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Photos: Jessie Mueller, Beth Leavel and More in THE RINK Concert at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Classic Stage Company kicked off their 2025-2026 season last night with the first of two benefit concert performances of The Rink. See photos here and learn more!

Photos: Beth Leavel, Jessie Mueller and More in THE RINK Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s two-night-only benefit concert performances of The Rink. See photos from rehearsals here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Alex Boniello, Santino Fontana, and More Join THE RINK Benefit Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

Classic Stage Company has announced additional casting for the two-night-only benefit concert performances of The Rink, featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb.

Video: Jenn Colella Performs 'Always Starting Over' at IF/THEN Reunion Concert at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

On June 24, 54 Below hosted a celebration of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s 2014 Broadway musical, IF/THEN. Watch Jenn Colella perform the song 'Always Starting Over'!

JELLY'S LAST JAM Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse's production of the Tony Award-winning musical JELLY'S LAST JAM, directed by Kent Gash will close this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Celebrities on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Pasadena Playhouse is now presenting a new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2024

Get a first look at Pasadena Playhouse's new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam, now on stage through through June 23, 2024. The production features a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson. 

Interview: John Clarence Stewart's the Jelly in JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Gil Kaan - May 28, 2024

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning Jelly’s Last Jam opening June 2, 2024 (with previews starting May 29th). Kent Gash directs the cast led by John Clarence Stewart as Jelly Roll Morton, Cress Williams, Jasmine Amy Rogers; Wilkie Ferguson III, Karole Foreman, Eric B. Anthony, Doran Butler, Chante Carmel, Cyd Charisse Glover-Hill, Summer Nicole Greer, Janaya Jones, Grasan Kingsberry, Amber Liekhus, Davon Rashawn, Joe Aaron Reid, Naomi C. Walley and Hannah Yosef. I had the chance to chat with John Clarence while he was navigating Los Angeles traffic.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at rehearsals for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a book by George C. Wolfe, music by Jelly Roll Morton, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead with musical adaptation and additional music composed by Luther Henderson.  

Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

Watch a teaser for Jelly's Last Jam at Pasadena Playhouse in the video here!

Cast Set For JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the new production of the Tony Award winning musical Jelly’s Last Jam.

IF/THEN Cast Will Reunite at 54 Below This Summer
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2024

On June 24, 54 Below will host a celebration of Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s 2014 Broadway musical IF/THEN. Join original Broadway cast members as they share memories from the production, as well as sing from the beautiful Tony Award-nominated score once again for New York audiences.

Scott Alan Re-Releases Album 'Nothing More'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2023

Scott Alan re-releases his ninth album, Nothing More, today, June 2nd,  featuring two new songs sung by West End’s Rob Houchen and Alan.  

Julia Murney, Conrad Ricamora & More to Star in BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022

The best way to get into the holiday spirit is by enjoying holiday classics performed by Broadway's hottest stars. And now you can! Summit Health Cares is presenting Broadway Rocks Cancer, a benefit performance raising funds to help provide comfort to patients and their families fighting cancer.

White Heron Theatre Company Creates Pre-Professional Training Intensive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022

White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket today announced 'The Intensive,' a pre-professional training opportunity for students 18 and older. The Intensive's faculty includes nationally recognized leaders in the entertainment industry and is hosted at the White Heron's state-of-the-art facility June 10 - 12.

BWW Review: STEVE, Seven Dials Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 16, 2022

The theatre formerly known as Tristan Bates, located just across the road from the Palace in the West End, has undergone a refurbishment and come out of the pandemic with a brand new name and snazzy facelift. Now called the Seven Dials Playhouse, it’s finally opened its doors again with a camp, compassionate story about hurt and acceptance that’s really a tribute to musicals at its core.

Photos: First Look at European Premiere of STEVE at Seven Dials Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2022

Joe Aaron Reid (Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre; In the Heights, Kings Cross Theatre), Michael Walters (The Inheritance, Young Vic & West End transfer; Death of a Salesman, Royal & Derngate/UK Tour; The Sandman, Netflix/Warner Bros), Giles Cooper (Toast, The Other Palace; Henry V, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, The Duchess of Malfi, Shakespeare's Globe) and Nico Conde (Westworld, HBO Entertainment; El Inocente, Netflix) will join the cast of the highly-anticipated European premiere of Steve at Seven Dials Playhouse.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For STEVE at Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022

Searing comedy Steve opens at Seven Dials Playhouse on 8th February 2022 for its European Premiere. Running until 19th March, Steve stars Tony Award nominee and Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell opposite Holby City’s David Ames. 

Cast Announced for STEVE - the European Premiere Launching Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022

Joe Aaron Reid (Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre; In the Heights, Kings Cross Theatre), Michael Walters (The Inheritance, Young Vic & West End transfer; Death of a Salesman, Royal & Derngate/UK Tour; The Sandman, Netflix/Warner Bros), Giles Cooper (Toast, The Other Palace; Henry V, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, The Duchess of Malfi, Shakespeare's Globe) and Nico Conde (Westworld, HBO Entertainment; El Inocente, Netflix) will join the cast of the highly-anticipated European premiere of Steve at Seven Dials Playhouse.

Kyle Dean Massey, Rory O'Malley, and More Featured on Scott Alan's Upcoming Album NOTHING MORE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2021

Scott Alan will release his ninth album, Nothing More, on September 24. The songwriter has teamed up with musical director Ben Cohn for a new album celebrating the first two years of Scott’s daughter, Alex Vivian’s, life.