Jerry Springer The Opera

Awards and Recognition

  • Southern California Premiere
  • Ovation Recommended
  • Back Stage Critic's Pick
  • Los Angeles Times Critic's Choice

Reviewer Quotes

“ Brilliantly outrageous! ”

Orange County Register

“ By any measure a hilarious satire ”

OC Weekly

WARNING: This show is strictly for adult audiences.
You will be shocked, you will most likely be offended,
but you will definitely laugh your a@# off!

From its phenomenal success in London and New York, Jerry Springer: The Opera is finally coming to Southern California. The smash-hit production combines the highest form of art and the lowest form of pop culture, and created history in the process by winning all four Best Musical Awards in London. In turns hilarious and heart-breaking, this raunchy, high-energy production follows Jerry Springer to the afterlife and beyond. Featuring nappy fetishists, wannabe strippers and dancing Klansmen, this profane, cheeky musical has a sung-through score that ranges from pop and classical to contemporary opera. Just remember, it ain’t over till the fat lady says you’re sleeping with your brother’s sister’s twin…

NOTE: Seriously! This show is NOT FOR KIDS! Contains graphic language, adult situations and other things you would see on Jerry’s show… and more!

Creative Team
  • Music : Richard Thomas
  • Book and Lyrics : Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas
  • Director : Trevor Biship
  • Musical Director : Mike Wilkins
  • Choreographer : Kelly Todd*
  • Scenic Designer : Caitlin Lainoff
  • Lighting Designer : Brian S. Shevelenko
  • Video Designer : Lianne Arnold
  • Costume Designer : Anthony Tran
  • Sound Designer : Casey Long*
  • Fight Choreographer : Chance Dean*
  • Stage Manager : Courtny Greenough*
Performers
  • Jerry Springer : Warren Draper
  • Jonathan/Satan : David Laffey
  • Steve Wilkos : David McCormick
  • Dwight/God : Jovani McCleary
  • Peaches/Baby Jane : Erika C. Miller*
  • Zandra/Irene/Mary : Laura M. Hathaway
  • Tremont/Gabriel : Matthew Ballestero
  • Montel/Jesus : Jared Pugh
  • Andrea/Michael : Katie Kitani
  • Chucky/Adam : Kyle Cooper
  • Shawntel/Eve : Jessie Withers
  • Ensemble : Rebecca Fondiler
  • Ensemble : Andrea Paquin
  • Ensemble : Stephanie Bull
  • Ensemble : Kellie Spill
  • Ensemble : Travis Ammann
  • Ensemble : Israel Cortez
  • Ensemble : Nathan Willingham
  • Ensemble : Ryan Spindel
*Chance Resident Artist
Awards 
  • WINNER 2010-2011 Ovation Award: Production of a Musical - Intimate Theatre
  • WINNER 2011 LADCC Award: Music Direction (Mike Wilkins)
  • WINNER 2011 Garland Award: Production
  • WINNER 2011 Garland Award: Musical Score (Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas)
  • WINNER 2011 Garland Award: Direction (Trevor Biship)
  • WINNER 2011 Garland Award: Music Direction (Mike Wilkins)
  • WINNER 2011 Garland Award: Sound Design (Casey Long)
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Production
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Music Score (Stewart Lee and Richard Thomas)
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Direction (Trevor Biship)
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Choreography (Kelly Todd)
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Ensemble Performance
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Lighting Design (Brian S. Shevelenko)
  • 2011 LADCC Award Nominee: Sound Design (Casey Long)
  • 2010-2011 Ovation Award Nominee: Director of a Musical (Trevor Biship)
  • 2010-2011 Ovation Award Nominee: Choreography (Kelly Todd)
  • 2010-2011 Ovation Award Nominee: Music Direction (Mike Wilkins)
  • 2010-2011 Ovation Award Nominee: Lead Actor in a Musical (David Laffey)
  • 2010-2011 Ovation Award Nominee: Acting Ensemble of a Musical
  • 2011 Best Musical: San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
  • 2011 Best Production: LA STAGE

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