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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.

Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025

Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.

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. 

Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at FPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced the cast of Mel Brooks’ The Producers running this month at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. Learn more about the show here!

Video: Original NEWSIES Cast Members Team With SUFFS & More For Broadway Votes Music Video
by Michael Major - Oct 15, 2024

The Newsies music video features Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ben Fankhauser, Kara Lindsay and Tommy Bracco, alongside Josh Strobl, Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Alladin, Izzy McCalla, Justin David Sullivan, Jordan Donica, Nikki M. James, John Behlmann, Oyoyo Joi, Antonio Cipriano, Nyseli Vega, Jenna Bainbridge, Ally Bonino, and more.

Liam Fennecken Will Lead SCHOOL OF ROCK at The Franklin Performing Arts Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will open their 2024-25 Season with School of Rock - The Musical starring Broadway’s Liam Fennecken October 18-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA.

Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Says 'So Long, Farewell' To Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Bobby Daye and Clay Rice-Thomson
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena. They depart along with understudy Bobby Daye and ensemble member Clay Rice-Thomson. To celebrate their send off, the quartet of performers put together a farewell to the show, using the iconic 'goodbye' song, 'So Long, Farewell' from The Sound of Music. Check out video of their adorable parody below!

Video: Austin Durant Makes Triumphant Return as Harold Zilger in MOULIN ROUGE
by Lauren Hilton - May 15, 2024

Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019. Watch a video of his first curtain call since being back!

Austin Durant Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! With Hailee Kaleem Wright Joining the Cast
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Austin Durant as Harold Zidler beginning Tuesday, May 14 at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Interview: Josh Strickland on Swinging Back into TARZAN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at The Black Box
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 8, 2024

When Josh Strickland takes the stage in the current Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) production of “Tarzan: The Broadway Musical,” he is in his familiar place in the center spotlight, playing the show’s title role which he originated on Broadway.

Ricky Rojas Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, Plus New Tickets Released
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, March 26 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Plus a new block of tickets will be released.

Ruby Lewis and More Join Josh Strickland in TARZAN at FPAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Further casting has been announced for the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC)’s  reimagined production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway’s original Tarzan Josh Strickland.

Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Re-imagined TARZAN Starring Broadway's Original Tarzan Josh Strickland
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2024

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will continue their 2023-24 season with a reimagined immersive production of Tarzan the Broadway musical starring Broadway's original Tarzan Josh Strickland March 8-17 at THE BLACK X in Franklin, MA.

Photos: Get a First Look at Tituss Burgess as Harold Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

Get a first look at Tituss Burgess in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Tituss Burgess to Return to Broadway as 'Harold Zidler' in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023

Get the latest news on Tituss Burgess' return to Broadway as 'Harold Zidler' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. Find out when and where you can catch his performances. Learn how to purchase tickets!

The Franklin Performing Arts Company Announces Its 2023-24 Season Featuring THE LITTLE MERMAID And More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023

The Franklin Performing Arts Company has announced its 2023-24 season of musicals and plays in their home venue THE BLACK BOX.

Gabe Martínez to Join Broadway Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as Santiago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2023

Get the latest update on Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Gabe Martínez takes on the role of Santiago starting in October. Don't miss the chance to see the new cast member in action at this highly anticipated production.

Photos: First Look at Casey Cott & Courtney Reed in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Show Highlights - Aug 10, 2023

Check out photos of Casey Cott and Courtney Reed in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Get a sneak peek at the dazzling costumes and electrifying performances in this highly anticipated production. Don't miss your chance to see this spectacular show!

Photos: Casey Cott and Courtney Reed Take First Bows in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

Casey Cott and Courtney Reed have officially joined the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway as Christian and Satine respectively. The pair began performances on August 1.  Check out photos of their first bows here!

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Recoups on Broadway, in the West End & in Australia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2023

Moulin Rouge! The Musical has recouped its costs on Broadway, in London’s West End and in Australia.