Al Larson

Photos: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL At Schaumburg Summer Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026

Schaumburg Summer Theatre will present Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at the Al Larson Cultural Center, directed and choreographed by Melissa Crabtree, with a cast portraying Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High. Check out photos of the show.

Cast And Creatives Set For DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL At Schaumburg Summer Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026

Schaumburg Summer Theatre will present Disney's High School Musical at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, in a production directed by Melissa Crabtree. Performances will take place in August.

Third Coast Percussion Reveals 20th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

Celebrate the 20th anniversary season of Third Coast Percussion featuring collaborations with Grammy winner Jessie Montgomery, Zakir Hussain, and Twyla Tharp Dance.

Lifeline Theatre Welcomes New Production and Operations Managers to Staff
by Stephi Wild - Jun 8, 2023

Lifeline Theatre will welcome Addoris Davis as Production Manager and John Craig as Operations Manager, beginning in May 2023.  Reporting to Artistic Director Ilesa Duncan and working in partnership with the Operations Manager, Davis will be responsible for managing the overall production of all of Lifeline’s programming.  

BWW Review: TICK, TICK... BOOM! Drags, But Is Effective
by David Clarke - Nov 16, 2021

Written by Jonathan Larson, the theater composer and lyricist made infamous with RENT, the film adaptation of TICK, TICK… BOOM! is sure to garner a lot of attention. The stage version is a rollicking, urgent three-person chamber musical that flies by in a tight 90 minutes. The film is expanded to 115 minutes and suffers a bit under the weight of that bloat. The emotional peaks and valleys all work, but there are moments where the plot drags.

Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, and More to Perform at The American Theatre Wing's Gala Honoring Jonathan Larson
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2019

The American Theatre Wing announces performers for their annual Gala, celebrating the legacy of Jonathan Larson and the Larson family, dubbed a?oeSay YES to Artists Gala.a??

American Theatre Wing to Honor Jonathan Larson and the Larson Family
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2019

The American Theatre Wing announces that it will celebrate the legacy of Jonathan Larson and the Larson family at its annual gala, dubbed 'Say YES to Artists Gala,' which will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd Street).

Photo Flash: The Cast of RENT on FOX Meets the OBC and More During Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2019

Get a look inside last night's final dress rehearsal, where the cast met up with some members of the original Broadway company, and more! Check out the photos below!

Bid Now to Attend the Final Dress Rehearsal of RENT LIVE on FOX & Get a Copy of the Script Signed by the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2018

Bid to win 2 tickets to the final dress rehearsal in Los Angeles of the live production of RENT LIVE on January 26 on FOX along with a copy of the script signed by the cast.

RENT LIVE Seeks Actor for Roger
by Julie Musbach - Sep 5, 2018

Fox's RENT LIVE has just launched a casting search for the role of Roger.

Winner of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season 15 to Join Cast of RENT LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2018

On tonight's episode of the Fox dance competition series So You Think You Can Dance?, host Cat Deeley announced that the winner of the show's fifteenth season will also receive a spot in Fox's upcoming production of Rent Live! 

The Emmys Sort Out Categories For Televised Live Events
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2018

In an age where televised live events are becoming more and more popular, rules need to be changed. The Emmys are finally sorting this out, according to Variety. The awards organization has split the special class categories into variety special (live) and variety special (pre-recorded).

How Do You Measure the Year Until RENT Live? Just 525,600 Minutes to Go!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2018

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the live presentation of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 on FOX. Now there's just 525,600 minutes left to go! Check out the latest promotional image from FOX below!

Anthony Rapp Is Worried About a 'Watered Down' RENT Live
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 25, 2017

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the live presentaion of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

FOX Announces Air Date for Live Musical Production of RENT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2017

The live musical production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Fox to Air RENT Live in Late 2018; Original Cast Member to Star?
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 9, 2017

At yesterday's TCA press tour held in Los Angeles, FOX Chairman and CEO Dana Walden revealed that the broadcast will air sometime in late 2018.

Stage Stars on Screen - A Guide to Broadway on TV's 2017-18 Season!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2017

Broadway stars, live musical presentations and a high school theater department-themed drama series are all on tap for the upcoming 2017-18 primetime television season. Check out the exciting programming slate below!

Photo Flash: Molly Ringwald, Amy Spanger, Cast of TICK, TICK...BOOM! and More Celebrate Victoria Leacock Hoffman at Keen Company Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017

Victoria Leacock Hoffman was a long-time collaborator of Jonathan Larson and original producer of tick, tick...BOOM! To salute her vision and incredible contribution to musical theatre history, Keen Company's gala evening included extraordinary performances by stars of stage and screen, celebrating Victoria's legacy! Featuring performances by Molly Ringwald, Amy Spanger and the cast of tick, tick...BOOM!: Nick Blaemire, George Salazar, & Ciara Renee. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

Molly Ringwald, Cast of TICK, TICK...BOOM! to Perform at Keen Company's 17th Annual Benefit Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017

Victoria Leacock Hoffman was a long-time collaborator of Jonathan Larson and original producer of tick, tick...BOOM! Help Keen Company salute her vision and incredible contribution to musical theatre history.

FOX Exec Talks Mature Themes in Live Production of RENT: 'We're Not Going to Shy Away From It'
by Caryn Robbins - May 15, 2017

Today, BWW had the opportunity to speak with Dana Walden, Chairmen & CEO of FOX Television Group about the upcoming live broadcast.