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Photos: THE FATHER WHO STAYED Opens at AMT Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Feb 23, 2025

The Father Who Stayed, an award-winning, music-driven feature film conceived, written, and directed by Billboard-charting singer-songwriter and acclaimed filmmaker Jeremy Schonfeld, made a major splash at its SOLD OUT NY premiere on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the AMT Theater, located at 354 W. 45th St.

THE FATHER WHO STAYED Film To Premiere In New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The Father Who Stayed (TFWS), an Award-Winning, music-driven, feature film conceived, written, and directed by Billboard-charting, singer-songwriter, composer and award-winning filmmaker Jeremy Schonfeld, is set to make its New York City debut on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

REEFER MADNESS Extends Run in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced that due to popular demand, they are extending the run through September 15th. 

REEFER MADNESS Extends Through Mid September at The Whitley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Reefer Madness The Musical is extending the run of its revival in Los Angeles. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Christian Campbell's Mad About Reefer Madness
by Gil Kaan - Jul 25, 2024

With the very successful run in progress of Reefer Madness: The Musical at the Whitney, the original stars of the 2005 movie Reefer Madness, Kristen Bell and Christian Campbell will reunite onstage July 30, 2024, for Reefer Madness: The Musical 25th Anniversary Concert in celebration of their new Los Angeles revival being extended through August 18th at The Whitley. Christian graciously took some time from his multi-tasking duties for Reefer to answer a few of my queries.

Los Angeles REEFER MADNESS to Host Reunion Concert Featuring Bell, Campbell, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced a special, one-night-only, reunion concert to celebrate the four-week extension of the critically acclaimed production. 

Original Star Lori Alan Joins Los Angeles Cast of REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

Reefer Madness The Musical has announced that Lori Alan will reprise her role as ‘Mae Coleman’ in the Los Angeles production for three weeks, as a temporary replacement for Nicole Parker.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS
by Joshua Wright - Jun 17, 2024

The Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical is now on stage and the critics have weighed in! The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.

Photos: First Look at the Los Angeles Revival of REEFER MADNESS
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2024

Get a first look at the Los Angeles revival of Reefer Madness The Musical with all-new photos. The production features additional songs and material by the original creative team.

Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward
by Gil Kaan - May 21, 2024

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.

Anthony Norman, Nicole Parker & More to Star in REEFER MADNESS in LA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Reefer Madness is returning to LA in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kristen Bell & Alan Cumming Join Producing Team of REEFER MADNESS LA Revival
by Joshua Wright - Mar 5, 2024

The campy cult favorite musical Reefer Madness will make its triumphant return to Los Angeles for a special 25th-anniversary revival, with a starry list of producers.

REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL Will Return to Los Angeles For a 25th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024

Reefer Madness: The Musical will soon return to Los Angeles to celebrate its 25th anniversary, featuring access to the nearby 'Reefer Den'.

MAKING THE DAY To Premiere At Cinequest Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021

MCM CREATIVE today announced that Making the Day, a heartwarming comedy, will have its premiere at the 2021 Cinequest Film Festival. (www.cinequest.org) The virtual edition of the festival is from March 20 to March 30th and you can buy tickets at https://www.creatics.org/cinejoy. 

Wake Up With BWW 4/17: HADESTOWN Opens, Drama League Award Nominations, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2019

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! First, we'd like to wish a happy opening to Hadestown, which officially opens tonight at the Walter Kerr Theatre!

Ethan Slater, Javier Munoz, Lena Hall & More Will Lead REEFER MADNESS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2019

David Carpenter, John Arthur Pinckard, Christian Campbell, and America Olivo will present a private, industry only reading of the musical Reefer Madness The Musical on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 1/29-2/25
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 30, 2018

NBC Shares Primetime Schedule For 1/29-2/25

Jeremy Schonfeld to Celebrate Birthday with Frankie Grande, Lilli Cooper and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 22, 2017

On January 30th, 2017, singer/songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld celebrates his birthday with an all-star lineup of talented friends in concert at (Le) Poisson Rouge (158 Bleeker Street, New York, NY 10012). Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm.

Photo Flash: Inside Broadway Dreams Foundation's NYC Showcase and NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015

The holidays have been especially busy for The Broadway Dreams Foundation with two, exciting annual events, including the NYC Showcase and the Night of Dreams Gala. Scroll down for photos from both events!

Broadway Dreams & Lifetime at Work on Docu-Series Following New York Television Festival Win
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015

The Broadway Dreams Foundation (BDF) announces plans for a LIFETIME network docu-series following their win at the New York Television Festival. The pilot was entered in A&E's independent pilot competition and came out of the festival as the winner of the Lifetime development deal. Watch this two-and-a-half minute long piece on BDF.