Press
2024
Let’s hear it for the ‘Boys’: ’60s jukebox musical heads to Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Apr 17, 2024.
Everyone is welcome at Stars’ ‘Prom’
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Mar 5, 2024.
Stars Playhouse invites you along for the ‘Ride’
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Mar 5, 2024.
Going to ‘Memphis’: Stars debuts lively musical about tumultuous era
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Jan 31, 2024.
Jim Fillbrandt left a legacy in both public education and the theater arts in Bakersfield
Steven Mayer, The Bakersfield Californian. Jan 26, 2024.
2023
‘The Tempest’ conjures magic at Stars Playhouse
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Dec 10, 2023.
‘Beauty’ is found within — At Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Nov 29, 2023.
Raising the ‘Dead’ at Stars Playhouse
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Oct 24, 2023.
Reanimating a classic at Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Oct 11, 2023.
Whisking up laughs at Stars Playhouse
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Sep 6, 2023.
Identity crisis never funnier than in ‘Freaky Friday’
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Aug 30, 2023.
To ‘Bernhardt’ or not to be: Play embraces female power
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Aug 9, 2023.
Enjoy royal treatment at Stars’ Princess Breakfast
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Aug 9, 2023.
‘Wonderettes’ will never cease at Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Jul 26, 2023.
Soar to new ‘Heights’ with special youth production
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Jul 13, 2023.
A golden age of fun with Stars’ ‘Wrinkles’
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Jun 14, 2023.
Are you ready, kids? ‘SpongeBob’ summer workshop now enrolling
The Bakersfield Californian. May 8, 2023.
Kick up your ‘Boots’ at Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. May 3, 2023.
This ‘Tortilla’ made with love
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Apr 12, 2023.
Make your dollars dance for competition at Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Mar 27, 2023.
What’s a little drama among ‘Friends’?
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Mar 8, 2023.
Stars cultivates hope, joy in its ‘Secret Garden’
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Mar 1, 2023.
Go ‘West’ for family drama at Stars Playhouse
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Feb 14, 2023.
‘Cinderella’ set for a lovely night at Stars
Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian. Jan 18, 2023.
2022
2021
2020
Princesses hold court virtually in ‘Disenchanted’
The Bakersfield Californian. July 1, 2020.
Stars Playhouse brings poets’ friendship to life in ‘Dear Elizabeth’
The Bakersfield Californian. July 1, 2020.
Young performers to take the virtual stage
The Bakersfield Californian. June 17, 2020.
THE DISH: Stars offers dinner without show — for now
The Bakersfield Californian. May 29, 2020.
2020 Best Of Readers’ Choice Poll Results
BMT/Stars – Voted FAVORITE Community Theatre
Bakersfield Life Magazine. April 25, 2020
The show will go on — at later date — for local theaters
The Bakersfield Californian. March 6, 2020.
High-caliber entertainment with ‘Annie Get Your Gun’
The Bakersfield Californian. March 6, 2020.
DINING WITH DRE: Stars Theatre Restaurant brings numerous avenues of the arts under one roof
Bakersfield Life Magazine. February 29, 2020.
WATCH: Dining with Dre — Stars Theatre Restaurant
Bakersfield Life Magazine. February 3, 2020.
They don’t need anything but you … to see ‘Annie’
The Bakersfield Californian. January 15, 2020.
2019
Resolve to have fun with this ‘New Year’
The Bakersfield Californian. December 31, 2019.
We triple dog dare you to see this ‘Story’
The Bakersfield Californian. December 4, 2019.
Hitch your wagon to this ‘Star’
The Bakersfield Californian. October 31, 2019.
Startacular spectacular! Stars goes all out for fundraiser
The Bakersfield Californian. October 16, 2019.
What do the Stars folk do? They head to ‘Camelot’
The Bakersfield Californian. September 25, 2019.
‘A Gentleman’s Guide’ a show to die for at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. August 14, 2019.
‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’ opens at Stars on Thursday
The Bakersfield Californian. July 30, 2019.
‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ continues and ‘Wrinkles’ opens at Stars theaters this weekend
The Bakersfield Californian. July 17, 2019.
Chill out with ‘Frozen Jr.’ at Stars this weekend
The Bakersfield Californian. June 26, 2019.
Meet royalty at Stars’ Princess Breakfast
The Bakersfield Californian. June 19, 2019.
Bakersfield Music Theatre Celebrates 50th anniversary on the stage
Eyewitness News. June 8, 2019.
The Stars Theatre Restaurant celebrates 50 years of history
Eyewitness News. June 7, 2019.
Stars celebrates 50th year with anniversary show
The Bakersfield Californian. June 5, 2019.
PHOTO GALLERY: Stars Bakersfield Music Theatre celebrates 50th anniversary
The Bakersfield Californian. June 5, 2019.
2019 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards winners
The Bakersfield Californian. June 2, 2019.
Beautiful Bakersfield awards recognize contributors to the community
The Bakersfield Californian. June 1, 2019.
