Garrett Clayton

Review: HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre
by Cary Ginell - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of HAIRSPRAY at Scherr Forum Theatre? 5-Star Theatricals' production of Hairspray, which opened October 10 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks, is the bubbly, effervescent morality tale about civil rights in Baltimore in the early ’60s that won Tony awards for best musical, book, and score.

Photos: Tony-Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur Directs HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2025

5-Star Theatricals has released new production photos from its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, directed by Marissa Jaret Winokur, Broadway’s original Tracy Turnblad and Tony Award winner for her performance in the 2002 musical phenomenon.

Interview: Marissa Winokur And Garrett Clayton of HAIRSPRAY at Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
by Melissa Heckscher - Oct 3, 2025

BroadwayWorld talks with Tony Award-winning Marissa Winokur and former Disney heartthrob Garrett Clayton, the director and co-star of the 5-Star Theatricals production of Hairspray in Thousand Oaks.

BWW Q&A: Ross (Rosé) McCorkell On Finding Neverland at OFC Creations Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - Sep 17, 2025

Based on the Oscar-winning movie, Finding Neverland tells the uplifting story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful, widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers.

Exclusive: Darren Criss Guest Stars in EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 9, 2025

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened at The Asylum NYC.  Darren Criss was the special guest star on opening night and we have exclusive photos from the special occasion below!

Photos: EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 9, 2025

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical officially opened on Monday, September 8th at The Asylum NYC. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Ryan O’Connor, Lexie Martin, Garrett Clayton and More to Lead HAIRSPRAY at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

5-STAR THEATRICALS has reveald the cast of its upcoming production of Hairspray! The cast will feature Ryan O’Connor as “Edna Turnblad' and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Jinkx Monsoon and More Join Comedian Max Ziegfeld for Star-Studded Concept Album
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025

Max Ziegfeld’s outrageous new concept album Max Ziegfeld’s P😎rn Awards: The Musical!—featuring Gilbert Gottfried, Jinkx Monsoon, Alice Ripley, Judy Kaye, and more—is now streaming on all major platforms. The 10-track comedy burlesque blends satire, original music, and over-the-top awards show antics.

OFC Creations Theatre Presents Stars of Stage and Screen in 2025-2026 Season
by Team BWW - Jul 31, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre just announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season’s impressive lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions under the direction of OFC’s Executive Director Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring performers from New York City, Los Angeles, and across the country, continuing OFC’s inclusion of celebrities in featured roles across the season.

EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Returns Off-Broadway in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

Exorcistic: The Rock Musical is set to make its return Off Broadway at The Asylum NYC for a limited engagement beginning next month. Learn more here!

EXORCISTIC: THE ROCK MUSICAL Will Return at Asylum NYC in August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical, winner of the LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Music & Lyrics and the BroadwayWorld NYC Award for Best New Musical Off-Off Broadway, will return for a limited Off-Broadway engagement this summer. Performances begin August 25, 2025, at Asylum NYC.

Jodie Sweetin, Marissa Jaret Winokur and More Raise $7K for HIV/AIDS Foundation at Live Table Read
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

The Y2K and boy band-themed live table read of What Ever Happened to Baby J? which starred Jodie Sweetin, Drew Seeley, Tony winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, and a cast culture icons raised $7,000 for the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children.

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE's Ross 'Rosé' McCorkell to Star in FINDING NEVERLAND at OFC Creations Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

Ross 'Rosé' McCorkell will star as J.M. Barrie in  OFC Creations Theatre's production of Finding Neverland next season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Tyler Hardwick Joins Elaine Hendrix-Led HELLO, DOLLY! at OFC Creations Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025

Tyler Hardwick has joined the cast of “Hello, Dolly!” as Cornelius Hackl in OFC’s production next season. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: New Regional Production of Disney's FROZEN Debuts at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Jun 13, 2025

Touted as the first 'non-replica' regional production of this Disney stage musical mounted in Southern California, La Mirada Theatre's fresh iteration of FROZEN - THE MUSICAL still has plenty of Disney-esque magic to offer young and old audience members alike seeking to revisit the land of Arendelle. Enhanced significantly by an energetic ensemble cast led by a pair of compelling lead actresses, this entertaining new production is lively, colorful, and grand-sounding overall, making it stand as a respectable modern musical filled with likable characters, relatable emotions, and some genuine laughs. This new Los Angeles premiere production—directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges—continues performances through June 29 in the city of La Mirada.

First Look Photos: Disney's FROZEN At La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have officially opened the doors to Arendelle. The Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical began previews Friday night, ahead of its press opening on Saturday, June 7, and will run through June 29, 2025. Check out photos of the production.

Interview: Jenna Lea Rosen & Cailen Fu of DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
by Shari Barrett - Jun 4, 2025

The Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical presented by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment opens June 6 through June 29 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. The much-loved family musical stars Jenna Lea Rosen as Princess Elsa and Cailen Fu as Princess Anna, two of the most popular Disney princesses among fans of all ages. I decided to speak with them about their history performing the roles and their path to appearing in the current touring production.

Vivian Bayubay Will Lead EMMET OTTER’S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS at OFC Creations Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre has announced the casting of Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin as Mrs. Alice 'Ma' Otter in 'Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas' next season.

Marissa Jaret Winokur, Drew Seeley Will Star in WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ABBY J? Reading
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025

See Drew Seeley, and a cast of '90s pop culture favorites including Marissa Jaret Winokur in 'What Ever Happened to Baby J?' a Y2K and boyband-obsessed comedy written by award-winning screenwriter Victoria Male.

Garrett Clayton and More Join the Cast of FROZEN at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts has revealed the full cast for the Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of  Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical. See who is starring and learn more!