Alan Zachary

WICKED: FOR GOOD And More Nominated for 2025 Hollywood Music In Media Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) has announced the nominees for its 2025 ceremony recognizing composers, songwriters, and music supervisors for original music in film, television, video games, and other visual media.

FIRST DATE to Open This Weekend At Studio Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

'First Date' with book by Austin Winsberg and music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner will be opening at Studio Playhouse in Montclair NJ! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: 13 GOING ON 30: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL is now playing at Manchester Opera House. Read the reviews for the production and see what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup!

Photos: Inside 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL Gala Night
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

You can now get a look at photos from gala night of 13 Going on 30 the Musical at the Manchester Opera House. Learn more about the musical and see photos here!

Photos: First Look at 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

Discover the cast and production images of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL, starring Lucie Jones and David Hunter, now running at Manchester Opera House.

Video: Watch Lucie Jones Sing a New Song From 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Sep 11, 2025

Lucie Jones has shared a new look inside rehearsals for 13 Going on 30 the Musical. The Waitress alum took to TikTok to debut a first listen to 'Make the World' from the new musical adaptation of the Jennifer Gardner-led film. See the video!

Photos: Lucie Jones and More in Rehearsals for 13 GOING ON 30
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Submissions Now Open For MTFESTUK 2026!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

The Other Palace has announced that submissions are now open for the 7th annual MTFestUK 2026, which will showcase six new musicals over a three-week period.

Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of SNOOPY PRESENTS: A SUMMER MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 7, 2025

Apple TV+ has debuted a brand new sneak peek clip for the original Peanuts musical special, “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,” set to premiere globally on Friday, August 15. Watch it now!

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Marks 60 Years with Special Soundtrack Reissues
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025

To mark the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as the 75th anniversary of PEANUTS, Craft Recordings will release a range of collectible vinyl reissues, beginning with a zoetrope pressing, available September 12th.

Broadway Streaming Guide August 2025 - Where to Watch the New PEANUTS Musical & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!

Video: Peanuts Special SNOOPY PRESENTS: A SUMMER MUSICAL Debuts Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 30, 2025

Apple TV+ has debuted the first trailer for the original Peanuts musical special, “Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,” set to premiere globally on Friday, August 15. This marks the first Peanuts musical in 37 years. Watch the trailer!

WICKED Composer Stephen Schwartz Wins 2025 Johnny Mercer Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2025

Stephen Schwartz is this year's recipient of the Johnny Mercer Award at the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame presentation. The award was presented at the star-studded Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Ballroom in New York City.

FIRST DATE to Kick Off Depot Theatre's Main Stage Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

The Depot Theatre's 47th Main Stage season will kick off with a hilarious, high-energy match made in musical theatre heaven: FIRST DATE. Learn more and see how to attend.

David Hunter and Grace Mouat Join 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

West End stars, David Hunter and Grace Mouat, will star as Matt Flamhaff and Lucy Wyman respectively in the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL.

Jennifer Garner Joins 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL as Executive Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Original Jenna Rink in the 2004 rom-com classic film from Revolution Studios, Jennifer Garner, will be an Executive Producer of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL. Learn more here!

FIRST DATE Playing Now At Point Loma Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

First Date is a romantic musical comedy that takes you on a wild ride through the ups and downs of modern dating. Imagine a blind date where the stakes are high, the laughs are non-stop, and the inner voices in your head come to life.

Photo: New Artwork and Additional Creative Team Revealed for 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

Additional members of the creative team have been revealed for the world premiere production of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House. See new artwork for the production here!

Review: FIRST DATE at New Jewish Theatre
by James Lindhorst - Nov 24, 2024

New Jewish Theatre's current production of FIRST DATE features a terrific cast in sublime comedic performances. Director Lee Ann Mathews and her company of seven clever actors fearlessly dive into physical comedy to create an entertaining show that is light, zany, and funny. It certainly isn’t a masterpiece of modern musical theater, but “FIRST DATE is a delectably fun and entertaining little diversion with a lot of laughs. 

Photos: FIRST DATE at Chromolume Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

Chromolume Theatre is presentingits first production after a six-year producing hiatus, the Broadway musical comedy First Date. Check out all new photos here!