2019 Best Of Readers’s Choice Poll results
The Bakersfield Californian. April 27, 2019.
Hark the bells of ‘Notre Dame’ at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. April 24, 2019.
Footloose and fancy-free for Dancing at the Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. April 10, 2019.
‘Dancing at the Stars’ benefits Stars Theatre
KGET. April 6, 2019
Red-hot ‘Mamma’ of a season opener at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. February 27, 2019.
17’s Tami Mlcoch to compete in ‘Dancing at the Stars’
KGET. February 27, 2019.
Shall we dance? Stars has got rhythm with ‘Crazy For You’
The Bakersfield Californian. January 30, 2019.
BE IN BAKERSFIELD: Touring Bakersfield’s vibrant, thriving theater community
The Bakersfield Californian. January 26, 2019.
2018
Letter to the Editor: Smokey Joe’s is smokin’
The Bakersfield Californian. November 11, 2018.
What do you know, ‘Joe’? This looks like a great show at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. October 31, 2018.
‘Startacular’ puts theatrical fun into fundraising
The Bakersfield Californian. October 17, 2018
Love keeps Stars together for new musical
The Bakersfield Californian. September 19, 2018.
STEFANI DIAS: Dynamic duo takes stage at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. September 5, 2018
Stars offers ‘Marvelous’ student discount, announces new Playhouse season
The Bakersfield Californian. August 22, 2018.
‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ now playing at Stars Theatre Restaurant
Eyewitness News. August 17, 2018.
Enjoy a ‘Marvelous’ night out at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. August 10, 2018
REVIEW: Get in on this ‘Rain’ dance
The Bakersfield Californian. July 18, 2018.
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ ready to make a splash at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. July 3, 2018.
The age-old answer for a fun night out? ‘Wrinkles’
The Bakersfield Californian. June 20, 2018.
Enjoy the royal treatment at Stars’ Princess Breakfast on June 10
The Bakersfield Californian. May 31, 2018.
Big ‘Pippin’ on Stars stage
The Bakersfield Californian. May 23, 2018.
2018 Best Of Results
Bakersfield Life Magazine. April 28, 2018.
STEFANI DIAS: Spring awakening at local theaters
The Bakersfield Californian. April 11, 2018.
Dancing at the Stars winner announced
KGET. April 7, 2018
STEFANI DIAS: Let dollars do the dancing by voting for Stars contest
The Bakersfield Californian. April 3, 2018.
STEFANI DIAS: Riding ‘River’ down to Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. February 28, 2018.
STEFANI DIAS: New BCT, Stars West shows brings laughs, romance
The Bakersfield Californian. January 30, 2018.
Can’t stop the ‘Music’ at Stars — and why would you want to?
The Bakersfield Californian. January 18, 2018.
2017
Local performer to hold ‘Christmas-themed Zumba party’ fundraiser for the victims of the fires
The Bakersfield Californian. December 14, 2017.
Let it snow for Stars’ ‘White Christmas’
The Bakersfield Californian. November 29, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: Good golly, Miss ‘Dolly’ on Stars stage
The Bakersfield Californian. September 27, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: Hip, hip, hooray! A ‘Desert’ holiday at Stars
The Bakersfield Californian. August 16, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: The Empty Space wonders ‘If/Then,’ Stars ready to ‘Shout!’
The Bakersfield Californian. July 5, 2017.
Be their guest at Stars’ Princess Breakfast
The Bakersfield Californian. June 14, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: Downtown sizzles with ‘Forbidden Broadway,’ ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
The Bakersfield Californian. June 12, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: Robbing from rich of ‘Rosedale’ at Gaslight Melodrama; Bakersfield’s Stars Theatre celebrates
The Bakersfield Californian. May 15, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: ‘Ragtime’ a powerful portrait of America
The Bakersfield Californian. April 18, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: A record-setting night for Stars, dancers
The Bakersfield Californian. April 12, 2017.
VIDEO: Dancing at the Stars — Stefani finds her groove on rehearsal night
The Bakersfield Californian. April 12, 2017.
VIDEO: Dancing at the Stars – Andrea busts a move
The Bakersfield Californian. April 6, 2017.
VIDEO: Dancing at the Stars – Stefani brings the heat
The Bakersfield Californian. April 5, 2017.
VIDEO: Dancing at the Stars – Watch Willie Dance
The Bakersfield Californian. April 5, 2017.
Dancing at the Stars: 2017 Contestants
The Bakersfield Californian. March 31, 2017.
Let’s get ready to rumba: Local stars dance for good cause
The Bakersfield Californian. March 29, 2017.
Stars keeps shining: New season, new life
The Bakersfield Californian. March 21, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: ‘Always’ time for more Patsy
The Bakersfield Californian. March 7, 2017.
STEFANI DIAS: Stars wraps up season with fun ‘Chaperone’
The Bakersfield Californian. January 16, 2017.