Lilli Cooper and Jasmine Amy Rogers will each complete their extended runs in the production this summer — Ms. Cooper through Thursday, August 6, and Ms. Rogers through Sunday, August 9 at New World Stages. The new cast members joining the … Continue reading Lilli Cooper & Jasmine Amy Rogers to Complete Their Runs in SPELLING BEE This Summer
London’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will cross the pond for a North American premiere Off-Broadway at the Public Theater. The musical—which features a book by Jethro Compton, music by Darren Clark, and lyrics by Clark and Compton—will play the … Continue reading The Curious Case of Benjamin Button sets a North American premiere Off-Broadway at the Public Theater
Jennifer Leigh Warren and Matthew Thomas Grant have been cast in the world premiere production of Millennials Are Killing Musicals at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. The original musical comedy, with book, music, and lyrics by Nico Juber, will play a limited engagement from … Continue reading Complete cast announced for Millenials Are Killing Musicals at the Colony Theatre
Philippe Arroyo (& Juliet) will star as Chip Tolentino, Leana Rae Concepcion (Merrily We Roll Along) as Marcy Park, Grammy & Tony Award Nominee Justin Cooley (Kimberly Akimbo) as Leaf Coneybear, and Grammy Nominee & SAG Award winner Kevin McHale (“Glee”), in his New York stage debut as William Barfée. Additional casting for the 20th Anniversary production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be announced shortly. Featuring a Tony Award-winning book by Rachel Sheinkin (Striking 12, Sleeping Beauty Wakes) and a vibrant score by Tony Award winner William Finn (Falsettos, A New Brain), this new production of the musical is directed & choreographed by Danny Mefford (Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen). Previews begin … Continue reading Kevin McHale, Justin Cooley, Philippe Arroyo & Leana Rae Concepcion to star in the revival of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Filmmaker and star of stage and screen Graham Phillips will join the cast as Seymour, reuniting with former 13: The Musical co-star Elizabeth Gillies (“Victorious”, “Dynasty”), who extends her sold out run as Audrey. They begin performances together on Tuesday, … Continue reading Graham Phillips to join Elizabeth Gillies in Little Shop Of Horror on Broadway
Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian’s the cell theatre will present the World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad, with Book & Original Music by Leegrid Stevens (War Dreamer and Spaceman at wild project), directed by Eric Paul Vitale (The Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club at Lincoln Center) at the cell theatre, from March 19 to April 19. The Trojans is an original synthwave musical in which warehouse workers re-enact the legendary tales of their home town’s high school glory days, loosely following the mythic heroes and demi-gods of The Iliad. The Trojans uses cassette tape loops and vintage analog synths to create a weathered soundtrack of neon-drenched … Continue reading The Trojans to premiere at the Cell Theatre in March 2025
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, today announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2023-2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. The awards ceremony for the winners … Continue reading Winners announced for the 2024 OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS
Willam (RuPaul’s Drag Race, A Star is Born) and Drew Droege (Bright Colors and Bold Patterns, “Search Party”) will join the off-Broadway company of the 2023 Lortel Award-winning Best Musical Titanique. Drew Droege will take over the role of “Ruth” beginning Thursday, August 31, and Willam will play “Victor Garber” beginning Tuesday, September 5. Now in its second smash year, Titanique – the irresistibly funny and irreverent send-up of the blockbuster film Titanic, driven by the songs of pop icon Céline Dion – continues its award-winning run at the Daryl Roth Theatre (101 East 15th Street, NYC), extended through January … Continue reading Drag Race star WILLAM and Comedian DREW DROEGE Join Hit Musical TITANIQUE
Theatre Calgary’s Artistic Director Stafford Arima (Allegiance, Broadway; Carrie, Off-Broadway revival; Ragtime – West End premiere; Altar Boyz, Off-Broadway), along with Jennifer Maloney-Prezioso (Tony & Emmy Award winner: Spring Awakening, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, Broadway), Douglas McJannet for Arden Entertainment, JAS Theatricals and Alison Spiriti for Right Angle Entertainment announced the international premiere of Beaches the Musical as the final show of Theatre Calgary’s upcoming 2023-24 season. Producers also proudly announce that Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mike Stoller has joined the musical’s creative team as composer. “I was delighted to get a phone … Continue reading Theatre Calgary to stage the international premiere of BEACHES THE MUSICAL
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