Bill Berloni

Palace Theater to Host Bill Berloni Conversation and Dog Adoption Event
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2026

The Palace Theater will present animal trainer Bill Berloni for an UPstaged! conversation about his five-decade career training animals for Broadway and screen, alongside a dog adoption event.

Beyond Spring Awakening: Remembering Duncan Sheik’s Remarkable Musical Legacy
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 27, 2026

On September 17th, we lost Duncan Sheik, a major composer and influence on 21st century theatre, whose music for Spring Awakening pushed the art form forward. Sheik was impressively prolific. While the headline of his theatre career may be the impactful Spring Awakening, his career was filled with over a dozen other varied and worthwhile theatrical projects, in addition to his achievements in popular music. He wrote music and sometimes lyrics for an impressive slate of musicals in addition to composing music for plays, and amassed a notable collective of collaborators on his many shows. 

Photos/Video: Laiken Jules to Star as ANNIE in Goodspeed’s 50th Anniversary Production
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

Go inside Goodspeed Musicals' 50th anniversary celebration of ANNIE, where Laiken Jules was introduced as Annie alongside Scotty as Sandy. See photos and video from the event.

Video: Goodspeed Musicals Introduces Sandy for ANNIE's 50th Anniversary Production
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals shared the second episode of its Search for Sandy series, introducing Scotty, the shelter mutt cast to play Sandy in the theatre's 50th anniversary staging of Annie. Check out the video here!

BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026

Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.

Video: Goodspeed Musicals Launches Search for Sandy Ahead of ANNIE's 50th Anniversary Production
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has released the first episode of The Search for Sandy, a video series documenting the search for the shelter dog who will play Sandy in the company's 50th Anniversary production of ANNIE, opening October 30, 2026.

Broadway-Bound BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE to Hold NYC Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026

Because of Winn-Dixie, the new Broadway-bound musical based on the Newbery Medal-winning and best-selling children’s novel by Kate DiCamillo, will hold a private reading in New York City.

Broadway-Bound BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE to Hold Open Casting Call for 'Opal Buloni'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

The TRC Company will hold an open casting call for the role of “Opal Buloni” in the new Broadway-bound musical Because of Winn-Dixie. All submissions are due by mid-April.

Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present ANNIE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 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 24, 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?

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.

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!

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 11, 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.