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Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY to Have Industry Rea Photo
Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY to Have Industry Reading This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman’s new musical, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, is coming to New York for a special industry presentation as the project continues its path toward full production.
New Musical LATE Arrives In March At Boston Center For The Arts Plaza Theatre Photo
New Musical LATE Arrives In March At Boston Center For The Arts Plaza Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

Moonbox Productions will bring a developmental production of the new musical LATE to the Plaza Theatre at Boston Center for the Arts March 6–14, 2026. Learn more here!
LATE: A NEW MUSICAL to Receive Developmental Production at Boston Center for the Arts Photo
LATE: A NEW MUSICAL to Receive Developmental Production at Boston Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

Moonbox Productions will present the developmental production of LATE, a new musical exploring the emotional journey of adolescents in the wake of school shootings, at the Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts from March 6-14, 2026.
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto Photo
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026

The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now Photo
Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Center Stage Records has released the EP featuring three selections from It’s Kind of a Funny Story: A New Musical in streaming and digital formats today, Friday, November 14. It’s Kind of a Funny Story features music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and book by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman.
FRIGID New York to Present FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL At UNDER St. Marks Photo
FRIGID New York to Present FALLING OUT: A NEW MUSICAL At UNDER St. Marks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

FRIGID New York will present the World Premiere of Falling Out, a new musical with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Josée Weigand-Klein, directed by Anthony Logan Cole with Musical Direction by Calvin Hitchcock.
THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Premiere Tour in 2026 Photo
THE KARATE KID THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Premiere Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2025

A UK premiere production of THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL will embark on a major UK Tour next spring, prior to the West End and Broadway. Learn more about the production here!
Review: FIND YOUR LIGHT FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ARTS EDUCATION at The Appel Ro Photo
Review: FIND YOUR LIGHT FOUNDATION BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ARTS EDUCATION at The Appel Room
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 13, 2025

Stars such as Malea Joi Moon and Jordan Fisher joined Josh Groban for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, auctions and stunning performances.
Drew Gasparini's WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE Will Make Australian Premiere in Sydney Photo
Drew Gasparini's WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE Will Make Australian Premiere in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2025

The Australian premiere of Drew Gasparini’s “We Aren’t Kids Anymore” will open at The Loading Dock Theatre as part of Qtopia’s 2025 Season in August. Learn more here!
James Monroe Iglehart, Julia Murney and More to Star in IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Photo
James Monroe Iglehart, Julia Murney and More to Star in IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman’s irreverent and heartfelt new musical, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, will get a special workshop presentation at Vassar’s Powerhouse Theatre. See who is starring and learn more!
James Monroe Iglehart, Ann Harada and More to Star in Vassar College 39th Powerhouse Photo
James Monroe Iglehart, Ann Harada and More to Star in Vassar College 39th Powerhouse Theater Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Vassar College has revealed initial cast members for the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season. Among the standouts include Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and more. Learn more about the season here!
Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Unveils Programming Lineup For The 39th Season Photo
Powerhouse Theater At Vassar College Unveils Programming Lineup For The 39th Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2025

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 39th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of today's most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.
Photos: Drew Gasparini’s WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE at the Savoy Theatre Photo
Photos: Drew Gasparini’s WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE at the Savoy Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

Check out new photos of the premiere of WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE at London’s Savoy Theatre. From the musical mind of Drew Gasparini (Smash; Broadway’s The Karate Kid, Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, It’s Kind of a Funny Story), this new musical delves  into what it truly means to walk the paths of life amongst everyone else.  
SHUCKED Opening at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre This Week Photo
SHUCKED Opening at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre This Week
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2025

Shucked, the Tony Award, winning musical comedy, is set to open at Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Tuesday, March 25 for eight performances. It will close at the Buffalo Theatre on Sunday, March 30, 2025. 
Melanie La Barrie and Jenna Lee-James Join Drew Gasparini's WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE Photo
Melanie La Barrie and Jenna Lee-James Join Drew Gasparini's WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Melanie La Barrie (Hadestown; &Juliet) will join the cast of WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE in the role of Drew 5, alongside powerhouse Jenna Lee-James (Frozen; We Will Rock You) as Drew 6 / Featured Artist.
Drew Gasparini Launches Competition To Find Undiscovered West End Talent Photo
Drew Gasparini Launches Competition To Find Undiscovered West End Talent
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Acclaimed composer Drew Gasparini is offering aspiring performers the opportunity to make their West End debut in his new musical WE AREN'T KIDS ANYMORE.
Video: Dylan Mulvaney Shares How Meeting Kristin Chenoweth Inspired Her to Follow Her Photo
Video: Dylan Mulvaney Shares How Meeting Kristin Chenoweth Inspired Her to Follow Her Dreams
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Actress and influencer Dylan Mulvaney made a recent appearance on MTV UK’s Queerpiphany, where she shared a touching story of how Kristin Chenoweth inspired her to want to follow her acting dreams.
New Musical CATCHING FIREFLIES Set To Premiere At The Players Theatre This January Photo
New Musical CATCHING FIREFLIES Set To Premiere At The Players Theatre This January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

Catching Fireflies: A New Queer Musical, a brand new show by new writers Finnigan Faye (a former private student of The Karate Kid's Drew Gasparini) and Adam Gloc, is set to premiere in the Players Loft Theatre this winter from January 9th-26th.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 10, 2024
by - Dec 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Dylan Mulvaney Joins West End Cast of Drew Gasparini’s WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE Photo
Dylan Mulvaney Joins West End Cast of Drew Gasparini’s WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Award-winning actress Dylan Mulvaney has joined the West End cast of Drew Gasparini’s WE AREN’T KIDS ANYMORE. The production is est to open in April 2025. Learn more here!
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