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Though hard to believe it may be, Studio Tenn artistic director Patrick Cassidy and his wife Melissa Hurley Cassidy have been Tennesseans for well over a year now – he took the reins at Studio Tenn, the Franklin-based professional theater company that has gained critical acclaim and national notoriety during its existence for its unique blend of musicals and original plays – but only now, as theater re-emerges from the dark days of a pandemic-related shutdown, have we managed to get the peripatetic Mr. Cassidy to take time out from his hectic schedule to answer our questions and give BroadwayWorld readers a chance to get to know him better.

As you might imagine, Adam Pascal – the Tony Award-nominated star of Rent, who went on to play Radames in Elton John’s Aida on Broadway, William Shakespeare in Something Rotten, among an impressive list of roles (including Chicago’s Billy Flynn, Memphis the Musical’s Huey Calhoun and the emcee in Cabaret), both onstage and off – fairly radiates charm and confidence in his appropriately titled cabaret, So Far…An Acoustic Retrospective, which features the singer-actor-musician performing a program of songs from the shows for which he is justifiably renowned.

Years from now – when historians write about the initial signs of life that began to emerge from the mists that shrouded the world of live performance toward the end of a worldwide pandemic – it may well be determined that Adam Pascal, the Tony Award-nominated actor, singer and musician, knew exactly how to reconnect to audiences starved for satisfying entertainment.

Due to popular demand, a 2:30 p.m. matinee has been added to the Pandora Presents Disney Princess - The Concert engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 28 at 10 a.m.

Whether it be proving tough critics wrong during the initial run of Beauty and the Beast, bringing Megara to life, or how she was able to merge her own creative vision with Disney's for the upcoming concert series, her insight and storytelling ability made for a riveting conversation filled with great energy and good vibes

Disney Concerts presents Disney Princess — The Concert. A nationwide tour will grace the stage at the Times-Union Center in Jacksonville on November 10, 2021 at 7:00pm.

Disney Concerts presents Disney Princess — The Concert, a nationwide tour kicking off November 1, 2021, at the City Auditorium in Macon, GA.

Disney Concerts presents Disney Princess — The Concert, a nationwide tour kicking off November 1, 2021 at the Times-Union Center in Jacksonville, Florida.  

Be their guest as Broadway’s Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Anna celebrate all the Disney Princesses in Disney Princess – The Concert, an unforgettable evening of story, animation, and song.

Be their guest as Broadway’s Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, and Anna celebrate all the Disney Princesses in Disney Princess – The Concert, an unforgettable evening of story, animation, and song on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall.

Disney Concerts will present Disney Princess — The Concert, a nationwide tour kicking off November 1, 2021 at the City Auditorium in Macon, GA.   “Be their guest” as an all-star quartet celebrates all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation, and stories.

Disney Concerts will present Disney Princess — The Concert, a nationwide tour kicking off this November! “Be their guest” at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as an all-star quartet celebrates all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of songs, animation and stories on November 3.

For generations, Disney’s Princesses have enchanted us with their courage and kindness. Their music has been the soundtrack to our lives. Now, for the first time in forever, that beloved music will be celebrated in Pandora Presents Disney Princess - The Concert on stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. 

Today's top stories: Sondheim's Bunuel is no longer in development, first look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's VIVO, Patrick Dempsey reveals he will sing and dance in upcoming Enchanted sequel, and more!

Disney Princess – The Concert will launch a nationwide tour kicking off November 1, 2021. The performers who popularized the Broadway Princess Party will celebrate all the Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of story, animation, and song, alongside their magical music director and an enchanting guest Prince. 

A special solo show has been turned into a special film and Benjamin Rauhala has a lot to say about it... and many other things, as well.

Marilyn Maye might have been stopped from appearing in public for the last year, but she is raring to go and in Top MM Form.

Marvelous Marilyn Maye returns to her home away from home to premiere a dazzling new show - online. She'll perform in an all new concert next month, streaming exclusively on BroadwayWorld Events!

Sarasota Orchestra has announced the 2021 – 2022 season, featuring a return to full orchestra performances. With the safety of concert attendees a top priority, Sarasota Orchestra is looking forward to returning to the concert hall this fall.

Jeremy Jordan returns to BroadwayWorld Events next month with his show, Carry On, recorded at 54 Below! Tickets are now on sale.