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Full Cast Set For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced the full company for its reimagined London production, opening at the Barbican Theatre for a strictly limited six-week season this July. Tickets are on sale now.

Video: ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater
by Joshua Wright - Jun 9, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre released a trailer for ELEPHANT SHOES, a world premiere musical where spoken English and ASL intersect in a love story. The production closes June 28.

Photos & Video: Two River Theater And Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026

The world premiere of Elephant shoes, a new musical from Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, has become the best-selling show in Two River's history. Get a first look at photos and video of the production.

Xander Pang and Colin Ryan to Star in DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL at the Barbican
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026

DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL has announced that Xander Pang and Colin Ryan will lead the upcoming London production opening this summer at the Barbican Theatre.

Photos: Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More in Rehearsals for ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre are currently in rehearsals for Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology. See rehearsal photos!

Daniel Durant, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed the full cast of Elephant Shoes, the new musical with a contemporary score and a blend of spoken English, ASL, and stage technology.

Full Cast Set for BONNIE & CLYDE at Smith Mountain Lake
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

The Lake Players has revealed the cast for Bonnie & Clyde, running this spring at Westlake Cinema in Hardy, Virginia, led by Megan Livingston and NYC-based Colter Camp in the title roles. Tickets are on sale now.

Two River Will Host Sneak Peek Performances of ELEPHANT SHOES at 32nd Gala
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

At Two River Theater's 32nd Annual Gala on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Park Loft in Oceanport on the Fort Monmouth campus, attendees will be treated to an exclusive sneak peek of the ground-breaking World Premiere musical Elephant Shoes.

What Is Death Note? A Complete Guide from Manga to Musical
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 13, 2026

If you are new to Death Note, there is a lot to catch up on. It has inspired multiple adaptations across television, film, novels, video games, and even stage productions, becoming one of the most influential franchises in contemporary Japanese pop culture. The musical features a score by Tony, Grammy and Emmy nominee Frank Wildhorn, lyrics by Jack Murphy and a book by Ivan Menchell. Wildhorn and Murphy's past collaborations include The Civil War, Swing, Wonderland, Carmen, and Count of Monte Cristo. Wildhorn is perhaps best known for Jekyll & Hyde, Bonnie & Clyde, The Scarlet Pimpernall, and Dracula. Wildhorn's work on Death Note led to more manga adaptations, including Fist of the North Star in 2021 and Your Lie In April in 2022. I see Death Note as this total international, breaking the glass ceiling of what manga can be musically, around the world,' Wildhorn recently told BroadwayWorld.

Taylor Iman Jones To Star In Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre's ELEPHANT SHOES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

Taylor Iman Jones will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes, alongside Daniel Durant and James Olivas, presented by Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre.

Taylor Iman Jones To Star In World Premiere Musical ELEPHANT SHOES At Two River Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have revealed Taylor Iman Jones (Six The Musical, Head Over Heels) will star as Roxy in the world premiere co-production of Elephant Shoes.

New Production of DEATH NOTE: THE MUSICAL Will Premiere at the Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

This summer, a new world premiere production of Death Note: The Musical will come to the Barbican Theatre for 50 performances only. Learn more about the show here!

Daniel Durant and James Olivas to Star in ELEPHANT SHOES in Spoken English and ASL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Daniel Durant and James Olivas will star in Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre, featuring a book by Ivan Menchell.

The Lake Players To Present BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL At Westlake Cinema
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

The Lake Players, in association with the Smith Mountain Lake Center and The Willard Companies, will present Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical at Westlake Cinema.

Tickets on Sale for ASL and Spoken English ELEPHANT SHOES at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for Two River Theater's Elephant Shoes, a world premiere co-production with Deaf West Theatre, directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17, 2025- RAGTIME Returns to Broadway and More
by - Oct 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Deaf West Theatre Will Host Industry Preview Event for ELEPHANT SHOES, A New Musical
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Deaf West Theatre will host an industry preview for Elephant Shoes, a new original musical with a book by Ivan Menchell, music and lyrics by Caroline Kay, and directed and choreographed by Tony Award-nominee Jeff Calhoun.

Photos: BONNIE & CLYDE at The Rev Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has opened the final production of its 2025 mainstage season, Bonnie & Clyde. The production runs through October 11 at Auburn’s historic Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. See photos of the show!

Cast and Creatives Set For BONNIE & CLYDE at The REV Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2025

The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for the fourth production of its 2025 season, “Bonnie & Clyde.” Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Cast and Creative Team Set for BONNIE & CLYDE at The REV Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

The REV Theatre Company has revealed announced the cast and creative team for the fourth production of its 2025 season, 'Bonnie & Clyde.' See who is starring and learn more!