Clifton Davis News

Find out when the new cast will join Wicked the Musical on Broadway. Talia Suskauer will assume the role of Elphaba; Tony Award winner Cleavant Derricks will take over the role of The Wizard; James D. Gish will become the production's new Fiyero; Tony Award nominee Clifton Davis will step into the role of Doctor Dillamond; and Broadway newcomer Mikayla Renfrow will assume the role of Nessarose.

What better way to ease ourselves back (again) to live theater than with a tried-and-true bonafide hit like the musical WICKED, the 19-year-old global stage phenomenon now back for a nice, long stay in Orange County's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through March 6, 2022. Still as vibrant, as thrilling, and as emotionally satisfying as ever, the show boasts a pair of impressive leading ladies that give fresh new life to these memorable characters. Lovely bonus: a trio of Broadway vets are along in supporting roles, too!  

Lisa Howard will take over the role of Madame Morrible in the National Tour of WICKED, beginning performances tomorrow February 1, 2022 at Centennial Hall in Tucson, AZ. 

Legendary Broadway/TV star Carole Demas and fellow Broadway and TV star Eric Michael Gillett are together at last, performing a variety of their favorite songs, lifting your holiday heart with their festive cabaret/concert, Joyful Spirits, Live and On Demand. 

After an accidental shooting of an innocent Black man in Brooklyn, Chinese-American police officer Mike Tan must wade through his profound guilt as he attempts to navigate the complicated worlds of media, justice, and racial politics. The film stars Kenny Leu, Ciara Renee, Clifton Davis, Lynn Chen, and more.

From November 18th-21st, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a new holiday comedy by Stan Zimmerman & Christian McLaughlin titled YES, VIRGINIA at Owens Auditorium inside the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. Actress Arnetia Walker stars in the production opposite Mindy Sterling. She has appeared on Broadway in THE SIGN IN SIDNEY BRUSTEIN'S WINDOW, TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, RAISIN, THE WIZ, and DREAMGIRLS. Her TV credits include: QUANTUM LEAP, NURSES, THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR, MAD ABOUT YOU, NYPD BLUE, MALCOLM & EDDIE, JUST SHOOT ME!, THE STEVE HARVEY SHOW, TOUCHED BY AN ANGLE, CITY OF ANGELS, JUDGING AMY, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, and DYNASTY. Her film credits include: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, THE WIZARD OF SPEED AND TIME, SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS, LOVE CRIMES, FOR LOVE OF THE GAME, and COLLEGE ROAD TRIP. I had the great pleasure of interviewing her about all of this and more.

The 73rd episode of Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party will air on Wednesday, November 3 at 7pm ET, and will feature lively chat and performances by country music star Cooper Alan, Broadway/Television actress Linda Purl, Broadway leading man and Studio Tenn Artistic Director Patrick Cassidy, swinging jazz duo Logan Benedetto & Joe Monseur, and drag phenomenon The Mother Birdie.

After a successful year providing streaming shows for lucky fans worldwide, LIVE FROM SKYLIGHT RUN returns for year two.

It's day seventy-two for the Jim Caruso-created online chat program.

Last week, the international sensation WICKED became the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic shutdown. The musical celebrated its relaunch at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas on August 3 to a very excited audience.

The story of Elphaba and Glinda shares a timely message while bringing the people of Dallas back together. August 3-September 5 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

The 68th episode of Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party will air on it's new day, Wednesday, August 4 at 8pm ET, and will feature lively chat and performances by Broadway leading man, talk show host and producer Patrick Cassidy, singer/social environmentalist Rhonda Ross and the wild and hilarious host of 'The Lineup,' Susie Mosher!

WICKED will be the first Broadway tour to resume performances in the U.S. following the pandemic shutdown.  The musical will relaunch at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas from August 3 – September 5, 2021, kicking off the 2021-2022 Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Dallas Summer Musicals.

The producers of the hit musical have also announced complete casting for the relaunch of the North American Tour. Talia Suskauer (Elphaba), Allison Bailey (Glinda), Sharon Sachs (Madame Morrible) and Tony Award and Drama Desk Award winner Cleavant Derricks (The Wizard) will return to their roles.

The 68th episode of Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party will air on it's new day, Wednesday, July 28 at 8 pm ET, and will feature lively chat and performances by Tony Award winning Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show), country crooner Randy Austin, and the winner of BroadwayWorld Next on Stage Competition, Jackson Perry.

Everyone loves Ruta Lee and after Jim Caruso is finished chatting with her, her numbers will have gone up from all the new fans.

Happy news, fans! Jim Caruso will continue to broadcast the PJCP while doing the OG Cast Party - just on a new night! Set your alarm!

As Jim Caruso prepares to head back to Birdland for live performances, he continues to maintain strict integrity with the production of his online TV show.

Among the guests for his 63rd episode, Jim Caruso will chat with 95-year-old Philip Springer, who wrote a famous Christmas song.

People may not be wearing their pajamas anymore, but they are still making the online Cast Party an exciting one.