Charissa Bertels

AN AXEMAS STORY to Return to NYC for Special Concert Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

After multiple sold-out runs across the country, the cult-hit musical An Axemas Story will return to New York this holiday season with two special concert presentations at CAM Studios.

MY 80-YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND Original Cast Album To Be Released On Joy Machine Records
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Joy Machine Records will release the original cast recording of My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend on October 17, featuring Charissa Bertels and Brett Ryback. Written by Christian Duhamel and Ed Bell, the album celebrates the Kleban Award-winning musical.

See THE 14TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA & More Next Week at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joe Iconis & more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McCardle and more.

AN AXEMAS STORY IN CONCERT Set for 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced the return engagement of Charlie O'Leary's AN AXEMAS STORY, directed by Mackenna Goodrich, with music direction by Sara Linger.

AN AXEMAS STORY to Return to 54 Below in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

AN AXEMAS STORY will return to 54 Below. Written by Charlie O'Leary, Anthony De Angelis, and Patrick Spencer, this offbeat Christmas fable is directed by Mackenna Goodrich. Learn how to purchase tickets.

54 Below Celebrates The Holiday Season With Storm Large, Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024

54 Below will celebrate the happiest time of the year with a lineup of performances by Longlegs star Alicia Witt, award winning Nicole Henry, Tony® nominee Melissa Errico, and more.

Photos: IRREPLACEABLE Holds First Developmental Reading at Spark Theatre Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

Irreplaceable, A New Musical held its first developmental reading of an excerpt on September 9, 2024, at the Chain Theater in New York, as part of the Emerging Artists Theatre’s Spark Theatre Festival NYC. Check out photos here!

Photos: Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC Week One Shows in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Award-winning Emerging Artists Theatre’s (EAT) bi-annual Spark Theatre Festival NYC starts today, September 9. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Multicultural Team Brings New Musical IRREPLACEABLE To New York For Festival Reading
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

On September 9, 2024, a developmental reading of an excerpt of the new musical Irreplaceable will take place at the Chain Theater in New York, as part of the Emerging Artists Theatre's Spark Theatre Festival NYC.

Submissions Now Open For The 2025 Women In The Arts And Media Coalition Collaboration Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Women in the Arts & Media Coalition is calling for submissions for the 2025 Collaboration Awards. Learn how to apply!

Cartwheels Theatrical Presents the Return Engagement of AN AXEMAS STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2023

CARTWHEELS THEATRICAL has announced the highly-anticipated return engagement of Charlie O'Leary's AN AXEMAS STORY, directed by Mackenna Goodrich.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; at Brookville Community Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Broadway Actress Charissa Bertels To Speak At Sussex County Community College, December 5
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2022

The newly established Alpha Arts Institute at Sussex County Community College will hold its inaugural Artist Lecture Series as part of its interdisciplinary initiative, featuring professional artists in the visual, performing and literary arts. The Alpha Arts Institute welcomes Broadway actress Charissa Bertels, who will share her experiences as a professional artist.   

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards; Brookville Community Theater' THE ADDAMS FAMILY Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Dayton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Cast Announced for New Musical AN AXEMAS STORY Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re a tree, that is. Casting is complete for Charlie O’Leary, Patrick Spencer, and Anthony DeAngelis’ new musical An Axemas Story, which will play Off-Broadway at The Players Theatre December 1st through 18th.

Human Race Theatre Presents MY 80 YEAR-OLD BOYFRIEND
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022

At one point in our youth, we all had to write one of those “Most Memorable Person I Have Ever Met” essays.  It always described that one person who changed your life.  Now, imagine taking that story and turning it into a musical.  Well, that is exactly what Charissa Bertels did – with the help of some friends – when she created My 80-Year-Old Boyfriend- playing June 16 – July 3, 2022 in the Loft Theatre.  

Human Race Extends Its 35th Season With  Two More Dayton Premieres 
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2021

The 35th year just keeps on giving.  The Human Race has announced two additional shows that will complete our current season of Dayton premieres.