boston Court on Vimeo.

Come down the rabbit hole for two more weeks! This beautiful production must close on March 1st!  

"Missing Pages" Reviews

2/6/2015

 
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"This matter-of-fact mingling of fantasy and reality is a clear tribute to one of Carroll’s most endearing literary strategies, and the production, under the assured direction of Abigail Deser, uses it at times magically."
- LA Times

"Intriguing, well-acted and beautifully staged 'The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll' opened to a sold out house on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Between hallucinatory dreams and 'real life' Lily Blau’s new play takes the audience down the rabbit hole to find out what might have occurred in pages torn out of math professor, Charles Dodgson’s/Lewis Carroll's, personal diary."
- LA Examiner

"Ashley Ruth Jones gives the younger, sicklier Edith an impatience and even occasional detachment as her illness progresses."
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune

"Jones [could not make] for a more awkwardly endearing Edith."
- Stage Scene LA

"Erin Barnes as Ina and Ashley Ruth Jones as Edith both give adroit support as the mischievous siblings."
- Broadway World

"As the other [Miss] Liddell, [...] Ashley Ruth Jones delight[s] and effectively project[s] the trappings of childhood as well."
- Stage and Cinema

"Erin Barnes (Lorina “Ina” Liddell) and Ashley Ruth Jones (Edith Liddell) are appealing and believable as her siblings."
- LA Examiner
For a complete rundown of reviews, check out The Blog @ Boston Court. 

Coming Up: Mostly Musicals Cabaret

1/26/2015

 
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Liven up your Valentines Day celebrations with Mostly Musicals cabaret! Check out Ashley and some of LA's best musical theatre performers as they sing about their off-kilter romances. 

Cafe Fais-Do-Do, 5257 W. Adams Blvd. 
Doors open at 7 and the show starts at 8, with an open mic after!

For more info, go to mostlymusicalsla.com

The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll

10/23/2014

 
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Here's to starting off 2015 with a bang! Ashley will play the role of Edith Liddell in the world premiere production of The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll at The Theatre @ Boston Court. This play is written by Lily Blau and will be directed by Abigail Deser. 

Performances will take place at Boston Court Theatre in Pasadena, with previews beginning January 22, 2015, and regular performances from January 31 to March 1. For more information and tickets, please visit www.bostoncourt.com.
The beloved British writer Lewis Carroll kept a detailed journal of his life, including his close friendship with young Alice Liddell, the 11-year-old muse who inspired Alice in Wonderland. Upon Carroll’s death it was discovered that several pages of this otherwise immaculate journal had been torn out. Now after more than a century of swirling rumors, this play takes us down the rabbit hole to explore these missing pages and what might have occurred between the legendary storyteller and the young girl who inspired one of the most famous stories ever written.

Les Girls Benefit 2014

10/7/2014

 
Ashley had the pleasure to perform alongside celebrities such as Loretta Divine, Allison Janney, Bellamy Young (Scandal), Shoshanna Bean (Wicked) and more at the annual Les Girls Benefit at the Avalon in Hollywood. This fundraiser featured an evening of auctions and celebrity performances to benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund's "Deadline 2020" campaign. 

This benefit was directed by Lee Martino and produced by Andrew Carlberg. For more information, check out this article featured in Variety: variety.com/put-on-a-show-at-les-girls-cabaret

Masque of the Red Death

9/30/2014

 
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Ashley will be performing in an industry reading of the new musical "Masque of the Red Death" at the NOHO Arts Center on October 27th. This musical is directed by Calvin Remsberg and features music by Gregory Nabours. The book is written by Wendy Pini, who created the graphic novel this musical is based on. 

For more information on this project, check out these articles: 

www.broadwayworld.com/MASQUE-OF-THE-RED-DEATH

http://www.playbill.com/casting-masque-of-the-red-death

Psyche Promo video

9/20/2014

 
Check out the latest promo from Psyche! This video features a live recording of Ashley singing "I'm Amazed" from the show, along with clips from the production. 

Come see this show as it goes into its final two weekends!

Psyche a Modern Rock Opera video promo from Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera on Vimeo.

Upcoming Performances

9/14/2014

 
​Look out for Ashley in these upcoming LA performances!

