Musical Mondays Los Angeles (MuMo), the iconic LGBTQIA+ musical theatre celebration held weekly at The Chapel at The Abbey in West Hollywood, will commemorate its 16th anniversary on Monday, April 21, 2025, with a Sweet 16 Celebration and a special Proclamation for Service to the Community presented by the City of West Hollywood.
A Cultural Mainstay
Since its inception, MuMo has welcomed surprise appearances by Broadway and TV legends including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Billy Porter, Sutton Foster, Neil Patrick Harris, Laura Benanti, Valerie Pettiford, Lillias White, and Matt Lucas. Memorable highlights include Lin-Manuel joining the cast on stage during In The Heights and Matt Lucas performing a hilarious rendition of Madame Thénardier from Les Miserables.
Evening Schedule
Sweet 16 Spotlight: Broadway Cage Match
For this milestone celebration, the Live Spot! will feature the fan-favorite Broadway Cage Match, hosted by longtime MuMo staples Bruce Merkle and Justin Jones. These dynamic performers have been involved with MuMo since 2010 and officially took the reins as Live Spot regulars in 2016. Their showdowns between local musicals began in 2015 at Rockwell Table & Stage, infusing NYC-style energy into LA’s musical theatre scene.
Bruce originated Olaf in Frozen Live at the Hyperion and has appeared on How I Met Your Mother, RuPaul’s AJ & the Queen, and The Goldbergs. A world-ranked yogi, he doubled for Michael Fassbender in The Killer. Justin debuted on Broadway in Home for the Holidays and has appeared on Sugar Rush, Tosh.0, and Christmas Harmony (which he co-wrote). He’s performed at Birdland, Rockwell, and Radio City Music Hall.
Joining the celebration are Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Weekly, Critics Choice and TCA member, and dedicated arts advocate, and Lauren Elder, Broadway star (Hair, Side Show), award-nominated lead in Mary and Max, and world champion whistler-plus surprise appearances from MuMo favorites and special guests.
Giving Back Through Performance
In addition to its weekly shows, MuMo supports charitable efforts. Most recently, MuMo partnered with Walid Chaya and Studio For Performing Arts LA for the Wickedly Broadway Benefit Bash, raising donations for Pride Pantry and the LA LGBT Center.
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