Jake Speck News

Extending his just-announced headlining Up There Down Here Tour, multi-platinum country star Jake Owen adds 12 fall dates to the run today with Mercury Nashville's Travis Denning and newcomer Mackenzie Carpenter joining as support.

Jake Epstein’s been “that guy from Degrassi”, starred in the US National Tours of Spring Awakening and American Idiot, played Spider-Man on Broadway and originated the lead role of Gerry Goffin (Carole King’s husband) in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Not bad for a kid who dreamed about performing on Broadway in the back seat of his parents’ minivan on their annual family road trip to NYC.

Jake Huffman’s debut EP “Adderall & Whisky” is out today, April 29, 2022. In celebration, we are sharing the Allison Flom directed video for the track, “Just A Little More.” Jake’s band has shared the stage with acts such as Blink-182, Jack White, BB King, and The Flaming Lips. Listen to the new EP now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Get tickets get more information on the production this summer. First casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Kinky Boots, featuring Wayne Brady in the role of Lola, Jake Shears as Charlie, and Kelly Marie Tran as Lauren. 

Launching May 5 in Troy, Ohio and continuing all summer long, the run touts notable stops at festivals like Faster Horses, Watershed, and Country Stampede, alongside unique opportunities to see Owen in one-of-a-kind settings. Check out the full list of tour dates and pre-order Owen's new single now!

“What do you do when life disappoints you?” is the question asked in the program of Jake Epstein’s BOY FALLS FROM THE SKY. For Epstein, his life and career have been intertwined since childhood, with his dreams of performing woven into many choices he’s made.

In a 'Cut for Time' sketch from Saturday Night Live, host Jake Gyllenhaal parodied Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 'Dinner With the Dean.' The sketch features Chloe Fineman and Andrew Dismukes as a young couple who's dinner with the dean (Gyllenhaal) and his wife (Cecily Strong) takes an uncomfortable turn.

Last night, Saturday, April 9th, Jake Gyllenhaal hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time. The award-winning performer discussed method acting, what the world was like when he last hosted, and even broke into song with the cast.

Jake Gyllenhaal will host “SNL” for the second time.The Academy Award-nominated actor next stars in “Ambulance,” coming to theaters April 8. Camila Cabello will make her second appearance as “SNL” musical guest. The Grammy-nominated artist’s highly anticipated new album, “Familia,” is out now.

Sit back! Relax! Get ready to smile! Please join in to experience the joy and fun of TADA! Youth Theater in your own home with online streaming of the upbeat and lively family musical Wide-awake Jake. 

Country music singer Jake Owen will perform as part of the After Hours Concert Series at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia on Friday, September 16th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $26 until April 7th while supplies last.

On Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30pm,  Vocal Arts DC presents mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton with composer—pianist Jake Heggie in concert at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. This program will include selections by Henry Purcell, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, and Florence Price.

Tomorrow, Jake Benjamin will premiere his highly-anticipated album 'Broken Stars.' BroadwayWorld has exclusively premiered the new album now. The overall project was produced by Jake and Pascal Pahl. Jake makes his producer debut on the LP’s final track, “Countrymen.” Listen to the new album now!

In this thriller from director-producer Michael Bay, veteran Will Sharp (Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Candyman, The Matrix Resurrections), desperate for money to cover his wife’s medical bills, asks for help from the person he knows he shouldn’t—his adoptive brother Danny (Oscar® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, Zodiac, Spider-Man: Far From Home).

Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Bailey, Stephanie Beatriz, Ruth E. Carter, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kevin Costner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Garner, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Woody Harrelson, Tony Hawk, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel L. Jackson, Lily James, Daniel Kaluuya, Zoë Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lady Gaga, John Leguizamo, and more.

Jerrod Carmichael, Gunna, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Camila Cabello have been tapped as hosts and musical guests of upcoming episodes of Saturday Night Live. Lizzo will pull double duty when she takes the stage for her “SNL” hosting debut and second musical guest appearance.

Pop singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jake Scott released his new single, “Texas Girl.” Penned by Scott and produced with Noah Conrad (Niall Horan, Ashe), the heartfelt, guitar-driven track is a love song about his wife Rachel. Scott hails from Arkansas – a state that rivals Texas – and ended up falling for a girl from there regardless.

Pop singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jake Scott released his new single, “Texas Girl.' Penned by Scott and produced with Noah Conrad (Niall Horan, Ashe), “Texas Girl” is live on all streaming services, with an accompanying visualizer available below. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

The full cast has been announced for the UK tour of The Cher Show, joining Debbie Kurup, Danielle Steers and Millie O'Connell, all starring as Cher – Star, Lady and Babe respectively.

Jake Epstein's long awaited (and twice delayed) exuberant and bittersweet musical love letter to show business, Boy Falls From the Sky, originally scheduled to play at the CAA Theatre will move to the Royal Alexandra Theatre and play April 19 to May 29. Media performance: 8:00 PM, Friday April 22nd. Tickets to Boy Falls From the Sky will go on sale Friday March 11th through mirvish.com