Coleman Cummings

Review: BRUNSWICK CELEBRATES MIDSUMMER IN HIGH STYLE
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 23, 2026

For almost a decade now, MSMT, together with the Brunswick downtown Association’s Music on the Mall, has presented, on the town green, a large outdoor concert free for the citizens of Brunswick, greater Maine and beyond. This MSMT summer event traditionally draws the largest crowd in the history of the series, and summer 2026 was no exception with more than 2500 people filling the great lawn. With sunshine in abundance, picnic suppers and music in the air, it proved to be an idyllic  evening.

Review: MAGIC, WONDER, & TRUE HEART in Disney's FROZEN at Pickard
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 16, 2026

Maine State Music Theatre celebrates Mid-summer with a dazzling production of Disney’s FROZEN, brilliantly directed and choreographed by Marc Robin. The delightful extravaganza transforms the Pickard Theater into a magical kingdom where the young and the young at heart can revel in the beloved fairytale performed by an outstanding cast in an opulent production that is certain to hold audiences spellbound.

Interview: Paul Schwensen on Playing Hans in MSMT's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Jul 7, 2026

Paul Schwensen has spent his career slipping between leading tracks and understudy roles on Broadway and the road, from Elder Price in The Book of Mormon to Fiyero in Wicked and Chris in Miss Saigon.

SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL to Run at New York Theater Festival with Sound Healing
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026

SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL, billed as the first musical to incorporate sound healing into its orchestrations, will run three performances at Teatro LATEA during the New York Theater Festival.

Listen: BLOOD/LOVE Releases New EP of Vampire Pop Opera
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026

BLOOD/LOVE, the original vampire pop opera, has debuted an EP of the show, now available on all streaming platforms via Joy Machine Records. Listen to it now.

Video: BLOOD/LOVE Cast Takes a Bite Out of Broadway Sessions
by Ben Cameron - Apr 4, 2026

Performers included: Blood/Love cast members scheduled to perform are Carey Renee Sharpe, Christopher M. Ramirez, Malik Bilbrew, Erika Zade, Morgan Reilly, Kailin Brown, Taylor Marie Scott, Jazz Washington, Ava Noble, Coleman Cummings, Aliya Rose, with up and comers Samantha Zugnoni, Camden Brown, Kiera Wilson and Caleb Andrew Knowles. Watch video highlights here.

Review Roundup: BLOOD/LOVE Arrives Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2026

BLOOD/LOVE has officially arrived off-Broadway. The production will now continue performances through May 10 at Theater 555 in New York City. Let's see what the critics are saying...

BLOOD/LOVE Cast Will Perform at Broadway Sessions
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

The cast of the Off Broadway show BLOOD/LOVE will perform at Broadway Sessions at The Green Room 42, showcasing selections from their Vampire Pop Opera.

Photos: BLOOD/LOVE Celebrates Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 4, 2026

BLOOD/LOVE has officially arrived off-Broadway. The production will now continue performances through May 10 at Theater 555 in New York City. BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night and you can check out photos of the company here.

BLOOD/LOVE Extends Off-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

BLOOD/LOVE has extended its run off-Broadway! The production will now continue performances through May 10 at Theater 555 in New York City. Learn more about the show here!

Listen: BLOOD/LOVE Releases Opening Number 'Covenant I'
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026

“Covenant I,' a new single from the vampire pop opera BLOOD/LOVE, is now available. The track serves as the opening number for the musical, which is in performances at Theater 555 in New York City. Listen to it now. 

Photos: First Look at BLOOD/LOVE Off-Broadway at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Blood/Love is now playing Off-Broadway at Theater 555. You can now get a first look at production photos. Blood/Love is a new original musical written by Carey Renee Sharpe and Grammy nominee Dru DeCaro.

Video: Inside a Killer Day of Rehearsals with the Cast of BLOOD/LOVE
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Rehearsals have officially begun for the new original musical BLOOD/LOVE, which will begin its off-Broadway run this spring at Theater 555, opening on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. In this video, check out a sneak peek and watch as the company explains what the new musical is all about!

BLOOD/LOVE Unveils Full Cast For Off-Broadway Run At Theater 555
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Blood/Love will begin its off-Broadway run at Theater 555 in February 2026. Written by Carey Renee Sharpe and Dru DeCaro, the new musical features a full cast of performers and is directed by Hunter Bird. The limited engagement is scheduled to run through late March.

Photos: In Rehearsals with the Cast of BLOOD/LOVE
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 22, 2026

The new original musical BLOOD/LOVE will begin its off-Broadway run this spring at Theater 555, opening on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 29, 2026. Rehearsals have officially begun and BroadwayWorld is bringing you first look photos here!

Review: Huge Turnout Celebrates MSMT's Annual Concert on the Mall
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 13, 2025

On August 13, a clear, warm summer evening, thousands filled the grassy downtown Brunswick Mall to enjoy a free evening of music performed by the stars of MSMT. The annual event, presented in collaboration with the Brunswick Downtown Association’s Music on the Mall series has grown in size since its inception eight years ago and continues to hold the record for the best attended outdoor event in the community. And the crowds come with good reason. It is an opportunity to hear the MSMT performers regale the audience with repertoire from musical theatre and popular covers, backed by an excellent five-piece band led by Music Director Jacob Stebly.

Review: Brilliant, Beautiful, Revelatory, MSMT's Monumental Revival of WEST SIDE STORY
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Aug 8, 2025

Sizzling with sass & style, smoldering with passion, and searing the heart with timeless beauty, WEST SIDE STORY triumphs in a monumental new revival, directed/ choreographed by Marc Robin at Maine State Music Theatre. As groundbreaking as this work was when it first appeared on Broadway sixty-eight years ago, it retains its freshness and uniqueness today thanks to MSMT’s ability to approach a classic with both respect and a sense of relevance. This is a WEST SIDE STORY for all generations - brilliant ,beautiful, even revelatory. In fact, in an MSMT season marked by artistic triumphs, this new production is, quite simply, a theatrical masterpiece.

Interview: All the Colors of True Love: A Conversation with Coleman Cummings
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 29, 2025

“The role requires quite a range of acting; it calls for all the colors of true love, as well as grief, anger frustration, the whole spectrum playing out in the two-day time period of the show. And Bernstein’s score is groundbreaking. It’s full of so many colors that accurately express the emotions and subtexts of all the characters through these little motifs.  It stands alone; it’s unique in style.” Actor Coleman Cummings is musing on the challenge he is undertaking in making his role debut as Tony in Maine State Music Theatre’s WEST SIDE STORY, which runs from August 6-23, 2025 at Brunswick’s Pickard Theater. For Cummings, this will be his second appearance with the company, having portrayed Dimitry in ANASTASIA earlier in the season.

Review: The Romance of the Romanov's: MSMT's Stunning ANASTASIA Opens 2025 Season
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jun 6, 2025

For more than a century since the Russian Revolution, the mystery and romance of the bygone Romanov era has continued to fascinate audiences. The opulence, the glamour, the faded memories all create the enduring allure of nostalgia. In presenting the Maine premiere of ANASTASIA, Maine State Music Theatre (in a co- production with the Fulton Theatre) has not only achieved an industry coup, but has also masterfully brought to life a compelling journey to the past, as well as a personal story that is poignant, heartfelt and uplifting.

Review: ANASTASIA at Fulton Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Apr 13, 2025

Whether you are a fan of Russian history, 90’s animation, or musical theatre, Anastasia has something to appeal to everyone.  Performances run now through May 11.