Cassie Okenka

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!

Preview: Oberlin College Adds Musical Theater Program to Conservatory Offerings
by Roy Berko - Aug 28, 2025

What did our critic think of OBERLIN COLLEGE ADDS MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAM TO ITS CONSERVATORY OFFERINGS at Oberlin College?

Andrew Rannells, Anika Larsen and More Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance have just announced updates for the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert. We have the full lineup here!

KARAOKE WITH BROADWAY STARS Comes To Baby Grand LES On Mondays
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

A new weekly event series is bringing Broadway's biggest voices from the stage to the karaoke bar. Karaoke with Broadway Stars is a free Monday night event where audiences can belt their favorite hits alongside real Broadway performers in an intimate, high-energy setting.

Student Blog: Geology and Dance Rock - Frosty's World #13
by Student Blogger: Laura Frost - Apr 8, 2021

This is the time of year when your shorts and flip-flops are parked next to your snow boots and parka.

LISTEN: Natalie Charle Ellis, Cassie Okenka, Badia Farha & More Featured on SARAH AND THE SEED Demo Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2021

Following up from a fall 2019 first reading at the Jerry Orbach Theater, co-adapters Juliet Mazer-Schmidt Jr. and Jonathan Wagner (School of Rock) have released a demo album for their new musical, Sarah and the Seed.

BWW Review: BECK CENTER BROADWAY ALUMS IN CONCERT at Beck Center For The Arts/on-line
by Roy Berko - Mar 6, 2021

Beck's stream is a total must see!

BWW Review: ROY BERKO: HERE AND THERE IN CLEVELAND ENTERTAINMENT at Cleveland Area
by Roy Berko - Feb 24, 2021

Beck Center has a sterling reputation of cultivating talented performers who go on to success in hit Broadway shows and associated tours. Some of the theatre's alums will perform in a virtual engagement which runs March 5 to March 28, 2021, as part of Beck Center for the Arts' 87th Professional Theater Season.

Rory O'Malley, Colton Ryan and More Join Fundraiser for Beck Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2021

Beck Center for the Arts has announced Beck Broadway Alums In Concert. Available for convenient streaming, this production benefits Beck Center.

Stephan Stubbins and Libby Servais Will Perform Live From Home on Fathers Day Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2020

Broadway married couple Libby Servais and Stephan Stubbins have joined with Broadway friends to present 'Libby & Stephan Live: Father's Day Eve on Broadway' live from their living room on Saturday, June 20th.

WATCH: The Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods Reunion Concert on Tonight's #54BelowAtHome at 6:30pm!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Apr 11, 2020

Feinstein's/54 Below continues their #54BelowAtHome series tonight with Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods Reunion Concert!

LEGALLY BLONDE: THE SEARCH FOR ELLE WOODS Cast Including Lena Hall, Lauren Zakrin & More to Virtually Reunite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2020

Omigod you guys! The girls are getting back together again! The cast of Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods will take part in a socially distanced 2nd reunion on Saturday April 11th at 8:00PM EST. The special reunion will coincide with Feinstein's/54 Below's stream of Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods 10 Year Reunion Concert.

Photo Flash: Theatre Couples Teamed Up For A BROADWAY VALENTINE'S DAY at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2020

Romance was in the air at Feinstein's/54 Below this past Friday, February 14th on Valentine's Day! A Broadway Valentine's Day featured some of the theatre's favorite lovebirds for an evening of heartfelt and hilarious stories coupled with some of Broadway's greatest love songs. 

Photo Flash: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Haunts Broadway Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2020

On Sunday, February 9th, Broadway Workshop presented an all new pilot production of THE ADDAMS FAMILY Younger@Part, in a new thirty-minute edition. Students in the production had the opportunity to create their roles in a studio setting, which culminated in a presentation at The Ailey Studios. The Studio Workshop program starred a cast of twenty talented young students, and was directed by Cassie Okenka (School of Rock, Wicked), choreographed by Halle Mastroberardino, with musical direction by Sarah Statler, and was produced by Marc Tumminelli and Sarah Glugatch. 

Feinstein's 54 Below is Celebrating Valentine's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

This February, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond celebrating Valentine's Day. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Alex Boniello, Alexandra Silber, Damon J. Gillespie and More Will Celebrate Valentine's Day at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents A Broadway Valentine's Day on February 14, 2020 at 9:30 and 11:30pm.

Wake Up With BWW 10/29: BANDSTAND Tour Begins, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

Today's top stories: the national tour of Bandstand officially opens today, and more!

TV: Eden Espinosa, Saycon Sengbloh & More Reunite for the Broadway Sessions Elphaball!
by Ben Cameron - Oct 28, 2019

This past Thursday at Broadway Sessions was exceptionally a?oeWickeda?? at the 5th Annual Elphaball! We added some Glinda's into the mix this year an had an absolute blast. Our iconic lineup included Eden Espinosa, Saycon Sengbloh, Cassie Okenka, Kristy Cates, and Maddy Trumble with fierce special guests; Ally Ivey, Elizabeth McMonagle, Imari Hardon and Karine Hannah. We had such a blast celebrating the past, present, & future of a show that is so near and dear to us and theatre fans everywhere!

Espinosa, Sengbloh And More Celebrate ElphaBall At BROADWAY SESSIONS
by Julie Musbach - Oct 15, 2019

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly.

Photo Flash: Inside ALL TOGETHER NOW: BROADWAY'S BEST GROUP NUMBERS At Feinstein's/54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2019

This Monday, July 17th, Feinstein's/54 Below celebrated Broadway's best group numbers and ensemble moments!