Bill Fennelly

Video: Inside Rehearsals for HAIRSPRAY at The Cape Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 9, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has released rehearsal footage of HAIRSPRAY, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, running July 15 through August 8.

HAIRSPRAY Full Cast Announced at Cape Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026

The Cape Playhouse announced full casting for HAIRSPRAY, led by Grace Carroll as Tracy Turnblad and 'Drag Race' star Alexis Michelle, with direction by Bill Fennelly and choreography by Felicity Stiverson.

HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

Oregon Shakespeare Festival announced its 2027 season, featuring nine productions including HAMLET, A DOLL'S HOUSE, SHREK THE MUSICAL, and a world premiere, running throughout the year in Ashland, OR.

MusiCoLab to Present Musical Theatre Showcase SPOTLIGHT 3X30 in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

Philadelphia audiences are invited to discover the newest original work of three local musical theater writing teams when MusiCoLab presents “Spotlight 3x30” during Philly Theatre Week at CSz Theater. Learn how to attend.

Musicolab Presents New Musical IN THE TEMPLE OF THE HONKY TONK
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

Discover the new musical IN THE TEMPLE OF THE HONKY TONK, presented by MusiCoLab. This production explores themes of love, loss, and redemption set against the backdrop of honky-tonk music.

People's Light Announces 50th Anniversary Season Productions, With Special Programming & Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024

People's Light celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a diverse season of productions, special programming, and events.

New Musical Theater Exerpts Will Be Performed in Philadelphia Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024

Philadelphia audiences are invited to discover the original work of seven local musical theater writing teams in the newest installment of MusiCoLab’s Showcase Series, to be presented at the Drake Proscenium Theater, 302 S. Hicks St. in Center City Philadelphia, on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7 pm.

Photos: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE's Amanda Tori Meating Visits 1812 Productions' TORCH SONG
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2024

On Saturday, April 27  at 1812 Productions’ professional regional premiere of TORCH SONG, the cast was surprised with RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 star Amanda Tori Meating. Check out photos here!

Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Philadelphia Professional Regional Premiere Of TORCH SONG
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

1812 Productions is preparing for the landmark Philadelphia professional regional premiere of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, running for an exclusive engagement April 25 through May 19 at Plays & Players Theater. See photos from inside rehearsal.

Philadelphia Professional Regional Premiere Of Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

1812 Productions is preparing for the landmark Philadelphia professional regional premiere of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, running for an exclusive engagement April 25 through May 19 at Plays & Players Theater.

Theatre Philadelphia Unveils First Full Slate Of Barrymore Nominees Since 2019
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

The Barrymore Awards return to honor the 2022-2023 theatre season in Philadelphia. With 66 productions recommended, this year's nominations celebrate the diversity of local artists and theatre companies. Stay tuned for the ceremony date and location announcement.

World Premiere of Juliette Dunn's THE PUZZLE Extended at Hedgerow Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2023

Hedgerow Theatre announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company's Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Hedgerow Theatre Extends and Streams THE PUZZLE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2023

Hedgerow Theatre has announced both a one-week extension and a virtual streaming option of the company’s Barrymore Recommended world premiere production of The Puzzle by Juliette Dunn.

Meet The Artist New Play Readings Come to Vivid Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present its annual Meet the Artist new play reading series on Wednesdays, May 3, 17, 24 and 31. All readings will take place at the Summit Public Library, 75 Maple Street, at 7 pm.

Hedgerow Theatre Presents THE PUZZLE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023

Hedgerow Theatre presents the world premiere of Juliette Dunn’s The Puzzle, a playful and irreverent new production that blends clowning and neurodivergence to tell a story of connectivity.

The People's Light Panto to Return With ALICE IN WONDERLAND in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2022

A beloved holiday tradition will return to People’s Light with the world premiere of Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto. Alice in Wonderland: A Musical Panto runs November 16 through January 1 on the Leonard C. Haas Stage.

BWW Interview: Broadway's Bonnie Milligan & Bill Fennelly Talk About SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Flint Repertory Theatre!
by Katie Laban - Jul 22, 2021

Flint Repertory Theatre is presenting Songs for a New World by Jason Robert Brown starring Broadway’s Bonnie Milligan, Emily Padgett, Cory Shorter, and Josh Young. The outdoor concert is taking place July 23rd and July 24th. BWW Detroit had a chance to speak with Director Bill Fennelly and Milligan about it and the importance of live theatre.

Bonnie Milligan, Emily Padgett and Josh Young Will Star in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Flint Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2021

SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD is directed by Bill Fennelly (Frankenstein), Choreographed by Valerie Salgado, Music Direction by Brian Buckner and features Lighting Design by Chelsie McPhilimy, Costume Design by Kate Nelson and Sound Design by Matthew Tibbs.

People's Light Has Announced Their 45th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2019

The 2019-2020 season at People's Light features world premiere musicals, hilariously relatable characters, big questions, hard truths, and the most talked-about new plays in American theatre.

People's Light Readies World Premiere Holiday Panto LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2019

Fairytales collide in Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto! Each year, the People's Light holiday panto transforms a beloved children's story into a musical extravaganza filled with outrageous characters, toe-tapping original music, slapstick comedy, and topical humor for both kids and adults. For the first time, People's Light adapts not one, but two classic stories a?" the Robin Hood legend and Little Red Riding Hood a?" to create a holiday show like nothing you've ever seen. Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto runs November 13 a?" January 5 on the Leonard C. Haas Stage. Tickets range from $21.50-$53. To purchase, call 610.644.3500 or visit peopleslight.org. People's Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.