Jorrel Javier
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Jorrel Javier is a Philippines born, Southern California transplant raised in Torrance, CA. He now resides in New York, NY. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre (c/o ‘18) from Texas State University, under the direction of Kaitlin Hopkins. During his time there, Jorrel had ...
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Jorrel Javier is a Philippines born, Southern California transplant raised in Torrance, CA. He now resides in New York, NY. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre (c/o ‘18) from Texas State University, under the direction of Kaitlin Hopkins. During his time there, Jorrel had the privilege of training under Jim Price, Michael Maresca, Kiira Schmidt, Laura Lane, Darren Gibson, Bob Krakower, and Cassie Abate.A devoted Spoken Word Artist, he regularly performs in poetry slams and open mics. Jorrel was a featured speaker at the Second Annual TEDxTexasStateUniversity (2017) and a featured poet the year prior (2016). His TEDxTalk can be found here. He also wrote, produced, and starred in a reading of his Honors Thesis, "PUSSY UP! A One Act Show Exploring the Effects of Heteronormativity and Microaggressions in LBGTQIA+ Youth." He was the founder and President of the SLAM! Spoken Word and Poetry Club (2016-2017) at Texas State University, and was a regular competitor at the Austin Poetry Slam at the Spider House Ballroom in Austin, Texas during his time in school.
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by Drew Eberhard - Dec 31, 2022
From the opening drum sequence to the first note, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s behemoth musical that changed the course of the Modern American Musical as we have come to know it completely draws you in, and the silence of the room waiting with bated breath is almost extinguished by the deafening roar of excitement exuded from the audience.

by Albert Gutierrez - Oct 31, 2022
Much in the same way most students know about the Salem Witch Trials through the dramatization found in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, it’s safe to assume virtually every student of U.S. history from 2015 onward may better know the intimate details of this Founding Father through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022
New York Theatre Barn will launch the 15th season of its award-winning New Works Series on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7PM ET at Theaterlab (357 W 36th St, NYC). The live and in-person presentation will feature excerpts from the new musicals Two Nights & Three Days and Built For This as well as a conversation with the writers.

by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2021
Get the scoop on the new musical, based on the 1997 cult classic, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, is written by the film’s screenwriter, Robin Schiff, features a thrilling new score by Gwendolyn Sanford and Brandon Jay (“Orange is the New Black”), choreography by Peggy Hickey (Anastasia), scenic design by Scott Pask (Waitress, Mean Girls) and is directed by Kristin Hanggi (Broadway's Rock of Ages).

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2021
This week's Theater Stories features the Longacre Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the theater's stage including A Bronx Tale, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief, the next show that is set to open at the theater, Diana, and much more!

by Student Blogger: Holden Childress - Oct 20, 2020
Considering how condensed this past Broadway season turned out to be, the question of whether or not there would be a Tony Awards ceremony this year was up in the air for some time, at least until recently.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2020
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present The Crystal Gems of Broadway on April 17, 2020. Brought to life for the first time in New York, Broadway's brightest stars celebrate 'Steven Universe' in an evening of songs from the show and movie at Feinstein's/54 Below. For one night only, Rebecca Sugar's compositions will take you laugh and cry on a journey about love, compassion, and relationships. Get ready to hear all of your favorites, including 'Love Like You', 'Happily Ever After', and of course 'We Are The Crystal Gems'. Featuring an all-star Broadway cast, this is one concert no Broadway or Steven Universe fan should miss!

by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2020
Rob Rokicki, composer and lyricist of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will appear in an exclusive Q&A session at this year's BroadwayCon with David Gordon, President of the Outer Critics Circle, on Saturday, January 25 at 12:00pm.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020
Broadway Records (Van Dean, President) announced today the full lineup of artists appearing at this year's BroadwayCon Album Signing Booth. The lineup of the artists includes Rob Rokicki and the Broadway cast of The Lightning Thief, Kerry Butler, Randy Rainbow, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and more.

by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2019
Following the conclusion of its strictly limited 16-week holiday engagement on Broadway, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will return to the road for a national touring production in the 2020-2021 season.
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by TV - Opening Night Special - Oct 17, 2019
The Longacre Theatre was the place to be last night as the best of Broadway gathered to celebrate an opening night worth of the gods. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical officially arrived yesterday, October 16, 2019.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 10, 2019
Get a peek at the cast of The Lightning Thief visiting the top of NYC's most famous building and previewing songs from the show!


by Stage Tube - Oct 4, 2019
This year's New York Comic Con hosted a panel featuring cast members and creatives from The Lightning Thief! The panel, titled 'The World of Percy Jackson: From Page to Stage,' was held Thursday, October 3, at 2:45pm in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Room 1A06.


by Stage Tube - Jul 1, 2019
The cast of the national tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical brought on the monsters during its June 25th performance as the drama students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School join Chris McCarrell, Kristin Stokes, Jorrel Javier, and more for a special encore performance at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Check out the full video!


by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Feb 23, 2019
Percy Jackson has hit the road! The National Tour of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has already visited cities across the country, and this March it returns to New York City for a six-performance run at the Beacon Theatre. Below, we chat with the show's three stars, Kristin Stokes, Jorrel Javier, and Percy Jackson himself, Chris McCarrell. Watch as they talk about slaying monsters onstage, why their fanbase is so special, and so much more!