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Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present ANNIE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will stage Annie October 17–26, 2025, at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. Young local actor Colette Lelievre will star in the title role opposite Bailey, a dog from Berloni Theatrical Animals with extensive professional credits.
Franklin Performing Arts Company Reveals Cast of ANNIE at The Black Box
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the family musical Annie October 17–26 at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. The production stars young local actor Colette Lelievre in the title role. Lelievre, a Bellingham resident, is a student at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.
ANNIE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS Included in Franklin Performing Arts Company 2025-26 Season
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

The exciting lineup will include Annie, Peter and the Starcatcher, Steel Magnolias, Into the Woods, and Once. Additionally, FPAC Holiday Productions will present holiday favorites The Nutcracker and Humbug! A Christmas Carol Musical with a twist at the Franklin High School Auditorium. 
How Often are Live Animals in Broadway Shows? 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 20, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do legit Broadway plays and musicals include live animals in their companies? Can you name some recent examples of animals in Broadway shows?
Video: How Bill Berloni Trains the Canine Stars of Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Jan 12, 2025

When it comes to working with the furry friends of Broadway, perhaps no one knows more than Bill Berloni of William Berloni Theatrical Animals. Watch in this video as he hangs with two of the canine stars of Left on Tenth, Nessa and Charlie, and tells us all about how he prepares them for the stage!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Broadway Capitalization Budgets Continue to Increase, Congestion Pricing Goes Into Effect
by Alex Freeman - Jan 6, 2025

From Broadway's escalating production budgets to Berlin’s significant arts funding cuts, economic pressures are shaping the global cultural landscape. Meanwhile, New York City takes bold steps with congestion pricing, impacting theatergoers and commuters alike. Amid these challenges, artistic resilience shines through – whether in rural arts communities, Hollywood’s ongoing fight to rebound, or the launch of the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab to nurture new talent.
Interview: LEFT ON TENTH Playwright Delia Ephron Is Making Miracles On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

The romantic comedy is alive and well on Broadway in the charming new play, Left On Tenth. The dramedy, starring Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher, is an adaptation of the 2022 memoir from novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and rom-com icon, Delia Ephron. Read our interview with the playwright here!
The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents ANNIE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

The Encore Musical Theatre Company in Dexter, Michigan, has announced the opening of ANNIE on the Maas Stage from December 5, 2024, to January 12, 2025, featuring Ellen Gruber as Annie and David Moan as Daddy Warbucks.
The Museum of Broadway Will Host a Kids' Night on Broadway Event This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

Join in at the museum on August 20, from 9:30am-5pm for a fun day of Broadway games, karaoke, trivia and one-of-a-kind interactive experiences for kids of all ages.
Bill Berloni Will Sign Copies of His Book at the Museum of Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

Bill Berloni will take part in a special event to celebrate Kids' Night on Broadway at The Museum of Broadway. Berloni will be signing copies of his book, Broadway Tails with Bill Berloni on August 20 at 4pm.
Nathan Salstone, Kyle Scatliffe & More to Star in Forestburgh Playhouse's IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024

Forestburgh Playhouse will present IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS in September. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, & More To Perform at American Theatre Wing Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023

Experience the magic of the AMERICAN THEATRE WING 2023 Gala featuring amazing performances by Leslie Odom Jr., Melissa Etheridge, Tituss Burgess, and other talented artists on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Stephen Bogardus, Lana Gordon & More to Star in World Premiere Musical ON CEDAR STREET at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023

Get ready for the world premiere musical 'ON CEDAR STREET' at Berkshire Theatre Group, starring Stephen Bogardus and Lana Gordon. Experience the magic and unforgettable performances in this spectacular new production. Don't miss out on this enchanting musical event!
Interview: Bill Berloni Helps Shelter Dogs Become Stars of the Stage in ANNIE at Broadway San Diego
by E.H. Reiter - Dec 27, 2022

Bill Berloni, the animal trainer to Broadway and beyond and who helped train the original Sandy talks about finding and training the dogs for performances, and their connection with the human cast. Playing at the San Diego Civic Theatre through Broadway San Diego, Annie is running from December 27th through January 1st.
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for New ANNIE National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022

Leapin’ Lizards! The full cast and creative team has been announced for the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. In the title role of Annie is Ellie Pulsifer, a 12-year-old actress from South Florida, making her tour debut. 
BWW Exclusive: A History of ANNIE on Broadway and Beyond
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 2, 2021

Tonight, NBC will air its sixth live musical production. Following in the footsteps of The Sound of Music, Peter Pan, The Wiz, Hairspray, and Jesus Christ Superstar, the peacock network will be presenting Annie. Based on Harold Gray's comic strip titled Little Orphan Annie, this musical tells the story of a little orphan with equal measures of pluck and positivity who charms everyone's hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in New York City in the year 1933.
Photos: First Look at ANNIE At Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2021

Children’s Theatre Company presents its much-anticipated production of Annie. Directed by Peter Rothstein, Annie runs November 7, 2021 through January 9, 2022, opening the first live CTC theatrical season post-pandemic.
Casting Announced for ANNIE at Children's Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2021

Children's Theatre Company has announced the cast for the much-anticipated production of Annie. Directed by Peter Rothstein, Annie runs November 7, 2021 through January 9, 2022, opening the first live CTC theatrical season post-pandemic.
Virtual Theatre This Weekend: May 22-23- with Lilli Cooper, Chuck Cooper, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2021

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, May 22-23, 2021.
BROADWAY BARKS 2021 Adds Josh Groban, Glenn Close, Allison Janney, Ariana DeBose and More
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2021

The 23rd annual Broadway Barks and 2nd Broadway Barks Across America is set to stream on Sunday, May 23rdat7:00 pm EDT on Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' Facebook and YouTube pages.

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