Jake Wilson

Photos: GINGER TWINSIES Celebrates Its Star-Studded Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

On Thursday, July 24th, the World Premiere production of GINGER TWINSIES opened Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre. Written and directed by Kevin Zak, is a deliriously clever send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap. Check out photos from opening night!

Photos: Go Inside SMASH VIP Arrivals on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Many arrived for opening night, including Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more. Scroll down to see photos of the VIP arrivals on opening night! 

Exclusive: Ashley Park Teaches Musical Theater in CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip of Celebrity Substitute featuring Broadway alum Ashley Park. In the clip, the Mean Girls star, along with show host Julian Shapiro-Barnum, teach kids about the magic of musical theatre and what it takes to be a performer onstage. 

Video: Cynthia Erivo Teaches Storytelling to Kids in CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 19, 2024

Ahead of Wicked, Cynthia Erivo is appearing in a new episode of Celebrity Subsitute. In this episode, Cynthia and host Julian Shapiro-Barnum visit a New York City public school to teach elementary students the importance of storytelling. Watch the episode now!

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Team Up With Julian Shapiro-Barnum for CELEBRITY SUBSTITUTE Series
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024

Along with Recess Therapy's Julian Shapiro-Barnum, EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have created the new digital series Celebrity Substitute. The series features celebrity guests who “substitute teach” their world-famous skills to a public elementary school class of cute, quirky, and hilarious kids.

Review: A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER... at UT Department Of Theatre And Dance
by Sabrina Wallace - Oct 18, 2024

UT's production of Kate Benson’s play 'A Beautiful Day In November On The Banks of the Greatest of Great Lakes' is a wild, chaotic celebration of the quintessential American Thanksgiving, but through a lens that’s anything but traditional. #ATXTheatre

Cindy Crawford & Saucy Santana Join That Chick Angel on 'One Margarita (Margarita Song)'
by Michael Major - Aug 1, 2023

Actress, comedian, and host That Chick Angel  (Angel Laketa Moore) shares 'One Margarita (Margarita Song) (Saucy Remix) Feat. Saucy Santana and an accompanying music video featuring a cameo from supermodel Cindy Crawford. 'One Margarita (Margarita Song)' is Angel's response to a slut-shaming sermon by an Evangelical Christian pastor.

Photos: Stars Arrive at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 23, 2023

Second Stage Theater's production of Larissa FastHorse's play, The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, opened Thursday, April 20, at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of stars arriving on the red carpet here!

Video: VINCINT Drops 'Romance' Visual
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2023

The music video, directed by Jake Wilson (Saucy Santa feat. Latto, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, Cher, Ariana Grande), is a glossy visual that perfectly captures the mood of the independent singer’s first official single since 2021. The music video features Johnny Sibilly, Kerri Colby, Taylor Vasek, and more.

Feature: NIGHT OF THE IGUANA with Tennessee Williams Threatre Company
by Tara Bennett - Mar 21, 2023

The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company (TWTC) started its 2023 season with the Tennessee Williams classic, NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, currently running at The Lower Depths Theatre at Loyola University in New Orleans through March 26.

Review: Vocalist Alysha Umphress Shines at Joe's Pub
by Isabella Babich - Oct 4, 2022

Alysha Umphress did not hold back in bringing an array of theatrics to the stage in AND THINGS... LIKE THIS at Joe's Pub last night. Four costume changes, edited videos by Jake Wilson, multiple arranged medleys by Joshua Stephen Kartes, Joel Wagner and Jeff Blumenkrantz, guest star Cristin Milioti, and childhood stories, are just some of the things Ms. Umphress brought to the stage and her 90 minute show.