Ava Della Pietra

||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| Adds Additional Post-Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Additional post-show concerts have been added after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||, featuring Ava Della Pietra, Florencia Cuenca, and Aneesa Fold.

Photos: SCHOOL OF ROCK Broadway Company Celebrates 10 Year Reunion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025

On Sunday, October 12, the Broadway company of School of Rock held a 10-year reunion at Beer Authority Times Square. See photos here!

Ava Della Pietra Will Perform at New York City's Oldest Rock Club The Bitter End Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023

Fresh off the release of her latest single 'worst of times,' available now on all digital platforms, singer/songwriter and Broadway alumna Ava Della Pietra has announced that she will be performing her recent material at New York City's oldest rock club The Bitter End.

Ava Della Pietra Releases Live Performance Of 'Christmas Tonight'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020

15-year-old singer/songwriter and Broadway alumna Ava Della Pietra has released a live performance of “Christmas Tonight,” her beautiful and uplifting song about the magic of the holiday season.

Broadway Records to Release World Premiere Recording of SECONDHAND LIONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2020

Broadway Records announced today the release of the world premiere recording of Secondhand Lions, a new musical with music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner (First Date) and a book by Rupert Holmes (Mystery of Edwin Drood).

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Ava Della Pietra Releases New Single 'Optimist'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2020

On the heels of her last single 'Christmas Tonight' being named one of Tiger Beat Magazine's 'Best Holiday Songs of 2019,' 15-year-old singer/songwriter and Broadway alumna Ava Della Pietra is continuing her remarkable rise with the release of 'Optimist,' an inspiring new song about keeping a positive mindset.

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Ava Della Pietra To Perform At The New York Tennis Open
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020

On the heels her latest single 'Christmas Tonight' being named one of Tiger Beat Magazine's 'Best Holiday Songs of 2019,' Ava Della Pietra, the 14-year-old singer/songwriter and Broadway alumna, has announced that she will perform at the New York Tennis Open on February 15th. Fans will be treated to a preview of Ava's upcoming single 'Optimist,' as well as Ava's performance of the National Anthem, just before the Men's Singles Semifinals Match at 7pm.

School Of Rock's Ava Della Pietra Among 'Best Holiday Songs Of 2019'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019

Broadway Alumna Ava Della Pietra's a?oeChristmas Tonight' named one of a?oeThe Best Holiday Songs of 2019a?? by Tiger Beat Magazine, alongside Alessia Cara, Jonas Brothers, and Liam Payne The season's a?oenext big holiday hita?? has been streamed more than 32k+ times in just over a week

TV: SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Return for One Final Jam on Closing Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2019

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit School of Rock - The Musical played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday evening, January 20, 2019 by welcoming back dozens of former young cast members to the Winter Garden Theatre stage for one last epic jam session.

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Ava Della Pietra To Perform At Sundance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019

On the heels of a guest appearance in the final performance of Broadway's School of Rock on January 20th, original cast member and singer-songwriter Ava Della Pietra will travel to the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah to perform her original music across three performances on January 26th-27th. The 13-year-old is gearing up for the release of a debut EP later this year, featuring material she collaborated on with producers Will Hicks (Ed Sheeran, Jamie Lawson) and Brian Malouf (Michael Jackson, Colbie Caillat), as well as songwriters Jeff Franzel and Andy Marvel.

Broadway Stars Come Together In NYC For NF Hope Concert On May 20th
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018

An impressive collection of Broadway talent will come together Sunday, May 20th, 2018 for New York City's second annual NF Hope Concert at SubCulture New York.

TV Exclusive: Watch Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones on Stage Together One Last Time
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 1, 2018

As magical as the evening was, after Freddie Gershon gave an impassioned presentation to the duo, Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones hit the stage and brought the house down at ages 88 and 89 respectively. They joined forces onstage to perform a song from their musical The Bone Room, described by Jones as being about 'the pleasures of dying and being embalmed in this great country of ours.' Below, watch as they perform together for the last time. BWW feels privileged to share with you a bit of highlights of these two legends together before a rapt and ecstatic audience who precded to shower them with a (well deserved) standing ovation... RIP Harvey Schmidt. 

Photo Flash: Betsy Wolfe, Norm Lewis, Frances Ruffelle, Christopher Sieber and More Fete Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt at York Gala
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2017

The York Theatre Company honored legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do, I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at The Asia Society (725 Park Avenue). BroadwayWorld has more photos from the celebration below!

Photo Coverage: The York Theatre Gala Honors Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt with 2017 Hammerstein Award
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 5, 2017

Last night The York Theatre Company honored the musical theatre writing team of Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt in a Fantastick gala concert and award ceremony directed by Richard Jay-Alexander. The 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre was presented to the legendary team (The Fantasticks, I Do, I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) at the event held at the Asia Society on Park Ave in NYC and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photo coverage below!

Richard Jay-Alexander Talks Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt for York Theatre Gala
by Robert Diamond - Dec 3, 2017

This Weekend we reached out to Richard to fill us in on the event and what attendees can look forward to. We found him in the midst of rehearsals and planning for the event to take place at The Asia Society with cocktails beginning at 6:00 PM and the Award Presentation starting at 8:00 PM.

York Theatre Company's Star-Studded 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala Set for Monday
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, will honor legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do! I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at The Asia Society (725 Park Avenue).

Lee Roy Reams, Randy Rainbow, Randy Harrison, Well-Strung and More Join Roster for York's 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has added Samantha Bruce (The Fantasticks), Ava Della Pietra (School of Rock), Julian Fleisher (February House), Randy Harrison (Cabaret), Samantha Massell (Fiddler on the Roof), Randy Rainbow (Viral Video Sensation), Lee Roy Reams (42nd Street), Ben Rimalower (Bad with Money), the HOT singing string quartet Well-Strung, and The Manhattan School of Music Musical Theatre Ensemble (Judith Clurman, Director) to the line-up of Broadway performers who will honor legendary musical theatre writing team Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks, I Do! I Do!, 110 in the Shade, Celebration) with the 2017 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the 26th Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at The Asia Society (725 Park Avenue).

Stick it to the Man! SCHOOL OF ROCK Recoups Its Entire Broadway Investment
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2017

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway smash hit School of Rock - The Musical has recouped its entire investment on Broadway, making the show an undisputed hit simultaneously on Broadway and the West End.

The Teacher Is Back! Alex Brightman Returns to SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2017

Alex Brightman returns to his Tony Award nominated role, 'Dewey Finn,' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit, School of Rock - The Musical tonight, Friday, April 14 - Sunday, April 30, 2017.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Records Stands Up to Bullies with 'I Have A Voice' Benefit Recording
by Stage Tube - Dec 12, 2016

Broadway Records President Van Dean, Executive Producer Gina Holland and No Bully Executive Producer Michelle Shapiro today launched the charitable recording, I HAVE A VOICE (music by Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Robin Lerner) with 100 percent of the profits to benefit No Bully.