Ben Rauhala

Joriah Kwamé, Ryan Scott Oliver, Jen Tepper and More to Judge Write Out Loud 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

WRITE OUT LOUD has revealed the panel of industry adjudicators supporting this year's contest, including Joriah Kwamé, Ryan Scott Oliver, Jen Tepper. Learn more about the contest here!

Photos: Inside West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre's Star-Studded Gala Reopening
by Stephen Sorokoff - Apr 15, 2025

Tom D’Angora and Michael D'Angora held the official Renaissance Gala last night on Monday April 14th, marking the reopening of one of New York City’s most beloved cabaret venues, The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Photos: Larry Owens and More at Jonathan Larson Grant Celebration Gala
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2025

The American Theatre Wing, under the direction of President and CEO Heather Hitchens, held a special concert reception honoring the 2024 winners of the coveted Jonathan Larson Grant at Joe’s Pub. See photos here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 23, 2025
by - Jan 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Jeremy Jordan Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

On Friday, January 17th, Jeremy Jordan and friends celebrated his Sardi's caricature unveiling. Those in attendance included Ashley Spencer, Ben Rauhala, and more. Check out photos from the event here!

Video: Jodi Benson Sings 'Part of Your World' at D23
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 10, 2024

Watch Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel, sing 'Part of Your World' at D23 in the video here!

Write Out Loud Will Receive 2024 Grant from National Endowment of the Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

The Write Out Loud Project has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000.

Audra McDonald, Max Von Essen, Ginger Minj & More to Kick Off PTown Summer Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

Summer 2023’s Town Hall series will feature Audra McDonald, Ginger Minj and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: Natalie Paris Empowers Her Reprise of Jane Seymour in SIX
by Gil Kaan - May 25, 2023

The North American ‘Aragon’ tour of Six has made its Los Angeles stop, currently playing at the Pantages Theatre, with dates at Segerstrom following on June 13, 2023. Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage co-direct the cast of the Six queens: Khaila Wilcoxon, Storm Lever, Natalie Paris, Olivia Donalson, Courtney Mack and Gabriela Carrillo. I had the opportunity to throw out a few queries to Natalie, a veteran of many Six productions who fiercely portrays Henry VIII’s third wife Jane Seymour.

Tom Kitt, Andrew Lippa & More Named 'Write Out Loud' Guest Judges
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

WRITE OUT LOUD has announced an exciting panel of adjudicators for this year's fifth annual contest! See who is judging, and learn more about the contest!

Audra McDonald, Jessie Mueller, Jeremy Jordan & More to Perform in P-Town This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2023

Mark Cortale, the Producing Artistic Director of Provincetown’s Art House Theatre, has announced a glittering season of music and comedy superstars for this summer of 2023. See the full lineup and how to purchase tickets!

The Work of Geller, Goldenberg, and Koyfman Will Be Featured in WOMEN OF THE WINGS Volume 5 This March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023

The work of Geller, Koyfman, and Goldenberg to be featured in Women of The Wings Volume 5 - March 4, at 54 Below.

Interview: Susan Egan on DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT and Her Own Disney Legacy
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 22, 2022

Tony Award nominee Susan Egan opened up to BroadwayWorld about the evolution of DISNEY PRINCESS - THE CONCERT from its humble beginnings to its current Disney-fueled iteration, as well as her legacy as Broadway's original Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and the voice of Meg in HERCULES.

SIX Composers, Alex Lacamoire, Kurt Crowley, and Ben Rauhala Collaborate On Tonys Opening Number
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

Host Ariana DeBose opened the ceremony with a powerful performance giving a 'round of applause' to everyone on Broadway.

Jason Gotay Stars in REMEMBERING JOY At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2022

Broadway star Jason Gotay (GOSSIP GIRL, BRING IT ON, SPIDERMAN) will debut his new concert at The Green Room 42 on Thursday, May 19, at 9:30pm. Ben Rauhala is music directing.

BWW Interview: Taylor Louderman Talks KENAN Ahead of Season Finale
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2022

Ahead of the the second season finale of Kenan, Tony-nominee Taylor Louderman, who plays Tami on the comedy series, discusses what audiences can expect from the episode, her transition from Broadway to TV, and her nonprofit organization, Write Out Loud.

Andrew Lippa, Tom Kitt and More Join Judge's Panel of Taylor Louderman's Write out Loud Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2021

Write Out Loud has announced an exciting panel of adjudicators for this year’s contest! Jay Adana (The Woodsman), Brandon “Blue” Hamilton (Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never), Tom Kitt (Next To Normal), Joriah Kwamé (Little Miss Perfect), Andrew Lippa (Big Fish, The Addams Family), and more!

Taylor Louderman's Write Out Loud Contest Entires Close Monday
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2021

Taylor Louderman and the Write Out Loud team -- Ben Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy-- have teamed up for the third annual Write Out Loud songwriting contest, a celebration of new musical theatre writers. 

Taylor Louderman's Third Annual WRITE OUT LOUD Songwriting Contest Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2021

Taylor Louderman (Tony nominee, Mean Girls) and the Write Out Loud team - Ben Rauhala, Hannah Kloepfer, Sarah Glugatch, Josh Collopy- have teamed up for the third annual Write Out Loud songwriting contest, a celebration of new musical theatre writers.

BWW Blog: blueprint - CCM Alums Creating New Work
by Student Blogger: Cassie Maurer - Aug 21, 2020

Matt Copley, who graduated from the BFA Musical Theatre program at CCM this spring, conceptualized and wrote an original musical during his senior year.