"Mostly Musicals": September 29th at Vitello's ​

"A Little New Music": September 23 at Rockwell Table & Stage

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Psyche Reviews

9/3/2014

 
A modern-day retelling of the Psyche myth, the production features a mind-bogglingly intricate staging that includes spectacular design elements, a wonderful cast, terrific choreography and the kind of dream musical direction that would grace a Broadway show.
                                       - LA Times
Ashley Ruth Jones carries the show as Psyche with an other-worldly vocal range and vivid emotional life that proves her worth of nothing less than a star.
                                       - Guardian Liberty Voice
As Psyche, Ashley Ruth Jones reveals stage presence, deeply felt emotion, and above all powerful vocals. 
                                       -StageSceneLA
Ashley Ruth Jones is wonderful as Psyche, beautifully conveying her fragility even while belting out her vocally demanding songs.
                                       - Stage Raw
Jones and Starr are convincingly hormonal lovers...
                                       - LA Times
In the leading role of Psyche, Ashley Ruth Jones deserves a medal for going above and beyond...
                                       -Rob Stevens
The [voice] of Ashley Ruth Jones (Psyche) [... was] stunning and filled every inch of the theater with raw power.
                                       - The Los Angeles Post
All the performers, however, were astonishing, beginning with Ashley Ruth Jones as Psyche – with a memorable range to her singing, as well as [ability] to play the innocence and the hurt.
                                       - Dale Reynolds
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Ashley Ruth Jones as Psyche and Michael Starr as Eros. Photo by Barry Weiss.
Come see "Psyche" through September 28th at the Greenway Court Theater! Tickets can be purchased at www.psycherockopera.com!

Psyche Press Release

7/12/2014

 
Check out Broadwayworld's press release for "Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera" here: www.broadwayworld.com/PSYCHE

To buy tickets, read cast bios, and to learn more about "Psyche," visit the production's website: www.psycherockopera.com

Stay tuned for more exciting news about this production!

New Representation

6/23/2014

 
Ashley is excited to be represented by Steven Dry of Connor Ankrum and Associates for theater. She is looking forward to working with this team and starting life in the "real world" as an actor!

Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera

6/20/2014

 
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Ashley has been cast as Psyche in the exciting new production "Psyche: A Modern Rock Opera." This production tells the story of the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros using aerial performance, puppetry, and choreography. This production will be directed by Michael Matthews (2012 LA Ovation Award Best Director, 2012 LA Weekly Award) and produced by Andrew Carlberg (Castle, Romeo+Juliet on Broadway). 

This innovative new production opens August 30 and runs until September 28 at the Greenway Court Theater in West Hollywood. For more information, please visit: www.psycherockopera.com

Graduation!

6/13/2014

 
After four wonderful years of intense training, late nights, and eight claps, Ashley has graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television with a B.A. in Theater and a Specialization in Musical Theater. Ashley had the privilege of singing the National Anthem at the ceremony inside Royce Hall for her teachers, classmates, and family. 

The last four years at UCLA have been incredible; here's to the exciting future ahead!
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Press: "Guys and Dolls"

5/22/2014

 
Ashley has been featured in a press article by the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television to promote "Guys and Dolls!" Read this "behind-the scenes" glimpse into the production here: 

www.tft.ucla.edu/hey-lets-put-on-a-show

Guys and Dolls

3/3/2014

 
Ashley has been cast as Sarah Brown in the musical Guys and Dolls produced by the UCLA Department of Theater. Directed by Linda Kerns and choreographed by Peggy Hickey (Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder), this production will feature undergraduate actors from the Ray Bolger School of Musical Theater. The production runs at the Freud Playhouse with performances May 22-24 and 27-31 at 8PM, with additional performances at 2PM on May 24 and 31. 

This classic American musical includes the beloved songs "Luck be a Lady," "I'll Know," "If I Were a Bell," and many more! More information about this show and tickets can be found here: www.ticketmaster.com/guys-and-dolls

Dreams Workshop

2/16/2014

 
Ashley has been cast in a workshop production of a new musical called Dreams as Sarah/Sapphire, the show's female lead. This musical includes music and lyrics by Paul Bradley, who has been mentored by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin). Previously, Dreams has been selected to go through the prestigious Disney/ASCAP Musical Theater Workshop.  

This exciting new workshop is being produced by the UCLA Department of Theater, with performances on February 28 and March 1, 2014.

Lainie's Cabaret at UCLA

10/2/2013

 
Ashley has been cast in a cabaret directed by renowned music, stage, and film star Lainie Kazan and produced by the UCLA Department of Theater. Lainie will direct students in the arrangement and performance of songs from the Great American Songbook. Performances take place November 23-27th at the Freud Playhouse. 

Find out more information about the event here: www.tft.ucla.edu/lainies-cabaret-at-ucla

Ovation Award Nominations

9/18/2013

 
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Omigod you guys! Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of Legally Blonde has been nominated for SIX 2013 Ovation Awards! This production has been nominated for Best Production of a Musical (Large Theater) and Acting Ensemble of a Musical, in addition to receiving four individual nominations for Lead Actress in a Musical, Featured Actress in a Musical, and Featured Actor in a Musical. A HUGE congratulations to this talented cast!

To learn more about the Ovation nominees and LA Stage Alliance check out their website: www.lastagetimes.com/2013/ovation-awards

Reviews are in! Legally Blonde is a Hit!

7/21/2013

 
In a production that easily matches the First National Tour in all-around excellence, this latest Legally Blonde makes it abundantly clear that for musical theater at its Broadway best, there’s no Ventura County match for Cabrillo Music Theatre. 
                                            -Stage Scene LA
Check out some of the amazing reviews for Legally Blonde!

Stage Scene LA: www.stagescenela.com/legally-blonde

Broadway World: www.broadwayworld.com/Cabrillo-LEGALLY-BLONDE
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