Joseph Riley News

Ben Ward to release concept EP of new song cycle YOU AND I featuring HSMTMTS star Joe Serafini. Explore the paths of relationships through a contemporary pop-Broadway score.

Nestled deep underneath the Waterloo railway, get ready to be reintroduced to all your favourites, who will have you laughing your way through the chaotic events of season one (yes, that includes a dancing Demogorgon.) Even if you’re not a fan of the original, there are enough quirky pop culture references and nostalgic 80’s synth for you settle in and enjoy the on-stage absurdity.

After award-winning success in New York, the interactive musical Stranger Sings parody is making its UK premiere at London’s’ Vault Theatre. The production runs through 15 January. Get a first look at photos here!

Following the success of the recent Crazy Coqs production of 'Bare', BJW Productions are set to present 'Island Song', a new musical by Sam Carner and Derek Gregor. Island Song is a tale of five New Yorkers that are caught in a twisted love affair with the city. This unique musical will take you on a journey through their poignant and hilarious lives and tease you with the possibilities the city dangles before them. Driven by its kinetic and eclectic score featuring 5 MAC nominated songs, Island Song captures every urbanites triumphs, disappointments, and ever-tested perspective.

TV One announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA for its new original film COINS FOR LOVE, slated to premiere in August. The film's stars include Essence Atkins ('Ambitions,' 'Marlon'), Stephen Bishop ('Imposters,' 'Being Mary Jane'), TC Carson ('Living Single'), Kendrick Cross ('Ambitions') and Karon Joseph Riley ('35 and Ticking,' 'A Christmas Blessing').

The much-anticipated fourth season of the hit drama series Saints & Sinners will debut on Bounce on Sunday, July 7 at 9:00 p.m., with new episodes premiering Sunday nights through the summer.

TV One announced today that production is underway in Atlanta, GA on a new original holiday film, Coins For Christmas. Starring Essence Atkins ('Marlon,' 'Are We There Yet?'), Coins For Christmas tells the story of single mother, Madison Morris, who is struggling to make ends meet - just two weeks before Christmas. A chance encounter leads her on a new path. Atkins stars opposite Stephen Bishop ('Imposters,' 'Being Mary Jane'), who plays Alec Darby, a former pro athlete who is also not doing well financially. The film is slated to premiere on TV One in December.

SummerStage at Leonia, opens their 17th season this weekend with the Lerner and Loewe classic, MY FAIR LADY, on the 60th anniversary of its Broadway debut in 1956. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! 

J. Newman, author Ghost of a Chance and the upcoming Ebook release, 'Darkest Vow,' is bringing back the classic Noir genre to a new generation. 'Darkest Vow' features Detective Joseph Riley recounting a case that has ultimately changed his life. It's 1942 and as the United States prepares for war Joseph Riley finds himself unprepared for his new client, Alexis Santorum, and her seemingly straightforward predicament. In this story the quintessential 1940's shamus must navigate twists and turns in order to untangle the sinister web of deception. Will he be able to discover just what is at the core of the case's darkest vow of truth? Building on his passion for the Film Noirs of the 1940s J. Newman channels the spirit of those great stories and their authors to deliver this mesmerizing tale. Even though this Ebook release is a departure from the genre that garnered success for his previous novel, 'Ghost of a Chance,' the powerful story telling is still prominent page after page. Available on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Barnes and Noble June 11th.

The Players Guild of Leonia presents Crazy for You, featuring book by Ken Ludwig and music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. The production is directed by Chris Watson and runs tonight, April 12-28, 2013.

The Players Guild of Leonia presents Crazy for You, featuring book by Ken Ludwig and music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. The production is directed by Chris Watson and runs April 12-28, 2013.

The Factory Theater presents The League Of Awesome written by Corri Feuerstein & Sara Sevigny Directed by Matt Engle. Preview Weekend July 9th-11th Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm $10

Due to popular demand, Trap Door's critically acclaimed production of Chaste has been extended thru June 26th.

The Factory Theater presents The League Of Awesome written by Corri Feuerstein & Sara Sevigny Directed by Matt Engle. Preview Weekend July 9th-11th Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm $10

Due to popular demand, Trap Door's critically acclaimed production of Chaste has been extended thru June 26th.

Trap Door presents the World Premiere of Chaste Written by Ken Prestininzi and Directed by Kate Hendrickson. The cast consists of Antonio Brunetti, John Kahara, Sara Tolan Mee, and Tiffany Joy Ross.

The TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents The World Premiere of CHASTE. Written by Ken Prestininzi and directed by Kate Hendrickson.

Trap Door presents the World Premiere of Chaste Written by Ken Prestininzi and Directed by Kate Hendrickson. The cast consists of Antonio Brunetti, John Kahara, Sara Tolan Mee, and Tiffany Joy Ross.

The Artistic Home's 2009/2010 season kicks off with the rarely produced DAYS TO COME by Lillian Hellman. The first production in Artistic Home's Mainstage series will be directed by Artistic Director Kathy Scambiatterra and will feature Artistic Home Ensemble members Tim Miller, Leavey Ballou, Joe McCauley, Eustace Allen, and Beth Argus.

The Artistic Home's 2009/2010 season kicks off with the rarely produced DAYS TO COME by Lillian Hellman. The first production in Artistic Home's Mainstage series will be directed by Artistic Director Kathy Scambiatterra and will feature Artistic Home Ensemble members Tim Miller, Leavey Ballou, Joe McCauley, Eustace Allen, and Beth Argus.