Frankie Avalon

Interview: Logan Vaden of DEVELOPMENT AT TUTS at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - Oct 14, 2025

Logan Vaden has been a fixture on the Houston theater scene since he was a kid, and improbably, he still kind of is that young new kid on the block. Recently, he has joined Theatre Under the Stars as a Development Officer. BROADWAY WORLD writer Brett Cullum got a chance to talk to him about his new role raising money for TUTS!  Development in any arts or non-profit organization is a rough gig, so Logan reveals what it is like for him. 

ALWAYS OLIVIA: AN OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN TRIBUTE Comes To Belfy Music Theatre This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025

Always Olivia, a tribute concert celebrating the timeless music of Olivia Newton-John, will be performed at the Belfy Music Theatre on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. Reserved seating starts at $72.

Entr'Acte Theatrix' THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens in West Palm Beach in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

It's never too early to think about Halloween, and who better to celebrate the fast-approaching holiday with than the denizens of Dr. Frank N. Furter's home-sweet-castle in Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic, The Rocky Horror Show.  

PSYCHO BEACH PARTY to be Presented At The Blue Moon Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2025

Psycho Beach Party, a campy, raunchy parody by Charles Busch, is coming to The Blue Moon Theatre this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Philanthropist/Filmmaker Suzanne DeLaurentiis Honored With The Order Of Saint Maurice Civilian Medal
by Emmy Rice - Mar 22, 2025

The President of the National Infantry Association and Chief of the Infantry presented Suzanne DeLaurentiis with The Order of Saint Maurice Civilian Medal at a special ceremony held at the Glendale Adventist Academy on March 21st in Glendale, California.

Neil Diamond Celebrated In I AM, HE SAID At Alberta Bair Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Alberta Bair Theater will welcome Matt Vee and the Killer Vees on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM for “I Am, He Said”- Celebrating Neil Diamond!

Frankie Avalon Will Perform Live at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Poway OnStage will welcome legendary singer and actor Frankie Avalon for an unforgettable night of music on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM. 

Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Frankie Avalon Returns to the Studio After 45 Years; New Music Coming May 18
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024

In a remarkable comeback that echoes through the annals of music history, the legendary Frankie Avalon is making an extraordinary return to the recording studio after a hiatus of 45 years. A musical luminary since the late 1950s, Avalon has been an integral part of American pop culture, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

JERSEY BOYS, THE LITTLE MERMAID & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Spring Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed its spring lineup! Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

ALWAYS OLIVIA Will Celebrate Olivia Newton-John at the Raue Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Always Olivia, a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John comes to Raue Center on Saturday, May 11 at 7 pm.

Gladys Knight, THE NUTCRACKER & More Set for La Mirada Theatre Holiday & 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Discover the exciting lineup of holiday shows and special events at LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. Get ready for a season filled with entertainment and mark your calendars for the unmissable performances in 2024.

Feature: AMERIKAANSE GREASE ACTEURS VERRASSEN NEDERLANDSE MUSICALCAST!
by Chantal Kunst - Sep 18, 2023

De Amerikaanse Grease-acteurs Didi Conn, die in de filmhit de rol van Frenchy speelde, en Frankie Avalon (Teen Angel) hebben de Nederlandse musicalcast verrast en gefeliciteerd met de verkoop van 150.000 kaarten.

Review: New Tampa Players Present GREASE
by Peter Nason - Jul 22, 2023

It's a hit or miss show, but the youthful cast and the new performing arts facility make it worth your while.

Douglas Sills, Kara Lindsay, Beth Malone & More to Star in GENIUS: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

Ogunquit Playhouse will present a staged reading of GENIUS: A New Musical Comedy, which will be held on Friday, May 19.

Marcia Milgrom Dodge, John Tartaglia, Lili-Anne Brown & More Join The Muny's 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023

The Muny announced has announced the directors, choreographers and music director/conductors for The Muny’s 2023 Premier Season. See details about The Muny's season, and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Gleeful GREASE Revs Up Nostalgia in La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Jan 27, 2023

Despite outdated, cringe-inducing tropes, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's new production of this ubiquitous rock-and-roll stage musical---now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through February 12---manages to still entertain thanks mostly to the superb musical numbers energetically performed by its talented cast.

Academy of Vocal Arts to Present Production of DON PASQUALE Set In 1960s South Philadelphia
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2023

Philadelphia's prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts will present Gaetano Donizetti's 'opera buffa' Don Pasquale this February - with a hometown twist. Audiences will be taken on a sentimental adventure, as the opera will be set in mid-60s South Philadelphia.

BACK TO THE BEACH to Debut On Blu-ray in August
by Michael Major - Jul 20, 2022

Teen idols Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello returned to the big screen for a new surf-and-sand adventure with the hip, hilarious 80s update BACK TO THE BEACH. Newly remastered from a new 4K scan of the original film elements, BACK TO THE BEACH is a fan-favorite cult classic that lovingly parodies the quintessential 60s “beach party” films.  

BWW Interview: John Battagliese
by Jared Fessler - Mar 30, 2022

John Battagliese is a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He was in the first national tour of Cruel Intentions the musical as Greg (u/s Sebastian) and the Las Vegas production of BAZ: Star Cross Love as Romeo, and many other regional productions. He won one of Seth Rudetskys concert series sing-off and his tik-tok video for Bridgerton the musical was featured on NBC News.