Josh Sassanella

Cast Set for THE GREAT GATSBY Immersive Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

Immersive Everywhere’s immersive production of The Great Gatsby has announced casting.

FOREVER YOUNG Comes To Washington Pavillion Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2022

FOREVER YOUNG will be coming to the Washington Pavilion on October 11, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Packed full of pop, rock and country classics, this nostalgic compilation of songs is perfect for music lovers through the decades.

ROCK OF AGES CONCERT Now To Feature Pre-Show Hosted By Randi Zuckerberg, Willam and Tom Lenk
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2021

Additional details have been announced for the one-night only, bi-coastal livestream jamfest Rock of Ages: All-Star Reunion Concert tomorrow night, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 8:00PM ET. All ticket purchasers will have the option of watching the concert live and/or on demand for an additional 24 hours through Monday, April 26.

Photo Flash: Reeve Carney, Amy Spanger And More Star In OSWALD In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2019

Broadway's Reeve Carney (Hadestown, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark) and Amy Spanger (Matilda, Elf) performed in the concert of the new musical Oswald on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7.00pm at The Green Room 42.

Nick Cordero, Etai Benson, and More Join Reeve Carney and Amy Spanger in OSWALD Musical Concert
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2019

Tony Award nominee Nick Cordero (A Bronx Tale, Waitress) has joined the previously announced performers Reeve Carney (Hadestown, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark) and Amy Spanger (Matilda, Elf) for the upcoming concert of the new musical Oswald on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7.00pm at The Green Room 42 (570 10th Ave).

Reeve Carney, Amy Spanger & More Will Sing from OSWALD Musical at Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2019

Tony LePage (Come From Away, Rock of Ages) and Josh Sassanella (Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Rock of Ages) will debut songs from their new musical Oswald on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7.00pm at The Green Room 42 (570 10th Ave). The concert of Oswald features Reeve Carney (Hadestown, Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark), Amy Spanger (Matilda, Elf), Justin Matthew Sargent (Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, Rock of Ages), Joe Carroll (Frozen, Bandstand), Nasia Thomas (Ain't Too Proud, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Alex Finke (Come From Away, Les Miserables), De'Lon Grant (Come From Away),Donnie Kehr (Billy Elliott, Jersey Boys), Justin Mortelliti (Escape to Margaritaville), Blaine Krauss (The Cher Show, Kinky Boots), and Joey Calveri (Rock of Ages, Wonderland), with more talent to be announced.

TRU Now Accepting Writer Submissions For How To Write A Musical That Works
by Julie Musbach - Nov 14, 2018

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents How to Write a Musical That Works, part 1: The World and The Want, the first workshop in a 3-part series. One of the programs in TRU Beginnings: Opportunities for Early Development of New Work, it will take placeon Sunday, December 9, 2018.

Justin Matthew Sargent, Crystal Kellogg and Tony Vincent to Headline NYTB Reading of New Musical OSWALD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2017

The tenth season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series concludes on Monday, December 4, 2017 at The Cell with pre-premieres of two new musicals: Oswald and Question 1.

New Musicals QUESTION 1 and OSWALD to Tackle Politics in NYTB's New Works Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2017

The tenth season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series concludes on Monday, December 4, 2017 at The Cell with pre-premieres of two new musicals: Question 1 and Oswald.

New Musicals CHERRY BOMB and EASTBOUND Launch Fall Season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 25, 2017

 The tenth season of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series continues on Monday, September 18, 2017 at The Cell with pre-premieres of two new musicals: Cherry Bomb and Eastbound.

Magic Ventures to Present NIGHT TIDE at NYMF
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2017

MAGIC VENTURES LLC, in association with the New York Musical Festival, is pleased to announce the world premiere production of new musical, NIGHT TIDE, with music by Nathania Wibowo, book & lyrics by Taylor Tash, music direction by Andy Peterson, and directed/choreographed by Luis Villabon.

La MaMa in Association with SuperYou FUNdation Presents CHIX 6 This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016

La MaMa in association with SuperYou FUNdation will present the pop/rock musical CHIX 6 by Lourds Lane (book, music, lyrics) for four performances only. Directed by Jackson Grace Gay, musical direction by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett and choreographed by JoAnn Hunter, will play this weekend, December 1- 4, 2016 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E 4th St).

La MaMa in Association with SuperYou FUNdation Presents CHIX 6
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2016

La MaMa in association with SuperYou FUNdation will present the pop/rock musical CHIX 6 by Lourds Lane (book, music, lyrics) for four performances only. Directed by Jackson Grace Gay, musical direction by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett and choreographed by JoAnn Hunter, will play December 1- 4, 2016 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E 4th St). Tickets are $35 (adults), $30 (seniors/kids) and can be purchased by visiting  www.lamama.org or calling 212-352-3101. 

OSWALD, GUMBO and TO DANCE Win 2016 TRU Voices New Musicals Series
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the three winning shows in the TRU Voices Musicals Series, which will have readings on Mondays January 18 and 25, and February 1, 2016 at 7pm at the Engelman Recital Hall in the Baruch Performing Arts Center, 55 Lexington Ave, NYC.

TADA Theatre's Emerging Artists Theatre Festival Presents OSWALD: THE MUSICAL
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jun 7, 2015

The TADA Theatre's Emerging Artists Theatre is presenting a staged reading of OSWALD : THE MUSICAL. Performance: June 8th, 7pm. Tickets: $10 at the door (cash only).

OSWALD: THE MUSICAL to Receive Staged Reading
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2015

The date is November 22nd, 1963. John F. Kennedy's presidential motorcade heads ominously down the streets of Dallas. A shot rings out.

Breaking News: ROCK OF AGES Sets Broadway Closing Date
by Robert Diamond - Nov 18, 2014

The producers of the five-time Tony Award-nominated ROCK OF AGES announced today that the production will play its final performance on Sunday, January 18, 2015 after 22 preview and 2,328 Broadway performances, solidifying its spot as the 27th longest running show in Broadway history.

Photo Coverage: BIG BROTHER's Frankie J. Grande Joins Broadway's ROCK OF AGES!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Nov 11, 2014

Five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages just welcomed 'Big Brother' star Frankie J. Grande in his return to Broadway in the smash-hit musical, beginning last night, November 10, 2014. Grande stars in the role of 'Franz' - the free-spirited son of German developer Hertz Klineman, who threatens to tear down the Sunset Strip - through January 18, 2015. Click here to catch a video roundup of his past performances! BroadwayWorld was there for his first curtain call and you can check out photos below!

Frankie J. Grande Returns to Broadway in ROCK OF AGES Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2014

Five-time Tony Award-nominated Rock of Ages welcomes 'Big Brother' star Frankie J. Grande in his return to Broadway in the smash-hit musical, beginning tonight, November 10, 2014. Grande will star in the role of 'Franz' - the free-spirited son of German developer Hertz Klineman, who threatens to tear down the Sunset Strip - through January 18, 2015.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Chester See as 'Stacee Jaxx' in ROCK OF AGES
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2014

ROCK OF AGES just Tweeted a first look at its new star, YouTube sensation Chester See, as 'Stacee Jaxx'. Check it out below!