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Video: First Look at THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has released a new video from The Heart. Now in performances, the production also features Heidi Blickenstaff, Lincoln Clauss, Bre Jackson, Max McKenna, Kenita Miller, Paul Alexander Nolan, Zachary Noah Piser, and Jason Tam.

Video: Watch 'Strike the Match' From THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Aug 27, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has released a video of Wren Rivera performing 'Strike the Match' in their new production of The Heart. he production also features Heidi Blickenstaff, Kenita Miller, Paul Alexander Nolan, Zachary Noah Piser, Jason Tam, and more.

Video: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Keep Up' From La Jolla Playhouse's THE HEART
by Michael Major - Aug 12, 2025

Watch a video of Heidi Blickenstaff singing 'Keep Up' from The Heart, a new musical coming soon to La Jolla Playhouse! The musical also stars Kenita Miller, Paul Alexander Nolan, Zachary Noah Piser, and more.

Enter to Win Tickets to La Jolla Playhouse's THE HEART Musical
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2025

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to world-premiere musical The Heart, which features a book by Kait Kerrigan (The Great Gatsby), directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Mandy Moore (Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, La La Land).

Heidi Blickenstaff, Zachary Noah Piser and More to Star in THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical The Heart, based on 'Réparer les Vivants' by Maylis de Kerangal. Learn more!

Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.

Bernadette Peters, Raúl Esparza & More to Perform at NYSAF 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional details for their 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn how to attend.

Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.

New York Stage And Film Reveals 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop Participants & 2024 Awards Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

New York Stage and Film announces participants for the 2024 Filmmakers' Workshop and recipients of the 2024 Awards, highlighting emerging talent and their contributions to film and theater.

Margaret Cho, Amber Ruffin & More to be Featured in New York Stage and Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed additional casting for its 2024 Summer Season at Marist College, kicking off this July in Poughkeepsie, NY. Learn how to purchase tickets.

ABOUT THOSE MISCARRIAGES I HAD AND OTHER MESSES I'VE MADE to Make Off-Broadway Debut in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2024

Bethany Hall's one-uterus comedy show will make its Off-Broadway debut at Soho Playhouse's Huron Club in July. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Amber Ruffin & Kevin Sciretta's BIGFOOT & More Set for New York Stage And Film 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2024

New York Stage and Film has revealed the 2024 summer season at Marist College. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE TIN WOMAN to Receive Private Industry Reading Starring Jenn Colella and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2019

The Fourth Act has announced a private industry reading for the new musical, THE TIN WOMAN, based on the Sean Grennan play of the same name. The private industry reading will be held in New York City on December 13, 2019.

BWW Exclusive: COME FROM AWAY Cast Gets Help from Their Kids to Record Carols For A Cure
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 30, 2019

Carols for a Cure is back for 2019 in its 21st edition! Below, check out exclusive photos as the cast and kids of Come From Away gather to record their track- 'Do You Hear What I Hear?'

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Third Annual NEXTFEST: A FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Launches This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2018

The 5th Avenue Theatre is a vibrant hive of musical theater activity as the projects of NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals have started rehearsals this week. A three-week musical theater intensive development cycle, NextFest has played a role in the creation of musicals ranging from Persuasion by Harold Taw and Chris Jeffries (Taproot Theatre, 2017) to  Come From Away by Irene Carl Sankoff and David Hein (Broadway). Nationally recognized for its contribution to the contemporary musical theater cannon, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a celebrated incubator for new musicals. Each year, the nationally renowned theater company connects writers at all stages of development with some of the region's most brilliant performers, giving life to the words on the page and allowing book writers, composers and lyricists to see their work in action. This year's various works are brought to life by Alexandria Henderson, Justin Huertas, Matthew Kacergis, Shaunyce Omar, Brandon O'Neill, Timothy Piggee, Hannah Schuerman, Billie Wildrick and many more.

The 5th Avenue Theatre's Second Annual NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals Launches This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2016

Some of Seattle's most talented actors will be hard at work in collaboration with writers from around the country in the rehearsal halls of The 5th Avenue Theatre this month as the company's NextFest: A Festival of New Musicals launches its three week intensive development cycle this weekend.

BWW Reviews: 5th Ave's PIRATES OF PENZANCE Does Honor to a Classic
by Jay Irwin - Jul 19, 2013

I hope you will indulge me, Dear Reader, as I will not be reviewing the current production of "The Pirates of Penzance" at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Instead let's call this what it is, a thank you letter to the remarkable cast and crew at the 5th Avenue for infusing a musical theater classic with such heart, fun, humor, talent and beauty that even a diehard fan of the show found himself leaving the theater with a huge grin on his face and a renewed love for the piece. (I'm referring to myself, of course.)

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka to Lead PIRATES OF PENZANCE at 5th Avenue Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 26, 2013

The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to announce that pirates will be invading the historic stage for four hilarious weeks of performances this summer in Gilbert & Sullivans The Pirates of Penzance. This tuneful classic first set sail from New York's Fifth Avenue Theatre on Broadway more than 130 years ago, and 40 major revivals later, it arrives in Seattle with a Pacific Northwest twist. DirectorJames Rocco will take the helm of the all-new production, which he is setting in British Columbia. This cheeky farce features a boatload of Seattle's favorite performers.

5th Avenue Theatre's CANDIDE Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the cast for our upcoming production of Leonard Bernstein's Candide, directed by the 5th's Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong. Starring in the title role is New York actor Stanley Bahorek, who's performed in the national tour of Big River and on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Stanley Bahorek Leads Cast Of 5th Avenue Theatre's CANDIDE 5/25-6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2010

The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced the cast for our upcoming production of Leonard Bernstein's Candide, directed by the 5th's Executive Producer and Artistic Director David Armstrong. Starring in the title role is New York actor Stanley Bahorek, who's performed in the national tour of Big River and on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.